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Why are carbonated beverages called “soft drinks?”
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Nutrition Doesn’t Have to Go Up in Smoke
On your mark, get set, start your grills! It’s officially the start of grilling season and we couldn’t be more excited...
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Health Benefits of Eating Avocados
Avocados – you’ve seen them just about everywhere this year. On your toast, in your brownies and as the star of your...
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Nitrates in Processed Meats: What’s the Risk?
Nitrates are food additives that are often to cure meats. Some food companies have recently introduced meats that do not...
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Food Facts: Tequila from Mexico
Cinco de Mayo, most affectionately, and most of all mistakenly, remembered as Mexico’s Independence Day (actually celebrated...
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05/23/2018
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Nutrition Doesn’t Have to Go Up in Smoke
On your mark, get set, start your grills! It’s officially the start of grilling season and we couldn’t be more excited...
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05/17/2018
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Health Benefits of Eating Avocados
Avocados – you’ve seen them just about everywhere this year. On your toast, in your brownies and as the star of your...
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05/08/2018
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Nitrates in Processed Meats: What’s the Risk?
Nitrates are food additives that are often to cure meats. Some food companies have recently introduced meats that do not...
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05/04/2018
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Food Facts: Tequila from Mexico
Cinco de Mayo, most affectionately, and most of all mistakenly, remembered as Mexico’s Independence Day (actually celebrated...
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05/01/2018
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Why Do Eggs Have Double Yolks or Other Variations?
Have you ever cracked an egg open and found two yolks? Or blood spots inside? We asked consumers what their top questions...
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04/26/2018
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Does Palm Oil Cause Allergic Reactions?
It is one of the most common questions we have received at Best Food Facts: Does palm oil cause allergic reactions? Dr. Steve...
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04/18/2018
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GMOs and Human Health
GMOs – we’ve read about them in the news, have researched their ancient roots and continue to have discussions with...
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04/10/2018
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Should I Be Worried About the Dirty Dozen?
On one hand, yes. Getting enough fruits and vegetables in our diet is one of the biggest concerns for Americans and Canadians....
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04/04/2018
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Is Microwave Cooking Safe?
Microwaves make cooking easier and help save time in the kitchen. However, is using a microwave to cook food safe? And, are...
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03/28/2018
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Does Draining Grease From Meat Make it Leaner?
Can you make ground beef healthier by draining the fat? If you cook a pound of 80 % lean ground beef and drain the grease,...
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03/21/2018
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Vitamins: Are You Getting Enough?
Despite being told by our doctors, family and friends that we should get our vitamins, it’s not until we’re not getting...
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03/14/2018
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What’s the Difference Between Butter and Margarine?
A factoid warning of the dangers of margarine consumption has been reposted and shared extensively on social media over the...
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