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Quinoa Kitchari
In a saucepan, combine the moong dal and quinoa with 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then lower the heat to a low simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes. Stir in the cauliflower and peas, then cook for 5 minutes longer, or until the consistency of the dal is soft and creamy. → Read More
Gemelli with Zucchini Meatballs and Avocado Chimichurri
Combine the chickpeas, garlic, oats, nutritional yeast, flaxseeds, and chia seeds in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Add the lemon juice, miso paste, basil, oregano, onion powder, and black pepper. Pulse until thoroughly mixed. Transfer to a large bowl and add the shredded zucchini. Stir together until well combined. The mixture should hold together when pinched between two… → Read More
Black Bean Burgers
Pulse the oats, walnuts, and turmeric in a food processor until they are finely ground. Add the onion, mushrooms, beans, tahini, and flaxseeds and pulse until well combined. Add the remaining ingredients and pulse to mix well. → Read More
Szechuan Tempeh and Broccoli
Add 2 tablespoons of water to the wok and reheat over medium-high heat. Add the onion and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add the bell pepper, carrot, garlic, mushrooms, scallions, and ginger, and stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes, or until softened. Return the browned marinated tempeh to the skillet, add the steamed broccoli, and stir-fry to combine. Stir or shake the Szechuan Sauce; then add it to the wok.… → Read More
How to Lower Lead Levels with Diet: Thiamine, Fiber, Iron
Iron, zinc, oil, and even doughnuts are put to the test to see if they can block lead absorption. → Read More
Even ‘Normal’ Blood Lead Levels Can Be Toxic
What are the health consequences of even "low" levels of lead exposure? → Read More
How the Leaded Gas Industry Got Away with Murder
How the lead industry got the best science money could buy. → Read More
Why Did Flint’s Water Crisis Happen and Could Yours Be Next?
What happened in Flint, Michigan, how was it discovered, and how many more Flints are there? → Read More
Best Supplements for Prostate Cancer
What would happen if you secretly gave cancer patients four of the healthiest foods? → Read More
How Our Gut Bacteria Can Use Eggs to Accelerate Cancer
The reason egg consumption is associated with elevated cancer risk may be the TMAO, considered the "smoking gun" of microbiome-disease interactions. → Read More
How Important is the Sodium to Potassium Ratio in Our Diets?
The potassium content in greens is one of two ways they can improve artery function within minutes of consumption. → Read More
Treating Bacterial Vaginosis with Vaginal Vitamin C
Vitamin C is pitted head-to-head against antibiotics for bacterial vaginal infections. → Read More
How to Block Breast Cancer’s Estrogen-Producing Enzymes
What happens to hormone levels in women and men randomized to drink soymilk? → Read More
Are the BPA-Free Alternatives Safe?
Do BPA-free plastics such as Tritan, have human hormone-disrupting effects? And what about BPS and BPF? → Read More
Do Men Who Have More Sex Live Longer?
When done right, love may protect your lover's life. → Read More
Benefits of Rosemary for Brain Function
A half teaspoon of dried rosemary can improve cognitive function. → Read More
How to Become a Fecal Transplant Super Donor
What's more important: probiotics or prebiotics? And where can we best get them? → Read More
Do Vitamin C Supplements Cause Kidney Stones?
What are the benefits and risks of taking vitamin C supplements? → Read More
How to Stop Hiccups
What are hiccups, why do we get them, and what can we do about them? → Read More
Should Women at High Risk for Breast Cancer Avoid Soy?
Which dietary changes could reduce free radical damage and also improve DNA repair in women with mutated BRCA genes? → Read More