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Eat to fight cancer

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Fruits and vegetables have the proven ability to decrease the risk of cancer. Scientists have gone one step further by isolating phytochemicals, the substance that they believe gives fruits and vegetables their medicinal properties. However, it may be that whole foods are the best safeguards.

Author: Hall, Stephen S.
Publisher: Time Inc., Health
Publication Name: Health (San Francisco, CA)
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 1059-938X
Year: 1997
Research, Phytochemistry, Plant biochemistry, Phytochemicals

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Allergic to the 20th century

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There seems to be an increasing number of people suffering from multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS), including about 20 residents of the small town of Wimberly, TX. MCS reports began in the 1950s, but have been routinely dismissed by most of the medical community.

Author: Hall, Stephen S.
Publisher: Time Inc., Health
Publication Name: Health (San Francisco, CA)
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 1059-938X
Year: 1993
Case studies, Chemical sensitivity, Multiple, Multiple chemical sensitivity

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What d'ya know

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A quiz gives information as to the nutritional values of certain fruits and vegetables. Lima beans and green peas are the top vegetable sources of protein and red peppers have more beta carotene than green ones. Other nutritional tips are included.

Publisher: Rodale, Inc.
Publication Name: Runner's World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0897-1706
Year: 1993

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Subjects list: Health aspects, Vegetables, Fruit, Fruits (Food)
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