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Black Coffee Benefits Do Not Stop at Energy: Great for Memory, Heart and More

Jun 15, 2021 · Chris Iliades, MD · Nutrition

You may be tired of reading that we need more studies before we can say that this supplement or that nutrient is good for certain health benefits. That is not the case with coffee. There have been lots of studies and there is little doubt that coffee is good for … Read More

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How Do Vegans Get Calcium? The Best Calcium-Rich Foods for Vegans

Apr 29, 2021 · Morgan Hennessey · Nutrition

We all know that calcium is good for our bones and milk is a great source of calcium. But what happens to our bones if we don’t drink milk due to dairy allergies or diets, such as a vegan diet? Vegans may be at risk for developing calcium deficiency, but … Read More

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Does Coffee Help You Lose Weight?

Apr 8, 2021 · Chris Iliades, MD · Nutrition

The only commodity traded more than coffee is oil. Over 2 billion cups of coffee are consumed every day. Tea was once the favored drink of Americans, but that changed after the Boston Tea party in 1773. Today, coffee is America’s favorite beverage. You could say it’s our patriotic duty. … Read More

What to Know About NAC Supplements

Jan 20, 2021 · Chris Iliades, MD · Nutrition

NAC, the acronym for N-acetylcysteine, is used as both a prescription medication and an over-the-counter supplement. As a medication, NAC has proven benefits for preventing liver damage caused by an overdose of acetaminophen (Tylenol). It is also used as a medication to break up mucous in the lungs, although the … Read More

Common BPA Sources—And How to Avoid Them

Jan 18, 2021 · Chris Iliades, MD · Nutrition

Bisphenol A (BPA) is an industrial chemical that has been used since the 1960s in plastics and food containers. [1] Although its use has declined in recent years, it had become so common that a CDC study in 2004 found BPA in 93 percent of urine samples from people over … Read More

What Are the Health Benefits of Flaxseed and Flaxseed Oil?

Jan 12, 2021 · Chris Iliades, MD · Nutrition

According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, the flaxseed plant has been used since ancient times for its health benefits. In ancient Greece it was used as a laxative, while early Americans used the oil as a salve for cuts and burns. Today, flaxseed supplements are used … Read More

Coconut Water Health Benefits

Jan 8, 2021 · Chris Iliades, MD · Nutrition

Coconut water is the clear water found inside young coconuts. It is not the same as coconut milk which contains both water and the “white meat” of the coconut. Although many benefits have been claimed for coconut water, according to the National Institutes of Health, there is not enough evidence … Read More

The Health Benefits of Oregano Oil

Dec 23, 2020 · Chris Iliades, MD · Nutrition

Studies in human cells and in animals show that oils from the oregano plant have definite antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These oils can break down the walls of bacterial cells and may help fight infections. As an antioxidant, oregano oil may scavenge free radicals and prevent damage to healthy cells. … Read More

Is Tupperware BPA-Free? What You Should Know About Plastics and Food Safety

Dec 18, 2020 · Kathleen Jade, ND · Nutrition

For all of us who have leftovers after any number of meals, this is a sensible question to ask: Is Tupperware BPA-free? First, though, it helps to understand what BPA is. BPA stands for Bisphenol A, a chemical produced in large quantities, according to the National Institute of Environmental Health … Read More

Calcium-Rich Foods: Dairy and Non-Dairy Options, and How Much You Need Per Day

Dec 16, 2020 · Cindy Foley · Nutrition

In late 2016, Johns Hopkins Medicine released the results of a 10-year study that questioned the value of calcium supplement pills as sources of calcium. The findings prompted those with calcium deficiency symptoms to reach instead for calcium-rich foods. The study found that taking supplements as sources of calcium may … Read More

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