More Evidence That Plants Are Good for You
Although nutrition fads come and go, the notion that "fruits and vegetables are good for you" has always remained . . . until now. Of late, even this nutrition truism,
Did a Recent Study Find That Low-Carb Diets Increase Mortality?
Low carbohydrate diets have increased in popularity, and there is good evidence to show that following them results in short-term weight loss. But there is less data available as to
Why Carb Quality and Fiber Intake is Important
Regardless of how many carbohydrates you eat, there's one thing you need to know about them: quality matters. This fact was recently demonstrated by a research article published in The
Does Recent TMAO Research Suggest That the Paleo Diet Causes Heart Disease?
Detractors of the Paleo diet often mention how it may increase a molecule called trimethylamine N-oxide, or TMAO, which has been correlated with disease states. Proponents of a vegan diet
Why We Shouldn’t Rely Only on Animal Studies
In a recently released article, scientists studied “strongly heated carbohydrate-rich food” (i.e., French fries) and cancer risk. Frying potatoes produces a compound called acrylamide. Acrylamide has been theorized as a
Is a High-Carbohydrate Diet the Best Way to Decrease Risk of Cardiovascular Disease?
The Tsimane are an ancestral population who live in the rainforest of Bolivia. They source food from a combination of horticulture and foraging. They have a known high burden of
Do Low-Carb Diets Actually Decrease Life Expectancy?
Low-carbohydrate diets have increased in popularity, and there is good evidence to show that they result in short-term weight loss. But there is less data available with respect to their
A Ketogenic Diet is Effective for Treating Type 2 Diabetes, New Study Shows
The number of people with diabetes has quadrupled since 1980. The CDC estimates that over 30 million Americans live with diabetes, and it is among the leading causes of death.
New Study Demonstrates Benefits of Intermittent Fasting
Long-term caloric restriction is known to provide a variety of health benefits. But it can be difficult for people to stay compliant with caloric restriction. In a recent review article, scientists
8 Ways to Reduce Phthalate Exposure
A new study in the journal Environmental International analyzed exposure of phthalates in the United States population. Phthalates are chemicals that disrupt androgen hormones (such as testosterone) across one’s lifespan. They are
Does an Ancestral Diet Increase Risk of Cardiovascular Disease?
In a recent study published in the International Journal of Epidemiology, researchers analyzed the dietary patterns of 81,337 American Seventh Day Adventists. The compared the subjects’ diets to determine risk
Coffee and Cancer: Should You Be Worried?
A headline recently came across the news feed that, at least for the coffee drinkers among us, may sound a bit scary: a judge in California has ruled that coffee
Olive and Fish Oils May Be the Best Sources of Fat For Liver Function, According to Study
In a recent study, researchers looked at the effects of different fats on the aging livers of rats. The Study Rats were fed one of three types of fats for