Nutrition
The Protein Debate: Why Source Matters More Than Amount | NutritionFacts.org
[ad_1] I discuss a public health case for modernizing the definition of protein quality. In 2019, Dr. David Katz and colleagues, including one of…
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Nutrition
Which Beans Best Block the Spread of Cancer? | NutritionFacts.org
[ad_1] Which legumes are best at inhibiting the matrix metalloproteinase enzymes that allow cancer to become invasive? Although we’re spending billions of dollars on…
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How Healthy Are Baruka Nuts? | NutritionFacts.org
[ad_1] How do barukas, also known as baru almonds, compare with other nuts? There is a new nut on the market called baru almonds,…
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Foods That Disrupt Our Microbiome | NutritionFacts.org
[ad_1] Eating a diet filled with animal products can disrupt our microbiome faster than taking an antibiotic. If you search online for “Crohn’s disease…
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What’s the Best Weight-Loss and Disease-Prevention Diet? | NutritionFacts.org
[ad_1] The most effective diet for weight loss may also be the most healthful. Why are vegetarian diets so effective in preventing and treating…
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Eat Quinoa and Lower Triglycerides? | NutritionFacts.org
[ad_1] How do the nutrition and health effects of quinoa compare to other whole grains? “Approximately 90% of the world’s calories are provided by…
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Plant-Based Meats and Our Health | NutritionFacts.org
[ad_1] According to the United Nations, meat and dairy production would need to be doubled to meet the predicted demand for animal-based proteins in…
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The Safety of Keto Diets | NutritionFacts.org
[ad_1] What are the effects of ketogenic diets on nutrient sufficiency, gut flora, and heart disease risk? Given the decades of experience using ketogenic…
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A Slice of ‘Bacon’ Made Me Believe in Fake Meat
[ad_1] Last month, at a dining table in a sunny New York City hotel suite, I found myself thrown completely off guard by a…