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Cinnamon: People Love It but Health Benefits Remain Sketchy

Cinnamon has been one of the planet's favored spices for thousands of years. But is it just about taste or does cinnamon have more to offer?
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Pistachios: Get Crackin’ for Better Health

Most nuts have some health benefits – then there's pistachios. Backed by science, pistachios may help prevent cardiovascular disease and age-related macular degeneration.
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Love Cashews but Puzzled Over Health Benefits?

There's a lot of confusion about cashews and their alleged health benefits. Here are the facts.
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Indian Gooseberry: Superfood With Super Results in Studies

While not a common household fruit in the West, perhaps it should be. Backed by science, the Indian gooseberry receives high marks for heart health, brain health and improved digestion.
Cut lemons and bowl of lemon juice

Lemon Water: Why People Love It and What Everyone Should Know

Advocates of lemon water extol its health benefits. But what does the science behind it say?