Avoiding Cholesterol is a No-Brainer
Eggs and brains are the two most concentrated sources of cholesterol in the diet.
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Friday Favorites: The Effect of Sleep on Weight Loss
Those randomized to 8.5 hours of sleep a night lost significantly more body fat than those who got 5.5 hours. Getting even one more hour of sleep a night may help with weight control.
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Egg Cholesterol in the Diet
Cardiology experts warn that eating even a single egg a day may exceed the safe...
Is Milk and Mucus a Myth?
Do dairy products contribute to increased mucus (phlegm) production?
The Effect of Soy on Precocious Puberty
Meat, animal protein, and soy milk can affect premature breast development in girls.
Calcium Absorption: Soy Milk Versus Cow Milk
Soy milk should be shaken before pouring to get at the calcium that settles to...
Vegan Epidemic
Vitamin B12 deficiency is common among those eating vegetarian and particularly vegan diets because of...
American Vegans Placing Babies at Risk
Vitamin B12 is an imperative for those eating vegetarian and vegan diets, especially during pregnancy...
Did a Vegan Diet Kill This Baby?
Vitamin B12 deficiency can be life-threatening.
Calculate Your Healthy Eating Score
Rate your diet on a scale of 0 to 100 using the phytochemical index, and...
Antioxidant Power of Plant Foods vs. Animal Foods
On average, plant foods have 64 times more antioxidant power than red meat, poultry, fish,...
Antioxidant Content of 3,139 Foods
In the most extensive study of its kind ever published, the amount of anti-aging anticancer...
Prozac Residues in Fish
Pharmaceuticals flushed into our waterways may end up contaminating fish.
