A brand-new study found that a staggering number of men and women are “low” or “deficient” in key nutrients, despite eating foods fortified with these very same nutrients! Clearly, this food [...]
Category: Nutrition
Why good research on nutrition is so hard to find
In my view, the majority of medical and nutritional studies conducted in the U.S. are pretty sloppy. (I touched on this in Tuesday’s Daily Dispatch.) Even those published in serious medical [...]
This once “off-limits” food is key for heart attack prevention
For decades, the government-industrial-medical complex didn’t just warn us to avoid eating this food — they vilified it. Despite the fact that it comes from Nature, they claimed it was terrible [...]
Why you should ignore the FDA’s useless, new nutrition labeling
On the back of every packaged food item, you’ll find the Nutrition Facts label. These labels will look slightly different by 2021. The label on the left depicts the current label. And the label [...]
These common food cravings could signal a nutritional deficiency
As I often say, your body knows what it needs, and it’s important to listen to it. And if you find yourself experiencing these four food cravings, it could be a sign that you have a nutritional [...]
Three “smart” brain foods disguised as decadent “vices”
Today, I’m continuing my series about “smart” foods that boost brain health. Yesterday, I covered fish, berries, herbs and spices, and nuts. And today, I’ll tell you about three more. [...]
The “Bear Diet” wards off heart disease and Type II diabetes
You may have seen the recent headlines attempting to discount the importance of omega-3 essential fatty acids found in cold-water fish (particularly salmon) and nuts. But after taking a closer [...]
Are today’s deadliest epidemics the result of flawed medical training?
Research shows 80 percent of the chronic diseases affecting Americans relate directly to inadequate nutrition. Yet most doctors only receive a few hours of training regarding this complex subject [...]
Unleash more of your vegetables’ disease-fighting power with this simple secret
Yesterday, I busted a popular myth that eating vegetables raw results in better nutrition. The science shows that this assumption isn’t always true. To recap, I discussed the science showing that [...]
Three vegetables you should always cook for boosted nutrition
I recently read in the news a story about a woman who claimed her raw, vegan diet cured her breast cancer. Tragically, the cancer spread while she was on this extreme diet, and she eventually [...]