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Reduce Dairy by Cutting Meat and Dairy?

Cutting down on meat and dairy products in favor of a diet packed with fruit and vegetables could dramatically reduce the risk of ­diabetes.
November 15, 2013
Animal products such as meat, cheese and egg yolks trigger stomach acids linked to the disease.
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Blackberry's Antimicrobial Potential

Blackberry juice has natural antimicrobial properties that inhibit the growth of foodborne pathogens such as E. coli, Salmonella and Listeria, according to a study.
November 14, 2013
Each year, about 48 million Americans gets food poisoning.
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Carrots and Fertility

Researchers investigating the effect of fruit and vegetables on the health of sperm discovered that carrots produced the best all-round results.
November 6, 2013
They had the greatest effect on "motility" -- a term used to describe the ability of sperm to swim towards an egg.
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Bean Dips from Wholly Guacamole

The makers of Wholly Guacamole brand are adding bean dips to their line of prepackaged dips.
November 4, 2013
Combining fresh avocado with chef-inspired bean dips, these three new options add a unique twist to any snack session or party spread.
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Appealing Potatoes

USPB enlisted the help of Hungry Girl in efforts to broaden the appeal of the potato.
October 30, 2013
The board is tapping the brand for its "unique ability to speak directly to calorie-conscious Americans from a 'friend in-the-know' perspective."
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Peanut Butter, A Cancer Fighter?

Research suggests girls who grow up eating peanut butter could be lowering their breast cancer risk later in life.
October 30, 2013
A new study showed that girls who ate peanut butter or nuts regularly from the ages of 9-15 were less likely to develop benign or non-cancerous breast disease by the time they were 30 years old.
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Fruit Flavors Find Favor

Fruit can contribute a health halo with healthful benefits, particularly superfruits; add more “local” appeal; and/or give new products a more premium positioning.
William A. Roberts, Jr.
October 15, 2013
Fruit can add a distinctive, consumer-pleasing flavor to a host of products, but fruits are capable of so much more. They can add a healthful benefit and serve to provide products with a healthy halo.
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Del Monte Selling Canned Biz

Del Monte Foods is finally shedding its long-held canned fruits and vegetables business.
October 14, 2013
Del Monte Foods said it planned to rename itself to reflect its focus on pet foods.
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Frozen Factors

Frozen fruit and vegetables can be healthier, with higher levels of vitamins and cancer fighting antioxidants, than leafy fresh produce.
October 9, 2013
Two independent studies found more beneficial nutrients in everything from frozen broccoli florets and carrots to blueberries.
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