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Fight Aging with Brain-Healthy Foods
What is the best source of lutein, the primary carotenoid antioxidant in the brain? "An extensive [scientific] literature describes the positive impact of dietary phytochemicals [plant compounds] on overall health and longevity…However, it is now becoming clear that the consumption...
Bacteria and Kosher and Organic Chicken
How do contamination rates for antibiotic-resistant E. coli and ExPEC bacteria that cause urinary tract infections compare in kosher chicken versus organic chicken? Millions of Americans come down with bladder infections or urinary tract infections every year, including more than...
Less Acid Reflux from Low-Acid Coffee?
What is low-acid coffee? Does it help those who suffer from acid reflux, heartburn, and indigestion? “Dark roast coffee is more effective than light roast coffee in reducing body weight,” but what is the effect of different roasts on heartburn...
Is Light or Dark Roast Coffee Healthier?
When it comes to reducing body weight, dark roast coffee is more effective than light roast coffee. If you drink non-paper-filtered coffee, such as boiled, French press, or Turkish coffee, you should know that the amount of cholesterol-raising compounds in...
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 podcasts on NutritionFacts.org. We are bursting at the seams with health and nutrition information! Starting now, we are taking all of that information and wrapping...
Explore African Cuisines with Chef Marie Kacouchia
Meet Chef Marie Kacouchia. We had the pleasure of interviewing her about food history, health, culture, and her cookbook, Vegan Africa. Read on and enjoy her recipe for Sautéed Spinach and Mushrooms with Plantains. In your experience, how...
The Muscle Power, Strength, and Endurance of Vegetarians
Randomized controlled trials put plant-based eating to the test for athletic performance. Historical examples of successful plant-based athletes range from the gladiators in ancient Rome to the Tarahumara Indians who run 160-mile races for the fun of it. That’s six...
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 feats of endurance. “In 1896, the aptly named James Parsley led the Vegetarian Cycling Club to easy victory over two regular clubs. A week later,...
