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Point-Counterpoint: Experts Debate the Pros and Cons of Saturated Fat
By Elizabeth M. Ward, M.S., R.D.
Saturated and trans fats are routinely portrayed as culprits in elevating blood cholesterol levels, thus raising the risk of heart disease and stroke. But not everyone agrees that saturated fats are harmful to your health. EN interviews two eminent scientists who go point-counterpoint on limiting dairy and animal foods.
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Boost Your Brain, Sharpen Your Memory By Eating Smart, Keeping Healthy
By Elizabeth M. Ward, M.S., R.D.
Ever worry that those moments of fleeting forgetfulness may signal faltering brain function or more serious conditions like dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. The good news is that a healthy diet and lifestyle can keep those gray cells sparking well into older age. EN reports the latest findings.
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Got Gas? Sugars Often to Blame; EN Offers Remedies
By Catherine Golub, M.S., R.D.
Although Jay Leno may jest about methane pollution from flatulent cows, intestinal gas is no joke. Gas ends up in the intestines from swallowing excessive air or from the incomplete digestion of food. The foods you’ve eaten as well as your arsenal of available enzymes determine how peaceful a passage your last meal will have.
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