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Grandma’s Food Adages Contain More Than A Few Grains Of Truth

March 4, 2012: 02:38 AM EST
A few proverbs related to diet and nutrition that have been passed down through the generations have  won support from scientists. Kids often turn up their nose at bread crusts, for example, despite grandma’s insistence that they are good for you. Turns out grandma was right. The crust is healthier for you, according to German research that found it contains a cancer-fighting compound and higher levels of antioxidants – in dark-colored breads at least – than the rest of the bread. Other findings: phenolic compounds in apples, especially the peel, may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease; and chicken soup does contain ingredients that seem to reduce inflammation associated with upper respiratory tract infections.
Kevin Keller, "Wellness: Truth behind homespun adages", Richmond Times Dispatch, March 04, 2012, © Thomson Reuters
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