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May 2023
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Fact vs. Fiction
Decoding the latest food & health headlines
People are confused about diet and health, we often hear. One reason: the steady drumbeat of surprising news about the latest study—often about chocolate, cheese, sugar, ultra-processed foods, or some popular diet. Sometimes, it’s not a new study, but advice on news websites that muddies the picture. Here’s a sampling of the latest.
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Supplements
Are you vitamin savvy? Take our quiz.
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Healthy Eating
Our guide to the best coffee creamers
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Healthy Eating
6 great-tasting drinks with less sugar (or none)
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Government Accountability
Peter's Memo: A failure to fortify
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Preventing Disease
The 10 leading causes of death in the United States
Quick Studies
A snapshot of the latest research on diet, exercise, and more.
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Saucy Paprika Chicken
The secret to juicy chicken breasts: Only brown the side you’ll see on the plate. An easy, punchy pan sauce like this one doesn’t hurt, either. Want to use boneless, skinless thighs instead of breasts? In step 3, simmer for 8–10 minutes.
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Chicken in Mushroom Sauce
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