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Does Black Cumin Seed (Nigella Sativa) Help with Weight Loss?
How do the nutrition and health effects of quinoa compare to other whole grains? “Approximately 90% of the world’s calories are provided by less than one percent of the known 250,000 edible plant species.” The big three are wheat, corn,...
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Dr. Greger’s Top Takeaways on Brain Health, Erythritol, and Gluten-Free Diets
Every month, we publish around eight new videos, four Friday Favorites, eight blogs, and four...
Is Dietary Cholesterol in a Relationship with Cancer?
What is the relationship between the consumption of eggs and other cholesterol-rich foods and cancers...
Lipstick Contaminated with Lead?
Dozens of lipsticks and lip glosses are put to the test. “Over the past years,...
Fiber: An Effective Anti-Inflammatory?
Most Americans get less than half the recommended minimum daily fiber intake, which is problematic...
Can Lutein Supplements Benefit Our Brain Function?
Avocados, greens, and lutein and zeaxanthin supplements are put to the test for improving cognitive...
Fight Aging with Brain-Healthy Foods
What is the best source of lutein, the primary carotenoid antioxidant in the brain? “An...
Bacteria and Kosher and Organic Chicken
How do contamination rates for antibiotic-resistant E. coli and ExPEC bacteria that cause urinary tract...
Less Acid Reflux from Low-Acid Coffee?
What is low-acid coffee? Does it help those who suffer from acid reflux, heartburn, and...
Is Light or Dark Roast Coffee Healthier?
When it comes to reducing body weight, dark roast coffee is more effective than light...
Dr. Greger’s Top Takeaways on Parkinson’s, Fibromyalgia, and Tea Tree Oil
Every month, we publish around eight new videos, four Friday Favorites, eight blogs, and four...
Explore African Cuisines with Chef Marie Kacouchia
Meet Chef Marie Kacouchia. We had the pleasure of interviewing her about food history, health,...
The Muscle Power, Strength, and Endurance of Vegetarians
Randomized controlled trials put plant-based eating to the test for athletic performance. Historical examples of...
The First Studies on Vegetarian vs. Meat-Eating Athletes
Meat-eating athletes are put to the test against vegetarian athletes and even sedentary plant-eaters in...
What Is the Gladiator Diet and How Do Vegetarian Athletes Stack Up?
I compare the diets of the Roman gladiator “barley men” and army troopers to the...
Plant-Based Meat Fact Sheet
We can address human health and climate crises at the same time by increasing consumption...
Tea Tree Oil for Cold Sores and Warts?
Does tea tree oil have enough antiviral activity to combat HSV-1 and papilloma viruses, the...
The Dairy Industry’s Misleading Study Designs
How do the meat and dairy industries design studies that show their products have neutral...
Cheese and the Comparison Challenge
Dairy is compared to other foods for cardiovascular (heart attack and stroke) risk. When studies...
Is Cheese Really Good for Our Health?
What is the real story behind the recent studies that show cheese has neutral or...
Testing Greens and Beets, Two of the Best Brain Foods
Cocoa and nitrite-rich vegetables, such as leafy greens and beets, are put to the test...
Take the Daily Dozen Challenge!
We just re-launched the Daily Dozen Challenge to help more people discover how easy it...
Testing Berries and Nuts, Two of the Best Brain Foods
Randomized controlled studies put nuts, berries, and grape juice to the test for cognitive function....
Can We Detoxify Lead from Our Body in a Sauna?
How much does sweating from a sauna or exercise get rid of lead and mercury?...
