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"  Please, Pass the Watercress Thank you, Center for Disease Control, for clearing up the widespread confusion surrounding &amp;quot;superfoods&amp;quot; \u2014 those significantly nutrient-rich foods associated with reducing your risk of chronic disease. The CDC has just released a list that ranks the top 41 &amp;quot;powerhouse fruits and vegetables,&amp;quot; which are classified based upon them providing at least 10% daily value per 100 calories of 17 essential nutrients, including vitamins A, C, D, E, protein, fiber, iron, and more. Which food scored a perfect score of 100, earning the top spot? Watercress, the peppery, bitter member of the Brassicaceae family. See the whole list here. And then go make yourself a delicious watercress salad. Beauty News: Charcoal Makes a Comeback Further proving that what&amp;#039;s old is new again: Charcoal-based beauty products have gained popularity recently. The new cosmetics aren&amp;#039;t for lining eyes, though \u2014 charcoal is a star at absorbing body oils and impurities from our pores, making it the latest and greatest in detoxing skincare products (particularly body washes and scrubs). This hot ingredient is good for absorbing oils and clearing your pores, beauty experts say.  Meet Your Soon-to-Be Sixth Sense Major game-changer alert: The SCiO Scanner \u2014 what its creators have dubbed &amp;quot;Your Sixth Sense&amp;quot; \u2014 is &amp;quot;the world&amp;#039;s first molecular sensor to fit into the palm of your hand.&amp;quot; The scanner uses a spectrometer to provide instant information about the chemical makeup of foods, plants, pills, or just about anything around you. According to the product&amp;#039;s Kickstarter page, you can: \u2022 Get nutritional facts about different kinds of food. \u2022 See how ripe an avocado is, through the peel! \u2022 Find out the quality of your cooking oil; \u2022 Know the well being of your plants. \u2022 Analyze soil or hydroponic solutions. \u2022 Authenticate medications or supplements. The possibilities are endless here, and we&amp;#039;re pretty geeked. The first SCiO scanners are expected to ship in December, and can be pre-ordered for $199. Illinois Bans Microbeads Illinois just became the first state to ban microbeads, the tiny pieces of plastic found in many facial scrubs and soaps. Environmentalists have been lobbying for a ban for quite some time, citing that the bits of plastic escape water filtration systems and make their way into our waterways \u2014 only to end up as toxic fish food. &amp;quot;Banning microbeads will help ensure clean waters across Illinois and set an example for our nation to follow. Lake Michigan and the many rivers and lakes across our state are among our most important natural resources. We must do everything necessary to safeguard them,&amp;quot; said Illinois Governor Pat Quinn. The law requires microbeads to be removed from manufacturing by the end of 2018 and prohibits their sale by the end of 2019. Photos: Alasdair Thomson / Getty Images; Kickstarter "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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