The 2013 PLoS ONE sugar and diabetes study: Sugar from fruits is harmless

A new study linking sugar consumption with diabetes prevalence has gained sign… read more » The 2013 PLoS ONE sugar and diabetes study: Sugar from fruits is harmless

How to make white rice nutritious

One of the problems often pointed out about rice, and particularly about white … read more » How to make white rice nutritious

Rice consumption and health

Carbohydrate-rich foods lead to the formation of blood sugars after digestion (… read more » Rice consumption and health

Hunger is your best friend: It makes natural foods taste delicious and promotes optimal nutrient partitioning

One of the biggest problems with modern diets rich in industrial foods is that … read more » Hunger is your best friend: It makes natural foods taste delicious and promotes optimal nutrient partitioning

Laser surgery for myopia early in life may create reading problems after 40

Shortsightedness, or myopia, seems to be endemic in urban populations. The Nati… read more » Laser surgery for myopia early in life may create reading problems after 40

The China Study one more time: Are raw plant foods giving people cancer?

In this previous post I analyzed some data from the China Study that included … read more » The China Study one more time: Are raw plant foods giving people cancer?

My transformation: I cannot remember the last time I had a fever

The two photos below (click to enlarge) were taken 4 years apart. The one on th… read more » My transformation: I cannot remember the last time I had a fever

Insulin responses to foods rich in carbohydrates and protein

Insulin is often presented as a hormone that is at the core of the diseases of … read more » Insulin responses to foods rich in carbohydrates and protein