Lisa Freedman
A big fan of cheese and horrible television, Lisa doesn't work out nearly as much as she should. But she's good at telling other people to get on it. She's written for Maxim, Wired, Golf and Redbook (though that probably doesn't matter much to you).
More by Lisa Freedman
Are you getting enough antioxidants in your diet?
Where it comes from: Lycopene is a bright red carotene and carotenoid pigment found in the human skin, liver, adrenal glands, lungs, prostate and colon. It's most commonly known for its presence in...
New study finds that a salty meal reduces blood flow in your main arteries in just 30 minutes
The premise: Many experts insist that the most important line on a Nutrition Facts label is not the number of calories, but rather the sodium content. Salt has long been linked to an increased risk...
<em>MF</em> takes a closer look at the latest news and research on this popular ingredient
What it is: Glycine Propionyl L-Carnitine (GPLC) is a molecular-bonded form of propionyl-L-carnitine (PLC) and the amino acid glycine. "GPLC is categorized in the same family as carnitine and is very...
Find out how this health-enhancing ingredient might benefit you
Where it comes from: Sesamin is fibrous matter known as a lignan, which is a chemical compound found in plants. It exists in natural foods such as flaxseed (not flaxseed oil unless the hull remains...
