Diets

Many foods sold in the United States are banned or fiercely regulated in other countries due to harmful additives, growth promoters, genetically engineered ingredients, herbicides, or other dangerous practices. Does this concern you? It should!

Despite all that we’ve learned about the power of food from tens of thousands of medical studies, rates of chronic disease continue to rise. And the medical establishment continues to apply brilliant science to the treatment of disease — while practically ignoring the central role of nutrition in promoting illness — or preventing it. But the times, they are a-changin'! Find out how medicine is evolving — fast — and what you can do to accelerate the transformation.

Can what you eat affect your sexual performance? Dr. Joel Kahn discusses the connection between heart disease and erectile dysfunction. And how to get adequate nitric oxide to your arteries without medication.

Inspired by health, ethical, and environmental concerns, more and more people are eating plant-based foods and plant-based meat alternatives. And the range of options is growing rapidly. But how do veggie burgers and plant-based meats stack up? We know they can be better for the environment and the animals, but what about your health? This article evaluates the pros and cons of popular plant-based meat options.

Ask someone how to prevent heart disease, and they might tell you to avoid trans fats and animal products. Liver disease: Moderate alcohol intake. Lung ailments: Breathe clean air, and don’t smoke. But what about your brain? What can you do, right now, to optimize your brain health — and protect your brain from diseases like Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia?

What exactly is the ketogenic (or keto) diet? Is it effective for weight loss? Does it show other benefits? Is it healthy or safe? Here’s what the science really says.

Are eggs an egg-cellent addition to a healthy diet? Or not?

A Paleo diet is more like a plant-based diet than you may think…

We now know the importance of lifestyle factors like diet in the prevention and reversal of heart disease. What are the best heart healthy foods? And what other factors contribute to heart disease? Read on to find out!

Confused about what you should be eating? Read this!

You’ll find nutritional yeast in many plant-based recipes. It may look like a shaker of flakes you would feed to a pet fish, but it’s not fish food! So what is nutritional yeast? And can it be a healthy addition to your meals?

Why is everyone talking about bone broth? Let’s explore this popular food trend and why so many people are jumping on the bandwagon. Find out what the research says about some of the most prominent bone broth benefits and claims.