Rosane Oliveira, DVM, PhD
Dr. Rosane Oliveira is founding director of the UC Davis Integrative Medicine program and adjunct assistant professor at the Department of Public Health Sciences at the School of Medicine at the University of California, Davis. Blending a lifelong passion for food and nutrition with over 20 years of scientific experience in genetic research, Oliveira is devoted to educating people about how food and lifestyle choices can affect genetic expression—i.e., how genes are turned on and off and either cause disease or promote health. She is a native of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and has lived in the United States since 2003. Find her on Facebook and LinkedIn.
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See articleGetting Clarity About Calcium
The subject of calcium is a hotly debated one. One of the biggest controversies is whether or not we can really get enough calcium following a whole-food, plant-based diet that excludes dairy. To help clarify this important topic, we’ll tackle the more common calcium questions, one at a time. Read on, or click below to […] -
See articleWhy Olive Oil Is Not Healthy for Your Heart
Olives conjure up images of the warm sun and deep blue seas of the Mediterranean, where the olive tree flourishes. In more recent times, olive oil has enjoyed similar admiration. Considered by many as a staple in any serious kitchen, olive oil has also achieved mythic stature as the ultimate healthy ingredient, protecting us from […]
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