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Whole-Grain and Trans-Free Crackers: Seek and You'll Find...a Few
Q. In your December 2002 issue, you talked about the merits of eating whole grains. I found whole-grain bread and cereal easily, but I can’t find whole-grain crackers that don’t contain hydrogenated oils. Any suggestions? A. As you’ve already discovered, crackers that contain the good stuff (whole grains and fiber) often come coupled with bad stuff (trans fats from hydrogenated oils), especially brands found in the typical supermarket. Both Triscuits and Carr’s Whole

Depending on Dose, the B Vitamin Niacin Doubles as Heart Drug
Q. I’ve heard that niacin is sometimes prescribed as a drug to help lower cholesterol. Isn’t it also a vitamin? A. Yes, it is both a vitamin and a drug. The difference is in the dose.

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