Latest Evidence in Foods
Does Turmeric help improve eyesight? Is Quinoa good for you? Should you be eating more Cacao powder? The internet is full of claims that eating this food or that one will incur special health benefits.
In the Foods section our academics and medical professionals investigate claims like these & provide answers according to the research. Armed with this information you can avoid hype, save money, and help friends and family make wiser decisions when it comes to their health.
Does Cabbage Soup Diet Work? A Review of The Research
What Is the Cabbage Soup Diet? The cabbage soup diet has been around in various forms since the 1980’s. Although it has been called other names, such as the Mayo Clinic Cabbage Soup Diet and the Sacred Heart Hospital diet, it is not associated in any way with these...
Does Eating Medjool Dates Have Health Benefits? 18 Studies Reviewed
Introduction Dates are considered as one of the oldest and most ancient crops in Southwest Asia and Northern Africa. Dates have been cultivated and utilized as an important staple food as far back as 5500-3000 BC [1]. Medjool dates are but one of hundreds of varieties...
Does Bacopa Have Health Benefits? The Evidence Reviewed
Introduction Although many Americans only know bacopa as a plant found in aquariums, Bacopa monnieri has been used as a medicinal herb in Ayurvedic Medicine for many hundreds of years. It’s been used for a variety of health conditions including memory and...
Does Licorice Root Have Health Benefits? The Evidence Reviewed
Introduction Dark, sticky, chewy licorice conjures up memories of childhood for many adults. Licorice makes me think of ‘trick or treating’ on cold winter nights, odd looking licorice all sort candy figures and tangy, bitter sweet sherberts. Licorice has an unusual...
Does Soy Lecithin Have Health Benefits? The Evidence Reviewed
Introduction I had a thought-provoking conversation with a very wise, elderly Japanese lady last week. As we sipped green tea from minuscule tea cups, she spoke about the fact that the traditional way of life in Japan is being eroded. Surprisingly, she told me that...
Does Dandelion Have Health Benefits? 792 Studies Reviewed
Introduction As Europe basks in record summer temperatures, many parents are engaged in battle with their kids to leave technology and venture out into nature. I recently found myself telling my kids about life BG (Before Gaming). I told them about spending summers in...
Does Fenugreek Have Health Benefits? The Evidence Reviewed
Introduction Fenugreek is a short green herb which is native to the Mediterranean basin and Asia. The name 'fenugreek' is derived from the Latin for 'Greek hay' which is a very reasonable description of this plant. The seeds are used in cooking, as medicines and...
Does Using CBD Oil Have Health Benefits? We Review The Research
Introduction My first experience with CBD oil as a physical therapist came from one of my patients. She was an 85-year-old woman who had back pain for decades. Nothing really helped her, including multiple courses of physical therapy, medications, injections, and...
Mediterranean Diets: What Does The Science Say?
Almost everyone wants to lose weight and be healthy. However, it may be difficult when there are always new diets to choose from, new superfoods to try, or new approaches to eating. One diet that has consistently survived much public scrutiny is the Mediterranean...
Is The Ketogenic Diet Beneficial? Here’s Everything Science Knows So Far
Introduction Lebron James. Halle Berry. Kourtney Kardashian. Megan Fox. Tim Tebow. Vinny “Keto Guido” Guadagnino of Jersey Shore fame. A growing list of celebrities and athletes have embraced the ketogenic diet, a high-fat low-carb diet trend, and have seen some...