Is Cheese Really Good for Our Health?

Is Cheese Really Good for Our Health?

What is the real story behind the recent studies that show cheese has neutral or positive health effects? In my series of videos on saturated fat, I talked about a major campaign launched by the global dairy industry to “neutralize the negative image of milk-fat among...
Testing Greens and Beets, Two of the Best Brain Foods

Testing Greens and Beets, Two of the Best Brain Foods

Cocoa and nitrite-rich vegetables, such as leafy greens and beets, are put to the test for cognitive function. “The production of NO in the brain and its role in the control of neuronal [nerve] functions has been comprehensively investigated in animals studies.” NO,...
Take the Daily Dozen Challenge!

Take the Daily Dozen Challenge!

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 into their meals. Join us on social media and show us how you Do the Dozen.  Plan: Pick a day to eat the Daily Dozen. Download our...
Are Energy Drinks Beneficial?

Are Energy Drinks Beneficial?

What effects do Red Bull and Monster brand energy drinks have on artery function and athletic performance? Given the “global popularity” of the multibillion-dollar energy drink industry, it is critical we determine if the beverages have any “potential adverse...
Is It Safe to Take Acid-Blocking Drugs?

Is It Safe to Take Acid-Blocking Drugs?

Do the benefits outweigh the risks of acid-blocker drugs, also known as proton pump inhibitors like Nexium, Prilosec, and Zantac? What about baking soda? Dyspepsia is the medical term for upset stomach. After eating, your stomach may hurt, you may feel bloated,...
Top 10 NutritionFacts.org Videos of 2022

Top 10 NutritionFacts.org Videos of 2022

We create more than a hundred new videos every year. They are the culmination of hundreds of hours of researching, writing, animating, editing, and producing. We comb through thousands of scientific papers from the peer-reviewed medical literature so that busy people...