Benefits of Black Cumin Seed (Nigella Sativa) for Weight Loss
For three cents a day, black cumin may improve cholesterol and triglyceride levels, blood pressure,...
Latest in Clinical Nutrition: Volume 54
The “volumes” refer to a series of 26-video digital downloads available to stream online. These streamable series give folks the opportunity to sneak-preview videos months ahead of time, watch them all straight through, and share as gifts, but there’s nothing on the them that won’t eventually end up online for free at NutritionFacts.org. Volume 54 is the 49th NutritionFacts.org series covering the peer-reviewed scientific nutrition. For more information about Volume 54 click here.
What Causes Cancer to Metastasize?
Palmitic acid, a saturated fat concentrated in meat and dairy, can boost the metastatic potential...
How to Help Control Cancer Metastasis with Diet
Randomized controlled trials show lowering saturated fat intake can lead to improved breast cancer survival.
The Food That Can Downregulate a Metastatic Cancer Gene
Women with breast cancer should include the “liberal culinary use of cruciferous vegetables.”
Cannabis for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Even though cannabis smoking may help with IBD symptoms in the short-term, it may make...
Fasting to Treat Depression
Caloric restriction can boost levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), considered to play a critical...
How to Boost Brain BDNF Levels for Depression Treatment
Fasting and exercise can raise BDNF levels in our brain, but this can also be...
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,...
The Scientific Consensus on a Healthy Diet
The leading risk factor for death in the United States is the American diet.
Are Emulsifiers Like Carboxymethylcellulose and Polysorbate 80 Safe?
Emulsifiers are the most widely used food additive. What are they doing to our gut...
The Benefits of Moringa: Is It the Most Nutritious Food?
Does the so-called miracle tree live up to the hype?
The Efficacy and Side Effects of Moringa Leaf Powder
Why don’t I recommend moringa?
Is It Safe to Eat Raw Mushrooms?
Microwaving is probably the most efficient way to reduce agaritine levels in fresh mushrooms.
Pine Mouth Syndrome: Prolonged Bitter Taste from Certain Pine Nuts
Why do some pine nuts cause a bad taste in your mouth that can last...
200-Pound Weight Loss Without Hunger
I dive into one of the most fascinating series of studies I’ve ever come across.
Foods Designed to Hijack Our Appetites
I debunk the myth of protein as the most satiating macronutrient.
How Variation Can Trump Sensation and Lead to Overeating
Big Food uses our hard-wired drive for dietary diversity against us.
Exploiting Sensory-Specific Satiety for Weight Loss
How can we use sensory-specific satiety to our advantage?
Fruits and Vegetables Put to the Test for Boosting Mood
A randomized controlled trial investigates diet and psychological well-being.
Are Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) Tests Valid?
Even if we could accurately diagnose SIBO, if there is no difference in symptoms between...
Fiber vs. Low FODMAP for SIBO Symptoms
It may not be the number of bacteria growing in your small intestine, but the...
How Much Do Doctors Actually Know About Nutrition?
See if you know more about basic nutrition than most doctors.
Who Should Take Statins?
How can you calculate your own personal heart disease risk and use it to determine...
Are Doctors Misleading Patients About Statin Risks and Benefits?
What is the dirty little secret of drugs for lifestyle diseases? If patients knew the...
The True Benefits vs. Side Effects of Statins
A Mayo Clinic visualization tool can help you decide if cholesterol-lowering statin drugs are right...
How Much Longer Do You Live on Statins?
What are the pros and cons of relative risk versus absolute risk versus number-needed-to-treat versus...
