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8 Reasons to Eat More Sweet Potatoes (Plus Tons of Recipe Ideas)

By Kristen Mccaffrey Sweet potatoes are versatile, delicious, and packed with health benefits. Learn all about these nutrient packed spuds and find recipes for side dishes, soups, salads, entrees, and more. The Ultimate Guide to Sweet Potatoes including nutritional info, healthy benefits, how to cook it, and tons of delicious recipes. https://1ab375695031a984b7bb5b02c46e3dc5.safeframe.googlesyndication.com/safeframe/1-0-38/html/container.html No matter what you
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The Truth on Artificial Sweeteners

No getting around it, we Americans have a sweet tooth. Most of us eat the equivalent of 20 teaspoons of sugar a day. True, you’re probably not sucking on sugar cubes throughout the day, but you are probably downing more than your fair share of sugary cereals, snacks, sodas, ice cream .. and the list goes on
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Even With Mild COVID, Obesity May Mean Worse Symptoms

By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Oct. 20, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Obese people have a tougher time fighting COVID-19, even if they have a milder form of the virus, a new study finds. Researchers looked at more than 500 patients who tested positive for COVID but didn’t require hospitalization. Teens and adults who were overweight or obese
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Medical Marijuana Is a Dangerous Lie

When stimulated chronically, dopamine becomes down-regulated. Cannabinoids, completely separate from any pain-relieving properties, which initially decreased suffering, anxiety, and negative mood make one hypersensitive to suffering, anxiety, and negative mood.
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Philadelphia Vegan Day, Where to Eat

Philadelphia, PA – World Vegan Day is right around the corner on November 1, and to celebrate the veg-friendly bash, we’re highlighting our go-to Philadelphia restaurants offering ridiculously delicious plant-based fare. PHILADELPHIA FOOD NEWS   Where to Celebrate World Vegan Day Sor Ynez, Silk City Diner, Bar & Lounge, and Triangle Tavern on East Passyunk Avenue boast extensive vegan
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How to Wash Vegetables and Fruits to Remove Pesticides

Children are at higher risk for pesticide toxicity than adults. This is because the developing brain is more susceptible to neurotoxins and the dose of pesticides per body weight is likely to be higher in children.

Children whose mothers were exposed to high levels of pesticides have been found to have lower IQs compared to children with the lowest levels of pesticide exposure.

What You Need to Know About High Fructose Corn Syrup

High-fructose corn syrup is a common ingredient in packaged foods. Food manufacturers use it because it makes food sweet like sugar, but is less expensive. Read on to learn about the safety of high-fructose corn syrup and its role in your health. What is high fructose corn syrup? High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is a liquid
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