Lycopene Supplements Put to the Test
High doses of lycopene—the red pigment in tomatoes—were put to the test to see if...
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Which Beans Best Block the Spread of Cancer?
High doses of lycopene—the red pigment in tomatoes—were put to the test to see if it could prevent precancerous prostate lesions from turning into full-blown cancer. Back in 1980s, the Adventist Health Study found “strong protective relationships” against prostate cancer...
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The Best Dried Fruit for Osteoporosis
“We are in an epidemic of osteoporosis. There can be no doubt about that.” Ten...
Raisins and Dental Health
“Raisins have a long-standing reputation as a food that promotes dental caries (cavities),” based on...
The Best Food for Acne
We hear a lot about traditional Chinese herbal medicine, but less about the herbs used...
Plant vs. Animal Iron
It is commonly thought that those who eat plant-based diets may be more prone to...
What Animal Protein Does in Your Colon
There’s a take-off of the industry slogan, “Beef: It’s What’s For Dinner” – “Beef: It’s...
Are Raisins a Good Snack Choice?
Raisins, like all fruits, have a variety of health benefits, but dried fruit is higher...
Treating Pancreatic Cancer with Turmeric Curcumin
Pancreatic cancer is among the most aggressive forms of human cancer, characterized by a very...
Eating Garlic and Raisins May Help Prevent Preterm Birth
The United States has one of the worst premature birth rates in the world, now...
Foods with Natural Melatonin
We know that inadequate sleeping is associated with changes in diet—people tend to eat worse—but...
Raisins vs. Energy Gels for Athletic Performance
After about an hour of strenuous exercise, long-distance athletes can really start to deplete their...
The Best Nutrition Bar
There are a variety of healthier fruit and nut bars on the market now that...
Best Dried Fruit for Cholesterol
When I saw there was a paper entitled “Daily Dried Apples Versus Daily Dried Plums:...
Amla: Indian Gooseberries vs. Cancer, Diabetes, and Cholesterol
I’m out on the road speaking so much that I’m always on the lookout for...
