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Why beta-carotene is a poor replacement for vitamin A
Everyone is familiar with the idea that carrots are a great source of vitamin A due to their beta-carotene content. But it’s not so easy.… Read more!
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Is broccoli actually a beneficial, healthy superfood?
Broccoli is often regarded as a superfood, or at least considered super healthy. But how much of that holds true?… Read more!
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Beans & Legumes – Are they genuinely healthy?
Beans and Legumes have been widely regarded as highly nutritious and great sources of protein, minerals and vitamins. But is that true?… Read more!
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Are antinutrient concerns really justified?
Are antinutrients actually something of concern or not. There is some merit to the counterarguments, but I firmly believe that they are indeed concerning. Here’s why!… Read more!
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Are humans really biologically herbivorous?
I found an image that claims that humans are evolved to be biologically herbivorous, but are these claims true? Let’s go through each one and find out.… Read more!
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Is nutrition science actually reliable?
Is nutrition science reliable or is it a whole lot of hot air? Unfortunately it appears that most of it is of low quality, here’s why.… Read more!
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Spinach – is it really healthy?
Is spinach really as healthy as it is commonly thought to be? Supposedly full of nutrients, but the reality might look more dire than you’d think.… Read more!