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Are Dates Good for Colon Health?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on April 25, 2023, 7:00 am.

Seven dates a day for three weeks are put to the test in a randomized controlled trial. (I’m talking about the fruit, not a planned [&… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Ten (Free!) Ways You Can Support the Work of Dr. Greger and NutritionFacts

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on April 20, 2023, 7:00 am.

You’ve asked, and we’ve listened. Massive thanks to each one of you who wants to help spread our work to disseminate the latest in nutri… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Is It Safe to Consume Cannabis Edibles?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on April 18, 2023, 7:00 am.

What do we need to know about the safety of marijuana edibles? You may recall from my video Smoking Marijuana vs. Using a Cannabis Vaporizer… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Does the Science Say That Butter Is Really Back?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on April 13, 2023, 7:00 am.

Are butter and other saturated fats bad for you or not? My video Friday Favorites: Is Butter Really Back? What the Science Says explor… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Is Laetrile (Amygdalin or Vitamin B17) an Effective Alternative Cure for Cancer?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on April 11, 2023, 7:00 am.

The Mayo Clinic puts laetrile to the test to see if it is an effective cancer treatment. My video Does Laetrile (Amygdalin or Vitamin B17) [… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Are Apricot Seeds an Alternative Cancer Cure?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on April 6, 2023, 7:00 am.

If you choose alternative cancer treatments, do you live longer? In addition to conventional therapies, “does the use of alternative medic… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

Is It Safe to Consume Cannabis Edibles?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on April 18, 2023, 7:00 am.

What do we need to know about the safety of marijuana edibles? You may recall from my video Smoking Marijuana vs. Using a Cannabis Vaporizer… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Does the Science Say That Butter Is Really Back?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on April 13, 2023, 7:00 am.

Are butter and other saturated fats bad for you or not? My video Friday Favorites: Is Butter Really Back? What the Science Says explor… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Is Laetrile (Amygdalin or Vitamin B17) an Effective Alternative Cure for Cancer?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on April 11, 2023, 7:00 am.

The Mayo Clinic puts laetrile to the test to see if it is an effective cancer treatment. My video Does Laetrile (Amygdalin or Vitamin B17) [… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Are Apricot Seeds an Alternative Cancer Cure?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on April 6, 2023, 7:00 am.

If you choose alternative cancer treatments, do you live longer? In addition to conventional therapies, “does the use of alternative medic… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Can Oxidized Cholesterol 27HC Explain Three Breast Cancer Mysteries?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on April 4, 2023, 7:00 am.

Oxidized cholesterol, which is concentrated in products containing eggs, processed meat, and parmesan cheese, has cancer-fueling estrogenic … Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Dr. Greger’s Top Takeaways on Brain Health, Erythritol, and Gluten-Free Diets

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on March 30, 2023, 7:00 am.

Every month, we publish around eight new videos, four Friday Favorites, eight blogs, and four podcasts on NutritionFacts.org. We are burstin… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

Is Laetrile (Amygdalin or Vitamin B17) an Effective Alternative Cure for Cancer?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on April 11, 2023, 7:00 am.

The Mayo Clinic puts laetrile to the test to see if it is an effective cancer treatment. My video Does Laetrile (Amygdalin or Vitamin B17) [… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Are Apricot Seeds an Alternative Cancer Cure?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on April 6, 2023, 7:00 am.

If you choose alternative cancer treatments, do you live longer? In addition to conventional therapies, “does the use of alternative medic… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Can Oxidized Cholesterol 27HC Explain Three Breast Cancer Mysteries?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on April 4, 2023, 7:00 am.

Oxidized cholesterol, which is concentrated in products containing eggs, processed meat, and parmesan cheese, has cancer-fueling estrogenic … Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Dr. Greger’s Top Takeaways on Brain Health, Erythritol, and Gluten-Free Diets

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on March 30, 2023, 7:00 am.

Every month, we publish around eight new videos, four Friday Favorites, eight blogs, and four podcasts on NutritionFacts.org. We are burstin… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Is Dietary Cholesterol in a Relationship with Cancer?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on March 28, 2023, 7:00 am.

What is the relationship between the consumption of eggs and other cholesterol-rich foods and cancers of the colon, breast, endometrium, pan… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Lipstick Contaminated with Lead?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on March 23, 2023, 7:00 am.

Dozens of lipsticks and lip glosses are put to the test. “Over the past years, using cosmetic products has increased worldwide at an alarm… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

Can Oxidized Cholesterol 27HC Explain Three Breast Cancer Mysteries?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on April 4, 2023, 7:00 am.

Oxidized cholesterol, which is concentrated in products containing eggs, processed meat, and parmesan cheese, has cancer-fueling estrogenic … Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Dr. Greger’s Top Takeaways on Brain Health, Erythritol, and Gluten-Free Diets

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on March 30, 2023, 7:00 am.

Every month, we publish around eight new videos, four Friday Favorites, eight blogs, and four podcasts on NutritionFacts.org. We are burstin… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Is Dietary Cholesterol in a Relationship with Cancer?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on March 28, 2023, 7:00 am.

What is the relationship between the consumption of eggs and other cholesterol-rich foods and cancers of the colon, breast, endometrium, pan… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Lipstick Contaminated with Lead?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on March 23, 2023, 7:00 am.

Dozens of lipsticks and lip glosses are put to the test. “Over the past years, using cosmetic products has increased worldwide at an alarm… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Fiber: An Effective Anti-Inflammatory?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on March 21, 2023, 7:00 am.

Most Americans get less than half the recommended minimum daily fiber intake, which is problematic as the benefits of fiber go way beyond bo… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Can Lutein Supplements Benefit Our Brain Function?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on March 16, 2023, 7:00 am.

Avocados, greens, and lutein and zeaxanthin supplements are put to the test for improving cognitive function. Dark green leafy vegetables ar… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

Is Dietary Cholesterol in a Relationship with Cancer?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on March 28, 2023, 7:00 am.

What is the relationship between the consumption of eggs and other cholesterol-rich foods and cancers of the colon, breast, endometrium, pan… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Lipstick Contaminated with Lead?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on March 23, 2023, 7:00 am.

Dozens of lipsticks and lip glosses are put to the test. “Over the past years, using cosmetic products has increased worldwide at an alarm… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Fiber: An Effective Anti-Inflammatory?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on March 21, 2023, 7:00 am.

Most Americans get less than half the recommended minimum daily fiber intake, which is problematic as the benefits of fiber go way beyond bo… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Can Lutein Supplements Benefit Our Brain Function?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on March 16, 2023, 7:00 am.

Avocados, greens, and lutein and zeaxanthin supplements are put to the test for improving cognitive function. Dark green leafy vegetables ar… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Fight Aging with Brain-Healthy Foods

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on March 14, 2023, 7:00 am.

What is the best source of lutein, the primary carotenoid antioxidant in the brain? “An extensive [scientific] literature describes th… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Bacteria and Kosher and Organic Chicken

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on March 9, 2023, 7:00 am.

How do contamination rates for antibiotic-resistant E. coli and ExPEC bacteria that cause urinary tract infections compare in kosher chicken… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

Fiber: An Effective Anti-Inflammatory?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on March 21, 2023, 7:00 am.

Most Americans get less than half the recommended minimum daily fiber intake, which is problematic as the benefits of fiber go way beyond bo… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Can Lutein Supplements Benefit Our Brain Function?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on March 16, 2023, 7:00 am.

Avocados, greens, and lutein and zeaxanthin supplements are put to the test for improving cognitive function. Dark green leafy vegetables ar… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Fight Aging with Brain-Healthy Foods

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on March 14, 2023, 7:00 am.

What is the best source of lutein, the primary carotenoid antioxidant in the brain? “An extensive [scientific] literature describes th… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Bacteria and Kosher and Organic Chicken

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on March 9, 2023, 7:00 am.

How do contamination rates for antibiotic-resistant E. coli and ExPEC bacteria that cause urinary tract infections compare in kosher chicken… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Less Acid Reflux from Low-Acid Coffee?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on March 7, 2023, 7:00 am.

What is low-acid coffee? Does it help those who suffer from acid reflux, heartburn, and indigestion? “Dark roast coffee is more effective … Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Is Light or Dark Roast Coffee Healthier?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on March 2, 2023, 7:00 am.

When it comes to reducing body weight, dark roast coffee is more effective than light roast coffee. If you drink non-paper-filtered coffee, … Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

Fight Aging with Brain-Healthy Foods

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on March 14, 2023, 7:00 am.

What is the best source of lutein, the primary carotenoid antioxidant in the brain? “An extensive [scientific] literature describes th… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Bacteria and Kosher and Organic Chicken

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on March 9, 2023, 7:00 am.

How do contamination rates for antibiotic-resistant E. coli and ExPEC bacteria that cause urinary tract infections compare in kosher chicken… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Less Acid Reflux from Low-Acid Coffee?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on March 7, 2023, 7:00 am.

What is low-acid coffee? Does it help those who suffer from acid reflux, heartburn, and indigestion? “Dark roast coffee is more effective … Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Is Light or Dark Roast Coffee Healthier?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on March 2, 2023, 7:00 am.

When it comes to reducing body weight, dark roast coffee is more effective than light roast coffee. If you drink non-paper-filtered coffee, … Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Dr. Greger’s Top Takeaways on Parkinson’s, Fibromyalgia, and Tea Tree Oil

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on February 28, 2023, 7:00 am.

Every month, we publish around eight new videos, four Friday Favorites, eight blogs, and four podcasts on NutritionFacts.org. We are burstin… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Explore African Cuisines with Chef Marie Kacouchia

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on February 23, 2023, 7:00 am.

Meet Chef Marie Kacouchia. We had the pleasure of interviewing her about food history, health, culture, and her cookbook, Vegan Africa. Read… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

Less Acid Reflux from Low-Acid Coffee?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on March 7, 2023, 7:00 am.

What is low-acid coffee? Does it help those who suffer from acid reflux, heartburn, and indigestion? “Dark roast coffee is more effective … Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Is Light or Dark Roast Coffee Healthier?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on March 2, 2023, 7:00 am.

When it comes to reducing body weight, dark roast coffee is more effective than light roast coffee. If you drink non-paper-filtered coffee, … Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Dr. Greger’s Top Takeaways on Parkinson’s, Fibromyalgia, and Tea Tree Oil

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on February 28, 2023, 7:00 am.

Every month, we publish around eight new videos, four Friday Favorites, eight blogs, and four podcasts on NutritionFacts.org. We are burstin… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Explore African Cuisines with Chef Marie Kacouchia

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on February 23, 2023, 7:00 am.

Meet Chef Marie Kacouchia. We had the pleasure of interviewing her about food history, health, culture, and her cookbook, Vegan Africa. Read… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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The Muscle Power, Strength, and Endurance of Vegetarians

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on February 21, 2023, 7:00 am.

Randomized controlled trials put plant-based eating to the test for athletic performance. Historical examples of successful plant-based athl… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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The First Studies on Vegetarian vs. Meat-Eating Athletes

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on February 16, 2023, 7:00 am.

Meat-eating athletes are put to the test against vegetarian athletes and even sedentary plant-eaters in feats of endurance. “In 1896, the … Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

Dr. Greger’s Top Takeaways on Parkinson’s, Fibromyalgia, and Tea Tree Oil

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on February 28, 2023, 7:00 am.

Every month, we publish around eight new videos, four Friday Favorites, eight blogs, and four podcasts on NutritionFacts.org. We are burstin… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Explore African Cuisines with Chef Marie Kacouchia

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on February 23, 2023, 7:00 am.

Meet Chef Marie Kacouchia. We had the pleasure of interviewing her about food history, health, culture, and her cookbook, Vegan Africa. Read… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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The Muscle Power, Strength, and Endurance of Vegetarians

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on February 21, 2023, 7:00 am.

Randomized controlled trials put plant-based eating to the test for athletic performance. Historical examples of successful plant-based athl… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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The First Studies on Vegetarian vs. Meat-Eating Athletes

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on February 16, 2023, 7:00 am.

Meat-eating athletes are put to the test against vegetarian athletes and even sedentary plant-eaters in feats of endurance. “In 1896, the … Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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What Is the Gladiator Diet and How Do Vegetarian Athletes Stack Up?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on February 14, 2023, 7:00 am.

I compare the diets of the Roman gladiator “barley men” and army troopers to the modern Spartans of today. The remains of dozens of Roma… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Plant-Based Meat Fact Sheet

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on February 9, 2023, 7:00 am.

We can address human health and climate crises at the same time by increasing consumption of plant-based foods, including animal-free meat s… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

The Muscle Power, Strength, and Endurance of Vegetarians

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on February 21, 2023, 7:00 am.

Randomized controlled trials put plant-based eating to the test for athletic performance. Historical examples of successful plant-based athl… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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The First Studies on Vegetarian vs. Meat-Eating Athletes

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on February 16, 2023, 7:00 am.

Meat-eating athletes are put to the test against vegetarian athletes and even sedentary plant-eaters in feats of endurance. “In 1896, the … Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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What Is the Gladiator Diet and How Do Vegetarian Athletes Stack Up?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on February 14, 2023, 7:00 am.

I compare the diets of the Roman gladiator “barley men” and army troopers to the modern Spartans of today. The remains of dozens of Roma… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Plant-Based Meat Fact Sheet

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on February 9, 2023, 7:00 am.

We can address human health and climate crises at the same time by increasing consumption of plant-based foods, including animal-free meat s… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Tea Tree Oil for Cold Sores and Warts?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on February 7, 2023, 7:00 am.

Does tea tree oil have enough antiviral activity to combat HSV-1 and papilloma viruses, the causes of cold sores and common warts, respectiv… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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The Dairy Industry’s Misleading Study Designs

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on February 2, 2023, 7:00 am.

How do the meat and dairy industries design studies that show their products have neutral or even beneficial effects on cholesterol and infl… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.