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                                                    <title><![CDATA[Harvard Health Posts by Celia Smoak Spell Feed]]></title>
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                                <subtitle>Harvard Health Blog: You'll find posts from Harvard Medical School physicians and our editors on a variety of health news and issues.</subtitle>
                                                    <updated>2017-05-25T14:30:33-04:00</updated>
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            <title><![CDATA[Of all the flavors in the world, we choose salty — and that’s not good]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/of-all-the-flavors-in-the-world-we-choose-salty-and-thats-not-good-2017052511732" />
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                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Celia Smoak Spell]]></name>
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                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[The average American consumes three times the recommended daily intake of sodium, largely because of salt added to processed and prepared foods. It&#8217;s possible to reduce daily sodium intake, but it does require effort and vigilance.]]>
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                        <category term="Heart Health" />
                        <updated>2017-05-25T14:30:33-04:00</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[There’s no sugar-coating it: All calories are not created equal]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/theres-no-sugar-coating-it-all-calories-are-not-created-equal-2016110410602" />
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                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Celia Smoak Spell]]></name>
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                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[The view that calories are calories regardless of their source has been shown to be outdated. Foods with a low glycemic index are better because they tend to raise blood sugar more slowly, and they are also more likely to be healthier foods overall. By choosing the low-glycemic foods and thus the minimally processed foods, people can lose more weight, feel fuller longer, and remain healthier.]]>
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                        <category term="Diabetes and metabolic health" />
                        <category term="Diet &amp; Weight Loss" />
                        <updated>2016-11-04T13:32:32-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[New blood test for colon cancer screening: Questions remain]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/questions-remain-new-blood-test-colon-cancer-screening-201607189994" />
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                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Celia Smoak Spell]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[In April, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new screening test for colon cancer, making it the first blood-based test for this type of cancer. While this test does make it more convenient for people to get screened for colon cancer, it is also less exact than the current screening methods. It is important to discuss your risk factors and screening options with your doctor.]]>
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                        <category term="Cancer" />
                        <updated>2016-07-18T13:30:54-04:00</updated>
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