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New foods and drinks advertising their pharmaceutical benefits are providing a financial jolt for food makers. They're packed with minerals, vitamins and proteins, and they're coming to a store shelf near you.
These new "super foods" are the hottest trend in the food industry right now. Check out our gallery of the latest products.
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Lifetime Low-Fat Cheese
This "cheese" comes in eight-ounce blocks, with varieties such as cheddar and jalapeño jack, and in individually wrapped slices.
The cheese is from compounds derived from plants called phytosterols.
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Promise Supershots
Unilever points to 150 clinical studies showing that two grams of plant sterols a day can lead to a 15 percent reduction in cholesterol.
Plant sterols are essential components of cell membranes in many fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds and legumes. These three-ounce yogurt-based drinks aim to give you a daily shot.
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Renew Nutrisoda
This soda from Ardea Beverage claims to provide energy while curbing hunger. How?
With soluble fiber and various vitamins, the drink can slow the absorption of sugar, aiding weight loss. The soda's makers even claim it can build up your immune system.
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Meth Coffee
Made from super-caffeinated beans, Meth Coffee claims that it boosts stamina and mental clarity while giving an intense buzz. How?
It uses extract of yerba mate, a South American plant that is a powerful natural stimulant and antioxidant employed by shamans in the Amazon.
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Cloned Foods
Also coming to a supermarket near you very soon are cloned foods. Are you ready for cloned steak and milk?
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When Should You Toss That Food?
How long does milk, eggs, cold cuts, meat, canned food and more really last?
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