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 […]
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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…
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…
Are Energy Drinks Beneficial?
What effects do Red Bull and Monster brand energy drinks have on artery function and athletic performance? Given the “global popularity†of the mu…
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 …
How to Eat to Reduce Cancer Risk
What does the best available balance of evidence say right now about what to eat and what to avoid to reduce your risk of cancer? […]
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 […]