Diet Science

Cheers to Cherries!

Hinzugefügt: 8. August 2021

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...

Let's Talk Tomatoes!

Hinzugefügt: 1. August 2021

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...

Non-Dairy Yogurts: Pros and Cons

Hinzugefügt: 25. Juli 2021

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? ...

What to Eat and Not to Eat During Allergy Season

Hinzugefügt: 22. Juni 2021 - Durchschnittliche Bewertung: 5

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....

Can Arsenic be Removed from Rice?

Hinzugefügt: 14. Juni 2021

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...

Doing OK with Vitamin A

Hinzugefügt: 17. Mai 2021 - Durchschnittliche Bewertung: 5

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...

Enjoy Watermelon and its Seeds for Better Health!

Hinzugefügt: 10. Mai 2021 - Durchschnittliche Bewertung: 5

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...

How Chromium Helps Blood Sugar Control

Hinzugefügt: 19. April 2021

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...

What are Digestive Enzymes and Why Do You Need Them?

Hinzugefügt: 11. April 2021

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...

Lower Cholesterol Naturally with Pu·erh Tea

Hinzugefügt: 28. März 2021

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...

What is Zonulin?

Hinzugefügt: 1. März 2021

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...

Alpha-Lipoic Acid for Diabetes, Weight Loss and More!

Hinzugefügt: 22. Februar 2021 - Durchschnittliche Bewertung: 3

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...

Quercetin Quenches Inflammation, Allergy Symptoms, Viruses and More!

Hinzugefügt: 15. Februar 2021

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...

The Benefits of Peanut Butter

Hinzugefügt: 1. Februar 2021 - Durchschnittliche Bewertung: 5

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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A Little Bit of Lucuma has Huge Benefit

Hinzugefügt: 25. Januar 2021

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...

Boost Your Health with Berberine

Hinzugefügt: 18. Januar 2021 - Durchschnittliche Bewertung: 3

More than 4,000 studies have documented the impressive health benefits of a natural plant compound called Berberine--everything from weight loss to lowering blood pressure and cholesterol, to...

A Nut That Cleans Your Clothes??

Hinzugefügt: 29. Dezember 2020

Soap nuts are not actually nuts and don't actually contain soap---but they're all the rage as a non-toxic alternative to laundry detergent.  Listen in this week as Dee explains the chemistry of...

The Yummy Benefits of Yacón Syrup

Hinzugefügt: 6. Dezember 2020 - Durchschnittliche Bewertung: 5

The syrup produced from the yacón root is well known for its sweet taste and health benefits. Listen in this week as Dee discusses the nutritional and therapeutic properties of yacón and how it can...

Tiny Tiger Nuts Provide Huge Health Benefits

Hinzugefügt: 22. November 2020

Meet the tiger nut--a trendy superfood with a tiger-striped exterior that's not actually a nut.  Listen in this week as Dee discusses what tiger nuts are and why eating them offers some hefty...

What is Citric Acid, and Is It Safe?

Hinzugefügt: 8. November 2020 - Durchschnittliche Bewertung: 5

Citric acid is one of the most common food additives and is also used in cleaning products, medicines and beauty products.  Listen in this week as Dee explains what exactly citric acid is, the...