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Daily calcium supplements are linked to an increased risk of colon polyps. 2,000 participants (aged 45 to 75), all with a history of polyps, were randomly assigned to take a daily calcium supplement, a daily vitamin D supplement, both, or neither for 3 or 5 years. Those who took the calcium supplement, both with and without […]
Nitrate in drinking water, even at safe levels (within 50 mg nitrate/liter of water), increases colorectal cancer (CRC) risk. Scientists assessed drinking water nitrate level exposure in 2.7 million adults and examined 200,000 drinking water analyses from 1978 to 2011 in Denmark. Comparing this data with population-based health registry data, scientists identified 5,944 CRC cases. Analysis […]
A 20-year long study, including 6,235 participants with an average age of 34, uncovers the long-term impact of spray cleaners on lung function in women. The study found that women who regularly clean with cleaning sprays experience worsening of lung function over time when compared to women who don’t clean. To put the findings in more […]
Studies show that overweight mothers are more likely to have overweight children, but why? A recent study, looking at 935 mother-infant pairs, found that infants born vaginally to overweight mothers were 3 times more likely to be overweight by the age of 3 when compared to infants born from normal weight mothers. Those born via C-section […]
A recent study, conducted over 15 years in individuals 90 years of age and older, finds that drinking alcohol on a regular basis is more effective in increasing longevity than exercise. Those who drank 1 to 2 glasses of wine or beer daily were 18 percent less likely to die a premature death, while those who […]
While most of us already know that processed foods increase cancer risk, a recent study quantifies the risk. Findings show that for every 10% increase (based on a 2,000 calorie diet this is equivalent to 200 calories) in highly processed foods in the diet there is a 12% increase in cancer risk, with the greatest association […]
Children aged 12 to 18 who have access to green spaces are significantly less likely to suffer from depression than those without access. The study followed 9,000 adolescents over a number of years and found that those with access were 11% less likely to suffer from high depressive symptoms. The study also looked at access to […]
SERVES 8 Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa 2 cups water 2 cups raw spinach, washed ½ cup pine nuts ¼ cup olive oil, plus a dab for the pine nuts ½ cup golden raisins 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest ½ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley ¼ cup fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon ground cumin Freshly […]
Whether you’re looking for a medicinal food to help restore your gut microbes, an energy boost, or simply a quick and convenient way to get in your daily greens, this green smoothie is for you! Used in Dr. Chutkan’s practice as a nutrient and fiber powerhouse, The Ultimate Green Smoothie can turn a not so good day […]
Stir-fry dishes are great to make in the middle of the week when you want to throw together a healthy meal but are short on time – open up the vegetable drawer and use what you have on hand! Serves 2 to 4 Ingredients 1 tablespoon coconut oil or olive oil 1 small red onion, sliced 1 […]
This salad is going to be one of your new favorites! Lacinato kale, also known as dinosaur kale, isn’t as tough as curly kale and works great in raw salads. The colorful dish not only tastes good but is also filled with tons of indigestible plant fiber to feed your microbes. *SERVES 4 Ingredients 1 […]
This is the recipe for kimchi that I suggest you start with. You can add and subtract vegetables as you see fit, and as vegetables become available through the seasons. Just be aware that summertime kimchi will ferment rapidly, while cold winter kimchi will take more time to get just right. And remember, too, that […]
