http://nutritionfacts.org The Latest in Nutrition Research Fri, 24 May 2013 14:21:35 +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/cranberries-versus-cancer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cranberries-versus-cancer http://nutritionfacts.org/video/cranberries-versus-cancer/#comments Mon, 13 May 2013 11:42:55 +0000 Michael Greger M.D. http://nutritionfacts.org/?post_type=video&p=12831 Drug companies and supplement manufacturers have yet to isolate the components of cranberries that suppress cancer cell growth.]]> Drug companies and supplement manufacturers have yet to isolate the components of cranberries that suppress cancer cell growth.]]> http://nutritionfacts.org/video/cranberries-versus-cancer/feed/ 22 Drug companies and supplement manufacturers have yet to isolate the components of cranberries that suppress cancer cell growth. Drug companies and supplement manufacturers have yet to isolate the components of cranberries that suppress cancer cell growth. Michael Greger, M.D. clean http://nutritionfacts.org/video/which-fruit-fights-cancer-better/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=which-fruit-fights-cancer-better http://nutritionfacts.org/video/which-fruit-fights-cancer-better/#comments Fri, 10 May 2013 11:35:36 +0000 Michael Greger M.D. http://nutritionfacts.org/?post_type=video&p=12656 The ability of eleven common fruits to suppress cancer cell growth in vitro was compared. Which was most effective—apples, bananas, cranberries, grapefruits, grapes, lemons, oranges, peaches, pears, pineapples, or strawberries?]]> The ability of eleven common fruits to suppress cancer cell growth in vitro was compared. Which was most effective—apples, bananas, cranberries, grapefruits, grapes, lemons, oranges, peaches, pears, pineapples, or strawberries?]]> http://nutritionfacts.org/video/which-fruit-fights-cancer-better/feed/ 37 The ability of eleven common fruits to suppress cancer cell growth in vitro was compared. Which was most effective—apples, bananas, cranberries, grapefruits, grapes, lemons, oranges, peaches, pears, pineapples, or strawberries? The ability of eleven common fruits to suppress cancer cell growth in vitro was compared. Which was most effective—apples, bananas, cranberries, grapefruits, grapes, lemons, oranges, peaches, pears, pineapples, or strawberries? 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/ 61 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/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/was-it-the-flaxseed-fat-restriction-or-both/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=was-it-the-flaxseed-fat-restriction-or-both http://nutritionfacts.org/video/was-it-the-flaxseed-fat-restriction-or-both/#comments Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:36:15 +0000 Michael Greger M.D. http://nutritionfacts.org/?post_type=video&p=12032 Researchers set out to find out what it was about a flaxseed-supplemented lower fat diet that so effectively appeared to decrease prostate cancer growth.]]> Researchers set out to find out what it was about a flaxseed-supplemented lower fat diet that so effectively appeared to decrease prostate cancer growth.]]> http://nutritionfacts.org/video/was-it-the-flaxseed-fat-restriction-or-both/feed/ 19 Researchers set out to find out what it was about a flaxseed-supplemented lower fat diet that so effectively appeared to decrease prostate cancer growth. Researchers set out to find out what it was about a flaxseed-supplemented lower fat diet that so effectively appeared to decrease prostate cancer growth. Michael Greger, M.D. clean http://nutritionfacts.org/video/flaxseed-vs-prostate-cancer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=flaxseed-vs-prostate-cancer http://nutritionfacts.org/video/flaxseed-vs-prostate-cancer/#comments Mon, 25 Mar 2013 11:34:04 +0000 Michael Greger M.D. http://nutritionfacts.org/?post_type=video&p=12027 What happens when men with prostate cancer and prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia (PIN) are placed on a relatively low-fat diet supplemented with ground flaxseeds?]]> What happens when men with prostate cancer and prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia (PIN) are placed on a relatively low-fat diet supplemented with ground flaxseeds?]]> http://nutritionfacts.org/video/flaxseed-vs-prostate-cancer/feed/ 11 What happens when men with prostate cancer and prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia (PIN) are placed on a relatively low-fat diet supplemented with ground flaxseeds? What happens when men with prostate cancer and prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia (PIN) are placed on a relatively low-fat diet supplemented with ground flaxseeds? Michael Greger, M.D. clean http://nutritionfacts.org/video/raisins-vs-jelly-beans-for-athletic-performance/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=raisins-vs-jelly-beans-for-athletic-performance http://nutritionfacts.org/video/raisins-vs-jelly-beans-for-athletic-performance/#comments Wed, 20 Mar 2013 11:39:18 +0000 Michael Greger M.D. http://nutritionfacts.org/?post_type=video&p=11584 Raisins may be preferable to sports supplement jelly beans and commercial energy gels.]]> Raisins may be preferable to sports supplement jelly beans and commercial energy gels.]]> http://nutritionfacts.org/video/raisins-vs-jelly-beans-for-athletic-performance/feed/ 36 Raisins may be preferable to sports supplement jelly beans and commercial energy gels. Raisins may be preferable to sports supplement jelly beans and commercial energy gels. Michael Greger, M.D. clean http://nutritionfacts.org/video/prunes-vs-metamucil-vs-vegan-diet/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=prunes-vs-metamucil-vs-vegan-diet http://nutritionfacts.org/video/prunes-vs-metamucil-vs-vegan-diet/#comments Fri, 15 Mar 2013 11:31:15 +0000 Michael Greger M.D. http://nutritionfacts.org/?post_type=video&p=11580 The average number of bowel movements a week is compared between those eating prunes, those taking a fiber supplement, and those eating a strictly plant-based diet.]]> The average number of bowel movements a week is compared between those eating prunes, those taking a fiber supplement, and those eating a strictly plant-based diet.]]> http://nutritionfacts.org/video/prunes-vs-metamucil-vs-vegan-diet/feed/ 29 The average number of bowel movements a week is compared between those eating prunes, those taking a fiber supplement, and those eating a strictly plant-based diet. The average number of bowel movements a week is compared between those eating prunes, those taking a fiber supplement, and those eating a strictly plant-based diet. Michael Greger, M.D. clean http://nutritionfacts.org/video/clinical-studies-on-acai-berries/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=clinical-studies-on-acai-berries http://nutritionfacts.org/video/clinical-studies-on-acai-berries/#comments Wed, 27 Feb 2013 12:38:19 +0000 Michael Greger M.D. http://nutritionfacts.org/?post_type=video&p=11543 An independent review of the effects of açaí berries was recently published, including studies on immune function, arthritis, and metabolic parameters.]]> An independent review of the effects of açaí berries was recently published, including studies on immune function, arthritis, and metabolic parameters.]]> http://nutritionfacts.org/video/clinical-studies-on-acai-berries/feed/ 18 An independent review of the effects of açaí berries was recently published, including studies on immune function, arthritis, and metabolic parameters. An independent review of the effects of açaí berries was recently published, including studies on immune function, arthritis, and metabolic parameters. Michael Greger, M.D. clean http://nutritionfacts.org/video/is-vitamin-d3-better-than-d2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=is-vitamin-d3-better-than-d2 http://nutritionfacts.org/video/is-vitamin-d3-better-than-d2/#comments Wed, 13 Feb 2013 12:19:43 +0000 Michael Greger M.D. http://nutritionfacts.org/?post_type=video&p=11267 Vitamin D3, sourced from sunlight exposure, animal, and plant sources may be preferable to vitamin D2 sourced from fungi.]]> Vitamin D3, sourced from sunlight exposure, animal, and plant sources may be preferable to vitamin D2 sourced from fungi.]]> http://nutritionfacts.org/video/is-vitamin-d3-better-than-d2/feed/ 41 Vitamin D3, sourced from sunlight exposure, animal, and plant sources may be preferable to vitamin D2 sourced from fungi. Vitamin D3, sourced from sunlight exposure, animal, and plant sources may be preferable to vitamin D2 sourced from fungi. Michael Greger, M.D. clean