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Show your healthy lifestyle and support NutritionFacts.org. Our limited edition t-shirt and tank top are perfect for your summer activities, and all proceeds go towards maintaining and growing NutritionFacts.org. But don’t wait to order. These items are only available until July 4th. Get them here.

Key Findings: Thyroid Health

The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland that is located deep in the front of the neck. It is part of the endocrine system, which is made up of glands that produce, store and release hormones into the bloodstream. Thyroid hormones primarily affect our metabolism, growth, development and body temperature. I recently did a webinar on iodine and thyroid function, and these videos are all now available on NutritionFacts.org. Check them out here and learn more about thyroid health.

Recipe: yellow pea dal with watercress

Yellow pea dal with watercressDal is a staple of Indian cuisine and is full of rich spices. This light meal is flavored with ginger, cumin, coriander and turmeric. It’s both warm and calming, but light enough to be enjoyed year-round. Serve over whole grains to tick off multiple Daily Dozen items in one meal. You can find the recipe here and a video on how to make it here.

Welcome Dan and Nick!

Dan and Nick recently joined our team and are responsible for day-to-day technical duties, including developing, maintaining, and administering the NutritionFacts.org website to bring you the latest in clinical nutrition.

Dan holds a degree in computer science and a PhD in machine learning, with his career focused in web development. He has been a vegetable eater since 2016 and can often be found in the kitchen with his daughter, proving that good tastes good to you too. Dan lives in Northern California with his wife, daughter, and two dogs.

Nick is a full stack web developer. When he’s not developing websites and web apps, he enjoys learning French, researching global politics and animal rights activism. He spends most of his time between Florida and the UK.

Vitamin D infographic

Vitamin D infographicIs it necessary to take vitamin D supplements? Vitamin D is mainly made by animals, including ourselves, when we are exposed to sunlight. Based on randomized controlled studies, it can help us lead healthier lives. If you’re not getting enough sun exposure, I recommend taking 2,000 IU of vitamin D supplements daily, ideally with the largest meal of the day. You can now get a summary of my vitamin D information in a printable, shareable infographic.

Meghan’s health story

testimonyI was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer at the age of 38. Genetic testing showed no predisposition, and my GP asked if it gave me more questions than answers. It has! I told her that my oncologist suggested I cut out red meat. She said, “This is great! Keep going; actually… cut out the white meat, dairy products and eggs. ”Of course I asked,“ What would I eat? !! ” Then she asked me if I had heard of TMAO and she wrote that on a Post-it along with NutritionFacts.org.

Watching the videos on TMAO and other topics helped me a lot. I’ve seen that if my diet could do this to me, it could fix me too! I also have Dr. Read Greger’s book How Not to Die. I have had phenomenal, unbelievable successes implementing the diet change that I originally feared and I have been cancer free for 3 years.

Top 3 videos of the month

The healthiest natural source of iodineThe healthiest natural source of iodine

How much nori, dulse or arame is roughly the recommended daily dose for iodine?

The best diet for hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism

Is the apparent protection of the plant-based diet for thyroid health based on the exclusion of animal-based foods, the benefits of plant-based foods, or both?

Benefits of Black Cumin Seeds (Nigella Sativa) for Weight LossBenefits of black cumin seeds for weight loss

For three cents a day, black seed can improve cholesterol and triglyceride levels, blood pressure and blood sugar control, and accelerate body fat loss.

Next live Q&A on July 22nd

Live questions and answersMy monthly live Q&A now happens every two months. But no worry. It’s only temporary while I focus my time researching and writing my next book, How Not to Age (out in 2022). Join me for the next questions and answers on the topic 22nd of July.

Visit our Facebook page or YouTube channel at 3:00 p.m. ET. I will stream to both of them at the same time!

Links to previous live questions and answers can be found here on NutritionFacts.org. If that’s not enough, don’t forget that I also have an audio podcast to keep you company.

In health,
Michael Greger, MD

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