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Foods and Supplements That Help Keep Eyes Healthy, Save Your Sight
By Kerry Neville, M.S., R.D.
Now there’s another reason to eat your fruits and vegetables: Antioxidant vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients found in fruits and vegetables may help lower your risk of macular degeneration and cataracts—eye diseases strongly linked to aging.
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Coffee: Unexpected Perks From a Seemingly Guilty Pleasure
By Elisa Zied, M.S., R.D.
Four out of five Americans regularly drink coffee; nearly half indulge daily. But for years, coffee has endured a shady reputation primarily because of caffeine, a central nervous system stimulant. But coffee also contains components that newer research suggests may actually be beneficial.
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Use of Sugar Substitutes Skyrockets--How Sweet is That?
By Julie Upton, M.S., R.D.
We Americans love our sweets. We eat 10 to 30 teaspoons of added sugar a day, twice as much as recommended. Surprisingly, as the sugar tide rises, so do the use of sugar substitutes, fueled by the low-carb craze. Here's EN's guide to these sweeteners.
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