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Vegging Out
Advice on antioxidant-rich foods and why they cost so much |
Umbra Fisk |
21 Jun 2004 |
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| Dear Umbra, Antioxidant foods are "the thing" right now, and I would love to be able to eat as many as I need. However, they are usually the most expensive fruits and vegetables. Would it not make sense for farmers or producers to grow these products in greater volume, so we could all afford them and be able to eat healthier more easily? How difficult would such an adjustment in crops be fo ... |
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