Michael Joseph
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Interested in food, nutrition, health, sports, exercise, movies, outdoor activities, and more. Mainly tweet about nutrition. MSc in Clinical Nutrition. www.nutritionadvance.com
Does passion fruit really have "amazing health benefits?" Be careful with claims online.
Most studies showing those benefits use highly concentrated extracts made from the inedible peel — not the fresh fruit.
N.B. Still a great option nutritionally!
Most studies showing those benefits use highly concentrated extracts made from the inedible peel — not the fresh fruit.
N.B. Still a great option nutritionally!
Passion Fruit: Potential Health Benefits and Full Nutrition Facts
An evidence-based guide to the potential health benefits of passion fruit and an in-depth look at its full nutrition facts.
www.nutritionadvance.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Does passion fruit really have "amazing health benefits?" Be careful with claims online.
Most studies showing those benefits use highly concentrated extracts made from the inedible peel — not the fresh fruit.
N.B. Still a great option nutritionally!
Most studies showing those benefits use highly concentrated extracts made from the inedible peel — not the fresh fruit.
N.B. Still a great option nutritionally!
Okra contains a unique type of soluble fiber known as "mucilage." Recent systematic reviews of RCTs suggest realistic doses of okra may help lower fasting blood sugar levels and lower LDL cholesterol.
See the full evidence in this guide.
See the full evidence in this guide.
Okra Nutrition: Potential Health Benefits and Full Nutrition Facts
An evidence-based guide to okra's nutritional profile and its potential health benefits. What does the science say?
www.nutritionadvance.com
November 9, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Okra contains a unique type of soluble fiber known as "mucilage." Recent systematic reviews of RCTs suggest realistic doses of okra may help lower fasting blood sugar levels and lower LDL cholesterol.
See the full evidence in this guide.
See the full evidence in this guide.
Ever wondered about your favorite condiment's nutritional values? Or are you looking for some new, interesting condiments to try?
Check out our complete guide to 37 types of popular condiments and their nutrition facts.
Check out our complete guide to 37 types of popular condiments and their nutrition facts.
37 Types of Condiments and Their Nutrition Facts
An in-depth guide to 37 popular types of condiments from around the world, complete with their characteristics and nutrition facts.
www.nutritionadvance.com
October 22, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Ever wondered about your favorite condiment's nutritional values? Or are you looking for some new, interesting condiments to try?
Check out our complete guide to 37 types of popular condiments and their nutrition facts.
Check out our complete guide to 37 types of popular condiments and their nutrition facts.
Is MSG safe?
Social media says one thing, public health bodies say another. What does the actual science say?
Social media says one thing, public health bodies say another. What does the actual science say?
Is MSG Bad For You? Separating Fact From Fiction
Monosodium glutamate, also known as MSG, is a flavor enhancer found in a wide range of processed foods. It can also be used as a condiment or to provide a
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October 17, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Is MSG safe?
Social media says one thing, public health bodies say another. What does the actual science say?
Social media says one thing, public health bodies say another. What does the actual science say?
One year RCT on artificial sweeteners:
- Including artificial sweeteners in the diet (vs not) led to increased weight loss
- No negative impact on cardiovascular risk markers
- Beneficial shift in gut microbiota
- Including artificial sweeteners in the diet (vs not) led to increased weight loss
- No negative impact on cardiovascular risk markers
- Beneficial shift in gut microbiota
Effect of sweeteners and sweetness enhancers on weight management and gut microbiota composition in individuals with overweight or obesity: the SWEET study
The SWEET project is a multicenter, randomized, controlled trial that shows that long-term consumption of sweeteners and sweetness enhancers improves body weight control and elicits beneficial gut microbiota...
www.nature.com
October 7, 2025 at 9:36 PM
One year RCT on artificial sweeteners:
- Including artificial sweeteners in the diet (vs not) led to increased weight loss
- No negative impact on cardiovascular risk markers
- Beneficial shift in gut microbiota
- Including artificial sweeteners in the diet (vs not) led to increased weight loss
- No negative impact on cardiovascular risk markers
- Beneficial shift in gut microbiota
"Vitamin/mineral X is toxic"
If you're exceeding the upper tolerable limits, then perhaps.
If you think any synthetic nutrient is harmful, then just no.
If you're exceeding the upper tolerable limits, then perhaps.
If you think any synthetic nutrient is harmful, then just no.
October 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
"Vitamin/mineral X is toxic"
If you're exceeding the upper tolerable limits, then perhaps.
If you think any synthetic nutrient is harmful, then just no.
If you're exceeding the upper tolerable limits, then perhaps.
If you think any synthetic nutrient is harmful, then just no.
Does dietary cholesterol increase blood cholesterol?
Nuanced answer: Slightly, but not significantly—and it depends what it's replacing in the diet.
A recent randomized, crossover study investigated this topic and found.... (1/2)
Nuanced answer: Slightly, but not significantly—and it depends what it's replacing in the diet.
A recent randomized, crossover study investigated this topic and found.... (1/2)
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October 2, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Does dietary cholesterol increase blood cholesterol?
Nuanced answer: Slightly, but not significantly—and it depends what it's replacing in the diet.
A recent randomized, crossover study investigated this topic and found.... (1/2)
Nuanced answer: Slightly, but not significantly—and it depends what it's replacing in the diet.
A recent randomized, crossover study investigated this topic and found.... (1/2)
Is brown rice really a healthier choice than white rice
👉 Nutrient comparison
👉 Health effects
👉 What systematic reviews show
👉 Arsenic content
Here's everything you need to know.
www.nutritionadvance.com/brown-rice-n...
👉 Nutrient comparison
👉 Health effects
👉 What systematic reviews show
👉 Arsenic content
Here's everything you need to know.
www.nutritionadvance.com/brown-rice-n...
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Evidence-based Food and Nutrition Articles
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September 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Is brown rice really a healthier choice than white rice
👉 Nutrient comparison
👉 Health effects
👉 What systematic reviews show
👉 Arsenic content
Here's everything you need to know.
www.nutritionadvance.com/brown-rice-n...
👉 Nutrient comparison
👉 Health effects
👉 What systematic reviews show
👉 Arsenic content
Here's everything you need to know.
www.nutritionadvance.com/brown-rice-n...
An objective, science-backed guide to how canola and olive oil compare:
- Fatty acid ratios
- Heat stability
- Impact on cholesterol levels and inflammatory markers
Here's what findings from systematic reviews and randomized controlled trials show.
- Fatty acid ratios
- Heat stability
- Impact on cholesterol levels and inflammatory markers
Here's what findings from systematic reviews and randomized controlled trials show.
Olive Oil vs. Canola Oil: Which Is the Healthiest Choice?
Learn how canola and olive oil compare regarding their nutritional profiles and health effects. Which is the healthier cooking oil?
www.nutritionadvance.com
September 20, 2025 at 12:00 AM
An objective, science-backed guide to how canola and olive oil compare:
- Fatty acid ratios
- Heat stability
- Impact on cholesterol levels and inflammatory markers
Here's what findings from systematic reviews and randomized controlled trials show.
- Fatty acid ratios
- Heat stability
- Impact on cholesterol levels and inflammatory markers
Here's what findings from systematic reviews and randomized controlled trials show.
The reasons why almost all diets fail:
1) One-size-fits-all diets don't work in the long run because everybody has different needs & preferences.
2) Most diets aren't promoted for long-term success - they're promoted for short-term gains, personal beliefs, or, on social media, popularity.
1) One-size-fits-all diets don't work in the long run because everybody has different needs & preferences.
2) Most diets aren't promoted for long-term success - they're promoted for short-term gains, personal beliefs, or, on social media, popularity.
September 18, 2025 at 4:03 PM
The reasons why almost all diets fail:
1) One-size-fits-all diets don't work in the long run because everybody has different needs & preferences.
2) Most diets aren't promoted for long-term success - they're promoted for short-term gains, personal beliefs, or, on social media, popularity.
1) One-size-fits-all diets don't work in the long run because everybody has different needs & preferences.
2) Most diets aren't promoted for long-term success - they're promoted for short-term gains, personal beliefs, or, on social media, popularity.
RCT research shows that green peas can potentially lower blood pressure, but what other potential benefits do these little legumes have?
Green Peas: Key Nutrition and Health Benefits
What do green peas offer? Here we explore their nutritional values and the latest science on their potential benefits.
www.nutritionadvance.com
September 13, 2025 at 12:00 AM
RCT research shows that green peas can potentially lower blood pressure, but what other potential benefits do these little legumes have?
Did you know that just a single tablespoon of ketchup can contain more than 2000 mcg of lycopene?
But does its lycopene content outweigh the potential drawbacks of ketchup?
Learn what the studies say about this popular condiment. www.nutritionadvance.com/is-ketchup-h...
But does its lycopene content outweigh the potential drawbacks of ketchup?
Learn what the studies say about this popular condiment. www.nutritionadvance.com/is-ketchup-h...
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Evidence-based Food and Nutrition Articles
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September 5, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Did you know that just a single tablespoon of ketchup can contain more than 2000 mcg of lycopene?
But does its lycopene content outweigh the potential drawbacks of ketchup?
Learn what the studies say about this popular condiment. www.nutritionadvance.com/is-ketchup-h...
But does its lycopene content outweigh the potential drawbacks of ketchup?
Learn what the studies say about this popular condiment. www.nutritionadvance.com/is-ketchup-h...
Some of the convenient high-protein products you can buy now are great, but too many just slap on a "high protein" label for marketing.
E.g: 'High protein' ice-cream bars by Lidl (Gelatelli):
Protein per bar: 5 grams
Is that really high protein?
E.g: 'High protein' ice-cream bars by Lidl (Gelatelli):
Protein per bar: 5 grams
Is that really high protein?
September 5, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Some of the convenient high-protein products you can buy now are great, but too many just slap on a "high protein" label for marketing.
E.g: 'High protein' ice-cream bars by Lidl (Gelatelli):
Protein per bar: 5 grams
Is that really high protein?
E.g: 'High protein' ice-cream bars by Lidl (Gelatelli):
Protein per bar: 5 grams
Is that really high protein?
Should blood pressure control focus on more potassium?
"With the outsize focus of sodium, the role of potassium in regulating BP has been unfortunately sidelined."
"The landmark DASH trials revealed the importance of modifying diet by emphasizing fruits, vegetables, high fiber, (1/2)
"With the outsize focus of sodium, the role of potassium in regulating BP has been unfortunately sidelined."
"The landmark DASH trials revealed the importance of modifying diet by emphasizing fruits, vegetables, high fiber, (1/2)
September 5, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Should blood pressure control focus on more potassium?
"With the outsize focus of sodium, the role of potassium in regulating BP has been unfortunately sidelined."
"The landmark DASH trials revealed the importance of modifying diet by emphasizing fruits, vegetables, high fiber, (1/2)
"With the outsize focus of sodium, the role of potassium in regulating BP has been unfortunately sidelined."
"The landmark DASH trials revealed the importance of modifying diet by emphasizing fruits, vegetables, high fiber, (1/2)
Should blood pressure control focus on more potassium?
"With the outsize focus of sodium, the role of potassium in regulating BP has been unfortunately sidelined."
"The landmark DASH trials revealed the importance of modifying diet by emphasizing fruits, vegetables, high fiber, (1/2)
"With the outsize focus of sodium, the role of potassium in regulating BP has been unfortunately sidelined."
"The landmark DASH trials revealed the importance of modifying diet by emphasizing fruits, vegetables, high fiber, (1/2)
September 4, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Should blood pressure control focus on more potassium?
"With the outsize focus of sodium, the role of potassium in regulating BP has been unfortunately sidelined."
"The landmark DASH trials revealed the importance of modifying diet by emphasizing fruits, vegetables, high fiber, (1/2)
"With the outsize focus of sodium, the role of potassium in regulating BP has been unfortunately sidelined."
"The landmark DASH trials revealed the importance of modifying diet by emphasizing fruits, vegetables, high fiber, (1/2)
What potential benefits of pinto beans are actually supported by evidence?
Here's a science-backed look at the research on these little beans.
Here's a science-backed look at the research on these little beans.
What Does the Science Say About Pinto Beans?
Learn the evidence behind the potential benefits of pinto beans for heart health and blood sugar, as well as their key nutritional values.
www.nutritionadvance.com
August 15, 2025 at 12:00 AM
What potential benefits of pinto beans are actually supported by evidence?
Here's a science-backed look at the research on these little beans.
Here's a science-backed look at the research on these little beans.
A key social media lesson: sports teams have fans that will support their chosen team no matter what.
And so do diets.
And so do diets.
August 14, 2025 at 9:36 PM
A key social media lesson: sports teams have fans that will support their chosen team no matter what.
And so do diets.
And so do diets.
If talking about the *nutritional* benefits of an animal-based or plant-based food is triggering for someone, there's probably some bias there.
Many foods within each group can have benefits — reactions that completely disregard this are not based on science.
Many foods within each group can have benefits — reactions that completely disregard this are not based on science.
August 14, 2025 at 4:07 PM
If talking about the *nutritional* benefits of an animal-based or plant-based food is triggering for someone, there's probably some bias there.
Many foods within each group can have benefits — reactions that completely disregard this are not based on science.
Many foods within each group can have benefits — reactions that completely disregard this are not based on science.
Systematic reviews have found links between coffee intake and reduced all-cause mortality, lower rates of liver damage, Alzheimer's, depression, and more.
But which benefits are strongly supported by evidence, and what nuances do we need to understand?
But which benefits are strongly supported by evidence, and what nuances do we need to understand?
10 Potential Health Benefits of Drinking Coffee
A guide to 10 potential health benefits of drinking coffee, according to findings from recent high-quality studies.
www.nutritionadvance.com
August 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Systematic reviews have found links between coffee intake and reduced all-cause mortality, lower rates of liver damage, Alzheimer's, depression, and more.
But which benefits are strongly supported by evidence, and what nuances do we need to understand?
But which benefits are strongly supported by evidence, and what nuances do we need to understand?
Did you know that cheese can significantly differ in nutritional composition? From incredibly protein-dense cheese to creamy, high-fat options and more.
Here are 49 types of cheese from around the world and their nutritional values www.nutritionadvance.com/types-of-che...
Here are 49 types of cheese from around the world and their nutritional values www.nutritionadvance.com/types-of-che...
49 Types of Cheese To Discover: Characteristics & Nutrition Facts
Discover 49 types of cheese from around the world and learn everything about them. With characteristics and nutrition facts for each variety.
www.nutritionadvance.com
August 9, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Did you know that cheese can significantly differ in nutritional composition? From incredibly protein-dense cheese to creamy, high-fat options and more.
Here are 49 types of cheese from around the world and their nutritional values www.nutritionadvance.com/types-of-che...
Here are 49 types of cheese from around the world and their nutritional values www.nutritionadvance.com/types-of-che...
Get the facts rather than hype on egg whites vs. whole eggs.
Here's a complete nutritional breakdown, and a look at what potential benefits each one has over the other.
Here's a complete nutritional breakdown, and a look at what potential benefits each one has over the other.
Egg Whites vs. Whole Eggs: The Complete Nutritional Breakdown
Learn how egg whites compare to whole eggs nutritionally and in terms of their potential effects. Which is the best choice for you?
www.nutritionadvance.com
August 7, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Get the facts rather than hype on egg whites vs. whole eggs.
Here's a complete nutritional breakdown, and a look at what potential benefits each one has over the other.
Here's a complete nutritional breakdown, and a look at what potential benefits each one has over the other.
Learn about 24 types of food, from fruit, grains and legumes to meat, seafood, and more. What nutrients does each group typically provide?
24 Types of Food and Their Nutritional Properties
Learn about 24 types of food, from fruit, grains and legumes to meat, seafood, and more. What nutrients does each group typically provide?
www.nutritionadvance.com
August 5, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Learn about 24 types of food, from fruit, grains and legumes to meat, seafood, and more. What nutrients does each group typically provide?
"Skipping breakfast is good for weight loss."
This requires nuance and not a blanket statement:
- Good compared to what?
- Good for who?
- Skipping a nutritious breakfast or skipping something like a pastry and coffee? (1/3)
This requires nuance and not a blanket statement:
- Good compared to what?
- Good for who?
- Skipping a nutritious breakfast or skipping something like a pastry and coffee? (1/3)
July 31, 2025 at 4:03 PM
"Skipping breakfast is good for weight loss."
This requires nuance and not a blanket statement:
- Good compared to what?
- Good for who?
- Skipping a nutritious breakfast or skipping something like a pastry and coffee? (1/3)
This requires nuance and not a blanket statement:
- Good compared to what?
- Good for who?
- Skipping a nutritious breakfast or skipping something like a pastry and coffee? (1/3)
White chocolate: can it be a healthy "treat" or is it something we should limit?
Here's a guide to its nutrients, health effects, and findings from scientific studies.
Here's a guide to its nutrients, health effects, and findings from scientific studies.
Can White Chocolate Be a Healthy Choice?
In this article, we'll learn about the health and nutritional properties of white chocolate. Can it be a healthy choice?
www.nutritionadvance.com
July 31, 2025 at 12:00 AM
White chocolate: can it be a healthy "treat" or is it something we should limit?
Here's a guide to its nutrients, health effects, and findings from scientific studies.
Here's a guide to its nutrients, health effects, and findings from scientific studies.
Outright magnesium deficiency may be uncommon, but nearly 50% of people in the United States have an insufficient dietary intake.
Here's an evidence-based guide to the potential symptoms of magnesium insufficiency.
Here's an evidence-based guide to the potential symptoms of magnesium insufficiency.
Are You Getting Enough Magnesium? 48% of Americans Aren't
An evidence-based guide to the potential symptoms of magnesium insufficiency or deficiency.
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July 25, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Outright magnesium deficiency may be uncommon, but nearly 50% of people in the United States have an insufficient dietary intake.
Here's an evidence-based guide to the potential symptoms of magnesium insufficiency.
Here's an evidence-based guide to the potential symptoms of magnesium insufficiency.