Nourishing a Growing Baby
Adequate maternal nutrition prior to conception and during pregnancy can protect the baby from diabetes, stroke, heart disease, kidney disease and memory loss later in life.
Placebos as Effective as Antidepressants
Recent studies on the efficacy of antidepressant drugs revealed that selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), which are the most commonly prescribed drugs to treat depression, have no clinically meaningful advantage over placebo.
Medical Care Is 3rd Leading Cause of Death in U.S.
The popular perception that the U.S. has the highest quality of medical care in the world has been proven entirely false by several public heath studies and reports over the past few years.
Our Children: Well-Fed but Malnourished?
The question of how to nourish our children so they develop into healthy adults is the most important question we can ask. Find out how to make sure your kids are well nourished.
The Water Myth?
New research has been published in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology that questions the long-held popular belief that drinking eight glasses of water a day benefits our health.
Why Grass-Fed Is Best – Part II
In this article, we examine exactly why grass-fed animal products are superior to commercially-raised alternatives.
Why Grass-Fed Is Best – Part I
Although most consumers have heard of grass-fed or pasture-raised animal products, confusion still abounds about what their benefits are and why we should choose them over commercially-raised animal products.
Essential Fatty Acids: Not so Essential after All
Essential fatty acids (EFAs) have long been considered to be necessary nutrients in the human diet. However, a survey of the research indicates that EFAs can contribute to chronic conditions when consumed in excess.
Whole Fat Milk: Benefits for Moms and Kids
Yet another study has been published that directly contradicts the low-fat dietary propaganda that has unfortunately become so prevalent. Find out more about this research from Harvard.