Not all fruits and vegetables are equal when it comes to heart health, our research shows | The-14

Research shows fruits and vegetables vary in heart health benefits, with flavanols playing key role. Five-a-day may not guarantee optimal bioactive intake.

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Good Morning #Canada
Happy National Love Your Produce Manager Day! I read it on the internet so it must be true. Please display an appropriate level of affection in public spaces.
What if your local produce manager is not your favourite person? Why not grow your own vegetables and then you can ignore them. Here's some handy tips for beginner gardeners.

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Which vegetables to plant come spring? Depends on your taste - and your grocery bill

It may sound silly, but you should plant what you want: you’d be surprised at how many people pressure themselves into growing the garden they believe is expected of them rather than the one they really want.

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Scribbles to nibbles: diverse diets, smiles and taste 

Ambitious new sodium goal, with additional goal for diverse ingredients. 

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