Check Out Our Spring Fundraiser Gear

Show your support of NutritionFacts.org with exclusive new products in our spring fundraiser. Step into summer with our new T-shirt and tank top and enjoy your green tea with a NutritionFacts.org tumbler. They’re only available for a limited time, so order here through May 9.

All proceeds support the continued work of NutritionFacts.org.

We Hit 100 Million Views!

I’m thrilled to announce NutritionFacts.org videos have now been watched 100 MILLION times. It’s an honor to continue my life’s mission of providing evidence-based information for free. On behalf of all of us at NutritionFacts.org, I thank you for watching and sharing the videos every week.

Seeking Spanish Translators

Our Spanish team is looking for a few experienced translators to work on translating and editing transcripts, blog posts, and video subtitles. Applicants should be proficient in both Spanish and English, with previous translation experience and a basic understanding of NutritionFacts.org content and medical terms. To apply, go to https://nutritionfacts.org/volunteer.

Host a Screening of “How Not to Die”

Share the latest in evidence-based nutrition with your community by hosting a free screening of Dr. Michael Greger’s “How Not to Die” presentation in your area. We will provide a free Digital Event Kit to give you everything you need to ensure success. Last month, a volunteer hosted a screening at The University of British Columbia to over 50 attendees. Thanks, Matt! Visit our How Not to Die Events page (https://nutritionfacts.org/volunteer/screenings/) for more information.

Welcome, Steven!

Steven is our new Full-Stack Web Developer here at NutritionFacts.org. His area of expertise is full-stack development, but he brings a variety of skills and knowledge to the team. He has previously worked as a personal trainer and — in his free time — is passionate about lifting, snowboarding, and other outdoor activities. Steven lives in Austin, Texas with his girlfriend and his cat, Rambo. Meet the rest of the team here.

Live Q&As Today

Every month until recently I’ve done Q&As live from my treadmill. Now that I’ve finished the draft of my new upcoming book, I’m excited to say the Q&As are back and today is the day.

Facebook Live: At 12:00 p.m. ET TODAY go to our Facebook page to watch live and ask questions.
YouTube Live Stream: At 3:00 p.m. ET TODAY go here to watch live and ask even more questions!

You can now find links to all of my past live YouTube and Facebook Q&As right here. If that’s not enough, remember I have an audio podcast to keep you company at http://nutritionfacts.org/audio.

In health,

Michael Greger, M.D.

PS: If you haven’t yet, you can subscribe to my free videos here and watch my live, year-in-review presentations:

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How to Make a Healthy Charcuterie Board

There’s no question that charcuterie boards are currently all the rage. While it’s certainly not a new idea—in fact, charcuterie style eating dates back to the 15 th century in France, according to TimesColonist.com—social media has blown this trend up. Whether for the holidays or just an everyday get-together, a classic charcuterie board is a great way to entertain. While these delicious spreads are a ton of fun, they’re not necessarily known for being terribly healthy. After all, Oxford Languages defines charcuterie as “cold cooked meats.” A charcuterie board is traditionally known for featuring a wide variety of cured meats and cheeses. But that’s not to say that you must be resigned to certain choices. There are certainly ways to boost the nutrition power and make a healthy, low-calorie charcuterie board with ingredients that you and your guests will still love. Here are a few of our best tips. 5 Delicious Mocktail Recipes You’ll Love Read More Step 1: Make wise low-calo

What is Ranch Water? The Summer Cocktail You Need to Try

Losing weight in the summertime can be tough. From unhealthy picnic food to drinks at the beach bar, it can be hard to resist the warm weather temptations that try to sabotage your success. However, with a little planning and some simple swaps, you can stay on track with your weight loss goals while still partaking in some summer fun! All you need is some healthy recipes for the grill , some summer-inspired sweet treats and a go-to, weight loss-friendly cocktail that you can sip on all season long. For us, that cocktail is Ranch Water; the refreshing beverage that’s easy to make, easy to enjoy and easy to incorporate into your weight loss plan! What is Ranch Water? In short, Ranch Water is the trendy summer cocktail that’s perfect for chilling out and staying cool in the summer heat. It’s a super simple drink that only requires three ingredients to make: Tequila Lime juice Topo Chico Mineral Water 1 Never had Topo Chico? This refreshing water is a naturally carbonated minera

Here's when calories really matter

The divide continues to grow between those who swear by the “calories in vs. calories out” method and those who tout that body composition changes will come by following a nutrient-dense whole-food diet. When counseling clients, starting out many of them have these types of pre-conceived beliefs on how they should be losing weight or making changes to their body composition overall. Acknowledging calories continue to be a hot topic of conversation, we’ll dive into the science of calories, the complexity of them and when they really matter. What is a calorie? A calorie, as we often see it on a nutrition label, is actually a kilocalorie. To make it simple for consumers, it became a Calorie with a capital C, and since then has been used so often without the capital C that we just use calorie. The true Calorie, or kilocalorie, is a measure of the energy required to raise one kilogram of water one degree Celsius. Originally, the calorie value of a food was determined by burning it, b

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