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August 31, 2012

The Ice Diet
The water content of plant foods may help explain why those eating plant-based diets are, on average, so slim. Can ice be thought of as having even "fewer" calories than water since the body has to..
August 28, 2012

Fawning Over Flora
The good bacteria in our gut can digest the fiber we eat and turn it into an anti-obesity compound called propionate that we absorb back into our system.
July 26, 2012

Uprooting the Leading Causes of Death
Death in America is largely a foodborne illness. Focusing on studies published just over the last year in peer-reviewed scientific medical journals, Dr. Greger offers practical advice on how best to..
May 28, 2011

Is Vinegar Good For You?
The role of vinegar in modulating our blood sugar levels and satiety.