Raisins vs. Jelly Beans for Athletic Performance
Raisins may be preferable to sports supplement jelly beans and commercial energy gels.
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Are the Benefits of Cold Plunges and Cryotherapy Just a Placebo Effect?
There have been five placebo-controlled studies on cold water immersion. What did they find?
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Do Fruit & Nut Bars Cause Weight Gain?
Despite the caloric density of both nuts and dried fruit, they do not appear to...
Prunes vs. Metamucil vs. Vegan Diet
The average number of bowel movements a week is compared between those eating prunes, those...
Dried Apples, Dates, Figs, or Prunes for Cholesterol?
A comparison of the cholesterol-lowering potential of four dried fruits—apples, dates, figs, and plums.
Eggs vs. Cigarettes in Atherosclerosis
A similar exponential increase in carotid artery plaque buildup was found for smokers and egg...
Herbal Tea Update: Rooibos & Nettle
Rooibos (red) tea may reduce stress levels by suppressing adrenal gland function. Nettle tea is...
Herbal Tea Update: Hibiscus
Hibiscus tea elevates the antioxidant level of one's bloodstream within an hour of consumption.
Treating Parkinson’s Disease with Diet
Plant-based diets in general, and certain plant foods in particular, may be used to successfully...
Preventing Parkinson’s Disease with Diet
Low levels of neurotoxic chemicals in cheese may explain the connection between dairy product consumption...
Clinical Studies on Açaí Berries
An independent review of the effects of açaí berries was recently published, including studies on...
Protein, Puberty, and Pollutants
The early onset of puberty in girls associated with animal protein consumption may be due...
Titanium Dioxide & Inflammatory Bowel Disease
People eating conventional diets may ingest a trillion microparticles of the food-whitening additive, titanium dioxide,...
