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What diet has better chances for successful IVF and pregnancy?

What diet has better chances for successful IVF and pregnancy?
It appears that plant-based diets to have better outcomes, but be clear about what these study authors are saying about their data. There is a difference between “appears to help” and “absolutely this is what did it.”

Why do health experts miss the best food sources of Omega-3 oil?

Why do health experts miss the best food sources of Omega-3 oil?
The book The Hacking of the American Mind is great, except for some of the nutrition. In particular, the diverse Omega-3 oil sources. What are great Omega-3 oil sources? Read on and make the recipe.

How long does it take to cook dinner?

How long does it take to cook dinner?
Studies show that we love quickies. So, to really answer that, here is the abbreviated history of food preparation during the last 100 years in the USA. My Mondays start at 4:30am, 2 hour drive to a consulting job, 10 hours of work, leave for home, stop f …

Why do hot peppers make your mouth hot?

Why do hot peppers make your mouth hot?
What actually is in peppers that causes the burn and how does your mouth and body react and why they are addicting?

Just gimme the Flax

Just gimme the Flax
Many of us hear about taking flax, but can’t figure out the best way.  Of course it depends on your lifestyle, but since mine is pretty crazy I’ll give you some suggestions. First, I don’t take flax oil because it has a very short shelf life.  Even in rea …