Phytates for the Prevention of Osteoporosis
Women who consume the most high-phytate foods (whole grains, beans, and nuts) appear to have...
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How Ultra-Processed Foods Could Cause Disease: Calorie Density
The biological mechanisms our bodies use to regulate our weight likely evolved in the context of eating at least four or five pounds of food a day.
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Autopsy of Chicken Nuggets
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Concern that one of the most commonly-consumed food colorings may cause cancer has led to...
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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...
How to Avoid Phosphate Additives
The vast majority of chicken and poultry products are injected with phosphorus preservatives, which are...
Phosphate Additives in Chicken
The phosphorus preservatives injected into poultry may not just be an arterial toxin. They also...
Phosphate Additives in Meat Purge and Cola
The consumption of phosphorus preservatives in junk food, and injected into meat, may damage blood...
