Alternate-Day Intermittent Fasting Put to the Test
Does every-other-day-eating prevent the metabolic slowing that accompanies weight loss or improve compliance over constant … source
Kidney Stones and Spinach, Chard, and Beet Greens: Don’t Eat Too Much
Given their oxalate content, how much is too much spinach, chard, beet greens, chaga mushroom powder, almonds, cashews, … source
Friday Favorites: Avoiding Fish for Five Years Before Pregnancy
The problem with fish advisories that tell pregnant women to cut down on fish consumption is that it may be too late for certain … source
Best Food for Labor and Delivery
Shorten labor time by hours, with less induction and less postpartum bleeding, with a humble fruit. New subscribers to our … source
Friday Favorites: How Much Lead Is in Organic Chicken Soup (Bone Broth)?
Let’s review lead from occupational exposures, shooting ranges, eggs, and bone broth. Did you just experience a little dĂ©jĂ vu? source
Why BPA Hasn’t Been Banned
If the synthetic estrogen BPA is linked to billions of dollars’ worth of medical problems a year why is it still allowed in the food … source
Friday Favorites: Ochratoxin and Breakfast Cereals, Herbs, Spices, and Wine
One of the few food contaminants found at higher levels in those eating plant-based diets are mycotoxins, fungal toxins in moldy … source
Are Organic Foods Healthier?
Test tube studies show advantages of organic produce, such as better cancer cell growth suppression, but what about in people, … source
Brain-Healthy Foods to Fight Aging
What is the best source of lutein, the primary carotenoid antioxidant in the brain? Subscribe to Dr. Greger’s free nutrition newsletter … source
How to Prevent Fainting
Syncope (known as fainting) triggered by standing, strong emotions, or common phobias to blood, injections, and injuries can be … source