Friday Favorites: Lycopene Supplements and Tomato Sauce vs. Prostate Cancer
High doses of lycopene—the red pigment in tomatoes—were put to the test to see if...
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Are Plant Sterols Effective for Lowering Cholesterol?
Even if we eat little or no cholesterol, phytosterols can block the reabsorption of the excess cholesterol our liver dumps into our intestines.
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How Much Erythritol Sweetener Is Too Much?
What are the maximum acute and daily doses for adults and children to avoid gastrointestinal...
Soul Food That’s Good for the Soul
The best of soul food’s origins are tied to the plant-centric West African diet.
Friday Favorites: Do the Health Benefits of Coffee Apply to Everyone?
Genetic differences in caffeine metabolism may explain the Jekyll and Hyde effects of coffee.
Oatmeal Diet Put to the Test for Diabetes Treatment
What are the extraordinary, lasting benefits we may get from a few days of an...
How Does Oatmeal Help with Blood Sugars?
The prebiotic fiber in oats helps to explain why oatmeal can improve diabetic control.
Friday Favorites: Benefits of Blueberries for Artery Function
What is the optimum dose of wild blueberries to eat at a meal?
Is Oatmeal Good for People with Diabetes?
Before there was insulin, there was the “oatmeal cure.”
The Impacts of Plant-Based Diets on Breast Cancer and Prostate Cancer
Why do people who eat more plants get less breast and prostate cancer?
Friday Favorites: Coconut Water for Athletic Performance vs. Sports Drinks
Coconut water is tested head-to-head against plain water and sports drinks in athletes.
Does Coffee Inhibit Iron Absorption? What Are the Effects of Having Too Much Iron?
Coffee and common herbal teas impair iron absorption, which may help explain some of their...
Comparing Vegetarian and Vegan Athletic Performance, Endurance, and Strength
Long-term plant-based eating may improve exercise capacity and endurance.
