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Minimum “Recommended Daily Allowance” of Antioxidants
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Eggs and Diabetes
Even just a single egg a week may increase the risk of diabetes—the leading cause...
Phytates for the Prevention of Osteoporosis
Women who consume the most high-phytate foods (whole grains, beans, and nuts) appear to have...
Autopsy of Chicken Nuggets
If the bulk of fast food chicken nuggets is not actually chicken meat, what’s in...
Is Caramel Color Carcinogenic?
Concern that one of the most commonly-consumed food colorings may cause cancer has led to...
One in a Thousand: Ending the Heart Disease Epidemic
Many of our most common diseases found to be rare, or even nonexistent, among populations...
Cavities and Coronaries: Our Choice
Coronary heart disease, our #1 cause of death, was found to be almost non-existent in...
Mercury vs. Omega-3s for Brain Development
Risk/benefit analysis of 33 fish species contrasts the brain-boosting effects of DHA with the brain-damaging...
Fish Intake Associated with Brain Shrinkage
Exposure to mercury during pregnancy appears to influence fetal brain development, as detected by decreased...
Are Fatty Foods Addictive?
Those eating calorie-dense diets may have a reduced capacity to enjoy all of life’s pleasures...
Are Sugary Foods Addictive?
Evidence from PET scans suggests brain activity changes from the overconsumption of sugar may parallel...
