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Green tea is not only a healthy alternative to sugary drinks, studies show that it may also decrease your risk for certain cancers. Studies among populations who regularly drink green tea indicate that the antioxidants in the tea may inhibit the growth of cancer cells. However, a chemical used in the manufacture of tea bags is a carcinogen, and may actually increase your risk of cancer.

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Drinking more coffee or tea may reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a new study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine.

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Not everything we eat gets absorbed and used by our body.  Our digestive process destroys and degrades nutrients before our body can use it.  The amount of nutrients that is actually absorbed in our system is called bioavailability.  Understanding how different foods react with one another can help you get more nutrients from your meal.

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