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  • Fiber vs. Breast Cancer
    Fiber vs. Breast Cancer
    Inadequate fiber intake appears to be a risk factor for breast cancer, which can explain why women eating plant-based diets may be at lower risk.
  • New Mineral Absorption Enhancers Found
    New Mineral Absorption Enhancers Found
    The whole grain phytonutrient, phytic acid (phytate), partially inhibits mineral absorption, but has a wide-range of health-promoting properties such as anti-cancer activity. By concurrently eating..
  • Some Dietary Supplements May Be More Than a Waste of Money
    Some Dietary Supplements May Be More Than a Waste of Money
    People taking dietary supplements may, in some cases, be paying to make themselves sick. This video covers folic acid, beta carotene, and green tea supplements.
  • Can Folic Acid Be Harmful?
    Can Folic Acid Be Harmful?
    New research on the human metabolism of folic acid suggests natural sources of folate are preferable
  • The Healthiest Lentil
    The Healthiest Lentil
    Red, green, or French green?
  • Plant vs. Cow Calcium
    Plant vs. Cow Calcium
    What baggage comes along with the calcium in milk?
  • Omnivore vs. Vegan Nutrient Deficiencies
    Omnivore vs. Vegan Nutrient Deficiencies
    Average vegan diets tend to be deficient in three nutrients, whereas average omnivores tend to unfortunately be deficient in seven.
  • Nine Servings a Day Minimum
    Nine Servings a Day Minimum
    In trying to reach your nine daily servings of fruits and vegetables, which ones don't count?