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A closer look at Dr. Oz’s 15 superfoods


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  • Website: Science-based Medicine
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Summary - The message of this resource is:

Be skeptical of so-called "superfoods". Claims that these are the "key to weight loss" are based on poor evidence and dietary advice. This resource reviews the evidence on 15 "superfoods" including beans, fennel and chili peppers.


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superfood, diet, Dr. Oz, beans, pine nuts, fennel, mushroom, apples, avocado, ketone, chili, vinegar, cinnamon, chia, green tea, seeds, lentil, watermelon


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Rated on: 8/2/2016 2:26:16 PM

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