http://nutritionfacts.org The Latest in Nutrition Research Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:30:59 +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/black-raspberries-versus-oral-cancer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=black-raspberries-versus-oral-cancer http://nutritionfacts.org/video/black-raspberries-versus-oral-cancer/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 11:52:28 +0000 Michael Greger M.D. http://nutritionfacts.org/?post_type=video&p=12836 Black raspberries may cause complete clinical regression of precancerous oral lesions (oral intraepithelial neoplasia).]]> Black raspberries may cause complete clinical regression of precancerous oral lesions (oral intraepithelial neoplasia).]]> http://nutritionfacts.org/video/black-raspberries-versus-oral-cancer/feed/ 28 Black raspberries may cause complete clinical regression of precancerous oral lesions (oral intraepithelial neoplasia). Black raspberries may cause complete clinical regression of precancerous oral lesions (oral intraepithelial neoplasia). Michael Greger, M.D. clean http://nutritionfacts.org/video/carnitine-choline-cancer-and-cholesterol-the-tmao-connection/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=carnitine-choline-cancer-and-cholesterol-the-tmao-connection http://nutritionfacts.org/video/carnitine-choline-cancer-and-cholesterol-the-tmao-connection/#comments Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:30:07 +0000 Michael Greger M.D. http://nutritionfacts.org/?post_type=video&p=12658 Expanding on the subject of my upcoming appearance on The Dr. Oz Show, a landmark new article in the New England Journal of Medicine shows that choline in eggs, poultry, dairy and fish produces the same toxic TMAO as carnitine in red meat, which may help explain plant-based protection from heart disease and prostate cancer.]]> Expanding on the subject of my upcoming appearance on The Dr. Oz Show, a landmark new article in the New England Journal of Medicine shows that choline in eggs, poultry, dairy and fish produces the same toxic TMAO as carnitine in red meat, which may help explain plant-based protection from heart disease and prostate cancer.]]> http://nutritionfacts.org/video/carnitine-choline-cancer-and-cholesterol-the-tmao-connection/feed/ 65 Expanding on the subject of my upcoming appearance on The Dr. Oz Show, a landmark new article in the New England Journal of Medicine shows that choline in eggs, poultry, dairy and fish produces the same toxic TMAO as carnitine in red meat, Expanding on the subject of my upcoming appearance on The Dr. Oz Show, a landmark new article in the New England Journal of Medicine shows that choline in eggs, poultry, dairy and fish produces the same toxic TMAO as carnitine in red meat, which may help explain plant-based protection from heart disease and prostate cancer. Michael Greger, M.D. clean http://nutritionfacts.org/video/do-fruit-nut-bars-cause-weight-gain/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=do-fruit-nut-bars-cause-weight-gain http://nutritionfacts.org/video/do-fruit-nut-bars-cause-weight-gain/#comments Mon, 18 Mar 2013 11:36:49 +0000 Michael Greger M.D. http://nutritionfacts.org/?post_type=video&p=11582 Despite the caloric density of both nuts and dried fruit, they do not appear to lead to the expected weight gain.]]> Despite the caloric density of both nuts and dried fruit, they do not appear to lead to the expected weight gain.]]> http://nutritionfacts.org/video/do-fruit-nut-bars-cause-weight-gain/feed/ 14 Despite the caloric density of both nuts and dried fruit, they do not appear to lead to the expected weight gain. Despite the caloric density of both nuts and dried fruit, they do not appear to lead to the expected weight gain. Michael Greger, M.D. clean http://nutritionfacts.org/video/flesh-and-fructose/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=flesh-and-fructose http://nutritionfacts.org/video/flesh-and-fructose/#comments Fri, 04 Jan 2013 12:35:24 +0000 Michael Greger M.D. http://nutritionfacts.org/?post_type=video&p=10036 Meat and sugar increase uric acid levels, which are associated with increased risk of gout, hypertension (high blood pressure), obesity, prediabetes, diabetes, kidney disease and cardiovascular disease.]]> Meat and sugar increase uric acid levels, which are associated with increased risk of gout, hypertension (high blood pressure), obesity, prediabetes, diabetes, kidney disease and cardiovascular disease.]]> http://nutritionfacts.org/video/flesh-and-fructose/feed/ 30 http://nutritionfacts.org/video/whole-grains-may-work-as-well-as-drugs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=whole-grains-may-work-as-well-as-drugs http://nutritionfacts.org/video/whole-grains-may-work-as-well-as-drugs/#comments Tue, 25 Dec 2012 12:28:56 +0000 Michael Greger M.D. http://nutritionfacts.org/?post_type=video&p=9881 The consumption of three portions of whole grains a day appears as powerful as high blood pressure medications in alleviating hypertension.]]> The consumption of three portions of whole grains a day appears as powerful as high blood pressure medications in alleviating hypertension.]]> http://nutritionfacts.org/video/whole-grains-may-work-as-well-as-drugs/feed/ 28 http://nutritionfacts.org/video/metabolic-syndrome-and-plant-based-diets/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=metabolic-syndrome-and-plant-based-diets http://nutritionfacts.org/video/metabolic-syndrome-and-plant-based-diets/#comments Mon, 24 Dec 2012 12:31:47 +0000 Michael Greger M.D. http://nutritionfacts.org/?post_type=video&p=9880 Plant-based diets appear to protect against metabolic syndrome, also known as syndrome X, which is characterized by the so-called “deadly quartet,” abdominal obesity, high fasting sugars, high triglycerides, and high blood pressure.]]> Plant-based diets appear to protect against metabolic syndrome, also known as syndrome X, which is characterized by the so-called “deadly quartet,” abdominal obesity, high fasting sugars, high triglycerides, and high blood pressure.]]> http://nutritionfacts.org/video/metabolic-syndrome-and-plant-based-diets/feed/ 6 http://nutritionfacts.org/video/unsweetening-the-diet/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=unsweetening-the-diet http://nutritionfacts.org/video/unsweetening-the-diet/#comments Fri, 07 Dec 2012 12:44:55 +0000 Michael Greger M.D. http://nutritionfacts.org/?post_type=video&p=8404 All sweeteners--natural and artificial, caloric and non-caloric—help maintain cravings for intensely sweet foods.]]> All sweeteners--natural and artificial, caloric and non-caloric—help maintain cravings for intensely sweet foods.]]> http://nutritionfacts.org/video/unsweetening-the-diet/feed/ 25 http://nutritionfacts.org/video/neurobiology-of-artificial-sweeteners/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=neurobiology-of-artificial-sweeteners http://nutritionfacts.org/video/neurobiology-of-artificial-sweeteners/#comments Thu, 06 Dec 2012 12:46:17 +0000 Michael Greger M.D. http://nutritionfacts.org/?post_type=video&p=8401 The disconnect between sweetness sensations coming from our tongue and the lack of a caloric feedback loop in the gut may result in overeating.]]> The disconnect between sweetness sensations coming from our tongue and the lack of a caloric feedback loop in the gut may result in overeating.]]> http://nutritionfacts.org/video/neurobiology-of-artificial-sweeteners/feed/ 9 http://nutritionfacts.org/video/how-diet-soda-could-make-us-gain-weight/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-diet-soda-could-make-us-gain-weight http://nutritionfacts.org/video/how-diet-soda-could-make-us-gain-weight/#comments Wed, 05 Dec 2012 12:46:01 +0000 Michael Greger M.D. http://nutritionfacts.org/?post_type=video&p=8397 People consuming low calorie sweeteners may overcompensate by eating more than they otherwise would.]]> People consuming low calorie sweeteners may overcompensate by eating more than they otherwise would.]]> http://nutritionfacts.org/video/how-diet-soda-could-make-us-gain-weight/feed/ 5 http://nutritionfacts.org/video/standing-up-for-your-health/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=standing-up-for-your-health http://nutritionfacts.org/video/standing-up-for-your-health/#comments Wed, 21 Nov 2012 12:13:09 +0000 Michael Greger M.D. http://nutritionfacts.org/?post_type=video&p=8353 Prolonged daily sitting is associated with a shorter lifespan, even in those who exercise regularly. Standing and treadmill desks are two potential solutions for office workers.]]> Prolonged daily sitting is associated with a shorter lifespan, even in those who exercise regularly. Standing and treadmill desks are two potential solutions for office workers.]]> http://nutritionfacts.org/video/standing-up-for-your-health/feed/ 19