by | Mar 28, 2023 | Nutrition
What is the relationship between the consumption of eggs and other cholesterol-rich foods and cancers of the colon, breast, endometrium, pancreas, and throat? In 1969, a correlation analysis was performed by a Dr. Gregor—no relation, and he spelled it wrong—and his...
by | Mar 23, 2023 | Nutrition
Dozens of lipsticks and lip glosses are put to the test. “Over the past years, using cosmetic products has increased worldwide at an alarming rate due to unending pursuit for individual beautification…” There’s nothing necessarily wrong with that unless cosmetic...
by | Mar 21, 2023 | Nutrition
Most Americans get less than half the recommended minimum daily fiber intake, which is problematic as the benefits of fiber go way beyond bowel regularity. “Hippocrates, the father of western medicine, believed that all disease begins in the gut.” Of course, he also...
by | Mar 16, 2023 | Nutrition
Avocados, greens, and lutein and zeaxanthin supplements are put to the test for improving cognitive function. Dark green leafy vegetables are packed with a brain antioxidant called lutein, so increasing our greens intake “could be an important public health strategy...
by | Mar 14, 2023 | Nutrition
What is the best source of lutein, the primary carotenoid antioxidant in the brain? “An extensive [scientific] literature describes the positive impact of dietary phytochemicals [plant compounds] on overall health and longevity…However, it is now becoming clear that...
by | Mar 9, 2023 | Nutrition
How do contamination rates for antibiotic-resistant E. coli and ExPEC bacteria that cause urinary tract infections compare in kosher chicken versus organic chicken? Millions of Americans come down with bladder infections or urinary tract infections every year,...
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