El consumo de arándanos y fresas está asociado con un retraso en el envejecimiento cognitivo de hasta 2.5 años; se cree que es debido a la localización cerebral de un tipo de fitonutrientes conocidos como antocianinas, tal como se muestra en los escaneos de imagen por resonancia magnética (IRM) funcional.
La ingesta de antioxidantes que provienen de los alimentos (y no de suplementos) se asocia con un menor riesgo de desarrollar cáncer.
Documentos obtenidos gracias a la Ley por la Libertad de la Información revelan que el Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos le ha advertido a la industria del huevo que decir que los huevos son nutritivos o seguros puede violar reglas que prohiben la publicidad falsa y engañosa.
An editorial by the Director of Yale’s Prevention Research Center on putting a face on the tragedy of millions suffering and dying from chronic diseases that could be prevented, treated, and reversed if doctors inspired lifestyle changes in their patients.
¿Qué cantidad de alimentos ricos en antioxidantes necesitamos consumir diariamente para no adquirir una deuda oxidativa?
Un solo huevo a la semana puede incrementar el riesgo de diabetes, que es la causa principal de amputaciones de extremidades inferiores, insuficiencia renal y nuevos casos de ceguera.
Si los médicos pueden eliminar algunos de nuestros principales asesinos al tratar las causas subyacentes de la enfermedad crónica de mejor forma que casi cualquier otra intervención médica, ¿por qué no lo hacen más médicos?
El consumo de legumbres —frijoles, garbanzos, guisantes partidos y lentejas— puede ser el factor pronóstico alimentario más importante para una larga esperanza de vida. Pero ¿qué sucede con la preocupación sobre los gases intestinales?
Chronic red pepper powder ingestion may be an effective treatment for IBS and chronic dyspepsia (indigestion), both of which can arise from food poisoning.
How plant-based does one’s diet need to be in order to effectively treat fibromyalgia?
Plant-based diets may be effective for the treatment of fibromyalgia, a painful condition suffered by millions.
Meat and sugar increase uric acid levels, which are associated with increased risk of gout, hypertension (high blood pressure), obesity, prediabetes, diabetes, kidney disease and cardiovascular disease.
Reportes de casos de pacientes con dolor crónico por fibromialgia que se han sanado eliminando el edulcorante artificial aspartamo (Nutrasweet®) de sus dietas.
Exclusive breastfeeding for a full six months may, ironically, improve our children’s taste for vegetables—whereas children fed formula grow up with increased rates of inflammatory diseases such as asthma, cancer, and diabetes.
Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory properties of white compared to yellow and purple potatoes. Purple potatoes may also help lower high blood pressure.
There are some dried fruits even more antioxidant-packed than goji berries.
Which common dried fruit is the most antioxidant-packed: apple rings, dried apricots, dried cherries, dried mango, prunes, or raisins?
Compared to popular fruits such as apples, bananas, and mangoes, which of the hundreds of different berries tested have the most and least antioxidant power: blackberries, blueberries, cranberries, crowberries, dog rose berries, grapes, raspberries, strawberries, or Tahitian noni juice?
A study of 15,000 American vegetarians suggests their lower chronic disease rates translate into fewer surgeries (including hysterectomies) and medications (including aspirin, sleeping pills, tranquilizers, antacids, pain-killers, blood pressure medications, laxatives, and insulin).
California Senate Bill 380 to require nutrition education for physicians was passed, but not before it was gutted.
California State Senator Mark Wyland struggles between his conscience and his campaign contributor in deciding whether or not to vote for a bill that would require physicians to learn about nutrition.
Physician trade groups such as the California Medical Association came out in opposition of a bill requiring doctors to get 7 hours of nutrition training anytime before 2017.
A bill drafted by Dr. John McDougall was introduced in California to mandate that physicians get continuing medical education in nutrition.
Doctors found to be overconfident in their knowledge and ability to counsel patients about lifestyle modification for chronic disease prevention.
New research suggests that multivitamin use may significantly increase the risk of breast cancer and prostate cancer.
Eggs and brains are the two most concentrated sources of cholesterol in the diet.
Rate your diet on a scale of 0 to 100 using the phytochemical index, and compare your score to the Standard American Diet.
The hormones present in cow’s milk may help explain the association between certain diseases and dairy consumption.
