Diet Science

New research published in the journal Science has found that a deficiency of taurine, an amino acid involved in immune and neurological funtion, is a driver of aging. Increasing intake of taurine...

"Maple Butter" (also called "Maple Cream") is a form of pure maple syrup that is spreadable---but there is no actual butter, cream, or anything else in it other than the star ingredient...

A West Indian variety of avocado that has been grown in Florida for the past 100 years, the Slimcado is a unique avocado variety.  Listen in this week as Dee discusses the nutrient profile of the...

One of the rarest herbal teas in the world, Mamaki is an ancient herbal tea grown only in Hawaii. Used for centuries by native Hawaiians for its health benefits, this tea is now available in the...

Sardines are small saltwater fish with huge health benefits. They’re rich in essential nutrients that play a central role in heart health, blood sugar management and thyroid function. Listen in...

Two studies found that watermelon consumption is linked to higher nutrient intake and better heart health. Listen in this week as Dee discusses the findings of these studies and why watermelon is...

Past studies have shown that children worldwide eat considerably less fruits and vegetables than the recommended amount, putting them at increased risk for chronic disease. Listen in this week as...

A new study reveals that the breast milk of mothers following vegetarian and vegan diets is deficient in the crucial omega-3 fatty acid called docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), leading researchers to...

Transglutaminase, also called "meat glue" is a common additive used in many foods because it works to bind protein molecules from various different substances so they ""stick" and hold...

Gout is a chronic arthritic condition caused by high levels of uric acid in the blood that crystallizes and deposits into the fluid surrounding the joints, resulting in excruciating joint pain. New...

Water buffalo milk and its products, yogurt and cheese, have become a recent trend from Spain to various part of the U.S., appearing on the shelves of natural food markets and specialty online...

The fatty acids in walnuts have long been known to have heart health benefits such as lowering cholesterol and blood pressure. However, a new study shows the heart health benefits may be due to a...

Panela is a type of unrefined sugar completely hand made in Colombia using traditional methods. Studies dating back to the 1930's show many health benefits from moderate consumption of...

Two recent systematic review articles examining clinical trials on the three most common types of intermittent fasting (IF) concluded that weight loss achieved by IF was comparable to weight loss...

A new study has found a strong association between adherence to the tenets of the MIND Diet and fewer sticky beta-amyloid plaques and tau tangles in brain tissue versus people who don't eat this...

A new study has found a strong association between consumption of erythritol (a zero calorie sweetener used in many sugar-free products) and blood clotting, stroke, heart attack and death. Listen...

The authors of a new study make the case that Alzheimer's disease is driven by diet, and that an evolutionary survival response to forage for food triggered by the production of fructose in the...

Intermittent fasting has gained popularity in recent years as a viable weight loss strategy. But is skipping the morning meal really necessary for dropping pounds? Listen in this week as Dee...

In her book The Science of Skinny, Dee claimed the invention of trans fats as the worst nutritional disaster in history. Now a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) agrees. Listen in...

Grapes contain a myriad of phytonutrients that protect against many diseases. Listen in this week as Dee discusses the findings of a recent study that showed how eating a specific amount of grapes...