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Diet and nutrition are hot topics these days, and new research comes out daily. Scientists are continually discovering new things about the benefits -- and the dangers -- inherent in what we eat and drink. What's the best kind of diet for losing weight? What foods and combinations of foods prevent disease? What is it in our food that contributes to diabetes and the complications of diabetes? What are the compounds that protect us from them? Stay up on the latest in nutrition news and research.

 

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Interpreting the News on Food and Health Learn how to read and interpret new findings on diet and health.
Final Word on Cinnamon? A recent meta-analysis of five studies has shown that cinnamon does not help moderate blood glucose levels.
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