http://nutritionfacts.org The Latest in Nutrition Research Thu, 23 May 2013 13:08:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 The latest in nutrition related research delivered in easy to understand video segments brought to you by Michael Greger M.D. Michael Greger, M.D. clean Michael Greger, M.D. mhg1@cornell.edu mhg1@cornell.edu (Michael Greger, M.D.) Copyright 2013 - NutritionFacts.org - All Rights Reserved The Latest in Nutrition Research nutrition, nutrition facts, diet, vegan, plant-based diet, healthy eating, nutritional data, cancer, cancer prevention http://nutritionfacts.org/wp-content/themes/nutritionfacts/images/nutritionfacts_podcast.png http://nutritionfacts.org TV-G Tri-Weekly http://nutritionfacts.org/video/breast-cancer-and-alcohol-what-much-is-safe/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=breast-cancer-and-alcohol-what-much-is-safe http://nutritionfacts.org/video/breast-cancer-and-alcohol-what-much-is-safe/#comments Mon, 06 May 2013 11:27:55 +0000 Michael Greger M.D. http://nutritionfacts.org/?post_type=video&p=12591 Nearly 5,000 breast cancer deaths a year may be attributable to just light drinking (up to one drink a day).]]> Nearly 5,000 breast cancer deaths a year may be attributable to just light drinking (up to one drink a day).]]> http://nutritionfacts.org/video/breast-cancer-and-alcohol-what-much-is-safe/feed/ 13 Nearly 5,000 breast cancer deaths a year may be attributable to just light drinking (up to one drink a day). Nearly 5,000 breast cancer deaths a year may be attributable to just light drinking (up to one drink a day). Michael Greger, M.D. clean http://nutritionfacts.org/video/does-a-drink-of-water-make-children-smarter/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=does-a-drink-of-water-make-children-smarter http://nutritionfacts.org/video/does-a-drink-of-water-make-children-smarter/#comments Wed, 01 May 2013 11:45:49 +0000 Michael Greger M.D. http://nutritionfacts.org/?post_type=video&p=12587 Most children don't drink water from when they wake to when they go off to school. Interventional trials show this mild state of dehydration may negatively affect scholastic performance.]]> Most children don't drink water from when they wake to when they go off to school. Interventional trials show this mild state of dehydration may negatively affect scholastic performance.]]> http://nutritionfacts.org/video/does-a-drink-of-water-make-children-smarter/feed/ 24 Most children don't drink water from when they wake to when they go off to school. Interventional trials show this mild state of dehydration may negatively affect scholastic performance. Most children don't drink water from when they wake to when they go off to school. Interventional trials show this mild state of dehydration may negatively affect scholastic performance. Michael Greger, M.D. clean http://nutritionfacts.org/video/carnitine-choline-cancer-and-cholesterol-the-tmao-connection/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=carnitine-choline-cancer-and-cholesterol-the-tmao-connection http://nutritionfacts.org/video/carnitine-choline-cancer-and-cholesterol-the-tmao-connection/#comments Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:30:07 +0000 Michael Greger M.D. http://nutritionfacts.org/?post_type=video&p=12658 Expanding on the subject of my upcoming appearance on The Dr. Oz Show, a landmark new article in the New England Journal of Medicine shows that choline in eggs, poultry, dairy and fish produces the same toxic TMAO as carnitine in red meat, which may help explain plant-based protection from heart disease and prostate cancer.]]> Expanding on the subject of my upcoming appearance on The Dr. Oz Show, a landmark new article in the New England Journal of Medicine shows that choline in eggs, poultry, dairy and fish produces the same toxic TMAO as carnitine in red meat, which may help explain plant-based protection from heart disease and prostate cancer.]]> http://nutritionfacts.org/video/carnitine-choline-cancer-and-cholesterol-the-tmao-connection/feed/ 59 Expanding on the subject of my upcoming appearance on The Dr. Oz Show, a landmark new article in the New England Journal of Medicine shows that choline in eggs, poultry, dairy and fish produces the same toxic TMAO as carnitine in red meat, Expanding on the subject of my upcoming appearance on The Dr. Oz Show, a landmark new article in the New England Journal of Medicine shows that choline in eggs, poultry, dairy and fish produces the same toxic TMAO as carnitine in red meat, which may help explain plant-based protection from heart disease and prostate cancer. Michael Greger, M.D. clean http://nutritionfacts.org/video/the-mcgovern-report/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-mcgovern-report http://nutritionfacts.org/video/the-mcgovern-report/#comments Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:00:46 +0000 Michael Greger M.D. http://nutritionfacts.org/?post_type=video&p=12309 The story behind the first U.S. dietary guidelines explains why to this day the decades of science supporting a more plant-based diet have yet to fully translate into public policy.]]> The story behind the first U.S. dietary guidelines explains why to this day the decades of science supporting a more plant-based diet have yet to fully translate into public policy.]]> http://nutritionfacts.org/video/the-mcgovern-report/feed/ 29 The story behind the first U.S. dietary guidelines explains why to this day the decades of science supporting a more plant-based diet have yet to fully translate into public policy. The story behind the first U.S. dietary guidelines explains why to this day the decades of science supporting a more plant-based diet have yet to fully translate into public policy. Michael Greger, M.D. clean http://nutritionfacts.org/video/dried-apples-dates-figs-or-prunes-for-cholesterol/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dried-apples-dates-figs-or-prunes-for-cholesterol http://nutritionfacts.org/video/dried-apples-dates-figs-or-prunes-for-cholesterol/#comments Wed, 13 Mar 2013 11:33:30 +0000 Michael Greger M.D. http://nutritionfacts.org/?post_type=video&p=11577 A comparison of the cholesterol-lowering potential of four dried fruit—apples, dates, figs, and plums.]]> A comparison of the cholesterol-lowering potential of four dried fruit—apples, dates, figs, and plums.]]> http://nutritionfacts.org/video/dried-apples-dates-figs-or-prunes-for-cholesterol/feed/ 20 A comparison of the cholesterol-lowering potential of four dried fruit—apples, dates, figs, and plums. A comparison of the cholesterol-lowering potential of four dried fruit—apples, dates, figs, and plums. Michael Greger, M.D. clean http://nutritionfacts.org/video/eggs-vs-cigarettes-in-atherosclerosis/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=eggs-vs-cigarettes-in-atherosclerosis http://nutritionfacts.org/video/eggs-vs-cigarettes-in-atherosclerosis/#comments Mon, 11 Mar 2013 11:30:29 +0000 Michael Greger M.D. http://nutritionfacts.org/?post_type=video&p=11575 A similar exponential increase in carotid artery plaque buildup was found for smokers and egg eaters.]]> A similar exponential increase in carotid artery plaque buildup was found for smokers and egg eaters.]]> http://nutritionfacts.org/video/eggs-vs-cigarettes-in-atherosclerosis/feed/ 60 A similar exponential increase in carotid artery plaque buildup was found for smokers and egg eaters. A similar exponential increase in carotid artery plaque buildup was found for smokers and egg eaters. Michael Greger, M.D. clean http://nutritionfacts.org/video/protein-puberty-and-pollutants/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=protein-puberty-and-pollutants http://nutritionfacts.org/video/protein-puberty-and-pollutants/#comments Mon, 25 Feb 2013 12:36:30 +0000 Michael Greger M.D. http://nutritionfacts.org/?post_type=video&p=11283 The early onset of puberty in girls associated with animal protein consumption may be due to endocrine disrupting chemical pollutants in the meat supply.]]> The early onset of puberty in girls associated with animal protein consumption may be due to endocrine disrupting chemical pollutants in the meat supply.]]> http://nutritionfacts.org/video/protein-puberty-and-pollutants/feed/ 17 The early onset of puberty in girls associated with animal protein consumption may be due to endocrine disrupting chemical pollutants in the meat supply. The early onset of puberty in girls associated with animal protein consumption may be due to endocrine disrupting chemical pollutants in the meat supply. Michael Greger, M.D. clean http://nutritionfacts.org/video/are-cats-or-dogs-more-protective-for-childrens-health/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=are-cats-or-dogs-more-protective-for-childrens-health http://nutritionfacts.org/video/are-cats-or-dogs-more-protective-for-childrens-health/#comments Mon, 18 Feb 2013 12:34:31 +0000 Michael Greger M.D. http://nutritionfacts.org/?post_type=video&p=11277 Sharing one's home with a cat or dog may decrease the risk of infectious diseases in children, including ear infections, respiratory illnesses, and gastroenteritis.]]> Sharing one's home with a cat or dog may decrease the risk of infectious diseases in children, including ear infections, respiratory illnesses, and gastroenteritis.]]> http://nutritionfacts.org/video/are-cats-or-dogs-more-protective-for-childrens-health/feed/ 31 Sharing one's home with a cat or dog may decrease the risk of infectious diseases in children, including ear infections, respiratory illnesses, and gastroenteritis. Sharing one's home with a cat or dog may decrease the risk of infectious diseases in children, including ear infections, respiratory illnesses, and gastroenteritis. Michael Greger, M.D. clean http://nutritionfacts.org/video/does-coconut-oil-clog-arteries/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=does-coconut-oil-clog-arteries http://nutritionfacts.org/video/does-coconut-oil-clog-arteries/#comments Mon, 11 Feb 2013 12:22:13 +0000 Michael Greger M.D. http://nutritionfacts.org/?post_type=video&p=11265 Sellers of coconut oil use a beef industry tactic to downplay the risks associated with the saturated fat in their products.]]> Sellers of coconut oil use a beef industry tactic to downplay the risks associated with the saturated fat in their products.]]> http://nutritionfacts.org/video/does-coconut-oil-clog-arteries/feed/ 94 Sellers of coconut oil use a beef industry tactic to downplay the risks associated with the saturated fat in their products. Sellers of coconut oil use a beef industry tactic to downplay the risks associated with the saturated fat in their products. Michael Greger, M.D. clean http://nutritionfacts.org/video/plant-based-diets-oral-health/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=plant-based-diets-oral-health http://nutritionfacts.org/video/plant-based-diets-oral-health/#comments Mon, 04 Feb 2013 12:36:34 +0000 Michael Greger M.D. http://nutritionfacts.org/?post_type=video&p=11231 Plant-based diets may help protect against oral cancer and periodontal (gum) disease, a leading cause of tooth loss.]]> Plant-based diets may help protect against oral cancer and periodontal (gum) disease, a leading cause of tooth loss.]]> http://nutritionfacts.org/video/plant-based-diets-oral-health/feed/ 30 Plant-based diets may help protect against oral cancer and periodontal (gum) disease, a leading cause of tooth loss. Plant-based diets may help protect against oral cancer and periodontal (gum) disease, a leading cause of tooth loss. Michael Greger, M.D. clean