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Children’s Cereals: Candy for Breakfast? 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on June 11, 2024, 7:00 am.

Plastering front-of-package nutrient claims on cereal boxes is an attempt to distract us from the incongruity of feeding our children multic… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Is All Vegan Food Healthy? 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on June 6, 2024, 7:00 am.

How do healthier plant-based diets compare to unhealthy plant foods and animal foods when it comes to diabetes risk?  In my video on flexit… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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How Much Added Sugar Is Okay? 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on June 4, 2024, 7:00 am.

Public health authorities continue to lower the upper tolerable limit of daily added sugar intake. Dating back to the original “Dietary Go… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Exploring Indian Cuisine with Sheil Shukla

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on May 30, 2024, 7:00 am.

We had the pleasure of talking with Dr. Sheil Shukla about his work, food, traditional Indian culture, and Asian American and Pacific Island… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Does Marijuana Affect Weight Gain or Bone Density? 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on May 28, 2024, 7:00 am.

Are the apparent adverse effects of heavy cannabis use on the bone just due to users being thinner?  It’s been recognized for decades tha… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Seasonal Weight Gain in the Fall 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on May 23, 2024, 7:00 am.

SAD doesn’t just stand for the standard American diet. There’s a condition known as seasonal affective disorder that is characterized by… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

How Much Added Sugar Is Okay? 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on June 4, 2024, 7:00 am.

Public health authorities continue to lower the upper tolerable limit of daily added sugar intake. Dating back to the original “Dietary Go… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Exploring Indian Cuisine with Sheil Shukla

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on May 30, 2024, 7:00 am.

We had the pleasure of talking with Dr. Sheil Shukla about his work, food, traditional Indian culture, and Asian American and Pacific Island… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Does Marijuana Affect Weight Gain or Bone Density? 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on May 28, 2024, 7:00 am.

Are the apparent adverse effects of heavy cannabis use on the bone just due to users being thinner?  It’s been recognized for decades tha… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Seasonal Weight Gain in the Fall 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on May 23, 2024, 7:00 am.

SAD doesn’t just stand for the standard American diet. There’s a condition known as seasonal affective disorder that is characterized by… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Phototherapy and Losing Weight 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on May 21, 2024, 7:00 am.

What did randomized controlled trials of phototherapy—bright morning light—for weight loss find?  If weakening our circadian rhythm can… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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The Truth About Heart Stents

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on May 16, 2024, 7:00 am.

Coronary artery disease, the number one killer of men and women, involves blockages in the blood vessels that supply the heart muscle. As di… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

Does Marijuana Affect Weight Gain or Bone Density? 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on May 28, 2024, 7:00 am.

Are the apparent adverse effects of heavy cannabis use on the bone just due to users being thinner?  It’s been recognized for decades tha… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Seasonal Weight Gain in the Fall 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on May 23, 2024, 7:00 am.

SAD doesn’t just stand for the standard American diet. There’s a condition known as seasonal affective disorder that is characterized by… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Phototherapy and Losing Weight 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on May 21, 2024, 7:00 am.

What did randomized controlled trials of phototherapy—bright morning light—for weight loss find?  If weakening our circadian rhythm can… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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The Truth About Heart Stents

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on May 16, 2024, 7:00 am.

Coronary artery disease, the number one killer of men and women, involves blockages in the blood vessels that supply the heart muscle. As di… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Irregular Meals, Night Shifts, and Metabolic Harms 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on May 14, 2024, 7:00 am.

What can shift workers do to moderate the adverse effects of circadian rhythm disruption? Shift workers may have higher rates of death from … Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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How Healthy Are Ancient Grains? 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on May 9, 2024, 7:00 am.

Ancient types of wheat, like kamut, are put to the test for inflammation, blood sugar, and cholesterol control.  The number one killer in t… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

Phototherapy and Losing Weight 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on May 21, 2024, 7:00 am.

What did randomized controlled trials of phototherapy—bright morning light—for weight loss find?  If weakening our circadian rhythm can… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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The Truth About Heart Stents

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on May 16, 2024, 7:00 am.

Coronary artery disease, the number one killer of men and women, involves blockages in the blood vessels that supply the heart muscle. As di… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Irregular Meals, Night Shifts, and Metabolic Harms 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on May 14, 2024, 7:00 am.

What can shift workers do to moderate the adverse effects of circadian rhythm disruption? Shift workers may have higher rates of death from … Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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How Healthy Are Ancient Grains? 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on May 9, 2024, 7:00 am.

Ancient types of wheat, like kamut, are put to the test for inflammation, blood sugar, and cholesterol control.  The number one killer in t… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Syncing Your Brain and Body Clocks 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on May 7, 2024, 7:00 am.

Exposure to bright light synchronizes the central circadian clock in our brain, whereas proper meal timing helps sync the timing of differen… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Explore NutritionFacts.org Resources

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on May 2, 2024, 7:00 am.

NutritionFacts.org has so many free resources to help you on your journey to a healthier life. The Evidence-Based Eating Guide       The … Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

Irregular Meals, Night Shifts, and Metabolic Harms 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on May 14, 2024, 7:00 am.

What can shift workers do to moderate the adverse effects of circadian rhythm disruption? Shift workers may have higher rates of death from … Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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How Healthy Are Ancient Grains? 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on May 9, 2024, 7:00 am.

Ancient types of wheat, like kamut, are put to the test for inflammation, blood sugar, and cholesterol control.  The number one killer in t… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Syncing Your Brain and Body Clocks 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on May 7, 2024, 7:00 am.

Exposure to bright light synchronizes the central circadian clock in our brain, whereas proper meal timing helps sync the timing of differen… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Explore NutritionFacts.org Resources

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on May 2, 2024, 7:00 am.

NutritionFacts.org has so many free resources to help you on your journey to a healthier life. The Evidence-Based Eating Guide       The … Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Circadian Rhythms and Our Blood Sugar Levels 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on April 30, 2024, 7:00 am.

The same meal eaten at the wrong time of day can double blood sugar. We’ve known for more than half a century that our glucose […]… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Brain-Boosting Grapes 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on April 25, 2024, 7:00 am.

Grape juice and whole grapes are put to the test for brain function, including cognitive decline in early Alzheimer’s. In 2010, the first … Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

Syncing Your Brain and Body Clocks 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on May 7, 2024, 7:00 am.

Exposure to bright light synchronizes the central circadian clock in our brain, whereas proper meal timing helps sync the timing of differen… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Explore NutritionFacts.org Resources

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on May 2, 2024, 7:00 am.

NutritionFacts.org has so many free resources to help you on your journey to a healthier life. The Evidence-Based Eating Guide       The … Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Circadian Rhythms and Our Blood Sugar Levels 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on April 30, 2024, 7:00 am.

The same meal eaten at the wrong time of day can double blood sugar. We’ve known for more than half a century that our glucose […]… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Brain-Boosting Grapes 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on April 25, 2024, 7:00 am.

Grape juice and whole grapes are put to the test for brain function, including cognitive decline in early Alzheimer’s. In 2010, the first … Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Morning Calories vs. Evening Calories 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on April 23, 2024, 7:00 am.

Why are calories eaten in the morning less fattening than calories eaten in the evening?  One reason calories consumed in the morning are l… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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A King’s Breakfast, a Prince’s Lunch, and a Pauper’s Dinner 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on April 18, 2024, 7:00 am.

Harness the power of your circadian rhythms for weight loss by making breakfast or lunch your main meal of the day. In my last chronobiology… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

Circadian Rhythms and Our Blood Sugar Levels 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on April 30, 2024, 7:00 am.

The same meal eaten at the wrong time of day can double blood sugar. We’ve known for more than half a century that our glucose […]… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Brain-Boosting Grapes 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on April 25, 2024, 7:00 am.

Grape juice and whole grapes are put to the test for brain function, including cognitive decline in early Alzheimer’s. In 2010, the first … Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Morning Calories vs. Evening Calories 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on April 23, 2024, 7:00 am.

Why are calories eaten in the morning less fattening than calories eaten in the evening?  One reason calories consumed in the morning are l… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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A King’s Breakfast, a Prince’s Lunch, and a Pauper’s Dinner 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on April 18, 2024, 7:00 am.

Harness the power of your circadian rhythms for weight loss by making breakfast or lunch your main meal of the day. In my last chronobiology… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Fighting Cancer and the Common Cold with Garlic 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on April 16, 2024, 7:00 am.

Raw garlic is compared to roasted, stir-fried, simmered, and jarred garlic. Garlic lowers blood pressure, regulates cholesterol, and stimula… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Lose Weight by Eating More in the Morning 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on April 11, 2024, 7:00 am.

A calorie is not a calorie. It isn’t only what you eat, but when you eat. Mice are nocturnal creatures. They eat during the night […… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

Morning Calories vs. Evening Calories 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on April 23, 2024, 7:00 am.

Why are calories eaten in the morning less fattening than calories eaten in the evening?  One reason calories consumed in the morning are l… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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A King’s Breakfast, a Prince’s Lunch, and a Pauper’s Dinner 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on April 18, 2024, 7:00 am.

Harness the power of your circadian rhythms for weight loss by making breakfast or lunch your main meal of the day. In my last chronobiology… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Fighting Cancer and the Common Cold with Garlic 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on April 16, 2024, 7:00 am.

Raw garlic is compared to roasted, stir-fried, simmered, and jarred garlic. Garlic lowers blood pressure, regulates cholesterol, and stimula… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Lose Weight by Eating More in the Morning 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on April 11, 2024, 7:00 am.

A calorie is not a calorie. It isn’t only what you eat, but when you eat. Mice are nocturnal creatures. They eat during the night […… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Circadian Rhythms and Our Health and Weight 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on April 9, 2024, 7:00 am.

Given the power of chronotherapy—how the same dose of the same drugs taken at a different time of day can have such different effects—it… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Milk Hormones and Female Infertility 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on April 4, 2024, 7:00 am.

Dairy consumption is associated with years of advanced ovarian aging, thought to be due to the steroid hormones or endocrine-disrupting chem… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

Fighting Cancer and the Common Cold with Garlic 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on April 16, 2024, 7:00 am.

Raw garlic is compared to roasted, stir-fried, simmered, and jarred garlic. Garlic lowers blood pressure, regulates cholesterol, and stimula… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Lose Weight by Eating More in the Morning 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on April 11, 2024, 7:00 am.

A calorie is not a calorie. It isn’t only what you eat, but when you eat. Mice are nocturnal creatures. They eat during the night […… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Circadian Rhythms and Our Health and Weight 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on April 9, 2024, 7:00 am.

Given the power of chronotherapy—how the same dose of the same drugs taken at a different time of day can have such different effects—it… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Milk Hormones and Female Infertility 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on April 4, 2024, 7:00 am.

Dairy consumption is associated with years of advanced ovarian aging, thought to be due to the steroid hormones or endocrine-disrupting chem… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Skip Breakfast to Lose Weight? 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on April 2, 2024, 7:00 am.

Breakthroughs in the field of chronobiology—the study of our circadian rhythms—help solve the mystery of the missing morning calories in… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Daily Dozen–Inspired Recipes

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on March 28, 2024, 7:00 am.

Dr. Greger developed the Daily Dozen using the best available balance of evidence from scientific nutrition research. Rather than being a me… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

Circadian Rhythms and Our Health and Weight 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on April 9, 2024, 7:00 am.

Given the power of chronotherapy—how the same dose of the same drugs taken at a different time of day can have such different effects—it… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Milk Hormones and Female Infertility 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on April 4, 2024, 7:00 am.

Dairy consumption is associated with years of advanced ovarian aging, thought to be due to the steroid hormones or endocrine-disrupting chem… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Skip Breakfast to Lose Weight? 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on April 2, 2024, 7:00 am.

Breakthroughs in the field of chronobiology—the study of our circadian rhythms—help solve the mystery of the missing morning calories in… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Daily Dozen–Inspired Recipes

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on March 28, 2024, 7:00 am.

Dr. Greger developed the Daily Dozen using the best available balance of evidence from scientific nutrition research. Rather than being a me… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Are Branched-Chain Amino Acids Good for Us? 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on March 26, 2024, 7:00 am.

I discuss why we may not want to exceed the recommended intake of protein. Diabetes isn’t just about the amount of body fat, but also [&#8… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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The Efficacy of Weight-Loss Supplements 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on March 21, 2024, 7:00 am.

Are there any safe and effective dietary supplements for weight loss? In a previous discussion, I noted that an investigation found that fou… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.