It is sometimes stated that we are what we eat. That’s not to say a diet rich in root vegetables means there’s a chance we might begin to look like a carrot (redheads have their hair colour genetically predetermined). However, there’s no doubt what we consume both in quantity and quality directly affects our...
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Recent research in the UK has led to the possibility that the potentially fatal peanut allergy may, at least in some instances, be effectively controlled by the introduction of slowly increased doses of powdered peanut – doses that begin with minute quantities and ultimately lead to the regular ingestion of whole peanuts.
It’s a risky...
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The cartoon character Popeye famously relied on spinach for his strength and stamina. Allegedly it was the iron content in this green leafy vegetable that provided him with superhuman powers to combat the forces of evil.
However, to retain his peak fitness levels, Popeye would almost certainly have had to consume a regular portion of...
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