For three cents a day, black cumin may improve our cholesterol and triglyceride levels, blood pressure, and blood sugar control,…
Palmitic acid, a saturated fat concentrated in meat and dairy, can boost the metastatic potential of cancer cells through the…
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Smoking cannabis may help with symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in the short term, but it may make the…
Caloric restriction can boost levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), which is considered to play a critical role in mood…
We can raise BDNF levels in our brain by fasting and exercising, as well as by eating and avoiding certain…
There is a reason the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention prohibits not only smoking but also scented or…
The leading risk factor for death in the United States is the American diet. About a decade ago, the American…
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Does the so-called miracle tree live up to the hype? Moringa (Moringa oleifera) is a plant commonly known as the…
“Clearly, in spite of the widely held ‘belief’ in the health benefits of M. oleifera [moringa], the interest of the…
Microwaving is probably the most efficient way to reduce agaritine levels in fresh mushrooms. There is a toxin in plain…
Why do some pine nuts cause a bad taste in your mouth that can last for weeks? The reason I…
I dive into one of the most fascinating series of studies I’ve ever come across. Anyone can lose weight by…
I debunk the myth of protein as the most satiating macronutrient. The importance of satiety is underscored by a rare…
Big Food uses our hard-wired drive for dietary diversity against us. How did we evolve to solve the daunting task…