Category: nutrition

10 More Charged in $250 Million Scheme to Defraud Federally-Funded Child Nutrition Program

Ten more people have been charged over their alleged roles in a scheme to exploit a federally-funded child nutrition program in Minnesota during the COVID-19 pandemic, federal prosecutors announced on March 13. The 10 defendants are charged across four separate indictments on charges of conspiracy, wire fraud, money laundering, and bribery, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for…


[Coming Soon] Can Our Brains Change? | The Dr. Monti Show

Health is key to success in the world. But sadly, most of us are not getting the right health information to live our best lives—to really thrive, to think with precision, to feel energized as we face the world each day, and to be free of illness. Health used to be what the field of…


Can the Nutrition Industry Be Trusted? New Report Says ‘No’

A recently released report has found that a highly influential group representing approximately 100,000 dietitians, nutrition practitioners and students who advise people on what foods to eat accepted millions in contributions from ultra-processed food, pharmaceutical, and agribusiness companies. The report finds that the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and its corporate donors had a “symbiotic” relationship and…


Are Fruits and Vegetables Really the Best Way to Fight Cancer?

Modern nutritional science recognizes fruits and vegetables as healthy foods that can reduce the risk of cancer, and most people agree with the saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” But can we fight cancer effectively by eating only fruits and vegetables? Is it healthy to eat only fruits and vegetables? Well, not…


3 Promising Anti-Aging Drugs and an Anti-Aging Diet: Current Studies

The field of anti-aging research is constantly evolving, and new discoveries and treatments are being developed all the time. Let’s look at a few of the most recent—and promising—advancements in anti-aging science. Anti-Aging Drugs That Might Work 1. Senolytics Senolytic drugs are effective in treating a known cause of aging and could prevent a broad range…


Why Cheese Is Healthier Than You Might Think

Strong or mild, full-bodied or mellow, white or yellow. Cheese is an iconic food that can be found in almost every culture across the globe. It’s undeniably tasty and goes well with almost everything, but for years, cheese was thought to be the mortal enemy of cardiologists the world over. But is it? Research conducted…


The Link Between School Lunches and Violent Behavior

Commentary On a recent episode of “Real Time with Bill Maher,” the comedian Bill Maher asked why physical assaults are so prevalent in the country’s public schools. In recent years, tales of brutal attacks on students and teachers have become more frequent. In fact,  according to a survey carried out last year, 10 percent of…


Vitamin C Taken During Pregnancy Improves Respiratory Function in Babies, Study Shows

Researchers set out to see if women who smoked during pregnancy could benefit from vitamin C supplementation and what effect it might have on the respiratory health of their babies. Two studies conducted years apart have shown both the short- and long-term benefits of vitamin C on the children of women who smoked during their…


Predictive Prescription Diets Could Be Closer Than We Think

Imagine an algorithm that would tell you exactly what to eat for your ailments and even prevent you from suffering from genetic disease. No longer would the conundrum of choosing between keto, Mediterranean, paleo, or other trending, slick-sounding diets exist. Your algorithm would be form-fitting—not just to your medical diagnosis but also to your unique…


Signs You Have a Spike Protein Blood Clot, and What to Do About It

We previously covered how the spike proteins of SARS-CoV-2 and the COVID vaccines can both cause blood clotting. There’s no reason to panic about clots, but it’s important to understand the risk. A normal/negative COVID test result does not completely exclude the potential of clots. Regardless of whether the diagnosis is confirmed or not, if…