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  1. Better than goji berries Better than goji berries January 11, 2012

    There are some dried fruits even more antioxidant-packed than goji berries.

  2. Dried apples versus cholesterol Dried apples versus cholesterol January 10, 2012

    Which common dried fruit is the most antioxidant-packed: apple rings, dried apricots, dried cherries, dried mango, prunes, or raisins?

  3. Best berries Best berries January 9, 2012

    Compared to popular fruits such as apples, bananas, and mangoes, which of the hundreds of different berries tested have the most and least antioxidant power: blackberries, blueberries, cranberries, crowberries, dog rose berries, grapes, raspberries, strawberries, or Tahitian noni juice?

  4. Say no to drugs by saying yes to more plants Say no to drugs by saying yes to more plants January 3, 2012

    A study of 15,000 American vegetarians suggests their lower chronic disease rates translate into fewer surgeries (including hysterectomies) and medications (including aspirin, sleeping pills, tranquilizers, antacids, pain-killers, blood pressure medications, laxatives, and insulin).

  5. Nutrition bill doctored in the California Senate Nutrition bill doctored in the California Senate November 16, 2011

    California Senate Bill 380 to require nutrition education for physicians was passed, but not before it was gutted.

  1. California Medical Association tries to kill nutrition bill California Medical Association tries to kill nutrition bill November 15, 2011

    California State Senator Mark Wyland struggles between his conscience and his campaign contributor in deciding whether or not to vote for a bill that would require physicians to learn nutrition.

  2. Medical associations oppose bill to mandate nutrition training Medical associations oppose bill to mandate nutrition training November 14, 2011

    Physician trade groups such as the California Medical Association came out in opposition of a bill requiring doctors get 7 hours of nutrition training anytime before 2017.

  3. Nutrition education mandate introduced for doctors Nutrition education mandate introduced for doctors November 11, 2011

    A bill drafted by Dr. John McDougall was introduced in California to mandate that physicians get continuing medical education in nutrition.

  4. Doctors know less than they think about nutrition Doctors know less than they think about nutrition November 10, 2011

    Doctors found to be overconfident in their knowledge and ability to counsel patients about lifestyle modification for chronic disease prevention.

  5. Multivitamin supplements and breast cancer Multivitamin supplements and breast cancer September 22, 2011

    New research suggests that multivitamin use may significantly increase the risk of breast cancer and prostate cancer.

  1. Avoiding cholesterol is a no brainer Avoiding cholesterol is a no brainer September 1, 2011

    Eggs and brains are the two most concentrated sources of cholesterol in the diet.

  2. Calculate your healthy eating score Calculate your healthy eating score August 24, 2011

    Rate your diet on a scale of 0 to 100 using the phytochemical index and compare your score to the standard American diet.

  3. Convergence of Evidence Convergence of Evidence June 1, 2011

    Profile of an editorial published by Dr. Dean Ornish in the American Journal of Cardiology describing the optimal diet and how simple choices can be as powerful as drugs and surgery.

  4. Mitochondrial Theory of Aging Mitochondrial Theory of Aging May 31, 2011

    The role of the detoxifying enzyme superoxide dismutase in staving off aging, cancer, and dementia and what we can do to boost its activity.

  5. Acne & Cancer Connection Acne & Cancer Connection May 1, 2011

    The hormones present in cow’s milk may help explain the association between certain diseases and dairy consumption.