NutritionFacts.org Video Podcast

The benefits of taking a daily aspirin must be weighed against the risk of internal bleeding.

A quarter- to a half-teaspoon a day of powdered ginger can be as pain-relieving as ibuprofen, without the risk of damage to the intestinal lining.

Experiments showing how much vitamin C our body absorbs and excretes can give us a sense of how many vitamin C rich fruits and vegetables we should be eating each day.

Is it the casein or the cow insulin that explains the link between milk consumption and the development of type I diabetes?

Why might exposure to bovine proteins increase the risk of childhood-onset autoimmune type I diabetes?

How can soy foods have it both ways—pro-estrogenic effects in some organs (protecting bones and reducing hot flash symptoms), but anti-estrogenic effects in others (protecting against breast and endometrial cancer)?

Is a plant-based diet sufficient to reach sodium goals?

Seaweed salad is put to the test for hypertension.

The link between Parkinson’s and dairy may not just be explained by the pesticides and lactose.

Combining certain foods together may be more beneficial then eating them separately.

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 supply?

Why do those eating plant-based diets appear to suffer less from morning sickness?

What can we eat to increase good gut bacteria richness in our colon?

Can the consumption of sesame seeds improve the clinical signs and symptoms of arthritis?

Is carbonated water good or bad for heartburn, dyspepsia, and bowel regularity?