http://nutritionfacts.org The Latest in Nutrition Research Fri, 17 May 2013 17:07:09 +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/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/flax-seeds-for-breast-pain/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=flax-seeds-for-breast-pain http://nutritionfacts.org/video/flax-seeds-for-breast-pain/#comments Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:55:45 +0000 Michael Greger M.D. http://nutritionfacts.org/?post_type=video&p=12585 A tablespoon a day of ground flaxseeds appears to improve ovarian function and is considered a first-line therapy for breast pain associated with one's period (cyclical mastalgia).]]> A tablespoon a day of ground flaxseeds appears to improve ovarian function and is considered a first-line therapy for breast pain associated with one's period (cyclical mastalgia).]]> http://nutritionfacts.org/video/flax-seeds-for-breast-pain/feed/ 23 A tablespoon a day of ground flaxseeds appears to improve ovarian function and is considered a first-line therapy for breast pain associated with one's period (cyclical mastalgia). A tablespoon a day of ground flaxseeds appears to improve ovarian function and is considered a first-line therapy for breast pain associated with one's period (cyclical mastalgia). Michael Greger, M.D. clean http://nutritionfacts.org/video/plant-based-diets-for-breast-pain/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=plant-based-diets-for-breast-pain http://nutritionfacts.org/video/plant-based-diets-for-breast-pain/#comments Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:35:55 +0000 Michael Greger M.D. http://nutritionfacts.org/?post_type=video&p=12564 Plant-based diets appear to offer relief from a variety of menstrual symptoms, including cramping, bloating, and breast pain (cyclical mastalgia).]]> Plant-based diets appear to offer relief from a variety of menstrual symptoms, including cramping, bloating, and breast pain (cyclical mastalgia).]]> http://nutritionfacts.org/video/plant-based-diets-for-breast-pain/feed/ 20 Plant-based diets appear to offer relief from a variety of menstrual symptoms, including cramping, bloating, and breast pain (cyclical mastalgia). Plant-based diets appear to offer relief from a variety of menstrual symptoms, including cramping, bloating, and breast pain (cyclical mastalgia). Michael Greger, M.D. clean http://nutritionfacts.org/video/can-cellulite-be-treated-with-diet/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=can-cellulite-be-treated-with-diet http://nutritionfacts.org/video/can-cellulite-be-treated-with-diet/#comments Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:33:54 +0000 Michael Greger M.D. http://nutritionfacts.org/?post_type=video&p=12358 Two theories about the build-up of subcutaneous fat, involving the chemical spermine and the hormone adiponectin, suggest a plant-based diet may help with cellulite.]]> Two theories about the build-up of subcutaneous fat, involving the chemical spermine and the hormone adiponectin, suggest a plant-based diet may help with cellulite.]]> http://nutritionfacts.org/video/can-cellulite-be-treated-with-diet/feed/ 31 Two theories about the build-up of subcutaneous fat, involving the chemical spermine and the hormone adiponectin, suggest a plant-based diet may help with cellulite. Two theories about the build-up of subcutaneous fat, involving the chemical spermine and the hormone adiponectin, suggest a plant-based diet may help with cellulite. Michael Greger, M.D. clean http://nutritionfacts.org/video/herbal-tea-update-rooibos-nettle/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=herbal-tea-update-rooibos-nettle http://nutritionfacts.org/video/herbal-tea-update-rooibos-nettle/#comments Fri, 08 Mar 2013 12:36:41 +0000 Michael Greger M.D. http://nutritionfacts.org/?post_type=video&p=11573 Rooibos (red) tea may reduce stress levels by suppressing adrenal gland function. Nettle tea is mineral rich but may have estrogenic side effects.]]> Rooibos (red) tea may reduce stress levels by suppressing adrenal gland function. Nettle tea is mineral rich but may have estrogenic side effects.]]> http://nutritionfacts.org/video/herbal-tea-update-rooibos-nettle/feed/ 16 Rooibos (red) tea may reduce stress levels by suppressing adrenal gland function. Nettle tea is mineral rich but may have estrogenic side effects. Rooibos (red) tea may reduce stress levels by suppressing adrenal gland function. Nettle tea is mineral rich but may have estrogenic side effects. 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/phip-the-three-strikes-breast-carcinogen/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=phip-the-three-strikes-breast-carcinogen http://nutritionfacts.org/video/phip-the-three-strikes-breast-carcinogen/#comments Fri, 18 Jan 2013 12:25:15 +0000 Michael Greger M.D. http://nutritionfacts.org/?post_type=video&p=10607 The cooked meat carcinogen PhIP found in fried bacon, fish, and chicken may not only trigger cancer and promote tumor growth, but also increase its metastatic potential by increasing its invasiveness.]]> The cooked meat carcinogen PhIP found in fried bacon, fish, and chicken may not only trigger cancer and promote tumor growth, but also increase its metastatic potential by increasing its invasiveness.]]> http://nutritionfacts.org/video/phip-the-three-strikes-breast-carcinogen/feed/ 14 The cooked meat carcinogen PhIP found in fried bacon, fish, and chicken may not only trigger cancer and promote tumor growth, but also increase its metastatic potential by increasing its invasiveness. The cooked meat carcinogen PhIP found in fried bacon, fish, and chicken may not only trigger cancer and promote tumor growth, but also increase its metastatic potential by increasing its invasiveness. Michael Greger, M.D. clean http://nutritionfacts.org/video/estrogenic-cooked-meat-carcinogens/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=estrogenic-cooked-meat-carcinogens http://nutritionfacts.org/video/estrogenic-cooked-meat-carcinogens/#comments Wed, 16 Jan 2013 12:28:38 +0000 Michael Greger M.D. http://nutritionfacts.org/?post_type=video&p=10605 DNA-damaging chemicals formed when meat is cooked stimulate breast cancer cells almost as much as pure estrogen and can infiltrate the ducts where most breast cancers arise.]]> DNA-damaging chemicals formed when meat is cooked stimulate breast cancer cells almost as much as pure estrogen and can infiltrate the ducts where most breast cancers arise.]]> http://nutritionfacts.org/video/estrogenic-cooked-meat-carcinogens/feed/ 16 DNA-damaging chemicals formed when meat is cooked stimulate breast cancer cells almost as much as pure estrogen and can infiltrate the ducts where most breast cancers arise. DNA-damaging chemicals formed when meat is cooked stimulate breast cancer cells almost as much as pure estrogen and can infiltrate the ducts where most breast cancers arise. Michael Greger, M.D. clean http://nutritionfacts.org/video/preventing-breast-cancer-by-any-greens-necessary/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=preventing-breast-cancer-by-any-greens-necessary http://nutritionfacts.org/video/preventing-breast-cancer-by-any-greens-necessary/#comments Fri, 28 Dec 2012 12:34:15 +0000 Michael Greger M.D. http://nutritionfacts.org/?post_type=video&p=9884 Which was associated with lowest breast cancer risk in African-American women? Apples, bananas, broccoli, cabbage, cantaloupe, carrots, collard greens, grapefruit, oranges, spinach, tomatoes, or sweet potatoes?]]> Which was associated with lowest breast cancer risk in African-American women? Apples, bananas, broccoli, cabbage, cantaloupe, carrots, collard greens, grapefruit, oranges, spinach, tomatoes, or sweet potatoes?]]> http://nutritionfacts.org/video/preventing-breast-cancer-by-any-greens-necessary/feed/ 12 http://nutritionfacts.org/video/breast-cancer-vs-mushrooms/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=breast-cancer-vs-mushrooms http://nutritionfacts.org/video/breast-cancer-vs-mushrooms/#comments Wed, 26 Dec 2012 12:39:02 +0000 Michael Greger M.D. http://nutritionfacts.org/?post_type=video&p=9882 Researchers pit plain white mushrooms against breast cancer cells in vitro to measure aromatase activity and estimate how many mushrooms women may want to strive to include in their daily diet.]]> Researchers pit plain white mushrooms against breast cancer cells in vitro to measure aromatase activity and estimate how many mushrooms women may want to strive to include in their daily diet.]]> http://nutritionfacts.org/video/breast-cancer-vs-mushrooms/feed/ 27