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Pistachios may do more for the heart, blood sugar and waistline than many other snack food choices, according to research presented at Experimental Biology 2009 in New Orleans.
Several studies have previously shown that pistachios – and tree nuts in general – do not contribute to overweight or obesity, when consumed in moderation. In fact, more [...]
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A new study shows wide confusion among American consumers about products aimed at the green market. Many mistakenly believe “natural” is a greener term than “organic.”
Certified organic food products are regulated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and produced by farmers and manufacturers under a strict set of rules. But the agency defines [...]
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The amount of water saved by producing recycled paper as compared to virgin paper. Recycled paper also takes 60-70 percent less energy to produce than paper from virgin pulp. 55 percent
The number of tons of steel saved if every UK [...]
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Isn’t it fascinating (and frustrating) how the “I have to eat now!” feeling can hit even if you’ve been making good nutrition a top priority? Experts are discovering that when you eat, what your food tastes like, and even how much you drink can have a major impact on how often hunger pangs strike.
We asked [...]
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♣ The vending industry is a $30 billion-a-year industry, employing 700,000 people who work at an estimated 13,500 companies.
♣ 100 million Americans will use one of 7 million vending machines each day.
♣ The vending industry dates back to 215 B.C. when a device that was used to dispense holy water was used in the temples [...]
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