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10 Interesting Facts and Benefits of Pears

10 Interesting Facts and Benefits of Pears

Jan. 28 7:29 p.m.

Homer, famous author of the Odyessy, called pears "gift of the gods." That was in 800 B.C. Thousands of years before and thousands of years later, there are many who would agree. Pears are one of the world's favorite fruits.Here are 10 interesting facts about pears that you may not have known.There are over 3000 varieties of pears grown around the world. Pears are native ...

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Shocking Truth About Cereal

Shocking Truth About Cereal

Jan. 18 8:24 p.m.

(BeWellBuzz) We live in a time where processed and genetically modified (GM/GMO) foods have become normal and are creeping into our kitchens. However, will you be alright buying your usual breakfast cereal knowing some of the things that are in it? Far from being a scare tactic, this statement is the outcome of the several news reports, studies, and undercover investigations that have revealed a m ...

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Power of Medical Herbs

Power of Medical Herbs

Jan. 14 6:26 p.m.

Many people are turned off by the idea of using medical herbs that were discovered thousands of years ago because they believe there must be more modern solutions that will work much better than the medicine of the past.The fact of the matter is that the ancient solutions to health issues still reign supreme because they are easily available and don't come with any very negative side effects. ...

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Meat Glue

Meat Glue

Jan. 5 2:08 a.m.

You might have seen the viral videos going around about "meat glue." It's deceptive, it's nasty, and it's potentially deadly. Read on to learn more about why it's used, what it is, and the dangers that it poses.Well, first to get to why this stuff is used. Corporations and businesses don't want to lose money, and I think we can all relate to that on some level. I know, for one, that all m ...

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Good Fat?

Good Fat?

Jan. 4 8:26 a.m.

With an epidemic of obesity threatening a growing number of countries throughout the world, you've probably already heard about all of the negative aspects of dietary fat. It's true, fat is not only more calorie-dense than other dietary components like carbohydrates and protein, but it also tends to find a hiding place in some of our more decadent foods. Therefore, we may find ourselves eating too ...

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Gluten-Free Diet: What’s In, What’s Out

Gluten-Free Diet: What's In, What's Out

Jan. 3 8:35 a.m.

A gluten-free diet is a diet that excludes the protein gluten. Gluten is found in grains such as wheat, barley, rye and triticale (a cross between wheat and rye).A gluten-free diet is used to treat celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder that can appear at any age and is caused by an intolerance to gluten. Gluten causes inflammation in the small intestines of people with celiac disease. Eating ...

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Medicinal Uses of Honey

Medicinal Uses of Honey

Dec. 23, 2011 5 p.m.

Honey has been known for its healing properties for thousands of years - the Ancient Greeks used it, and so have many other peoples through the ages. Even up to the second world war, honey was being used for its antibacterial properties in treating wounds. But with the advent of penicillin and other antibiotic drugs in the twentieth century, honey's medicinal qualities have taken a back seat.T ...

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Importance of Breastfeeding

Importance of Breastfeeding

Dec. 21, 2011 10:34 p.m.

(BeWellBuzz) One of the first decisions any new mother will have to make is how they will feed their child. While this once was a foregone conclusion, now infant formula provides an alternative to breast feeding that didn't exist 100 years ago. Formula makers will assure you that using formula is a suitable alternative to breast feeding, but new mothers should evaluate these claims with skepticism ...

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Toxic Chemicals in Food?

Toxic Chemicals in Food?

Dec. 15, 2011 11:10 p.m.

Flame-retardants in butter? Tainted kids' cereal? Sounds like the plot of a horror movie, but it's real - potentially harmful substances are common in the foods we eat, especially if you store things in plastic containers. How do they get in there and how can you protect yourself? Here's what you need to know about the health risks and how to prevent them...When you butter your toast in the mo ...

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Avocado Nutrition Facts

Avocado Nutrition Facts

Dec. 14, 2011 10:30 a.m.

Beware of popular health myths. For instance, throughout the 1990s and into the first few years of this century, popular health "experts" often warned against eating coconut oil or coconut milk, causing many people to eschew a food now known to offer many health benefits. Another lingering popular health myth warns against avocados, which wrongly labels them as a dietary culprit because of their c ...

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