It is a little-known fact that many shellfish contain just as much, if not more, protein than meats. Two servings of shrimp alone are sufficient enough to fulfill a person\'s average intake of protein (about 61 grams). In addition, this protein is of a type that is more digestible for the human body than the protein found in red meat or poultry. Most types of shellfish are also very low in fat, which is more heart-healthy than fatty cuts of beef or lamb. Scallops, for example, contain 1.4 ...

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Fruits, vegetables, and cereals are all part of a healthy diet, but how much should we be concerned about whether they are raw, cooked, or processed? Recent research shows that for many foods, the method of preparation matters more than we might suspect. This past month, scientists at Newcastle University in London learned that anti-cancer benefits of carrots increased 25 percent when cooked whole instead of chopped. According to their study, “chopping your carrots increases the surface area so more of the nutrients leach out into the water while they ...

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The variety of booster seats available may shock some parents, who may have only seen the simple seats pads used to "lift" the child up to fit into the adult-sized seatbelt. Today\'s booster seats offer the option of a high back, such as the Graco TurboBooster SafeSeat, or no back, like Evenflo Big Kid AMP No Back Booster Car Seat. The high-back booster seats are useful in cars with seats that lack headrests, and so help give the child additional head and neck support. Many high-back booster seats are ...

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Organic food products are facing hard times, says an AP article. 2009 marks the first of a drop in sales in what was once a booming industry as a difficult economy put organic farmers out of business. Sales are expected to drop by 1.1% this year, which is a drastic change from the 12 - 23% rate of growth that has characterized the organic food industry since 2003. Many farms are having their organic certifications revoked, mostly due to nonpayment of fees. This may mean an increase in price or ...

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