Researchers share their sources of information to give credit where it is due, and so other researchers can
- evaluate the accuracy of conclusions
- save time searching for relevant resources
When you find content - an article, chapter, book, podcast, thesis, etc.- you like
Look at the References or Literature Cited for leads to other relevant sources. This can save you a lot of time because you are letting someone else do the citation hunting, and you can pick and choose from their collection to augment your own. This is particularly important when the topic is not well researched, or you are new to the topic field.
Look at Footnotes and Notes at the end of the book, can also provide leads to other resources, or explain why the author has made certain statements.
Be aware that these citations and resources may show a confirmation bias.
Based on this and other resources, one starts to see similar recommendations, like:
Avoid trigger foods like spicy food, citrus fruits, tomatoes, onions, garlic, chocolate, mint, caffeinated beverages, alcohol, and carbonated drinks.
Avoid high-fat foods, or foods high sugar, salt, and cholesterol.
Focus on
- lycopene - tomatoes, watermelon, and papaya. Guavas Red Bell Peppers Persimmon Red Cabbage Mangos Rose Hips Ketchup Pasta Sauce Sun-Dried Tomatoes
- lutein - kale, spinach, and broccoli, collard greens, Swiss chard, and mustard greens Bell Peppers Parsley Pistachios Eggs Romaine Lettuce green beans
- both lycopene and lutein: Carrots, pumpkin, asparagus, corn
- phytosterols found in whole grains, nuts, seeds, legumes, fruits, vegetables, and especially unrefined plant oils like canola, soybean, and olive oil.
- calcium-fortified orange juice, or folic-acid-rich pomegranates.
- lean proteins, whole grains and fiber-rich foods like oatmeal and brown rice
Also
gluten-free, lactose-free
smaller, more frequent meals
hydration between meals
Since the article is so full of information that one may want to follow up on, it is good to look at the long list of references for more articles that are in your areas of interest. Examples:
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