Tea and Artery Function
Adding milk to tea can block its beneficial effects, potentially explaining why green tea drinkers appear better protected than consumers of black tea. Video Source: http://nutritionfacts.org/video/tea-and-artery-function/
Health and Nutrition Experts
Fighting Lupus With Turmeric: Good as Gold
A quarter teaspoon of the spice turmeric put to the test for the treatment of uncontrollable lupus (SLE) nephritis in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Article Source: http://nutritionfacts.org/video/fighting-lupus-with-turmeric-good-as-gold/
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? Article Source: http://nutritionfacts.org/video/treating-chronic-kidney-disease-with-food/
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 internationally-recognized lecturer, physician, and founder…
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? Article Source: http://nutritionfacts.org/video/effect-of-sucralose-splenda-on-the-microbiome
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 a coming health ‘nightmare’ and…
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 Source: http://nutritionfacts.org/video/inhibiting-platelet-activation-with-garlic-and-onions/