Peeling Back the Onion Claims
What did randomized, controlled human trials find about the ways we may—or may not—benefit from...
Tag: antioxidants
A Persistent Pesticide Is Linked to Alzheimer’s Risk
What did randomized, controlled human trials find about the ways we may—or may not—benefit from eating onions? Onions are potentially a good source of antioxidants, which, interestingly, are concentrated in the outer layers just beneath the papery peel. White onions,...
View Latest Blog
Do Vitamin C Supplements Help Reduce Anxiety?
What are the risks and benefits of using vitamin C for depression and anxiety? “In...
Which Potato Is the Most Nutritious?
Are yellow-fleshed potatoes healthier than white? And what about the glycoalkaloid toxins? The high glycemic...
Building an Anti-Inflammatory Diet
What does an anti-inflammatory diet look like? “Intervention studies to enhance healthy ageing need appropriate...
How Healthy Are Baruka Nuts?
How do barukas, also known as baru almonds, compare with other nuts? There is a...
Are the Effects of Ochratoxin Concerning?
The overall cost-benefit ratio for mycotoxins depends on which food is contaminated. Ochratoxin has been...
Is Moringa the Most Nutritious Food?
Does the so-called miracle tree live up to the hype? Moringa (Moringa oleifera) is a...
Eating with Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism
Is the apparent protection of plant-based diets for thyroid health due to the exclusion of...
Is Millet a Nutritious Grain?
Millet isn’t the name of a specific grain, but a generic term that applies to...
Does Processed Meat Affect Our Lung Function?
If the nitrites in foods like ham and bacon cause lung damage, what about “uncured”...
Are Plant-Based Meats Good for Us?
What are the different impacts of plant protein versus animal protein, and do the benefits...
Is Sorghum a Healthy Grain?
How does sorghum compare with other grains in terms of protein, antioxidants, and micronutrients? And...
Drinking Water, Losing Weight
A few times a day, drink two cups of cold water on an empty stomach...
Eating to Lower Lp(a)
What should we eat—and not eat—to lower the cardiovascular disease risk factor lipoprotein(a)? Lipoprotein A,...
Eat Quinoa and Lower Triglycerides?
How do the nutrition and health effects of quinoa compare to other whole grains? “Approximately...
Brain-Boosting Grapes
Grape juice and whole grapes are put to the test for brain function, including cognitive...
Are Nutrients Preserved by Pressure Cooking?
How does Dr. Greger pressure steam his greens? In a review of more than one...
Fighting Inflammation and Treating Osteoarthritis with Berries
What did double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trials on berries and the first clinical study on the...
The Best Way to Cook Greens
What is the best way to prepare dark green leafy vegetables, the most nutrient-dense foods...
Does Everyone Get Health Benefits from Coffee?
Genetic differences in caffeine metabolism may explain the Jekyll and Hyde effects of coffee. Three-quarters...
Can Blueberries Help with Diabetes and Repairing DNA?
Blueberries are put to the test against insulin resistance, oxidation, and DNA damage. A famous...
What Is the Best Way to Cook Vegetables?
Boiling, steaming, microwaving, air frying, and sous-vide cooking are put to the test for nutrient...
What Are the Best Foods for Gingivitis and Halitosis?
I discuss the best and worst foods for gum inflammation and bad breath. Yes, saturated...
Are Dates Good for Colon Health?
Seven dates a day for three weeks are put to the test in a randomized...
