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Probiotics, believed to help with digestion, are increasingly being studied to treat wide-ranging conditions, from colic to cholesterol and the common cold.
One of the fastest-growing dietary supplements, probiotics are now prominent on drug and big-box store shelves. They are live microorganisms—or "good" bacteria—that when consumed in capsules or yogurt are said to confer a health benefit.
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A new study suggests that healthy food variety may better satisfy our pleasure centers and help control the cravings that can derail a healthy eating plan.
After serving people fruit snacks, the researchers discovered that pleasure was related more to variety than initial preference. Delete the scoop?
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When baked, reduced-fat and multi-grain don’t equal healthy... water and other unhealthy snacks.
*Multi-grain is often not whole-grain. *Water with additives may even contain sugar or empty health claims. *Reduced-fat peanut butter usually means ‘added sugar’ peanut butter.
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