The Role of Processed Foods in the Obesity Epidemic
The rise in the U.S. calorie supply responsible for the obesity epidemic wasn’t just about...
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The Heart Health Benefits of Cocoa vs. Chocolate
The massive COSMOS trial with more than 20,000 study participants found that eating the equivalent of one and a half tablespoons of natural cocoa powder a day can significantly reduce cardiovascular mortality risk.
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Cut the Calorie-Rich-And-Processed Foods
We have an uncanny ability to pick out the subtle distinctions in calorie density of...
Flashback Friday: Can Flaxseeds Help Prevent Breast Cancer?
Flax seed consumption may play a role in preventing and treating breast cancer by blocking...
The Thrifty Gene Theory: Survival of the Fattest
Rather than being some kind of disorder or failure of willpower, weight gain is largely...
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?
