Tea is the most popular beverage worldwide (after water), but coffee is close behind it in industrialized countries. While caffeine is a natural component of both tea and coffee, coffee contains more of it: anywhere from 60 to 120 milligrams in six ounces, depending on brewing methods and other factors.

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Claims, Benefits: Lower blood pressure and blood cholesterol, prevent stomach cancer, etc.

Bottom Line: There is no clear evidence that garlic pills are beneficial. No one knows what element in garlic is beneficial, if any. But eat all the garlic you like—it can’t hurt, and might help.

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This zesty applesauce gives you all the nutritional benefits of apples and cranberries—plus the phytochemicals from the apple skins, lemon zest, and ginger.

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