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Sugared Beverages Increase Metabolic Syndrome Risk
More than 75 billion dollars worth of soda is purchased yearly. Sugar-sweetened drinks not only drain the pockets of millions of Americans, but these beverages are a drain on the health of the nation as well. Heavy consumption of sugary beverages, such...
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Health effects associated with vegetable consumption: a Burden of Proof study
Filling our plates with vegetables may brighten our odds of preventing several chronic diseases, including stroke, esophageal cancer, ischemic heart disease, and type 2 diabetes risk. This study was conducted to confirm the protective effects of high...
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Nuts and Health: What the Science Really Says
Few foods create as much controversy as nuts. We often hear that nuts are good sources of many nutrients including fiber, protein and healthy fats. Nuts are also said to lower our risks for heat disease, diabetes, and stroke and even help to manage our...
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Vascular endothelium and human disease.
Endothelial dysfunction may be a good indicator of the presence of various diseases, such as diabetes, stroke, cancer, and atherosclerosis. This research work evaluated the relationship between the vascular endothelium and the development of several...
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Dietary phylloquinone intakes and metabolic syndrome in US young adults.
Adequate intake of phylloquinones (vitamin K) from food sources may help guard against the development of metabolic syndrome Metabolic syndrome is defined as the presence of a cluster of risk factors that increase the odds of developing of developing...
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Processed Meats Linked to Male Infertility
Does bacon cause infertility on the father's part? Could sausage make a man less fertile? The harmful effects of processed meats are well documented. Processed meats have been linked to increased risk of cancer, diabetes, stroke, obesity, heart disease,...
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Fruits and Vegetables Lower Chronic Disease Risk
The US National Center for Health Statistics defined chronic disease, also known as non-communicable disease, as any disease that lasts for 3 months or longer. They comprise a cluster of diseases that include diabetes, cancer, stroke, respiratory...
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What are the Consequences of Consuming Iron from Meat?
When asked which foods contain iron, most people will respond by listing several types of meat -- beef, shellfish, liver, etc. Few are aware that iron is prevalent in a wide variety of whole plant foods. For example, dark green leafy vegetables, whole...
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"Die Sooner with Good Looking Numbers"
Sit down and brace yourself for this one, you're about to read truths about our health care system that will disturb you, but hopefully motivate you to make the transition to a whole-food, Starch-Smart® diet! One of the many reasons why we admire Dr....
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Today's Children Not Expected to Outlive Their Parents
Losing a child is every parent's worst fear. No one would argue that nurturing and protecting our children to the best of our ability should be one of our highest priorities. We make sure our children get enough sleep, do their homework, brush their...
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Red Meat Increases Mortality Risk
Probably you already know that dietary habits, such as habitual intake of red meat, can increase your risk of dying prematurely from cancer and cardiovascular disease. This is the finding of a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine . This...
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Statin Use Increases Cataract Risk
If you walk into your doctor's office with a high cholesterol number, there is a great chance that you will walk out with a statin drug. Having an avalanche of cholesterol floating in your blood increases your risk of developing stroke, diabetes , high...
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How Not to Die: Discover the Foods Scientifically Proven to Prevent and Reverse Disease
"The fifteen leading causes of death claim the lives of 1.6 million Americans annually. This doesn't have to be the case," writes Michael Greger MD, in his new book entitled, "How Not to Die." "The fifteen leading causes of death claim the lives of 1.6...
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Eating You Alive
Half of all adults in the U.S. struggle with chronic health conditions including cancer, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, obesity, hypertension, Alzheimer's, arthritis and erectile dysfunction. Despite countless dollars spent on medical research, new...
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Statins Increase Peripheral Neuropathy Risk
Statins are among the biggest selling drugs in the United States. Millions of Americans pop these cholesterol-lowering pills every day to reduce their risk of heart disease and stroke. Unfortunately, statins have been associated with a wide range of...
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Alcohol consumption and non-communicable diseases: epidemiology and policy implications
The love for alcohol may put an individual on the path to developing a number of diseases, including diabetes, cancer, pancreatitis, hypertension, stroke, liver disease, and cardiovascular ailments. This study set out to unravel the puzzle linking...
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Legume Consumption and Cardiometabolic Health
Eating generous portions of legumes consistently may help guard against the development of coronary heart disease and other cardiovascular ailments. This study assessed the impact high legume diet has on the risk of developing cardio-metabolic...
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Plant-Based Medical Center Opens in Washington, DC
The Barnard Medical Center has opened its doors this month in Washington, D.C., offering integrated nutrition and medicine at all visits. As a health care center dedicated to plant-based disease prevention and recovery, Barnard Medical shines a...
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What is Metabolic Syndrome?
Metabolic syndrome is a term often mentioned these days when public health is discussed. We hear about it on the news and see it mentioned in blogs and articles. But have you ever wondered, "Exactly what is metabolic syndrome?" You're not alone. By...
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Phytic Acid in Grains? No Problem!
One of the concerns we hear about eating grains and legumes from the low-carb, high-protein advocates is that grains/nuts/legumes contain a compound called "Inositol hexaphosphate (IP-6)" or better known as the anti-nutrient phytic acid or phytate....
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