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Health and Wellness Headlines for February 15

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.


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.


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.


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.


Cheese and the Comparison Challenge

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on January 31, 2023, 7:00 am.

Dairy is compared to other foods for cardiovascular (heart attack and stroke) risk. When studies funded by industries suggest their products… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Is Cheese Really Good for Our Health?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on January 26, 2023, 7:00 am.

What is the real story behind the recent studies that show cheese has neutral or positive health effects? In my series of videos on saturate… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Health and Wellness Headlines for February 8

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.


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.


Cheese and the Comparison Challenge

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on January 31, 2023, 7:00 am.

Dairy is compared to other foods for cardiovascular (heart attack and stroke) risk. When studies funded by industries suggest their products… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Is Cheese Really Good for Our Health?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on January 26, 2023, 7:00 am.

What is the real story behind the recent studies that show cheese has neutral or positive health effects? In my series of videos on saturate… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Testing Greens and Beets, Two of the Best Brain Foods

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on January 24, 2023, 7:00 am.

Cocoa and nitrite-rich vegetables, such as leafy greens and beets, are put to the test for cognitive function. “The production of NO in th… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Take the Daily Dozen Challenge!

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on January 19, 2023, 7:00 am.

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 [&#… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Health and Wellness Headlines for February 1

Cheese and the Comparison Challenge

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on January 31, 2023, 7:00 am.

Dairy is compared to other foods for cardiovascular (heart attack and stroke) risk. When studies funded by industries suggest their products… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Is Cheese Really Good for Our Health?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on January 26, 2023, 7:00 am.

What is the real story behind the recent studies that show cheese has neutral or positive health effects? In my series of videos on saturate… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Testing Greens and Beets, Two of the Best Brain Foods

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on January 24, 2023, 7:00 am.

Cocoa and nitrite-rich vegetables, such as leafy greens and beets, are put to the test for cognitive function. “The production of NO in th… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Take the Daily Dozen Challenge!

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on January 19, 2023, 7:00 am.

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 [&#… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Testing Berries and Nuts, Two of the Best Brain Foods

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on January 17, 2023, 7:00 am.

Randomized controlled studies put nuts, berries, and grape juice to the test for cognitive function. When you read articles in Alzheimer’s… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Can We Detoxify Lead from Our Body in a Sauna?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on January 12, 2023, 7:00 am.

How much does sweating from a sauna or exercise get rid of lead and mercury? In my video Is Henna Safe?, I talk about a […]… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Health and Wellness Headlines for January 25

Testing Greens and Beets, Two of the Best Brain Foods

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on January 24, 2023, 7:00 am.

Cocoa and nitrite-rich vegetables, such as leafy greens and beets, are put to the test for cognitive function. “The production of NO in th… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Take the Daily Dozen Challenge!

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on January 19, 2023, 7:00 am.

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 [&#… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Testing Berries and Nuts, Two of the Best Brain Foods

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on January 17, 2023, 7:00 am.

Randomized controlled studies put nuts, berries, and grape juice to the test for cognitive function. When you read articles in Alzheimer’s… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Can We Detoxify Lead from Our Body in a Sauna?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on January 12, 2023, 7:00 am.

How much does sweating from a sauna or exercise get rid of lead and mercury? In my video Is Henna Safe?, I talk about a […]… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Benzoyl Peroxide or Tea Tree Oil for Acne?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on January 10, 2023, 7:00 am.

What happened when a 5 percent tea tree oil gel was pitted head-to-head against the leading over-the-counter treatment for pimples? “Acne … Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Top 10 NutritionFacts.org Videos of 2022

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on January 5, 2023, 7:00 am.

We create more than a hundred new videos every year. They are the culmination of hundreds of hours of researching, writing, animating, editi… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Health and Wellness Headlines for January 18

Testing Berries and Nuts, Two of the Best Brain Foods

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on January 17, 2023, 7:00 am.

Randomized controlled studies put nuts, berries, and grape juice to the test for cognitive function. When you read articles in Alzheimer’s… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Can We Detoxify Lead from Our Body in a Sauna?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on January 12, 2023, 7:00 am.

How much does sweating from a sauna or exercise get rid of lead and mercury? In my video Is Henna Safe?, I talk about a […]… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Benzoyl Peroxide or Tea Tree Oil for Acne?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on January 10, 2023, 7:00 am.

What happened when a 5 percent tea tree oil gel was pitted head-to-head against the leading over-the-counter treatment for pimples? “Acne … Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Top 10 NutritionFacts.org Videos of 2022

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on January 5, 2023, 7:00 am.

We create more than a hundred new videos every year. They are the culmination of hundreds of hours of researching, writing, animating, editi… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Is It Safe to Take Acid-Blocking Drugs?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on January 3, 2023, 7:00 am.

Do the benefits outweigh the risks of acid-blocker drugs, also known as proton pump inhibitors like Nexium, Prilosec, and Zantac? What about… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Are Energy Drinks Beneficial?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on December 29, 2022, 7:00 am.

What effects do Red Bull and Monster brand energy drinks have on artery function and athletic performance? Given the “global popularity”… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Health and Wellness Headlines for January 11

Benzoyl Peroxide or Tea Tree Oil for Acne?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on January 10, 2023, 7:00 am.

What happened when a 5 percent tea tree oil gel was pitted head-to-head against the leading over-the-counter treatment for pimples? “Acne … Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Top 10 NutritionFacts.org Videos of 2022

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on January 5, 2023, 7:00 am.

We create more than a hundred new videos every year. They are the culmination of hundreds of hours of researching, writing, animating, editi… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Is It Safe to Take Acid-Blocking Drugs?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on January 3, 2023, 7:00 am.

Do the benefits outweigh the risks of acid-blocker drugs, also known as proton pump inhibitors like Nexium, Prilosec, and Zantac? What about… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Are Energy Drinks Beneficial?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on December 29, 2022, 7:00 am.

What effects do Red Bull and Monster brand energy drinks have on artery function and athletic performance? Given the “global popularity”… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Thank You for Your Support!

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on December 27, 2022, 7:00 am.

Thank you SO MUCH to everyone who has donated this month. I’m thrilled to announce that we unlocked the $100,000 match, and we are all [&#… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Are Energy Drinks Risky?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on December 22, 2022, 7:00 am.

Red Bull and Rockstar brand energy drinks are put to the test. The first energy drink (ED), Dr. Enuf, was launched in 1949, more than [&#823… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Health and Wellness Headlines for January 4

Is It Safe to Take Acid-Blocking Drugs?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on January 3, 2023, 7:00 am.

Do the benefits outweigh the risks of acid-blocker drugs, also known as proton pump inhibitors like Nexium, Prilosec, and Zantac? What about… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Are Energy Drinks Beneficial?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on December 29, 2022, 7:00 am.

What effects do Red Bull and Monster brand energy drinks have on artery function and athletic performance? Given the “global popularity”… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Thank You for Your Support!

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on December 27, 2022, 7:00 am.

Thank you SO MUCH to everyone who has donated this month. I’m thrilled to announce that we unlocked the $100,000 match, and we are all [&#… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Are Energy Drinks Risky?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on December 22, 2022, 7:00 am.

Red Bull and Rockstar brand energy drinks are put to the test. The first energy drink (ED), Dr. Enuf, was launched in 1949, more than [&#823… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Healthy Holiday Recipe Collection

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on December 20, 2022, 7:00 am.

Happy Holidays from the NutritionFacts team! We are excited to share this collection of some of our favorite green-light holiday dishes. The… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Help Fill the Carrot to Support My Work

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on December 15, 2022, 7:00 am.

Today is the start of our annual end-of-year fundraising drive. Year after year, more than half of our entire annual operating budget has be… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Health and Wellness Headlines for December 28

Thank You for Your Support!

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on December 27, 2022, 7:00 am.

Thank you SO MUCH to everyone who has donated this month. I’m thrilled to announce that we unlocked the $100,000 match, and we are all [&#… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Are Energy Drinks Risky?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on December 22, 2022, 7:00 am.

Red Bull and Rockstar brand energy drinks are put to the test. The first energy drink (ED), Dr. Enuf, was launched in 1949, more than [&#823… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Healthy Holiday Recipe Collection

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on December 20, 2022, 7:00 am.

Happy Holidays from the NutritionFacts team! We are excited to share this collection of some of our favorite green-light holiday dishes. The… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Help Fill the Carrot to Support My Work

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on December 15, 2022, 7:00 am.

Today is the start of our annual end-of-year fundraising drive. Year after year, more than half of our entire annual operating budget has be… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Salivary Gland Tumors from Cell Phone Use?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on December 13, 2022, 7:00 am.

What effect does mobile phone radiation have on your parotid gland? That’s the topic of my video Do Cell Phones Cause Salivary Gland Tumor… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


What Is the Best Food for Labor and Delivery?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on December 8, 2022, 7:00 am.

Can a humble fruit shorten labor time by hours and with less induction and less postpartum bleeding? A randomized, controlled trial of hundr… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Health and Wellness Headlines for December 21

Healthy Holiday Recipe Collection

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on December 20, 2022, 7:00 am.

Happy Holidays from the NutritionFacts team! We are excited to share this collection of some of our favorite green-light holiday dishes. The… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Help Fill the Carrot to Support My Work

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on December 15, 2022, 7:00 am.

Today is the start of our annual end-of-year fundraising drive. Year after year, more than half of our entire annual operating budget has be… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Salivary Gland Tumors from Cell Phone Use?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on December 13, 2022, 7:00 am.

What effect does mobile phone radiation have on your parotid gland? That’s the topic of my video Do Cell Phones Cause Salivary Gland Tumor… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


What Is the Best Food for Labor and Delivery?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on December 8, 2022, 7:00 am.

Can a humble fruit shorten labor time by hours and with less induction and less postpartum bleeding? A randomized, controlled trial of hundr… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


What Is the Best Food for the End of Pregnancy?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on December 6, 2022, 7:00 am.

Dates, edible sweet fruits, are put to the test in a randomized, controlled trial for cervical ripening. In the 19th chapter of the Koran, M… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Does a Macrobiotic Diet Help with Diabetes?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on December 1, 2022, 7:00 am.

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? [&#… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Health and Wellness Headlines for December 14

Salivary Gland Tumors from Cell Phone Use?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on December 13, 2022, 7:00 am.

What effect does mobile phone radiation have on your parotid gland? That’s the topic of my video Do Cell Phones Cause Salivary Gland Tumor… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


What Is the Best Food for Labor and Delivery?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on December 8, 2022, 7:00 am.

Can a humble fruit shorten labor time by hours and with less induction and less postpartum bleeding? A randomized, controlled trial of hundr… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


What Is the Best Food for the End of Pregnancy?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on December 6, 2022, 7:00 am.

Dates, edible sweet fruits, are put to the test in a randomized, controlled trial for cervical ripening. In the 19th chapter of the Koran, M… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Does a Macrobiotic Diet Help with Diabetes?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on December 1, 2022, 7:00 am.

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? [&#… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Why Should (or Shouldn’t) We Eat a Macrobiotic Diet?

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on November 29, 2022, 7:00 am.

What happens when you put diabetics on a diet composed largely of whole grains, vegetables, and beans? The American Medical Association has … Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.


Our Black Friday Sale Is on Now!

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on November 24, 2022, 7:00 am.

Add some green to your Black Friday with 20 percent off all merchandise on DrGreger.org. The sale is site-wide, so it includes all clothing,… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.