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Fad Diets Versus Nurturing Healthy Eating Habits

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Phytochemicals: Sources and Benefits

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Identifying so called "Superfoods" and 9 Tips for including them in your dietary lifestyle

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Identifying so called "Superfoods"                                                            What is it about certain foods that cause us to think of them as "Superfoods?"  Generally, such foods meet the criteria or have the characteristics of foods that are included in an overall healthy diet.  These so called "Superfoods" are nutrient dense and are rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and other compounds or components such as phytochemicals.  As such, it is easy to think of them as 'Superfoods" as they are associated with beneficial health effects.  However, it is important to remember that we should not rely on any one food or group of foods with the expectation that they are miracle cures.  By doing this we are likely to eliminate and exclude other foods that would contribute variety and balance to our die...