The Great Protein Fiasco
The field of nutrition got human protein requirements spectacularly wrong, leading to a massive recalculation.
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Friday Favorites: Dietary Sources of the “Longevity Vitamin” Ergothioneine
As we age, it may be even more important to include mushrooms (or tempeh) in our diet.
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American Medical Association Complicity with Big Tobacco
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Might appeals to masculinity and manhood help men with prostate cancer change their diet to...
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Gut Dysbiosis: Starving Our Microbial Self
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Is It Worth Switching from White Rice to Brown?
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Is Fish “Brain Food” for Older Adults?
Why has fish consumption been associated with cognitive impairment and loss of executive function?
Reductionism and the Deficiency Mentality
How the food, drug, and supplement industries have taken advantage of the field of nutrition’s...
Natural Treatments for Morning Sickness
Can cannabis and ginger be considered safe and effective treatments for hyperemesis gravidarum (severe morning...
Lose Two Pounds in One Sitting: Taking the Mioscenic Route
Our physiology evolved for millions of years eating a plant-based diet. What would happen if...
Wheatgrass Juice for Ulcerative Colitis
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial found wheatgrass juice to be safe and effective in the...
