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Who needs multivitamins?
Most experts agree that eating a balanced diet is the best way to get the vitamins and minerals we need. But not every one can get enough nutrients from foods. That’s why doctors often recommend a daily multi-vitamin pill for people over age 60, who are less able to absorb nutrients from the food they eat. read more »
Reading the nutrition facts label
When we go grocery shopping, most of us want to do the right thing health-wise. Before we buy a can or package of food, we check the nutrition facts label. But surveys show that many of us don’t fully understand what we see there. Here is a short course on label reading. read more »
No nuts, please!
For most Americans, peanut butter is a major food group. But for some, it’s poison. A nut-allergy specialist talks about a problem that’s on the rise. read more »
FDA food labels: How to read the fine print
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration has issued a “report card” about food manufacturers’ health claims. But consumers are still confused. read more »
Reading the Nutrition Facts label
Pick up a can or package of food and the important nutritional information is right there on the label. But do you really understand it? If not, here’s help. read more »
Unsure about exactly what “organic” means
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued its standards regarding organic foods more than 3 years ago, but people remain unsure about exactly what “organic” means.
Working the percentages read more »
When grapefruit and medicine don’t mix
You probably already know that if you take certain medications with certain other medications, an unwanted interaction between the two can occur. But you may not be aware that food also can affect the way some medications work, with grapefruit (including grapefruit juice) posing a major concern when it comes to some drugs.
The trouble with grapefruit
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