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/the-safety-of-tarragon/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-safety-of-tarragon http://nutritionfacts.org/video/the-safety-of-tarragon/#comments Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:37:18 +0000 Michael Greger M.D. http://nutritionfacts.org/?post_type=video&p=12366 Long-standing concerns about certain isolated components of the spice tarragon have broadened into questions about the safety of even the leaves themselves.]]> Long-standing concerns about certain isolated components of the spice tarragon have broadened into questions about the safety of even the leaves themselves.]]> http://nutritionfacts.org/video/the-safety-of-tarragon/feed/ 5 Long-standing concerns about certain isolated components of the spice tarragon have broadened into questions about the safety of even the leaves themselves. Long-standing concerns about certain isolated components of the spice tarragon have broadened into questions about the safety of even the leaves themselves. Michael Greger, M.D. clean http://nutritionfacts.org/video/update-on-cinnamon-for-blood-sugar-control/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=update-on-cinnamon-for-blood-sugar-control http://nutritionfacts.org/video/update-on-cinnamon-for-blood-sugar-control/#comments Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:30:08 +0000 Michael Greger M.D. http://nutritionfacts.org/?post_type=video&p=12362 Cinnamon can no longer be considered a safe and effective treatment for diabetes.]]> Cinnamon can no longer be considered a safe and effective treatment for diabetes.]]> http://nutritionfacts.org/video/update-on-cinnamon-for-blood-sugar-control/feed/ 29 Cinnamon can no longer be considered a safe and effective treatment for diabetes. Cinnamon can no longer be considered a safe and effective treatment for diabetes. Michael Greger, M.D. clean http://nutritionfacts.org/video/flaxseed-vs-diabetes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=flaxseed-vs-diabetes http://nutritionfacts.org/video/flaxseed-vs-diabetes/#comments Fri, 29 Mar 2013 11:32:48 +0000 Michael Greger M.D. http://nutritionfacts.org/?post_type=video&p=12048 A tablespoon of daily ground flax seeds for a month appears to improve fasting blood sugars, triglycerides, cholesterol, and hemoglobin A1c levels in diabetics.]]> A tablespoon of daily ground flax seeds for a month appears to improve fasting blood sugars, triglycerides, cholesterol, and hemoglobin A1c levels in diabetics.]]> http://nutritionfacts.org/video/flaxseed-vs-diabetes/feed/ 22 A tablespoon of daily ground flax seeds for a month appears to improve fasting blood sugars, triglycerides, cholesterol, and hemoglobin A1c levels in diabetics. A tablespoon of daily ground flax seeds for a month appears to improve fasting blood sugars, triglycerides, cholesterol, and hemoglobin A1c levels in diabetics. Michael Greger, M.D. clean http://nutritionfacts.org/video/meat-fumes-dietary-secondhand-smoke/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=meat-fumes-dietary-secondhand-smoke http://nutritionfacts.org/video/meat-fumes-dietary-secondhand-smoke/#comments Fri, 01 Feb 2013 12:31:09 +0000 Michael Greger M.D. http://nutritionfacts.org/?post_type=video&p=11005 The polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in the vapors released from cooking meat may be hazardous for fetal development and increase the risk of cancer.]]> The polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in the vapors released from cooking meat may be hazardous for fetal development and increase the risk of cancer.]]> http://nutritionfacts.org/video/meat-fumes-dietary-secondhand-smoke/feed/ 13 The polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in the vapors released from cooking meat may be hazardous for fetal development and increase the risk of cancer. The polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in the vapors released from cooking meat may be hazardous for fetal development and increase the risk of cancer. Michael Greger, M.D. clean http://nutritionfacts.org/video/prolonged-liver-function-enhancement-from-broccoli/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=prolonged-liver-function-enhancement-from-broccoli http://nutritionfacts.org/video/prolonged-liver-function-enhancement-from-broccoli/#comments Wed, 30 Jan 2013 12:26:30 +0000 Michael Greger M.D. http://nutritionfacts.org/?post_type=video&p=11001 The boost in detoxifying enzymes triggered by cruciferous vegetable consumption may last for weeks!]]> The boost in detoxifying enzymes triggered by cruciferous vegetable consumption may last for weeks!]]> http://nutritionfacts.org/video/prolonged-liver-function-enhancement-from-broccoli/feed/ 15 The boost in detoxifying enzymes triggered by cruciferous vegetable consumption may last for weeks! The boost in detoxifying enzymes triggered by cruciferous vegetable consumption may last for weeks! Michael Greger, M.D. clean http://nutritionfacts.org/video/cancer-interrupted-garlic-flavonoids/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cancer-interrupted-garlic-flavonoids http://nutritionfacts.org/video/cancer-interrupted-garlic-flavonoids/#comments Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:24:24 +0000 Michael Greger M.D. http://nutritionfacts.org/?post_type=video&p=10999 Garlic and flavonoid phytonutrients found in fruits, vegetables, greens, and grains appear to protect against DNA damage induced by mutagenic chemicals found in cooked meat.]]> Garlic and flavonoid phytonutrients found in fruits, vegetables, greens, and grains appear to protect against DNA damage induced by mutagenic chemicals found in cooked meat.]]> http://nutritionfacts.org/video/cancer-interrupted-garlic-flavonoids/feed/ 20 Garlic and flavonoid phytonutrients found in fruits, vegetables, greens, and grains appear to protect against DNA damage induced by mutagenic chemicals found in cooked meat. Garlic and flavonoid phytonutrients found in fruits, vegetables, greens, and grains appear to protect against DNA damage induced by mutagenic chemicals found in cooked meat. Michael Greger, M.D. clean http://nutritionfacts.org/video/cancer-interrupted-green-tea/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cancer-interrupted-green-tea http://nutritionfacts.org/video/cancer-interrupted-green-tea/#comments Fri, 25 Jan 2013 12:25:28 +0000 Michael Greger M.D. http://nutritionfacts.org/?post_type=video&p=10997 Using the cooked meat carcinogen PhIP to turn normal breast cells cancerous, researchers explore the use of green tea to interrupt this malignant transformation.]]> Using the cooked meat carcinogen PhIP to turn normal breast cells cancerous, researchers explore the use of green tea to interrupt this malignant transformation.]]> http://nutritionfacts.org/video/cancer-interrupted-green-tea/feed/ 17 Using the cooked meat carcinogen PhIP to turn normal breast cells cancerous, researchers explore the use of green tea to interrupt this malignant transformation. Using the cooked meat carcinogen PhIP to turn normal breast cells cancerous, researchers explore the use of green tea to interrupt this malignant transformation. Michael Greger, M.D. clean http://nutritionfacts.org/video/heterocyclic-amines-in-eggs-cheese-and-creatine/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=heterocyclic-amines-in-eggs-cheese-and-creatine http://nutritionfacts.org/video/heterocyclic-amines-in-eggs-cheese-and-creatine/#comments Wed, 23 Jan 2013 12:25:41 +0000 Michael Greger M.D. http://nutritionfacts.org/?post_type=video&p=10995 Even vegetarians could potentially be exposed to the carcinogens typically formed by cooking meat through eggs, cheese, creatine sports supplements, and cigarette smoke.]]> Even vegetarians could potentially be exposed to the carcinogens typically formed by cooking meat through eggs, cheese, creatine sports supplements, and cigarette smoke.]]> http://nutritionfacts.org/video/heterocyclic-amines-in-eggs-cheese-and-creatine/feed/ 30 Even vegetarians could potentially be exposed to the carcinogens typically formed by cooking meat through eggs, cheese, creatine sports supplements, and cigarette smoke. Even vegetarians could potentially be exposed to the carcinogens typically formed by cooking meat through eggs, cheese, creatine sports supplements, and cigarette smoke. Michael Greger, M.D. clean http://nutritionfacts.org/video/reducing-cancer-risk-in-meateaters/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=reducing-cancer-risk-in-meateaters http://nutritionfacts.org/video/reducing-cancer-risk-in-meateaters/#comments Mon, 21 Jan 2013 12:34:55 +0000 Michael Greger M.D. http://nutritionfacts.org/?post_type=video&p=10609 Those who eat meat risk food poisoning from undercooked meat, but also exposure to cooked meat carcinogens in well-cooked meat. By boiling meat, non-vegetarians can mediate their risk of both. ]]> Those who eat meat risk food poisoning from undercooked meat, but also exposure to cooked meat carcinogens in well-cooked meat. By boiling meat, non-vegetarians can mediate their risk of both. ]]> http://nutritionfacts.org/video/reducing-cancer-risk-in-meateaters/feed/ 27 Those who eat meat risk food poisoning from undercooked meat, but also exposure to cooked meat carcinogens in well-cooked meat. By boiling meat, non-vegetarians can mediate their risk of both. Those who eat meat risk food poisoning from undercooked meat, but also exposure to cooked meat carcinogens in well-cooked meat. By boiling meat, non-vegetarians can mediate their risk of both. 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