NutritionFacts.org Video Podcast
Summary: Michael Greger M.D. FACLM brings you the latest in nutrition-related research delivered in easy to understand video segments.
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Does vinegar work by slowing stomach emptying, acting as a starch blocker, or improving insulin sensitivity? And what might be the downsides?
How much vinegar with a meal does it take to improve satiety and reduce the spike in blood sugar, insulin, and triglycerides?
The consumption of vinegar with meals was used as a folk remedy for diabetes before drugs came along, but it wasn’t put to the test until recently.
Sprinkling vinegar on greens may augment their ability to improve endothelial function.
CT scans confirm daily vinegar consumption can lead to a significant loss of abdominal fat.
Diabetics suffering from nerve pain for years and then cured within days with a plant-based diet.
The three things we can do to lower our sodium intake and two tricks for interpreting nutrition facts labeling on processed foods.
The myth that plant proteins are incomplete, necessitating protein combining, was debunked by the scientific nutrition community decades ago.
White rice is missing more than just fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Phytonutrients, such as gamma oryzanol, in brown rice may help explain the clinical benefits, and naturally pigmented rice varieties may be even healthier.
Eating a plant-based diet, avoiding scented personal care products, and certain children’s and adult toys can reduce exposure to hormone disrupting chemicals.
Popular with paleo diet advocates, organic chicken broth is tested for the presence of the toxic heavy metal lead.
Might the nicotine content in nightshade vegetables—tomatoes, potatoes, eggplants, and bell peppers—protect against Parkinson’s disease?
The tobacco industry points to dozens of studies purporting to show tobacco use is associated with a lower incidence of Parkinson’s disease.
I recommend all pregnant and breastfeeding women follow the consensus guidelines to get about 200mg of preformed DHA from a pollutant-free source.
Does maternal supplementation with the long chain omega 3 fatty acid DHA improve psychomotor, mental, visual, or physical development of infants?
