Diet Science

What is Collagen?

Hinzugefügt: 23. Januar 2017

Derived from the Greek word "kolla," which means  "glue", collagen is the most abundant protein in the body and makes up all our connective tissues--skin, nails, hair, ligaments, bones, cartilage,...

What is Collagen?

Hinzugefügt: 23. Januar 2017

Derived from the Greek word "kolla," which means  "glue", collagen is the most abundant protein in the body and makes up all our connective tissues--skin, nails, hair, ligaments, bones, cartilage,...

​Bring on the Brazil Nuts!

Hinzugefügt: 17. Januar 2017

Brazil nuts are a little-known superfood, packed with antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and heart-healthy fat.   Listen in this week as Dee ​​​talks about the many benefits your body can reap from a...

​Bring on the Brazil Nuts!

Hinzugefügt: 17. Januar 2017

Brazil nuts are a little-known superfood, packed with antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and heart-healthy fat.   Listen in this week as Dee ​​​talks about the many benefits your body can reap from a...

Extra Virgin Avocado Oil - Healthy or Not?

Hinzugefügt: 9. Januar 2017

​The high oil content of ​avocado is what makes the fruit so healthy--but is extracting its oil the best way to eat it? ​Listen in this week as Dee ​​explains how ​avocado oil is made and how it...

Extra Virgin Avocado Oil - Healthy or Not?

Hinzugefügt: 9. Januar 2017

​The high oil content of ​avocado is what makes the fruit so healthy--but is extracting its oil the best way to eat it? ​Listen in this week as Dee ​​explains how ​avocado oil is made and how it...

Is "Souping" the new Juicing?

Hinzugefügt: 2. Januar 2017

Are you looking for a great way to cleanse and nourish your body after a season of holiday indulgences?  Juicing may have it merits, but eating soups is a warmer, more satisfying way to build a...

Is "Souping" the new Juicing?

Hinzugefügt: 2. Januar 2017

Are you looking for a great way to cleanse and nourish your body after a season of holiday indulgences?  Juicing may have it merits, but eating soups is a warmer, more satisfying way to build a...

Yikes! There's More Sugar than Iodine in Our Salt!

Hinzugefügt: 26. Dezember 2016

FDA regulations require food manufacturers to list the ingredient that weighs the most first, and the ingredient that weighs the least last​.  On the ingredient list of Iodized salt, dextrose is...

Yikes! There's More Sugar than Iodine in Our Salt!

Hinzugefügt: 26. Dezember 2016

FDA regulations require food manufacturers to list the ingredient that weighs the most first, and the ingredient that weighs the least last​.  On the ingredient list of Iodized salt, dextrose is...

Transitioning to Organic Farming Just Got Easier

Hinzugefügt: 19. Dezember 2016

​A new concept called "certified transitional farming" is helping to create a market for produce grown on farms that are transitioning to organic standards. Listen in this week as Dee ​​explains...

Transitioning to Organic Farming Just Got Easier

Hinzugefügt: 19. Dezember 2016

​A new concept called "certified transitional farming" is helping to create a market for produce grown on farms that are transitioning to organic standards. Listen in this week as Dee ​​explains...

​Homemade Vanilla Salt for the Holidays and Beyond

Hinzugefügt: 13. Dezember 2016

Good quality ​salt adds essential minerals to our bodies and accentuates the flavors of our foods, from savory potatoes and soups to sweet baked goods. Vanilla salt goes one step further to add the...

​Homemade Vanilla Salt for the Holidays and Beyond

Hinzugefügt: 13. Dezember 2016

Good quality ​salt adds essential minerals to our bodies and accentuates the flavors of our foods, from savory potatoes and soups to sweet baked goods. Vanilla salt goes one step further to add the...

Polydextrose--Fiber or Fibber?

Hinzugefügt: 5. Dezember 2016

In 1965,​ research chemist​ ​Dr. Hans Rennhard created ​a carbohydrate compound called ​polydextrose​, which has been used to increase the fiber content and replace sugar in foods since the...

Polydextrose--Fiber or Fibber?

Hinzugefügt: 5. Dezember 2016

In 1965,​ research chemist​ ​Dr. Hans Rennhard created ​a carbohydrate compound called ​polydextrose​, which has been used to increase the fiber content and replace sugar in foods since the...

​How to Benefit from Palm Oil and NOT Destroy the Rainforests

Hinzugefügt: 28. November 2016

It is a widely known fact that the production of palm oil on big corporate plantations in Southeast Asia is destroying rainforests and the natural habitats of orangutans. Fortunately, this is not...

​How to Benefit from Palm Oil and NOT Destroy the Rainforests

Hinzugefügt: 28. November 2016

It is a widely known fact that the production of palm oil on big corporate plantations in Southeast Asia is destroying rainforests and the natural habitats of orangutans. Fortunately, this is not...

​​How Probiotics can Stop Your Sugar Cravings and Help Manage Blood Sugar

Hinzugefügt: 21. November 2016

​The beneficial bacteria that live within your gut, called probiotics, can help you maintain optimal insulin and blood sugar levels. Listen in this week as Dee talks about ​a new study showing...

​​How Probiotics can Stop Your Sugar Cravings and Help Manage Blood Sugar

Hinzugefügt: 21. November 2016

​The beneficial bacteria that live within your gut, called probiotics, can help you maintain optimal insulin and blood sugar levels. Listen in this week as Dee talks about ​a new study showing...