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Alzheimer’s and Atherosclerosis of the Brain
September 25, 2015

Lack of adequate blood flow to the brain due to clogging of cerebral arteries may play a pivotal role in the development and progression of Alzheimer’s dementia.

Alzheimer’s May Start Decades Before Diagnosis
September 23, 2015

Neurodegenerative brain changes begin by middle age, underscoring the need for life-long preventive brain maintenance.

Liquid Calories: Do Smoothies Lead to Weight Gain?
September 09, 2015

If our body doesn't register liquid calories as well, why are blended soups more satiating than the same ingredients eaten in solid form?

Green Smoothies: What Does the Science Say?
September 07, 2015

Might disrupting the fiber by blending fruit result in overly rapid sugar absorption?

Are Green Smoothies Bad for You?
September 04, 2015

Eating intact grains, beans, and nuts (as opposed to bread, hummus, and nut butters) may have certain advantages for our gut flora and blood sugar control, raising questions about blending fruits and vegetables.

Are Green Smoothies Good for You?
September 02, 2015

Smoothies (and blended soups and sauces) offer a convenient way to boost both the quantity and quality of fruit and vegetable intake by reducing food particle size to help maximize nutrient absorption.

How to Reduce Carcinogenic Bile Acid Production
August 31, 2015

The consumption of animal fat appears to increase the growth of gut bacteria that turn our bile acids into carcinogens.

Putrefying Protein and “Toxifying” Enzymes
August 28, 2015

Certain gut bacteria can “retoxify” carcinogens that your liver successfully detoxified, but these bacteria can be rapidly suppressed by simple dietary changes.

Treating Dry Eye Disease with Diet: Just Add Water?
August 26, 2015

Causes of dry eye disease include LASIK laser eye surgery, but there are dietary approaches to prevention and treatment.

How May Plants Protect Against Diabetes?
August 24, 2015

Protective properties of whole plant foods against diabetes include antioxidants, lipotropes, fiber, and the ability to suppress the estrogen-producing bacteria in our gut.