Scientific Studies
- Cancer Causing Carbohydrates
Did you know that toxic compounds form when carbohydrates are heated at high temperatures? Which means that any time you bake, broil, fry, roast, grill, or sauté fruits, grains or starches you produce a cancer causing substance called acrylamide. Acrylamide…
- A Vegetarian Diet Slashes Heart Disease Risk - New Study
A new study out of the UK shows that a vegetarian diet can significantly reduce your risk of heart disease In this episode of Health News, I want to talk about a new study that just came out in the…
- Soda Consumption Linked to Depression
Life is less sweet when you consume sweetened drinks. This may come as no surprise to most of you, but a new study just released by the National Institute of Health (NIH), shows that the consumption of sweetened beverages (sodas,…
- An apple a day can keep heart disease away - Health News
Tim Van Orden takes a bite out of heart disease. Today, I want to discuss a new study that recently appeared in the Journal of Functional Foods. This study looked at the consumption of apples and it's effect on heart…
- Zero Calorie Sweeteners & Weight Gain - Health News
Tim Van Orden discussing a new study on the effect of zero calories sweeteners on the brain. I've also decided to start a new video series which covers the latest breaking news in the world of nutrition. I'm calling it…
- Broccoli vs Breast Cancer
A recent report out of China demonstrates the power of cruciferous vegetables in combatting breast cancer. • Like the Running Raw Facebook page - Like Running Raw on Facebook • Subscribe to Tim Van Orden's Facebook updates - Subscribe to…
- Leafy Greens and Heart Disease
Leafy Greens have numerous health benefits A new study out of Harvard University shows that diets high in the mineral magnesium seem to reduce the incidence of sudden cardiac failure - at least in women. So where do you get…
- Iron Absorption on a Vegan Diet - Part III
Onions can improve dietary iron absorption. As I stated in Iron Absorption on a Vegan Diet - Part I , there is plenty of iron in a whole, plant based diet. The trick is absorption. In addition to adding vitamin…
- Is Vinegar the New "Weight Loss Miracle"?
Most of you already know that I'm not a fan of shortcuts, quick fixes, magic bullets, supplements or diet gimmicks. I believe that natural, whole, and gradual solutions are the best choices for long term health. But it's also fun…
- Physical Activity and Brain Health
A new study out this week shows clear evidence that physical activity is not just good for the body, but it's good for the brain as well. In my own experience, I am far more intelligent when I'm running than…
- The end of exercise?
I read a very promising and yet at the same time, a very troubling study today. A team of researchers at the University of Boulder have been experimenting with stem cells and wound healing. By injecting stem cells into the…
- To vaccinate or not to vaccinate... That is the question.
Flu season is upon is. Will you go along with the media's call to vaccinate? Or will you hold off and hope for the best? Either way, it's best to educate oneself on the matter. Here is a great article…
- Meat Meets Science
As most of you know, meat is not the healthiest thing you can eat. Yes, it's got plenty of protein, vitamin B12, iron and a few other trace minerals, but it also come packed with a host of health comprising…
- Do Cows Need Protein?
The dairy industry has discovered that cows don't need that much protein and in fact, they fare much better with less in their diets. Oh, if only there was a "human industry" to get to the bottom of how to…
- High Protein Diets & Bone Loss
A new study shows that high protein, animal based diets increase bone loss - Unfortunately, they only studied older women and not the population as a whole. High-protein diets may cause bone loss in older women
- Is Television Bad For Your Diet?
This "research" looks a little sketchy to me. It appears that special interest groups are hard at work trying to get people to believe that being healthy is a good thing and that TV is a bad thing. I'm not…
- Is Organic Produce Better For You?
In order to be a good secret agent you have to know how to create an effective smoke screen. Apparently, such agents are hard at work creating such a distraction in their fight against organic foods. The main reason to…
- Nanoparticles in Your Packaged Foods
Scientists are so smart. They are going to solve all of our problems. I think eating nanocellulose is so much better than eating carbohydrates: Swedish breakthrough to unlock ‘super material’ potential . After all, scientists would never come up with…
- Fruits and Vegetables Might Be Good For You - Reports New Study
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables have many benefits. After 12 years of being vegan, it never never once occurred to me that fruits and vegetables might improve my health. It just seems too radical an idea to stomach. There's no way…
- Milk... It does the body good?
Whether you drink green or black tea, you'd better drink both of them black. A new study published in Nutrition Research demonstrates that adding milk to a cup of tea decreases the health benefits of the tea. So if you…
- Another reason to avoid packaged food and drinks
It has been discovered recently that the organic acids in many fruits can leach a toxic metal known as antimony out of plastic packaging. Read the story HERE