Nutrition
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Can bananas kill you?
Does the potassium in bananas mean they’re a hazard?
On the Internet there is a subset of websites called “mum blogs”, or more often “mommy blogs”, written by people conv...
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Are the health claims of kombucha true?
The jury is still out on whether it’s any healthier than tea.
The drink kombucha was previously only popular in hipster cafes, but is now vying for space on the supermarket shelve...
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Med diet may protect against frailty in old age
Cutting down on red meat might keep you strong in the winter of life.
Following a so-called Mediterranean diet is frequently attributed to a range of health benefits, from reducing the ri...
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Conversation
Got high cholesterol? Here are five eating tips
When it comes to managing high cholesterol, confusion reigns.
High fat, low fat, no carb, more carb: when it comes to getting information on eating to manage high blood cholestero...
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Why are some people lactose intolerant?
Where you are born is the big influencer.
Food can bring people together. But some foods can be a problem for dinner guests. A good example is milk, and the c...