Diet Science

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...

A new study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings showed that lower intake of calcium and potassium leads to high odds of developing kidney stones. Listen in this week as Dee discusses the findings...

If you enjoy eating jackfruit as a meat alternative, you'll want to know about banana blossoms.  Listen in this week as Dee discusses the purple flower with a surprisingly flaky fish-like texture,...

The Paleo Diet has long been touted as a diet that did not contain potatoes, beans or other starchy foods. New research now shows that likely wasn't the case. Listen in this week as Dee discusses...

A new study has found that potassium-rich diets were associated with lower blood pressure, particularly in women with high salt intake. Three specific foods had the most benefit. Listen in this...

The idea that exercising more can mitigate the effects of eating a poor diet is being put to rest. Listen in this week as Dee discusses the research, and how the synergy of a good diet and physical...

A growing body of evidence suggests that consumption of diet soda is correlated to increased risk of metabolic issues and dementia, among other medical conditions. Listen in this week as Dee...

Alzheimer's Disease currently devastates the lives of 5.8 million Americans, and there is no cure, but some promising research on curcumin gives us some hope. Listen in this week as Dee discusses...

A new study has shown that adding about two servings of pecans a day to your diet produces a greater and more consistent reduction in cholesterol compared to many other interventions. Listen in...

A new study reveals that people are usually wrong when ranking how well they eat, particularly when they think their diet is healthy. Listen in this week as Dee discusses the significant...

Testosterone is a key hormone needed by both men and women for optimal bone density, blood sugar control, muscle mass, energy levels, and libido. Testosterone production in the body may decrease...

Every year the Environmental Working Group, a non-profit advocacy group, publishes a list of common produce items and ranks them according to how contaminated they are with pesticide residues that...

Table olives are one of the oldest fermented foods hailing from the Mediterranean area. Fermentation gives them probiotic properties in addition to their many other health benefits. Listen in this...

Two studies published within the last year found that cells in muscles being used to lift weights sends instructions to fat cells in other parts of the body to prompt the fat burning...

Kvass is a fermented probiotics beverage that hails from northeastern Europe and is traditionally made from bread, malt, and water. When kvass is made from beets instead of bread, it puts the...

Fonio, also known as Hungry Rice, is an ancient super-grain from the millet family that hails from west Africa. It cooks as quickly as couscous, is gluten-free, and highly nutritious. Listen in...

Nutritional yeast is a delicious way to infuse flavor in a variety of meals. But what is nutritional yeast, and what are its benefits? Listen in this week as Dee explains how nutritional yeast is...

Research shows that children born to obese mothers or mothers with type 2 diabetes, are genetically prone to developing diabetes. Listen in this week as Dee discusses a new study showing that...

Each year, about half a million people have their gallbladder removed--a surgery known as a cholecystectomy. You can live without a gallbladder, but digestion of the fats in your diet becomes...

Lentils are petite legumes with huge health benefits. Listen in this week as Dee discusses the nutrient power of lentils, and how to cook and incorporate them into your meal plan.Link to Dee's...