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? […]
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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
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? […]
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
Diabetes Reversal: Is it the Calories or the Food?
Even when study subjects are forced to eat so much that they didn’t lose any weight, a plant-based diet can still reverse type 2 diabetes […]
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 […]
Are Happier People Actually Healthier?
The burgeoning field of positive psychology is based on the understanding that mental health is not just about the absence of disease. Article Source: http://nutritionfacts.org/video/are-happier-people-actually-healthier/
Paleopoo: What We Can Learn from Fossilized Feces
Ancient dietary practices based on analyzing the fiber content of fossilized human waste can give us insights for combating the modern obesity epidemic. Article Source: http://nutritionfacts.org/video/paleopoo-what-we-can-learn-from-fossilized-feces/
Using the Produce Aisle to Boost Immune Function
Vegetables tested head-to-head to see which boosts immune function best. Article Source: http://nutritionfacts.org/video/using-the-produce-aisle-to-boost-immune-function
Sodium Skeptics Try to Shake Up the Salt Debate
What about the studies that show a “u-shaped curve,” where too much sodium is bad, but too little may be bad too? Article Source: http://nutritionfacts.org/video/sodium-skeptics-try-to-shake-up-the-salt-debate
Acne Treatment with Barberries
What happens when the most antioxidant-packed dried fruit available is put to the test in a double-blind randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial for moderate to severe […]