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Mayo Clinic — Acai berries are a good source of antioxidants, fiber and heart-healthy fats. The acai berry is a grape-like fruit harvested from acai palms in the rainforests of South America. Acai berries are a good source of antioxidants, fiber and ...More…
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Nutrition basics
Mayo Clinic — Do you feel like you can't keep up with the latest nutrition news because it's always changing? While it's true that what is known about nutrition and diet is evolving, there are some nutrition basics you can keep in mind. By knowing these ...More…
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Sponges' secret weapon
Science News for Kids — An aquatic animal provides a possible new kind of disease resistance Bacteria are tiny, single-celled organisms that can cause disease in humans through infection. Bacteria can live almost anywhere: in soil, water, food or your body. We can cure ...More…
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Greener Diet
Science News for Kids — Think about what you had for lunch: Was it a hamburger? A chicken sandwich? Barbecue? What about vegetables? Would it surprise you to learn that what you eat can affect the whole planet? It can in a big way. Last week, scientists attending the ...More…
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Kids now getting 'adult' disease
Science News for Kids — More kids are developing diabetes, and obesity is a major reason why. When she was 9 years old, Ann Albright went to the doctor with odd flulike symptoms. She was exhausted. She had to go to the bathroom frequently in the middle of the night. She ...More…
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Fighting fat with fat
Science News for Kids — The human body hides more than one kind of fat. White fat cells, which we usually think of when we think of fat, store energy. But brown fat is different: Its a type of fat that burns energy and gives off heat. When you were born, you had a pad ...More…
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Treating peanut allergy bit by bit
Science News for Kids — New study offers a little hope in reducing an allergy to peanuts, but dont try this at home Peanut allergies are among the most common and most dangerous food allergies. A tiny exposure to peanuts can mean big trouble for a person with a peanut ...More…
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Turning to Sweets, Fats to Calm the Brain
Science News for Kids — Constant worries may drive people to eat sweet and fatty foods that can soothe the brain. When you get really nervous about a soccer tournament or a school play, do you ever get the urge to eat a whole box of chocolates or a bowl of ice cream? If ...More…
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Building a Food Pyramid
Science News for Kids — Experts are trying to work out new rules on which foods to eat and which ones to avoid. You have two choices. You can eat whole-grain rice, a big heap of steamed broccoli, and a grilled, skinless chicken breast. Or you can have french fries, a ...More…
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Moving Good Fats from Fish to Mice
Science News for Kids — Healthful fats from fish could end up in beef, eggs, and other foods. Fish is good for you. But if you can't stand eating fish, you might still be in luck. Thanks to some crafty genetic engineering, omelets, hamburgers, and other foods of the ...More…
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A Taste for Cheese
Science News for Kids — Researchers aim for cheese that is tastier, more nutritious, and easier to make than those now available. Chances are you love cheese. You might put cheddar on your crackers, Swiss on your sandwiches, or melted Colby on your hamburgers. You ...More…
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Chocolate Rules
Science News for Kids — Scientists unravel the mysteries of what makes chocolate yummy and even good for you. For a lot of people, there's no better taste combo than chocolate and nuts. For food scientists, though, this combination is a major headache. Nuts contain oil, ...More…