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Fat Chance?

A recent headline in Time magazine asked the question many Americans are wondering in the wake of a controversial study by the National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: “Is it OK to be pudgy?”

Did you know…

Artichoke hearts ranked among the highest vegetables tested by the USDA for total antioxidants, followed by red cabbage and Russet potatoes.

Ask Tufts Experts

• The new federal dietary guidelines call for at least two servings of fish a week. At this time of year, the only fish available in my grocery store is farm-raised. I have also read that you should limit your consumption of farm-raised fish to two times a month. What should I do?

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• The Whole-Grain Story
• Eating to Beat Cholesterol
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