The First Studies on Vegetarian vs. Meat-Eating Athletes
Meat-eating athletes are put to the test against vegetarian athletes and even sedentary plant-eaters in feats of endurance. “In 1896, the aptly name…
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What Is the Gladiator Diet and How Do Vegetarian Athletes Stack Up?
I compare the diets of the Roman gladiator “barley men†and army troopers to the modern Spartans of today. The remains of dozens of Roman […]
Plant-Based Meat Fact Sheet
We can address human health and climate crises at the same time by increasing consumption of plant-based foods, including animal-free meat substitutes…
Tea Tree Oil for Cold Sores and Warts?
Does tea tree oil have enough antiviral activity to combat HSV-1 and papilloma viruses, the causes of cold sores and common warts, respectively? “It…
The Dairy Industry’s Misleading Study Designs
How do the meat and dairy industries design studies that show their products have neutral or even beneficial effects on cholesterol and inflammation? …
Cheese and the Comparison Challenge
Dairy is compared to other foods for cardiovascular (heart attack and stroke) risk. When studies funded by industries suggest their products have neut…
Is Cheese Really Good for Our Health?
What is the real story behind the recent studies that show cheese has neutral or positive health effects? In my series of videos on saturated […]
Testing Greens and Beets, Two of the Best Brain Foods
Cocoa and nitrite-rich vegetables, such as leafy greens and beets, are put to the test for cognitive function. “The production of NO in the brain [â…
Take the Daily Dozen Challenge!
We just re-launched the Daily Dozen Challenge to help more people discover how easy it is to fit some of the healthiest of healthy foods […]
Testing Berries and Nuts, Two of the Best Brain Foods
Randomized controlled studies put nuts, berries, and grape juice to the test for cognitive function. When you read articles in Alzheimer’s disease j…