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The science of healthy eating broken down... in bite-size pieces. Myth-busting. Fact-checking.Tasty, healthy food doesn't need to be complicated. Whether mediterranean, omnivore, pescaterian, vegetarian, vegan, keto, low carb or high carb, healthy nutrition can be simple and fun.Nutrition Made Simple and Dr. Carvalho have no sponsors, affiliate deals or any ties to pharmaceutical or any other industry. Our content is fully independent.All business inquiries please note: Our policy is to eschew all for-profit arrangements (sponsorships, affiliate deals, discount codes etc). We are unable to partner with any brands or products. We hope you understand. Remaining independent and...

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Did our food habits create COVID-19? | Wet markets, Factory farms and more
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Today at 9:30 AM

Did wet markets breed the coronavirus? Is bat soup to blame for COVID-19? Are factory farms creating pandemics? Let's fact-check some COVID-19 food-related ideas.

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References:
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/myth-busters
https://www.thelancet.com/action/showPdf?pii=S0140-6736%2820%2930183-5
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3323155/<...


9 Tips to Eat Healthy on a Budget
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Today at 9:30 AM

Eating healthy is so expensive! Or is it? 9 key life-hacking tips to save big and help your health and your wealth.

We all know we have to eat healthy to be healthy. But eating healthy is so expensive. Right?! Truth is some of the best foods are good for the body and the pocket. here's 9 tips to eat healthy and cheap.

How much would food cost using all of these tips? Get ready for some major savings

tip #1- Be flexible. If kale is too expensive, don’t eat it. Eat your local gr...


Coronavirus: What the Future Holds (my prediction)
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Today at 8:55 AM

Coronavirus and COVID-19 have spread across the world. What can we learn from countries who dealt with coronavirus earlier? A lot. South Korea is a case-study on coronavirus containment that can potentially save many lives.

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References:
China early timeline: https://www.livescience.com/first-case-coronavirus-found.html
coronavirus numbers day by day:
China: https://www...


RFK´s New Dietary Guidelines will recommend MORE Saturated Fat!!
RFK´s New Dietary Guidelines will recommend MORE Saturated Fat!! episode artwork
Today at 8:30 AM

RFK Jr´s Dietary Guidelines are coming. Brace yourself.

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Additional resources:
Saturated fat & heart disease literature review:
https://youtu.be/mBFe1QattAU

Saturated fat lies (FAQs):
https://youtu.be/taaEOY5E5Iw

Saturated fat effects on liver:
https://youtu.be/a_YaAmXr0U0

Effect on mortality:
https://youtu.be/ftc1jAjqz70

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Joe Rogan and diet by self-experimentation
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Today at 8:30 AM

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Joe Rogan recently made headlines for his carnivore experiment. How informative is subjective experience and short-term results? A view on self-experimentation and how it fits with scientific data.

Disclaimer: The Information in this video is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, nor to replace medical care. The...


#1 Meal to Reverse Belly Visceral Fat FAST
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Today at 7:57 AM

Science-backed Best Meal to Reverse Fatty Liver & Visceral Fat In WEEKS

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References:
Green Mediterranean Diet: https://gut.bmj.com/content/70/11/2085

Curcumin: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/23/4150

Protein: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32652799/

DIRECT: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3168743/
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Carbs or fat? Which is the enemy?
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Today at 7:30 AM

Low carb or low fat? Countless fads and nutrition experts later, people are more confused than ever. Today we tackle this issue and clarify some misconceptions.


Healthy Carrot Cake recipe (adapted from http://www.healthyeatingprogram.info/www.harmonizedcookery.com//2016/06/whole-food-carrot-cake.html and https://plantbasedcookingshow.com/2018/05/07/refined-sugar-oil-and-gluten-free-vegan-carrot-cake/ to make it even healthier):
You will need:
• 1/2 cup walnuts
• 1/2 cup almonds
• 1/4 cup shredded coconut (optional)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup dates, pitted
• 1/4 cup whole grain flour (oat or your choice)
• 1/2 teaspoon each: cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and nutmeg
• 1 1/2 cups carrots, grated

Frosting
1...


Lead contamination found in Protein Powders | New Investigation shocks consumers
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Today at 7:30 AM

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Consumer Reports found Lead contamination in most Protein Powders. Here´s what the media didn´t tell you.

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References & Resources:
Recent Consumer Reports Investigation:
https://www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein-powders-and-shakes-contain-high-levels-of-lead-a4206364640/

Larger Investigation (160 products):
https://cleanlabelproject.org/protein-study-2-0/

FDA cutoffs:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0273230020300052
https://pubmed.nc...


The 5 staples of a healthy diet (Don't remove... replace!)
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Today at 7:00 AM

Most diets focus on what to AVOID but this may be counterproductive. What if we focused instead on the key foods we should ADD to our diet? Let's look at the 5 staples of a healthy diet.

References:

Neurobiology of feeling:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23329161

Legume consumption and risk of diabetes:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0261561417301061

Whole grains, cardiovascular disease and cancer:
https://www.bmj.com/content/353/bmj.I2716.full

Low fruit and risk of disease/death:
https://www.ncbi...


If YOU Have Probiotics, You NEED To Stop!
Today at 6:30 AM

For most people Probiotic Supplements are a waste of money and can actually cause harm.

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References:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7572142/
Individual variation
https://www.cell.com/cell/fulltext/S0092-8674(18)31102-4
Probiotics Can cause harm
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article...


Dr Robert Lustig gets Fact-checked by MD PhD Doctor
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Today at 6:30 AM

Dr Lustig´s views on sugar, saturated fat, heart disease and seed oils examined.

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References:
Original videos:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBnniua6-oM
youtube.com/watch?v=UhPskgH2HQA

UPF intake: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5855172/

UPFs and overconsumption: https://www.cell.com/cell-metabolism/fulltext/S1550-4131(19)30248...


How to Cook Beans for Maximum Benefit | Science in the Kitchen
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Today at 6:12 AM

Wondering how to cook beans to maximize health benefits? Today we cover the science on cooking beans, best methods for soaking etc. A one-stop shop on how to cook beans and get maximum health benefits

Let’s look at how to cook beans, the soaking, the cooking methods, what the science says is the best way to get the most benefit out of them

soaked beans cook faster, but there are other benefits. Beans contain great nutrients but also lectins and phytates.
beans are seeds, so they store nutrients for when they sprout and ne...


How to start eating healthier | STEP-BY-STEP (Part 1)
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Today at 6:02 AM

Want to know how to eat healthier but not sure where to start? You're not alone. In this series I'll break down a simple, step-by-step, science-based process to clean up your diet and start eating healthy.

Eating healthy is not as difficult as you think you have the right tools.

In this video I cover step 1 of How to start eating healthier.

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References:
not enough fruit is #1 dietary risk factor for disease in the US https://www...


The Common Pill That Raises your Risk of Diabetes (And How to Avoid it)
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Today at 5:30 AM

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References:
Statins lower heart attacks, strokes, death:
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(12)60367-5/fulltext

benefits vs risk of diabetes:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3774022/

Pitavastatin
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/17512433.2024.2433603

Disclaimer: The contents of...


Boost Iron Absorption | Even From Vegetables
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Today at 5:30 AM

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References:
Video on basics of iron:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_sIN3EBo4A

Vit C boosts iron absorption:
https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article-abstract/30/2/235/4650136

Heme iron and disease:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0939475314002889

https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article/file?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0041641&type=printable

Garlic/onion enhance iron absorption:
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/jf100716t

carrots and iron absorption:<...


The REAL Dementia Risk Factors Doctors Won't Tell You
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Today at 5:05 AM

Related Videos:
Lowering Blood Sugar/HbA1c: https://youtu.be/PHawGGlZDYU
Lowering Cholesterol/LDL/ApoB: https://youtu.be/m-mQOPWkE1g
Lowering Blood Pressure: https://youtu.be/GABX1bs2FHA
Measuring Blood Pressure Properly: https://youtu.be/FhppZZmZi2Y

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References:
Lancet Report: https://www.thelancet.com...


The REAL 7 Levels of Eating That Transform Your Health (Backed by Science)
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Today at 4:30 AM

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References:
Hydration:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14671205/

Energy drinks:
https://www.health.harvard.edu/nutrition/are-energy-drinks-bad-for-you

Ultraprocessed:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7946062/

Amino acids:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7539343/

Fantastic Fats:
...


Is cholesterol level just genetics?
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Today at 4:30 AM

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References:
FH prevalence
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/25612857/

Rate of hypercholesterolemia in the US
https://www.cdc.gov/cholesterol/cholesterol_education_month.htm

dietary pattern associates with cholesterol levels:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3916209/

https://veganhealth.org/cardiovascular-disease-markers-in-vegans/#cholesterol-EPIC

very healthy diet drops LDL by 30% in 7 days:
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11883-004-0091-9

portfolio diet (plant sterols, plant protein...


Weight Loss Tips and Myths | The Science of Weight Loss
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Today at 4:07 AM

Weight loss tips. What the science of obesity and weight loss teaches us about hormones, carbohydrates and fat. Common myths and weight loss tips to help you succeed.

Weight loss tips like portion control, cutting calories and avoiding carbs miss the point.

"just eat less calories. Less calories, less weight". that assumes we burn calories at a constant rate. When we lose weight our hormones (leptin) change and we burn less calories. Effort to eat less may go to waste. Hormone changes also make us hungrier. We try to ditch the fat stores, our body...


Scientist breaks down Beyond and Impossible Burger
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Today at 3:30 AM

Beyond Meat and the Impossible Burger have taken the food industry by storm. Are they healthier options? I break down the Beyond and the Impossible Burgers and look at their health risks compared to a regular beef patty.

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References:
Univ Michigan study: http://css.umich.edu/publication/beyond-meats-beyond-burger-life-cycle-assessment-detailed-comparison-between-plant-based

Red meat & pollution:
https://www.thelancet.com/pdfs/journals/lancet/PIIS0140-6736%2818%2931788-4.pdf
https://www.pnas.org/content...


Coronavirus Food and Supplements:Facts vs Scams
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Today at 3:30 AM

Coronavirus, foods and supplements: What is science and what is hype? Let's look at what we know and what we should watch out for

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References:
Cytokine storm in COVID-19: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(20)30628-0/fulltext

mortality in COVID-19: www.the-scientist.com/news-opinion/why-some-covid-19-cases-are-worse-than-others-67160

Vit C...


Dairy milk vs Soy milk | The Studies that Changed my Mind
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Today at 3:10 AM

Plant milk is on the rise, but is it a healthy move? The study that changed my mind.

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References:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11340166/

previous meta:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1756464621001481

hard outcomes:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916522105332
https://www.mdpi.com/2072...


Does frozen food lose nutrition? Fresh vs Frozen
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Today at 2:30 AM

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References:
fresh vs refrigerated vs frozen produce study:
www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0889157517300418

we have this general idea that Frozen food is less good.

this study looks at produce, fresh vs frozen

In most comparisons, there was no difference btw fresh and frozen although in some nutrients...


Lead in Your Chocolate: Here are the Worst Brands
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Today at 2:30 AM

Find out the chocolate brands with highest & lowest heavy metal contamination

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References & Additional Resources:
Our chocolate video covering best products:
https://youtu.be/4dan0C33ypo

CR investigations:
https://www.consumerreports.org/health/food-safety/lead-and-cadmium-in-dark-chocolate-a8480295550/

https://www.consumerreports.org/health/food-safety/a-third-of-chocolate-products-are-high-in-heavy-metals-a4844566398/

As you sow (100s of brands):
https...


Real Madrid Players´ High Glucose Shocked Scientists
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Today at 2:12 AM

Real Madrid Players´ Glucose Level during a Champions League match surprised scientists

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References:
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/19322968251388668

CGM accuracy:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40021059/

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The #1 WORST Sleep Mistake Destroying Your Heart
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Today at 1:30 AM

Avoid these Bad Sleep Habits that are Harming your Heart (+10 strategies to improve Sleep Quality)

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References:
Short Sleepers:
https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/gene-identified-people-who-need-little-sleep

Sleep duration & Disease
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3660511/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9403140/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3755488/pdf/nihms31291.pdf
https://pmc...


8 Foods That Actually Fix Your Gut (Not Probiotics)
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Today at 1:30 AM

8 Foods I Eat as a Doctor for Gut Health

full IBS video: https://youtu.be/FdQexSS0lOg

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References:
Prunes https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/apt.12913
Stanford trial https://med.stanford.edu/nutrition/research/completed-studies/fefifo.html

Kefir
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007...


New Heart Disease Prevention Trial Makes Waves
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Today at 1:15 AM

New drug trial breaks new ground in Heart Disease prevention

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References:
www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2514428

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Coffee and your Heart | New trial changes everything
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Today at 12:30 AM

New trial flips our thinking on coffee and a form of heart disease on its head

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References:
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2841253
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2841252

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What Artificial Sweeteners do to your Microbiome | New Trial
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Today at 12:17 AM

News on sweeteners & the microbiome just dropped.

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References:
https://www.nature.com/articles/s42255-025-01381-z
https://www.nature.com/articles/nature13793
https://microbiomejournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40168-020-00976-w
https://diabetesjournals.org/care/article/45/8/1917/147303
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36056917/
https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/7/963
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41366-024-01673-6

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This Food Component Cuts Visceral Fat in Half (Science-backed)
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Yesterday at 11:30 PM

Cutting Visceral Fat in half without diets, workouts or meds is possible

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The powdered Resistant Starch they used:
https://www.ingredion.com/na/en-us/ingredient?name=himaize-260-22000b00

References:
https://www.cell.com/cell-metabolism/fulltext/S1550-4131(23)00297-8
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10963277/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30894560/ <...


Human canines and dietary choices | #Keep’n it simple
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Yesterday at 11:20 PM

Humans have canines. Does that mean our ancestors were carnivores? Does that mean we are?

The teeth debates are all over the internet. e.g. regarding the Paleo diet. Some argue our teeth shape means our ancestors ate ABC and because of that we have to eat XYZ.

Some say canines mean we evolved eating meat, others say this our canines are pathetic and some herbivores have canines.

Does it matter?

Mortality and life expectancy of our ancestors:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3029716/#!po=20.5882

...


Blunt Blood Sugar Spikes without Cutting Carbs
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Yesterday at 10:30 PM

How to Fix your Sugar Spikes (Science-Backed Hacks)

Reversing Diabetes:
https://youtu.be/yuFjwfP4nGo
https://youtu.be/M2huKrmoL9g
https://youtu.be/gdWe87YfFFc
https://youtu.be/y1oCBvkxkj4

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References:
Peanut Butter, Vinegar:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs...


Scientist explains HOW to eat like Game Changers in 2020
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Yesterday at 10:22 PM

Watched The Game Changers documentary and want to eat more plants? And do it in a healthy way? I cover all the basic info you need to get started and crush it in 2020.

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References:
Processed plant foods and disease risk: https://www.sciencedirect.com...


Doctor Reviews OMAD (One Meal a Day)
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Yesterday at 9:30 PM

OMAD (One Meal a Day) has become incredibly popular. What are the pros and cons of OMAD? Is eating one meal a day healthy? Is OMAD hype? An objective look at the science on OMAD.

OMAD or one meal a day is a form of intermittent fasting where you eat once a day. OMAD has become extremely popular
So I went over the science on OMAD

1. OMAD is simple. You eat once a day, within a 1h window, and you’re doing OMAD. No counting calories, no cutting out entire food groups, no complicated me...


Scientist on coronavirus and what the media won't tell you
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Yesterday at 9:25 PM

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References:
CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/
WHO: https://www.who.int/

China's response: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/07/world/asia/china-coronavirus-cost.html

South Korea's response: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3074469/coronavirus-south-korea-cuts-infection-rate-without

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Eat healthy | Step-by-step (Part 2) - Whole Grain Foods
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Yesterday at 8:30 PM

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References:
Whole grains affect cholesterol, glucose levels, risk of disease:
https://academic.oup.com/jn/article/142/7/1304/4743493
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(18)31809-9/fulltext

1 serving of whole grains (~1/2 cup cooked = ~120g) associated with ~25% lower risk of all-cause mortality (NOTE: the paper defines 1 serving as 30g, which is associated with 8% reduction in risk, but as per the USDA 1 serving=1/2 cup cooked, e.g. brown rice, which amounts to ~100-120g, which is associated with a 25% risk reduction)<...


HDL doesn’t matter | #Keep’n it simple
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Yesterday at 8:27 PM

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References:

LDL correlates directly with heart disease, HDL inversely:
http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.534.842&rep=rep1&type=pdf
https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/circulationaha.108.816181

direct tests confirm LDL is a factor in heart disease:
https://academic.oup.com/eurheartj/article/38/32/2459/3745109

higher HDL via drugs or genetic mutation not associated with lower risk of heart disease:
https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa0706628
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0140673612603122<...


Food and Cancer | 8 Myths Debunked
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Yesterday at 8:12 PM

Top Cancer & Food Myths Debunked: Sugar, Dairy, Meat, Organic, etc

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References:
Sugar:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK573693/
https://www.cell.com/iscience/fulltext/S2589-0042(20)30645-3
https://publications.cbra.be/schwingshackl2017colorectal.pdf

Dairy & Prostate cancer: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916523272524

Dairy & ColoRectal cancer: https://academic.oup.com/jnci/article-abstract/94/6/437/2520103

https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal...


Best protein foods (Ultimate Guide to Protein Part I)
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Yesterday at 7:30 PM

What are the best protein foods? Do we require meat to get protein? Or are plant sources sufficient? Which is the best protein source?

References:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4081456/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2937576/
https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/100/1/278/4576571
http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.538.8279&rep=rep1&type=pdf

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