This post is based on an more technical  article, originally published on January 15, 2024 By Lewis PerdueSome global health organizations claim that a common molecule found in many Mediterranean and probiotic diets foods can cause cancer. This happens despite it contradicting with peer-reviewed nutritional science. The controversy persists because the U.S. Centers for Disease control,... Continue Reading →

 - Posted Lewis Perdue - This paper: Pathogenic Organization in Science: Division of Labor and Retractions, concludes that “the rate of retractions is higher as the division of labor increases (net of team size).” Then along comes this oft-cited Lancet paper: Risk thresholds for alcohol consumption: combined analysis of individual-participant data for 599 912 current drinkers... Continue Reading →

By Lewis Perdue This published, peer-reviewed study in Preventive Medicine Reports  notes that cooking classes are helpful in raising the awareness of the superior taste and health advantages of home-cooked meals while offering methods to make preparation easier.     The study underlines the relationship between dietary habits and the prevention of chronic diseases. As... Continue Reading →

By Lewis Perdue When we conducted the investigation for our 2022 published paper, the goal was to create a menu that was a "typical" American diet as defined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. That "typical" diet demanded that we include cow's milk. And that was a problem. This ad-free article is made possible by... Continue Reading →

Fiber is your body’s natural guide to weight management – rather than cutting carbs out of your diet, eat them in their original fiber packaging instead Whole foods like unprocessed fruits, vegetables and grains are typically high in fiber. Tanja Ivanova/Moment via Getty Images Christopher Damman, University of Washington Fiber might just be the key to... Continue Reading →

This is a 329-word summary of an outstanding 2,600-word article on ultra-processed foods published by the Washington Post. Their article contains superb illustrations that greatly aid comprehending this complicated issue. You are highly encouraged to click other to that article now. (May have paywall or registration required.) Extensive industrial processing of food has been associated... Continue Reading →

By: Becca Yeamans & Lewis Perdue We’ve talked about microplastics quite a bit recently. If you're curious about any of our previous coverage, check out the following links for more on; microplastics in disposable plastic cups, how to prepare black peppercorns to reduce microplastic exposure, how to choose a pepper grinder for reduced microplastic exposure, as... Continue Reading →

By Lewis Perdue Reducing environmental chemicals is vital in a properly designed dietary intervention study. That makes it more likely that blood markerssuch as inflammation will be measurably different between the before (normal food and environment) and after (reduced contamination) legs of the study. Because of that, a causal and replicable experiment requires extreme laboratory-precise... Continue Reading →

By Lewis Perdue The company owning Instapot filed for bankruptcy in June, 2022. However, because of its popularity, it will probably still be available once the court action is over. It happens to be one of the most useful and versatile appliances for greatly reduced plastic contamination of food. The thin gasket and sensor cover... Continue Reading →

By: Becca Yeamans & Lewis Perdue Disposable plastic cups – we’ve all used them! Having a party and don’t want a million dishes to wash? Get out the disposable plastic cups!  Moving and haven’t unpacked the kitchen boxes yet? Get out the disposable plastic cups! Getting a drink at the drive thru? Get handed a... Continue Reading →