Diet Science

Several studies show that consumption of up to 1.5 liter a day of silicon-rich mineral water offers clinically significant protection against cognitive decline. Listen in this week as Dee discusses...

A team of British scientists have spent the last 14 years experimenting with genetically engineering a tomato that contains significantly higher levels of anthocyanins, a phytonutrient gives many...

People who live in longevity hot spots called "Blue Zones" live up to a decade longer than average Americans. After researchers analyzed dietary surveys of the daily eating habits of people in the...

Macambo beans are a cousin to cacao beans, with similar nutritional benefits. Listen in this week as Dee discusses the nutritional benefits of this crunchy snack bean that is taking the superfood...

You've likely heard of prebiotics and probiotics. But what are postbiotics, and what do they do? Listen in this week as Dee discusses all three "biotics" and how postbiotics are quickly taking the...

You've likely heard of prebiotics and probiotics. But what are postbiotics, and what do they do? Listen in this week as Dee discusses all three "biotics" and how postbiotics are quickly taking the...

Cranberries have been used in folk medicine for generations, and there is now sound science to back-up their benefits. Listen in this week as Dee discusses the best ways to consume cranberries and...

Researchers have discovered a previously unknown species of bacteria present in the intestines of people diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, but not in people without the condition. Listen in this...

Fagopyrum tataricum, also known as Tartary Buckwheat, is a gluten-free psuedo-grain sibling to common buckwheat, but with a more powerful nutrient profile. Listen in this week as Dee discusses why...

That is the question French researchers sought to answer in their 3-month study on overweight adults. Listen in this week as Dee deciphers the results of this study and how a unique probiotic that...

If you're a fan of raw apple cider vinegar, you'll be surprised to learn that pumpkins can be fermented into a similarly nutritious vinegar too. Listen in this week as Dee discusses how pumpkin...

When foods like potatoes and rice are cooked and then cooled, their starch molecules undergo rearrangement to become less "starchy". Listen in this week as Dee explains the concept of "retrograded...

Psyllium is best known for its ability to aid in digestive health, but it has also been clinically proven to lower cholesterol, blood sugar and blood pressure. Listen in this week as Dee discusses...

There's a lot of nutrition packed into these tiny little seeds, and the chia seed trend is making a splash with a new generation now. Listen in this week as Dee discusses the key benefits of...

Our eyes need nourishment to keep them moist so that we can have crisp, clear vision. Listen in this week as Dee discusses the foods that provide nourishment for your eyes, and the various types of...

Pickling and Fermenting are two techniques used to preserve fruits or vegetables in jars.  Listen in this week as Dee discusses the important differences between these two techniques when it comes...

A new study comparing daily consumption of cocao versus multivitamins shows the multivitamins improved brain function in older adults, and the benefit was greater for those with a history of heart...

A new study published in the journal Cell, showed that consuming saccharin and sucralose harms the ability of healthy adults to dispose of glucose in their body. The study also looked at the effect...

If your goal in selecting plant-based meat alternatives is better health, then you'll want to know which one can get you there. Listen in this week as Dee discusses a variety of different options...

A 2015 study published in the journal Science found that high doses of vitamin C impaired growth of colon cancer tumors that have previously resisted other treatments. Listen in this week as Dee...