Clik here to view.
Numbers Game: Behold the Marvelous Cruciferous
Decades of studies on cruciferous vegetables and cancer risk have consistently demonstrated that in order to significantly lower our risk for colorectal, lung, protate, and breast cancers, we should...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Numbers Game: Answer
Decades of studies on cruciferous vegetables and cancer risk have consistently demonstrated that in order to significantly lower our risk for colorectal, lung, protate, and breast cancers, we should...
View ArticleClik here to view.
You Ask, I Answer: Free Radicals
What exactly are free radicals, and how worried should I be about them? I realize I have barely a kindergarten concept of them. – @Beth_Pettit Via Twitter The concept of free radicals within the scope...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Numbers Game: Here’s To Your Health!
According to figures from the National Cancer Institute, thirty percent of all cancer cases can be attributed to tobacco, while ____ percent are caused by dietary factors. a) 18 b) 26 c) 35 d) 44 Leave...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Numbers Game: Answer
According to figures from the National Cancer Institute, thirty percent of all cancer cases can be attributed to tobacco, while 35 percent are caused by dietary factors. While it is true that one...
View ArticleClik here to view.
You Ask, I Answer: Beets
Anything in particular worth knowing about the nutrition of beets? I love them in salads. In the summer, it’s not out of the ordinary for me to have beets every single day. – Paula Seeley (Location...
View ArticleClik here to view.
You Ask, I Answer: More to Bananas than Potassium?
I don’t hear a lot about bananas, except that they are a good way to get potassium and B vitamins. You often write about phytonutrients and antioxidants in fruits. Do bananas have any? Also, why do...
View ArticleClik here to view.
You Ask, I Answer: Broccoli Rabe
From a nutrition standpoint, are broccoli florets and broccoli rabe the same? – Chris Tozer (City withheld), TX Ah, broccoli rabe. One of my favorite vegetables. Sauteed in olive oil and garlic,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Cultured Meat Is An Alternative, Not A Solution
The idea of cultured meat (also known as ‘in vitro’ meat) has been played with for several years, as scientists have attempted to produce meat from cell cultures. Over the past week, this topic created...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Slim Jim: The Last Thing Any “Guy” Needs
Burger King had its “I Am Man” campaign a few years ago. Dr. Pepper recently marketed a soft drink with ‘manly’ artificial sweeteners. Now, ConAgra has taken its Slim Jim product to new heights of...
View Article
