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How to make sure you're getting real Parmesan cheese

Bloomberg News recently reported that some packaged grated Parmesan cheeses contain too much of a plant fiber called cellulose, according to a test conducted by an independent laboratory.

The cellulose mentioned is a powdered plant fiber that's completely legal in the US and is an FDA approved anti-clumping ingredient for pre-grated cheese. Cellulose is widely used throughout the food industry, helping to make foods like ice cream have a creamier mouthfeel and it's used in good quality grated cheeses, as well as not-so-great quality cheeses.

Since not all cheese is created equal, we turned to Liz Thorpe, cheese expert, consultant and author ofThe Cheese Chronicles, to get her tips for how to make sure you get real Parmesan every time ...

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Top 15 Calcium-Rich Foods

You have more calcium in your body than any other mineral, and it’s very important for health.

It makes up much of your bones and teeth, and plays a role in cardiovascular health, muscle function and nerve signaling.

The recommended daily intake (RDI) of calcium is 1,000 mg per day for most adults.

It is also recommended that women over 50 and everyone over 70 get 1,200 mg per day, while children aged 4-18 are advised to get 1,300 mg.

However, a large percentage of the population does not get enough calcium from the diet (1).

The main foods rich in calcium are dairy products like milk, cheese and yogurt. However, many non-dairy sources are also high in this mineral.

These include seafood, leafy greens, legumes, dried fruit, tofu and various foods that are fortified with calcium.

Here are 15 foods that are rich in calcium, many of which are non-dairy...

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Can how you peel your avocado really have impact on your health?

The method you use to peel an avocado might make a difference to your health. Research on avocado shows that the greatest phytonutrient concentrations occur in portions of the food that we do not typically eat, namely, the peel and the seed (or "pit.") The pulp of the avocado is actually much lower in phytonutrients than these other portions of the food. However, while lower in their overall phytonutrient richness, all portions of the pulp are not identical in their phytonutrient concentrations and the areas of the pulp that are closest to the peel are higher in certain phytonutrients than more interior portions of the pulp. For this reason, you don't want to slice into that outermost, dark green portion of the pulp any more than necessary when you are peeling an avocado. 

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Yes! Grain-Free Strawberry & Raspberry Muffins

These Grain-Free Strawberry & Raspberry Muffins are made with real ingredients and loaded with fiber, healthy fats, protein, and fresh berries loaded with antioxidants. Whether these are a quick breakfast for on the go or a delicious treat at your next gathering, your body will love them just as much as your taste buds! ...

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How to Eat Coconut Oil, and How Much Per Day?

Coconut oil has some very impressive health benefits.

It’s been shown to increase metabolism, reduce hunger and boost HDL (the “good”) cholesterol, to name a few.

However, many people are confused about how much to take and how to eat it.

This article explains how to include coconut oilin your diet and the optimal amount to take. . .

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How to Shop for a Healthier Diet

Good nutrition is all about firstly making the right choices in the grocery store then cooking up healthy meals with the right ingredients. So if you only keep healthy foods in the house and no unhealthy snacks chances are you will be able to maintain your new healthy diet so much easier. . .

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Step-by-Step Guide to Wasp Removal

Step-by-Step Guide to Wasp Removal

Wasps are the stinging insects that have a slim body, narrow waist, shiny appearance, and cylindrical legs. Some common types of wasps include yellow jackets, hornets, and paper wasps. Having a nest of wasps in or around your home is a quite unpleasant situation, and it becomes worse if you have small children at home. Check out following step-by-step instructions to get rid of wasps:

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Stink Bug Hordes Back

The nemesis of homeowners last fall — nasty, stinking stink bugs — are crawling out of their hiding spaces and are hungry and itching to mate. Because they ended up in the United States by accident, there are no natural predators to stop their unfettered reproduction in alarming numbers.

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10 High Protein Vegetarian Recipes

Vegetarians are often faced with one critical question by meat eaters, “Where do you get your protein?”

The fact is, protein is abundant in plant foods, and while certain dietary deficiencies are common (but avoidable) among vegans and vegetarians, it’s possible to receive all essential amino acids by eating a completely vegan or vegetarian diet. Some plant foods, like avocadosand quinoa, contain all essential amino acids and are therefore considered a complete protein. Incorporating these foods into your recipes can ensure you will receive all the protein you need,,,

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The 12 Best Foods to Eat in the Morning

Despite what you may have heard, eating breakfast isn’t necessary for everyone.

In fact, skipping breakfast may be better than eating many unhealthy breakfast foods.

You can read about the worst breakfast foods here: 10 Worst Foods to Eat in the Morning.

However, eating the right foods can give you energy and prevent you from eating too much during the rest of the day.

Here are the 12 best foods you can eat in the morning. . .

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Blood Test Detects Cancer in Early Stages

The ISET blood test is a revolutionary breakthrough in the field of cancer screening. Developed by French cancer specialist Patrizia Paterlini-Bréchot, based at the Necker-Enfants Malades Faculty of Medicine in Paris, the blood test allows the early detection of all forms of cancer and is currently being brought to market in France ... Read more: Blood Test Detects Cancer in Early Stages

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How To Pick The Right Amazon Kindle For You

Your guide to Amazon's diverse e-reader lineup

Amazon’s Kindle e-readers are designed to do one thing really well: make it easier to read on the go. While the Kindle’s purpose is clear, it can be hard to choose the right model for you.

Amazon now offers four different Kindle varieties. The newly announcedKindle Oasis joins the Kindle, Kindle Paperwhite, and Kindle Voyage in Amazon’s lineup.

All of them offer the same software features, like Whispersync, which saves and syncs the last page you read, your bookmarks and annotations across all your devices, and Goodreads, which provides reading recommendations. The differences mostly come down to two factors: hardware and price.

Here’s a look at how Amazon’s Kindles compare, ranked from most expensive to least. . .

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Amazon.com Inc Has Big Plans for Prime Now

In a textbook Amazon move, the world's dominant ecommerce company plans to leverage its Prime Now expedited delivery service to help further its monetization efforts . . .

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Netflix Price Increase May 2016: Still Cheaper Than Hulu And Amazon Prime Video?

If you were lucky enough to get grandfathered into the $7.99 Netflix subscription rate when the monthly rate went up to $9.99 back in May 2014, your luck is about to run out. Starting next month, everyone will pay $9.99 per month for the standard streaming plan . . .

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High-Dose Radiation and Low-Risk Prostate Cancer

WEDNESDAY, April 6, 2016 (HealthDay News)

Higher doses of radiation may not benefit low-risk prostate cancer patients, a new review suggests. 

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Don't Be Fooled By These 'Healthy' Foods

22 slides showing supposedly ‘healthy’ foods which are actually full of calories, sugar, bad fats, etc.

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10 Life-Changing Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar

An apple a day keeps the doctor away but apple cider vinegar can do even better. It will keep both the doctor and the dermatologist away! Many are familiar with the amazing health benefits that this ingredient has but not all are aware of its effects on the hair and skin. The strong smell and taste of apple cider vinegar might make you crinkle your nose but believe us when we say, it’s well worth it! Read on to discover 10 ways that you can include it in your beauty and wellness routine.