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For a long time, fats were considered detrimental the a healthy diet. In the 1970s and 80s, fad diets like the Scarsdale and grapefruit diets were all the rage. There was a new market of low-fat food products (which typically contained more sugar and c…

Everyone goes through periods of sleeplessness. Work or school could be especially stressful, or you have terrible jet lag, or you’re excited about an upcoming vacation. But if the sleep deprivation doesn’t go away, you may want to examine your diet. D…

Good news for people looking for new sources of plant-based protein: There’s a tropical fruit gaining popularity in the U.S. Jackfruit is native to Southeast Asia but farmers began growing it in Africa, Australia, Brazil, and other parts of the world. …

The camu-camu berry is not a mainstay in most grocery stores. Also known as Myrciaria dubia, the species is native to the Amazon, and it’s similar to a cherry but with a more sour taste. It’s also regarded as a superfood, which has led to it appe…