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Caffeine is a drug found naturally in tea and coffee that stimulates the nervous system and can lead to feeling anxious and irritable. In 2000, experts linked caffeine to joint diseases, and people who consume more than 400 mg a day are at risk of painful withdrawal symptoms.
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Artificial food dyes are commonly added to manufactured foods in the Unites States and abroad. According to the Center for Science in the Public Interest, or CSPI, food coloring is in a wide variety of edible items, from candy to cereal and salad dressing.
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Grapes are a small, round fruit that can be eaten raw or used to make juice, wine, jelly, raisins, cooking oil and more. Theyβre low in saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium and provide a good source of vitamin C.
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Red meat, which includes beef from cows and lamb as well as processed meats like sausage, pepperoni and bacon, is typically high in saturated fats.
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HCG, or human chorionic gonadotropin, is a hormone produced in the placenta of pregnant women. It is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of infertility and can be prescribed off-label for other purposes. HCG is also sold as a homeopathic supplement for weight loss.
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