Is the Cyanide in Flaxseed Harmful?
In a worst-case scenario, how much flaxseed is too much? Flaxseed packs “a nutritional punch,”...
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Should We Fast for IBS?
Meet Chef Lois Ellen Frank, Ph.D. We had the pleasure of talking with Dr. Frank about her work, food, and Native American cuisine. Read on and enjoy her recipe for Delicious Pinto Bean and Spinach Tacos. Please tell us...
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Is the Cyanide in Flaxseeds Destroyed by Cooking?
My Daily Dozen recommends at least one tablespoon of ground flaxseeds a day, but what’s...
The Effect of Wi-Fi Radiation on Brain Function
What have more than a hundred studies on Wi-Fi and human brain wave modulation found? ...
Microplastics in Fish Fillets
How many plastic particles have been found in a serving of fish? Microplastic pollution of...
Microplastics in Seafood and Cancer Risk
Plastic particles may exacerbate the pollutant contamination of fish. “Plastic debris in the marine environment...
Is Seafood Safe from Microplastic Contamination?
Can ingested plastic particles from fish get into our bloodstream? In 1869, a patent was...
Attempts by Big Sugar to Manipulate the Science
“Corporations are legally required to maximize shareholder profits and therefore have to oppose public health...
Is Cereal or Oatmeal Better for Breakfast?
Food structure, not only nutrient composition, may be “critical for optimal health.” As you can...
A Test for Orthorexia Nervosa?
“Orthorexia nervosa is defined as an unhealthy obsession with eating healthy food.” Want to know...
The Symptoms of Orthorexia Nervosa
Orthorexia nervosa is “an unrecognized psychological eating disorder in which the person becomes obsessed with...
What Is Orthorexia?
I trace the source and legitimacy of a disorder purporting to describe an “unhealthy obsession...
What Is the Best Diet for Diabetes?
The case for plant-based eating to reduce the burden of diabetes has never been stronger....
The Benefits of Sweet Potatoes Infographic
Sweet potatoes are one of my favorite vegetables and a delicious way for me to...
Can Reflux in Babies Be Treated with Diet?
Can we treat the cause of infant reflux with maternal milk elimination? There has been...
Does Everyone Get Health Benefits from Coffee?
Genetic differences in caffeine metabolism may explain the Jekyll and Hyde effects of coffee. Three-quarters...
Breakfast Cereals and Tooth Decay
Which foods have the greatest cavity-causing potential? Nearly half a century ago at a Senate...
Dr. Greger’s Top Takeaways on Mosquito Repellents, Oral Health, and Cognition
Every month, we publish around eight new videos, four Friday Favorites, eight blogs, and four...
Celebrating Traditional Chinese Cuisine with Hannah Che
Meet Hannah Che. We had the pleasure of talking with Hannah about food, traditions, stories,...
Dairy Consumption and Cancers of the Prostate and Colon
How do we explain dairy consumption’s association with increased risk of prostate cancer but decreased...
Can Blueberries Help with Diabetes and Repairing DNA?
Blueberries are put to the test against insulin resistance, oxidation, and DNA damage. A famous...
What Is the Best Way to Cook Vegetables?
Boiling, steaming, microwaving, air frying, and sous-vide cooking are put to the test for nutrient...
What Are the Best Foods for Gingivitis and Halitosis?
I discuss the best and worst foods for gum inflammation and bad breath. Yes, saturated...
Treating Periodontitis with Diet
Plant-based diets are put to the test in the treatment of periodontal disease. How does...
Can Ginger Help a Diabetic Diet?
Ground ginger and ginger tea are put to the test for blood sugar control. In...
