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Pistachios may reduce cancer risk, study shows – Earthtimes

By on Monday, March 8th, 2010 | No Comments

Berlin – Eating pistachios daily may reduce the risk of lung and other cancers, according to a US study cited by the German Lung Foundation. The nuts are a rich source of gamma-tocopherol, a form of vitamin E and, as such, an antioxidant …

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Why an All-’Superfoods’ Diet Is a Mistake – US News and World Report

By on Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 | No Comments

We’ve all seen those lists of “superfoods”—certain fruits, nuts, and other foods that, advocates say, have health-boosting effects. But some people take those lists so seriously that they limit their food choices to what’s on them. “They’ll say …

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Looking for a new food for your diet? Try going nuts! – Shakopee Valley News

By on Sunday, January 24th, 2010 | No Comments

Let’s break down the facts and learn how nuts are making a strong comeback into a healthy diet. For simplicity of this article, the nuts reviewed will encompass the approved FDA health statement which reads “Scientific evidence suggests, but does …

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Go nuts with walnuts and cashews – Trinidad and Tobago’s Newsday

By on Wednesday, January 13th, 2010 | No Comments

Rich in fibre, B vitamins, magnesium, and antioxidants such as Vitamin E. “Nuts in general are also high in plant sterols and fat – but mostly monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats omega 3 fatty acids – the good fats that have been shown to …

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Ask a Scientist – Press & Sun-Bulletin

By on Saturday, December 19th, 2009 | No Comments

Antioxidants such as vitamin C neutralize free radicals in the body; however, vitamin E (nuts) was proven to be effective in protecting the brain against free radical attack.

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Nuts, Vegetables, Fish Cut Alzheimer’s Risk

By on Thursday, October 15th, 2009 | No Comments

A diet rich in cruciferous and green leafy vegetables, nuts, fish, and tomatoes and low in red meat and high-fat dairy products may protect against Alzheimer’s disease, a study suggests.

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