Treating Chronic Kidney Disease with Food
Plant-based diets have been shown to slow or stop the progression of kidney failure, but what about all the phosphorus and potassium in plant foods? […]
Health and Nutrition Experts
Do Raisins Cause Cavities?
Dried fruit has long been thought to contribute to tooth decay, but what does the science say? Article Source: http://nutritionfacts.org/video/do-raisins-cause-cavities
The Palatability of Cancer Prevention
Dietary guidelines often patronizingly recommend what is considered acceptable or achievable rather than what the best available balance of evidence suggests is best. Article Source: http://nutritionfacts.org/video/the-palatability-of-cancer-prevention
VIDEO: Dr. Michael Greger: “How Not To Die”
The vast majority of premature deaths can be prevented through simple changes in diet and lifestyle. In How Not to Die, Dr. Michael Greger, the […]
Effect of Sucralose (Splenda) on the Microbiome
What effect do artificial sweeteners such as sucralose (Splenda), saccharin (Sweet & Low), aspartame (Nutrasweet) and acesulfame K (Sweet One) have on our gut bacteria? […]
Alzheimer’s Disease, Copper, and Saturated Fat
If copper is associated with Alzheimer’s disease, what about healthy whole plant food sources such as nuts, seeds, beans, and whole grains? Article Source: http://nutritionfacts.org/video/alzheimers-disease-copper-and-saturated-fat/
Antibiotic-Resistant “Superbugs” in Meat
As a rule, “high-ranking public-health officials try to avoid apocalyptic descriptors. So it’s worrying to hear those like the Director of the CDC warn of […]
Inhibiting Platelet Activation with Garlic and Onions
Why we should wait 10 minutes after chopping or crushing garlic before cooking unless we’re going in for elective surgery within the next week. Article […]
Support The Health and Wellness Coach Resolution, H. Res. 552
Dear Citizen for Health, As you know, we have partnered with the world’s largest nutrition school, The Institute for Integrative Nutrition®, to offer supporters like […]
Should We Take EPA and DHA Omega-3 For Our Heart?
What’s the best way of fulfilling the omega-3 essential fat requirements? Article Source: http://nutritionfacts.org/video/should-we-take-epa-and-dha-omega-3-for-our-heart
Reversing Diabetes with Food
Type 2 diabetes can be reversed with severe calorie restriction—whether by surgery or starvation—but can also be reversed by simply eating healthier. Source: http://nutritionfacts.org/video/reversing-diabetes-with-food/
Reversing Diabetes with Surgery
Is the reversal of type 2 diabetes with gastric bypass surgery due to the actual operation or just the severely restrictive diet required for recovery? […]
Fennel Seeds to Improve Athletic Performance
The pros and cons of fennel fruits as a cheap, easy-to-find, light-weight, nonperishable source of nitrates. Article Source: http://nutritionfacts.org/video/fennel-seeds-to-improve-athletic-performance/
What To Do if You Suspect Gluten Problems
Symptoms of gluten sensitivity include irritable bowel type symptoms such as bloating, abdominal pain, and changes in bowel habits, as well as systemic manifestations such […]
Can A Gluten-Free Diet Can Be Harmful
Until only a few years ago, almost the whole of the scientific world maintained that the wheat protein gluten would provoke negative effects only in […]