Fresh goji berries (wolfberries, Lycium barbarum L.)
in a street market, Ningxia, China
The Three Most Popular Essays of 2008-9... and why
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#3 -- The Mediterranean Diet and Superfruits -- click!
The Mediterranean Diet is arguably the world's healthiest dietary practice verified by hundreds of research studies over the past half-century.
Its main components include
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daily physical activity
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5-10 servings daily of fruits and vegetables
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3 or more servings of whole grains, beans, nuts, seeds
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olive or grain oils (canola)
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fish and seafood, or soy protein as a substitute (limited or no red meat)
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water as the main beverage; daily but limited intake of red wine
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limited dairy products (substitute with soy)
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limited desserts
#2 -- Reducing Risk of Cancer With Dietary Berries -- Live Strong! -- click!
Recent research developments show potential for lowering your risk against cancer by having berries in your diet!
#1 -- Most viewed report over the past year!
Deciphering Dietary Antioxidants -- click!
Key dietary nutrients -- the antioxidant "ACE" vitamins and how to get them into your diet!
* vitamin C click for plant sources!
* vitamin A (from plant foods containing carotenoids)
* vitamin E (from seeds, nuts, oils)
Polyphenols are NOT key dietary antioxidants.
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