Diet Science

Oranges are known for their vitamin C content, which can ward off colds and viruses. Now, research shows eating oranges also provides the body with powerful compounds that stop metastasis of...

Interchangeably called garbanzo beans, chickpeas are a versatile bean with many powerful health benefits and uses in the diet. Listen in this week as Dee discusses the variety of nutrients in...

Oats are known for their high content of a cholesterol lowering fiber called beta-glucan. But, oats also contain antioxidants in the outer bran layer with many promising health benefits. Listen in...

You've likely heard of the health benefits of raw garlic, but have you heard of black garlic?  Listen in this week as Dee discusses what black garlic is, how it's prepared, it's health benefits,...

Glutathione is known as “The Master Antioxidant” because it is made within your body and protects cells from toxic substances such as heavy metals, drugs and cancer causing free radicals.  How it...

Cherries are a well-loved summer fruit that pair well in both sweet and savory dishes, or just eaten by themselves. Listen in this week as Dee gives a cheer to the nutritional profile and health...

Did you know that people in the U.S and Europe avoided and even feared tomatoes up until about the mid-1800's?  Why? Listen in this week as Dee discusses tomato nutrition and the circumstances...

Yogurt is known for its probiotic content and the myriad benefits it provides to the gut microbome. But, do non-dairy yogurts measure up to the centuries-old yogurts made from cow and goat milk? ...

Seasonal allergies, also known as hay fever or allergic rhinitis, only occur during certain times of the year--usually spring or summer--when plant pollens trigger the immune system to overreact....

Alarming levels of arsenic, a known carcinogen, have been found in rice and rice products over the last several years.  Listen in this week as Dee discusses which types of rice have the most...

Vitamin A is linked to sharp vision and strong immune health--but it doesn't come from carrots directly.  Listen in this week as Dee discusses the best food sources of vitamin A, and how to ensure...

Bite into a sweet crisp wedge of watermelon to get a boost of health, but don't throw away the seeds!  Listen in this week as Dee discusses the many health benefits of watermelon and its...

Chromium is a mineral found in foods that enhances the action of insulin to lower blood sugar levels. Listen in this week as Dee explains the role of chromium and what foods and supplements can...

Digestive enzymes are naturally produced in various places within the digestive system. If you're not producing enough of them, digestion is impaired, and you won't be well nourished even if you...

A form of fermented tea, known as Emperor's Pu·erh tea, has been used for over 500 years in China as a medicinal tea.  Recent studies show that it contains compounds that naturally lower...

In 2000 researchers discovered a molecule called zonulin that is created in the gut when gluten is present and triggers intestinal permeability (aka leaky gut)--even in people who do not have...

What makes broccoli and spinach so healthy? One particular compound found naturally in these foods is alpha-lipoic acid, a powerful antioxidant.  Listen in this week as Dee explains the various...

Quercitin is one of the most abundant and powerful antioxidants found in foods and created naturally in our body.  Listen in this week as Dee discusses the many ways quercitin works to boost your...

Whether creamy or crunchy, peanut butter packs some health benefits. Listen in this week as Dee discusses the nutritional power of peanut butter, and some cautions you need to be aware of.

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The dried powdered version of a fruit native to Peru has a long list of health benefits in addition to being a delicious low glycemic sweetener.  Listen in this week as Dee discusses the many ways...