by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Oct 28, 2017 | Nutrition
Because it’s been programmed into our genes, people prefer calorie-dense foods (Am J Clin Nutr, 2016 Aug; 104(2): 446–453), such as:• pastries and desserts that are loaded with sugar, starch and fats,• fried foods full of calories and advanced glycation end...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Oct 7, 2017 | Nutrition
The World Cancer Research Fund International Continuous Update Project has released its recent findings from their review of about 400 studies. They found that the risk for colorectal cancer increases by 12 percent for every 100 grams per day of processed meat or red...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Sep 28, 2017 | Nutrition
A study of 4400 North American men and women, ages 45 to 79, followed for eight years, showed that those who ate fried potatoes two or more times a week were at increased risk for dying during the study period, compared to those who ate fried potatoes occasionally....
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Sep 24, 2017 | Nutrition
The rate of obesity worldwide has doubled in 73 countries since 1980. Today 30 percent of North Americans and 10 percent of the world's population are obese, an estimated 604 million obese adults and 108 million obese children. A recent article suggests that this...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Sep 9, 2017 | Nutrition
Vitamins B6 and B12 have been promoted by the supplement industry for many years, touting benefits such as increased energy and higher metabolism. A new study suggests that these high-dose vitamin supplements are associated with increased risk for lung cancer in men,...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Aug 20, 2017 | Nutrition
Research from the University of California-Davis shows how soluble fiber promotes the growth of healthful bacteria in your colon and discourages the growth of harmful bacteria, to improve your immunity and reduce your chances of suffering heart attacks, infections and...
