For many children, it's seeing a beloved relative ill and in pain that leads them to want to become doctors. But, for me, it was watching my grandma get better. Michael Greger belovedchilddoctor Change image and share on social
High levels of stress can lead to weakened immunity, rendering animals much more susceptible to disease. This makes the average poultry factory farm a hotbed for outbreaks of avian flu. Michael Greger animalaverageavian Change image and share on social
You can actually take people with these precancerous lesions, and basically paint black raspberries on them, and they nearly vanish. Michael Greger basicallyblacklesion Change image and share on social
Though pigs have been proven susceptible to a porcine spongiform encephalopathy, the National Pork Producers Council claims that no naturally occurring cases of 'mad pig' disease have ever been discovered. Michael Greger caseclaimcouncil share on social
The fumes produced by frying bacon contain carcinogens called nitrosamines. Though all meat may release potentially carcinogenic fumes, processed meat such as bacon may be the worst. Michael Greger baconbadcall Change image and share on social
Ounce for ounce, herbs and spices have more antioxidants than any other food group. Michael Greger antioxidantfoodgroup Change image and share on social
You can buy turmeric from any supermarket - or get it raw from Asian shops and grate a quarter of an inch of the root into your food. There's evidence to suggest raw turmeric may have greater anti-inflammatory effects, while cooked turmeric offers better DNA protection. Michael Greger antiasianbuy share on social
The USDA is tasked with managing and promoting agriculture - including the well-funded animal agriculture industry - so it's pulled into a tug-of-war every time the dietary guidelines are re-evaluated. Michael Greger agricultureanimaldietary share on social
Among identical twins who have the exact same genes, one may die early of a heart attack and the other may live a long, healthy life - depending on their lifestyle and what they eat. Michael Greger attackdependdie Change image and share on social
Don't forget that fruit can be cooked - think of baked apples, poached pears and grilled pineapple. But if you like drinking fruit, blending will preserve more nutrition and fibre than juicing. Michael Greger applebakeblend Change image and share on social
