The Scientific Consensus on a Healthy Diet
The leading risk factor for death in the United States is the American diet.
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The Best Source and Dose of Plant Sterols for Lowering Cholesterol
Lower LDL cholesterol with 2 to 3 grams a day of phytosterols taken with meals from healthy, fortified foods or safe supplements.
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The Effects of Cleaning Products and Air Fresheners on Lung Function
There is a reason the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention prohibits not only smoking,...
Flashback Friday: How to Cook Greens
Dark green leafy vegetables are the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet. What’s the best...
How to Boost Brain BDNF Levels for Depression Treatment
Fasting and exercise can raise BDNF levels in our brain, but this can also be...
Fasting to Treat Depression
Caloric restriction can boost levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), considered to play a critical...
Flashback Friday: Is Miso Healthy?
Miso is packed with sodium, which is linked to both stomach cancer and high blood...
Cannabis for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Even though cannabis smoking may help with IBD symptoms in the short-term, it may make...
The Food That Can Downregulate a Metastatic Cancer Gene
Women with breast cancer should include the “liberal culinary use of cruciferous vegetables.”
Flashback Friday: Sesame Seeds for Knee Osteoarthritis
Can the consumption of sesame seeds improve the clinical signs and symptoms of arthritis?
How to Help Control Cancer Metastasis with Diet
Randomized controlled trials show lowering saturated fat intake can lead to improved breast cancer survival.
What Causes Cancer to Metastasize?
Palmitic acid, a saturated fat concentrated in meat and dairy, can boost the metastatic potential...
Flashback Friday: Is Canned Fruit as Healthy?
Perhaps dietary guidelines should stress fresh, frozen, and dried fruit—rather than canned.
