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EN Rates 12 Common Food Additives as Safe or Sorry Ingredients
By Linda Antinoro, J.D., R.D.
There are more than 3,000 substances approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use in foods to, for example, slow spoilage, combat contamination or enhance taste. Here, EN evaluates the safety of 12 often-used additives, allaying some concerns, but raising others.
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The Vitamin C Seesaw: Why More Is Usually Better, But Not a Cure-All
By Kerry Neville, M.S., R.D.
No vitamin has received as much attention or sparked as much controversy as vitamin C. Recent research suggests that while it may not prevent a cold, it may help prevent heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes and more. How can it do all that? Here’s an update on vitamin C’s link to disease.
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Menu Magic: 7 Strategies for Dining Out Healthfully
By Diane Welland, M.S., R.D.
Dining out these days requires savvy navigation of menu minefields that often feature too much fat and too many calories. But if you make informed choices and control your portions, you can eat out healthfully.
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