Heart disease and diabetes are among the leading causes of death and decreased quality of life, and they account for most healthcare-related costs around the world. As such, it is reasonable to say that such diseases are arguably the largest health problems facing the world today. Facing these facts, it is sobering to know most of these diseases are preventable. Central to the prevention of these diseases is, of all things, nutrition. In fact, it has been estimated that ~60-80% of the risk ...
