Food Production & Health
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- Q Does organic food have fewer pesticides and bacteria than conventional?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyResearchers at Stanford University recently released a study that questions the nutritional benefits of buying organic foods. The study found very little nutritional difference between organic and conventional produce and meat. The... Full Answer
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- Q Should I buy organic produce?
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Dr. Michael Roizen, Internal MedicineSome organic foods are worth the extra money, including veggies and fruits. Pesticides used in agriculture -- and on lawns and in homes -- can increase the risk for everything from Parkinson's disease to childhood cancers and diabetes. Limit your... Full Answer
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- Q Is it safe to consume fish?
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Dr. Anthony Komaroff, Internal MedicineAs long as you cook it right, fish is more than safe -- it can save your life. Harvard Medical School's Dr. Anthony Komaroff explains how in this video. Full Answer
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- Q Do farm raised fish have higher levels of PCBs?
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Kate Geagan, Nutrition & DieteticsWatch as Nutritionist Kate Geagan discusses whether or not farm raised fish have higher levels of PCBs and other pollutants. Full Answer
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- Q Is organic food more nutritious than non-organic food?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyResearchers at Stanford University recently released a study that questions the nutritional benefits of buying organic foods. The study found very little nutritional difference between organic and conventional produce and meat. The... Full Answer
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- Q What are garbanzo beans (chickpeas)?
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Garbanzo beans also known as chickpeas are actually legumes just like beans or lentils. Garbanzo beans are a favorite of registered dietitians due to its high nutrient content. A cup of garbanzos has as much potassium as a medium size banana. It is... Full Answer
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- Q What is basil?
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Dr. Michael T Murray, Naturopathic MedicineBasil is a bushy annual plant with green leafy stems. Left alone, it can achieve a height of 2 feet; however, it is rarely allowed to reach this height, for savvy gardeners know that frequent pruning makes the plant bushier, thereby producing more... Full Answer
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- Q What's the difference between farm-raised salmon and wild salmon?
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Dr. Ozgen Dogan, CardiologyThe amount of heart-healthy omega-3s in farm-raised salmon is the same as in naturally grown salmon. On the other hand, there is evidence that farmed salmon has significantly higher levels of contaminants like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)... Full Answer
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- Q Which foods should I buy organic?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyReap the benefits and enjoy the peace of mind of eating meals free of pesticides and additives by shopping for healthy ingredients when it counts the most. Below is a list of foods that you should always buy organic. Root Vegetable: Potatoes... Full Answer
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- Q Is genetically modified food (GMOs) safe?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyAdvancements in genetically modified food (GMOs) have concerned consumers and activists. Though the intentions may be good, the effects of these foods are controversial. Is this new form of genetic modification safe? A new French study says no.... Full Answer
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