Salt has been named the enemy in diets since the early 1900s.1
The FDA says to not consume more than 2,300 mg a day.2 But they want to cut that number to 1,500 mg. Some doctors suggest lower intakes for certain groups of people. This includes African Americans, people with high blood pressure, and anyone older than 50.
It might seem like a smart move at first… But the truth is they’re giving this vital mineral a bad rap.… Read More
We’ve been telling you for years the omega-3 fatty acids in fish fight depression and improve mood. And a new study reaffirms it. Just not in the way you might expect…
… Read MoreEarlier this week we told you about a new study claiming whole grains help you live longer. They say eating them can lower your risk of dying from heart disease by 9%. But grains cause inflammation. It can lead to deadly ailments like cancer… And even heart disease.
You can do better. Here are five foods that are better than grains—even the “healthy” ones.… Read More
Doctors won’t ask how you or a loved one wants to treat cancer. They’ll only ask how you want to pay for treatment. There’s no choice. Just look at what happened to Cassandra C. in Connecticut…
At 17 years old, the Supreme Court declared her not mature enough to decide whether or not she can refuse chemotherapy for her cancer. She doesn’t have a death wish.… Read More
Most experts will tell you to eat grains at every meal. The USDA recommends that this food make up at least 25% of your plate.1 It’s supposed to be “heart-healthy.” Now the mainstream says eating more whole grains may help save your life.
Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health looked at data from over 100,000 men and women.… Read More
Red meat may be the most controversial food you can eat. And not just because of factory farming. Yet another new study now links eating it to increased cancer risk. But unlike past research, investigators in this study identified what they believe could be a specific cause.
A team of researchers at the University of California San Diego wanted to understand the relationship between red meat consumption and cancer risk.… Read More