NutritionFacts.org

NutritionFacts.org


Latest Episodes

How Did Doctors Not Know About the Risks of Hormone Therapy?
September 21, 2016

Women were placed in the way of harm by their physicians, who acted as unsuspecting patsies for the drug companies.

The Philosophy of NutritionFacts.org
September 19, 2016

If there’s anything in life that we should demand evidence for, it should be that which affects the health and wellbeing of ourselves and our families.

Getting Starch to Take the Path of Most Resistance
September 16, 2016

How beans, berries, and intact (not just whole) grains may reduce colon cancer risk.

Taking Personal Responsibility for Your Health
September 14, 2016

If that’s all a healthy plant-based diet could do—reverse the #1 killer of men and women—shouldn’t that be the default diet, until proven otherwise?

Resistant Starch and Colon Cancer
September 12, 2016

Fiber isn’t the only thing our good gut bacteria can eat; starch can also act as a prebiotic.

Why You Should Care About Nutrition
September 09, 2016

Most deaths in the United States are preventable, and related to nutrition.

Iodine Supplements Before, During, and After Pregnancy
September 07, 2016

What is the evidence that all pregnant women should follow the American Thyroid Association’s recommendation to take a daily iodine supplement?

The Story of NutritionFacts.org
September 05, 2016

Dr. Greger shares the story of his grandmother, who inspired him to go into medicine.

Paleo Diet Studies Show Benefits
September 02, 2016

What happens when Paleolithic-type diets are put to the test?

Is Canned Fruit as Healthy?
August 31, 2016

Perhaps dietary guidelines should stress fresh, frozen, and dried fruit—rather than canned.