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Category Archives: Nutrition

What you can learn from pig poop

February 12, 2013by Lindsey Reiser Leave a comment

Yes, it’s gross, but any doctor or scientist will tell you that you can learn a lot from poop. What you eat, how much of it, whether you have an […]

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Animals, Health, Nutrition, Science News

Correlation between diet pop and depression.

January 10, 2013by Lindsey Reiser Leave a comment

Yes, you read that correctly. It says POP, because this is a Chicago publication. And yes, researchers have found a link between depression and diet soft drinks. After surveying more […]

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How we taste with our eyes

January 3, 2013by Lindsey Reiser Leave a comment

Some people might scoff at the concept of “presentation” when it comes to food. But the fact is, looks matter. Even the color of the plate or cup can change […]

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How Things Work, Nutrition, Science News

The threat lurking in… Brussels sprouts?

December 27, 2012by Lindsey Reiser Leave a comment

Kind of late warning, but doctors are concerned about all the reckless consumption of Brussels sprouts over the holidays, especially after a man overdosed on the little cabbages last Christmas. But […]

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Health, Medicine, Nutrition, Science News

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