Nutrition FAQs

Some people I know tell me that because they are not a Blood Type A, they need to eat meat or dairy or whatever; and I know people who claim that they were vegan for blah blah years and they almost died,...

I have heard that apple cider vinegar which I know contains potassium, that is can also leach potassium, and can thus contribute to high blood pressure. Do you have any information about this? aeason / Originally posted on Is vinegar good for you? Answer: There...

If you would recommend one journal for a busy biology student to read to keep up with the latest nutrition research, what would it be? Victor Van Epps / Originally posted on Nation’s diet in crisis Answer: My favorite journal is probably the American Journal...

I wish you had links to the studies. My dad thinks the whole BPA issue is a hoax (and human-caused climate change, too, if you can believe it). But, he claims to be a scientist, so putting a few good studies in...

I noticed that Pine Needles in a tea is a good antioxidant. I am wondering if needles from a Douglas Fir or redwood would have the same properties. I am Raw Vegan and always interested in the options. LynnCS / Originally posted on The...

Is there any way you can provide a pdf link to the articles you are referencing? I would love to read the full article. Drew / Originally posted on Meat Hormones & Female Infertility Answer: Whenever available I always try to provide PDF links...

I can’t believe this preservative is still allowed on store shelves!!! I am glad I refused to buy products with this additive in it, but it sure is ubiquitous. I notice that the vegan cheese by Daiya has titanium dioxide in it,...

I am a fan of wheatgrass shots. Everything I have read about their benefit points to the high chlorophyll content. So I am wondering, is there any difference between wheatgrass and just plain dark leafy greens? If it is the chlorophyll that...

Despite my best efforts I have never been able to source a halawi date, only medjool. Still looking! Benjamin Stone / Originally posted on Are dates good for you? Answer: I never liked dates even though I knew how good they were for me....

Don’t you disagree on feeding people with Horse-Meat!?  Sandra Unrat / Originally posted on Chicken’s fate is sealed Answer: Meat originating from U.S. horses may indeed be more likely to contain residues of drugs banned by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use...