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Flax and Fecal Flora
March 30, 2012
The trillions of good bacteria in our gut can be thought of as an additional organ, metabolizing, detoxifying, and activating many crucial components of our diet. The formation of lignans from phytonutrient precursors found predominantly in flax seeds is one such example.
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Sometimes the Enzyme Myth Is True
March 20, 2012
There are a few examples of plant enzymes having physiologically relevant impacts on the human diet, and the formation of sulforaphane in broccoli is one of them.
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Safest Source of B12
February 6, 2012
Since foods are effectively a package deal, what is the best way to get vitamin B12 (cobalamin)?
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Bulking Up on Antioxidants
January 31, 2012
Even when fiber and fruit and vegetable intake are kept constant, choosing foods richer in antioxidants may increase stool size, which is associated with lower cancer risk.
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Is Dragon Fruit Good For You?
May 21, 2011
The role this exotic fruit plays in health promotion.
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Gut Flora & Obesity
April 28, 2011
How one may be able to modify one’s own gut flora to facilitate weight loss.
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Toxic Megacolon Superbug
April 8, 2011
Clostridium difficile is another “superbug” found in the U.S. meat supply.
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Is Stevia Good For You?
March 5, 2011
How much of this natural sweetener can be considered safe?
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Update on Gum Arabic
February 28, 2011
From harmless to helpful?
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Update on Gluten
February 27, 2011
Pros and cons of a gluten-free diet.
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Just the Flax, Ma’am
August 20, 2010
Ground flax seed consumption may decrease breast cancer risk by slowing one’s menstrual cycle. It may also control prostate enlargement as effectively as the leading prescription drug.