The Thrifty Gene Theory: Survival of the Fattest
Rather than being some kind of disorder or failure of willpower, weight gain is largely...
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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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The Role of Genes in the Obesity Epidemic
The big fat “fat gene” accounts for less than 1% of the differences in size...
Flashback Friday: Inhibiting Platelet Activation with Garlic and Onions
Why should we wait ten minutes after chopping or crushing garlic before we cook it...
The Role of Diet vs. Exercise in the Obesity Epidemic
The common explanations for the cause of the obesity epidemic put forward by the food...
What Are the Best Foods?
A review of reviews on the health effects of animal foods versus plant foods.
Pandemics: History and Prevention
How to treat the cause by preventing the emergence of pandemic viruses in the first...
What Are the Best Beverages?
A review of reviews on the health effects of tea, coffee, milk, wine, and soda.
Foods That Help Headache and Migraine Relief
Plant-based diets are put to the test for treating migraine headaches.
Flashback Friday: The Okinawa Diet – Living to 100
What would happen if you centered your diet around vegetables, the most nutrient-dense food group?
Fasting to Naturally Reverse High Blood Pressure
A whole food plant-based diet can be used to help lock in the benefits of...
How to Lower Blood Pressure Naturally with Lifestyle Changes
The effect of fasting to lower blood pressure compared to medications, cutting down on alcohol,...
Flashback Friday: Does Apple Cider Vinegar Help with Weight Loss?
CT scans confirm that daily vinegar consumption can lead to a significant loss of abdominal...
