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Fresh Guava Is a Tropical Powerhouse
By Grace O
Even though I grew up in Southeast Asia, which is blessed with a wide variety of tropical produce available year-round, I associate guava with being on vacation in Hawaii, where guava juice is like one's daily orange juice. I wish I could tell you that I love guavas, but they are not one of my favorite fruits. However, they are loved by many and have a lot of worthwhile nutrients.
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Refractory Celiac Disease Incidence Higher Than Once Thought
By Tina Turbin
For most celiac patients, treatment on the gluten-free diet marks the turning point for their health. It can take a few months for the villi of the small intestine to heal, but eventually their symptoms are alleviated and they are able to absorb the nutrients in their food. Unfortunately, there is a percentage of celiacs who don't respond to the gluten-free diet, which is the only current treatment for the disease, resulting in a condition known as refractory celiac disease, also known as nonresponsive celiac disease (NRCD). Read More
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Pear and Apple Tart
By Grace O
In this dessert, I take the recipe for the classic French dessert tarte tatin--with its quercetin-containing apples--and add pears for their copper content and pecans and cinnamon, which are high in antioxidants. It is worth noting that when used in sufficient amounts, cinnamon also has anti-blood-clotting agents and anti-inflammatory properties and may help stabilize blood sugar levels. Get The Recipe!
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