Finger on the Pulse of Longevity
To maximize our lifespan, the target resting heart rate may be one beat a second, or less. Video Source: NutritionFacts.Org
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Citrus Peels and Cancer: Zest for Life?
The reason eating citrus fruit appears to protect against cancer may be because of DNA repair enzyme-boosting powers of a compound concentrated in the peel. Video Source: NutritionFacts.org
Aluminum Levels in Tea
While aluminum is the third most abundant element on Earth, it may not be good for our brain, something we learned studying foundry workers exposed to particularly high levels. Although…
Vinegar and Artery Function
Sprinkling vinegar on greens may augment their ability to improve endothelial function. Video Source: NutritionFacts.Org
The Protein Combining Myth
The myth that plant proteins are incomplete, necessitating protein combining, was debunked by the scientific nutrition community decades ago. Video Source NutritionFacts.Org
VIDEO: Specific Receptors for Specific Fruits and Vegetables
Dietary diversity is important because each plant family has a unique combination of phytonutrients that may bind to specific proteins within our body. Video Source: http://nutritionfacts.org/video/1-specific-receptors-specific-fruits-vegetables
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/
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