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Yahoo LifeUltra-processed foods, from pastries to decaf coffee, can harm your health. Here's how to cut back.
Nearly 60% of an adult’s daily calories comes from ultra-processed foods. How bad are they for you?
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Is the Mediterranean diet really that good for you? Here’s what recent research says.
Dietitians have praised the Mediterranean diet for years. Here's why it's so healthy.
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Snacking during the day? Here's why the quality and timing of your noshing matter, according to a new study.
Snacking can be good for you. But what you eat and when you eat it matters, says a new study.
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Not just strawberries: These foods are also more likely to be contaminated with hepatitis A
Strawberries aren't the only foods that can be contaminated with hepatitis A. Here's how to protect yourself.
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Chocolate milk could be banned from schools, the USDA says. Here's what pediatric nutritionists think about the drink.
The proposal aims to reduce how much added sugars children are consume at school, but some experts say chocolate milk provides protein and calcium.
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Michelle Obama launches a new juice drink for kids. Here's what nutritionists say about it.
The former first lady's new PLEZi juice drinks are meant to be an alternative to the sugary beverages kids often consume.
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Does chicken soup really help you feel better? Experts weigh in.
Chicken soup tastes great, but does it actually help people feel better when they’re fighting a cold? Here’s what experts say.
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Hate the taste of water? Here’s how to find some you actually like, according to a water sommelier.
Why don't some people like the taste of water? An expert explains why — and how to find water you might like to drink.
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Does a glass of water ever go bad? Experts weigh in.
How long can you leave out a glass of water on your nightstand? Not as long as you might think. Here's why.
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Why does your pee smell after eating asparagus? Experts explain.
You're not alone if you've noticed that eating asparagus makes your pee smell. In honor of National Asparagus Month in May, experts explain why.
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These fruits and vegetables rank highest in pesticide residue. How harmful are they really? Experts weigh in
Certain types of produce, such as strawberries, have higher amounts of pesticide residue than others. But how harmful is it to eat?
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Can elderberry really help fight cold, flu and COVID symptoms? Experts weigh in.
Elderberry has been used to treat colds, the flu and more in folk medicine for hundreds of years. But can the popular remedy really boost your immune system?