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 […]
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? …
Does a Macrobiotic Diet Help with Diabetes?
What happens when you add massive amounts of carbohydrates in the form of whole grains to the daily diet of people with type 2 diabetes? […]
Why Should (or Shouldn’t) We Eat a Macrobiotic Diet?
What happens when you put diabetics on a diet composed largely of whole grains, vegetables, and beans? The American Medical Association has described …
The Link Between Chicken Consumption and Urinary Tract Infections
Only about one in four people have heard of Campylobacter, compared to 90 percent who are familiar with Salmonella. “Although the incidence of these…
How to Treat Canker Sores
Vitamin C, turmeric, beta-glucan fiber, and vitamin B12 are put to the test for recurring canker sores (aphthous ulcers). Canker sores can be “a pai…
Dinosaur Kale and Red Cabbage Put to the Test
Dinosaur kale and red cabbage are put to the test. LDL cholesterol is bad, but oxidized LDL may be even worse. What role might our […]