Eggs – New Heart Health Food? Or Rotten Reporting?
An egg a day to keep the doctor away? A study found a correlation between egg consumption and lower rates of heart disease, but that correlation may be explained by other factors.
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Conor Kerley, PhD
Conor Kerley, PhD, BSc, H. Dip is an Irish dietitian and nutrition researcher. Dr. Kerley developed an interest in nutrition and lifestyle after becoming ill at age 15. He then went on to study nutrition and dietetics at Trinity College Dublin and the Dublin Institute of Technology. It was during this time that he read The China Study and became interested in plant-based nutrition. After graduating, he earned his PhD from the School of Medicine and Medical Sciences at University College Dublin before completing postdoctoral work with The School of Human Health and Performance at Dublin City University. He is currently a content specialist with the Center for Nutrition Studies. Find Dr. Kerley on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Can Nutrition Help Prevent Common Cold & Flu Viruses?
Most respiratory tract infections (RTIs), including the common cold and flu (influenza) are caused by viruses. There are around 200 or more types and sub-types … Continued
Can Asparagus Cause Cancer or Can it Help Prevent Cancer?
A compound in asparagus and some other foods, called asparagine, was linked to breast cancer. Before we cut asparagus from out diet, consider these points regarding the study.
How Important is Vitamin D? Facts You Need to Know
Vitamin D is important for bone health and various body functions as well as for treatments of certain diseases. Regardless of plant-based diets, deficiencies are an issue for anyone lacking sun exposure.
6 Facts about Vitamin K and the Plant-Based Diet
Does a plant-based diet provide enough vitamin k? What are plant-based sources of vitamin k, k1, and k2? How much do you need?
Is Sugary Fruit Healthy?
Most of the calories in fruit come from carbohydrates—specifically sugar. Should we eat fruit, be cautious, or avoid it?
Nitric Oxide & Dietary Nitrate: Another Reason to Eat Your Vegetables
Nitric oxide (NO) is one of the most important molecules in the body. To optimize NO levels and overall health, the consumption of a high vegetable diet can be recommended.
The PURE Study’s Conclusions on Fats and Carbs Are Misleading
The PURE Study sent shockwaves through the nutrition world, but when media headlines appear too good (or too bad) to be true, they often are.
Multiple Sclerosis and Plant-Based Nutrition
What causes multiple sclerosis (MS)? Could a plant-based diet have an effect on MS?