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 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...
Is An AIP Diet Beneficial? Here’s Everything Science Knows So Far
Introduction It is said that we become like the top five people that we are closest too. It is hard to tell if we actually become like our best friends or if our pre-existing common interests help forge long-lasting friendships. My top five friends and I are all...
Do Yerba Mate Have Health Benefits? The Current Research Reviewed
Introduction Some of the giants of the coffee shop world have jumped on the health fad bandwagon. You can now order a turmeric, soy, almond or coconut milk latte in most high street coffee shops around the world. Even our little hospital has a coffee shop outlet that...
Does Eating Grapeseed Oil Have Health Benefits? The Research Reviewed
Intro You’ve heard the reports that wine – especially red wine – has health properties when used in moderate amounts. And the amazing nutrition available from many edible seeds is also common knowledge. It might stand to reason, then, that grape seeds would also...
Does Eating Fermented Foods Have Health Benefits? 21 Research Papers Examined
Introduction Fermentation has been described as 'a better invention than fire'. Hmmm, I wonder if this just relates to fermented drinks (wines and beers)? Would the same accolade be awarded to fermented foods without the drinks? Fermented foods are beloved of preppers...
Does Cinnamon Have Health Benefits? The Evidence Reviewed
Introduction New York Times bestseller and author of the 4-Hour Body, Tim Ferris, recommends using cinnamon to reduce the glycemic load of food. That’s just the latest in a long list of supposed benefits of this exotic spice. Among its many claims to fame (apart from...