According to scientists, sugar is the greatest single threat to health Experts say that the white stuff contributes to 35 million deaths each year Today it is found in everything from bread to wine and savory sauces   Along with causing obesity and diabetes, it also wreaks havoc on the[...]

The story behind the first U.S. dietary guidelines explains why, to this day, the decades of science supporting a more plant-based diet have yet to fully translate into public policy. George McGovern, who died last year at age 90, was best known for his 1972 presidential defeat to Richard Nixon,[...]

Up to 80 percent of Americans are jeopardizing their health by failing to get the recommended daily allowance (RDA) of a mineral that protects against heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, stroke, and other dangerous disorders. In fact, this essential nutrient—required by every cell in your body—is so often overlooked that it’s[...]

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is considering buying 400,000 tons of sugar—enough for 142 billion Hershey’s  Kisses to stave off a wave of defaults by sugar processors that borrowed $862 million under a government price-support program. The action aims to prop up tumbling U.S. sugar prices, which have fallen 18% since the[...]

Drugs are synthetic versions of resveratrol, found in red wine Research shows drugs which could prevent cancer and diabetes now viable Medication can be taken topically or orally No drugs yet developed to target aging skin Drugs that could combat ageing and help people to live to 150-years-old may be[...]

Grape seed extract works by multiple mechanisms to support your cardiovascular health.  A new study shows that in addition to blood pressure lowering effects, grapes activate the key cellular antioxidant enzyme called glutathione – specifically resulting in less damage to the heart. Conditions of free radical stress can deplete glutathione, in turn making your[...]

Agaricus blazei Murrill is an edible Brazilian mushroom with a low calorie content and high nutrient density. The mushroom, which originates in a small Brazilian village called Piedade, contains minerals, fibers, vitamins and amino acids. In 1960, a Japanese researcher named Takatoshi Furumoto discovered the mushroom and sent it to Japan[...]

It just so happens that I have a wretched sweet tooth, I love to bake, and I have to watch my blood sugar—a challenging combination on the best of days. Many people are in the same boat, and there’s a lot of confusion out there about the different kinds of sweeteners available[...]

Is Sugar Toxic? On May 26, 2009, Robert Lustig gave a lecture called “Sugar: The Bitter Truth,” which was posted on YouTube the following July. Since then, it has been viewed well over 3 million times, gaining new viewers at a rate of about 50,000 per month, fairly remarkable numbers for[...]

CHOLESTEROL-LOWERING MARGARINE Dr Aseem Malhotra, lead cardiologist of the National Obesity Forum, says: I don’t go near Benecol or any other margarine-type products that claim to lower cholesterol and I advise my patients to stay clear of them, too. First, they are expensive; second, these products are artificial, packed with[...]

We find solace in alcohol in more ways than one. Most of us can relate to the movie Hangover, but alcohol has medicinal properties if used in the right manner.  Today we are looking at booze and which drink breaks the medicinal barrier. Here’s a rundown of the medicinal uses of alcohol[...]

Sesame (Sesamun indicum) is one of the oldest cultivated plants in the world, prized as an oilseed for at least 5,000 years.  While it is beginning to regain favor due to its exceptionally high calcium and magnesium content, few realize it is also one of the most potent medicinal foods[...]

Interested in the health benefits of turmeric? This magical spice is one of the best foods (or supplements) you can consume for your health. Turmeric is a plant that is common in South Asia, particularly India where it is widely used in the production of spices, and is the key ingredient in curry[...]

We are surrounded by human-made chemicals—more than 80,000 are in use in the United States today. Of those, only a few hundred have been tested for safety. Chemicals are so ubiquitous, they reach us before we’re even born: Researchers have found up to 300 contaminants in the umbilical cord blood of newborn[...]