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Diet Science
by Dee and Michael McCaffrey
Diet Science is a fun 7 to 8 minute weekly program with insights and straight scoops on today’s health and diet issues from Dee McCaffrey, CDC. Dee is an Organic Chemist who lost 100 pounds, nearly half her body weight, and has kept it off for 20 years by staying away from processed foods. She’s the author of The Science of Skinny, released by Perseus June 2012, and The Science of Skinny Cookbook, which was released December 2014.
Episodes
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Type 1.5 Diabetes – The Diabetes Many People Don’t Know They Have
Often mistaken for Type 2 diabetes, Type 1.5 diabetes, also known as Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults (LADA), is an autoimmune form of diabetes that develops gradually in adulthood. Listen in this week as Dee explains what makes LADA unique, why it is so often misdiagnosed, and how...
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The Power of Pili Nuts
Encased in a black shell that resembles a minature avocado lies the powerful pili nut, a type of tropical tree nut indigenous to the Philippines. Listen in this week as Dee delves into the nutritional profile of this amazing tropical nut and why you may want to make it your next pantry staple....
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Berry Dirty: Why Blackberries Made the 2025 Dirty Dozen
This week, Dee dives into the recently released Environmental Working Group’s 2025 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce, commonly known as “The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen Lists”, with a spotlight on blackberries—a new addition to the Dirty Dozen list, coming in at number ten. Listen…
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New Blood Test Can Reveal Your Ultra-Processed Food Intake
In a groundbreaking new study, researchers have developed a blood and urine test capable of identifying how much ultra-processed food is in your diet. By analyzing metabolites—chemicals produced as the body breaks down food—researchers can now distinguish between individuals who consume high...
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Sorghum: The Supergrain Hiding in Plain Sight
From its impressive nutritional profile to its role in blood sugar balance and gut health, sorghum just might be the next superfood you’ve never heard of. Listen in this week as Dee digs into the ancient grain that’s quietly stealing the spotlight in modern nutrition. Whether you’re curious about...
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Methyl Adaptogens: Your New Anti-Aging Dream Team
The results of a new study shows that consumption of polyphenols in certain foods–known as methyl adaptogens–can turn back your biological clock. Listen in this week as Dee discusses the study and reveals the short list of common foods that literally help you age better from the inside out....
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Cocoa and Carob: A Sweet Duo for Managing Diabetes
A new study shows that a specific blend of cocoa and carob powder improves metabolic health markers in people with Type 2 diabetes. Listen in this week as Dee discusses the study, the specific ratio of cocoa to carob used in the study, and how this delicious duo offers a new strategy for…
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Can You Be Healthy with High Cholesterol?
Groundbreaking new research challenges conventional beliefs about cholesterol and heart disease. A one-year prospective study of 100 metabolically healthy adults following a long-term ketogenic diet found no correlation between extremely high LDL cholesterol and the progression of coronary artery...
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Thyroid Signals: What Your Body’s Symptoms Are Really Saying
If you’re struggling with fatigue, chronic constiptation, weight gain, or weight loss resistance, an underactive thyroid could be the hidden cause. Listen in this week as Dee explains how the thyroid gland plays a big part in regulating metabolism, digestion, and energy, and the role of diet and...
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Talkin’ Tallow: Is This Rendered Beef Fat Good for Your Health?
Beef tallow, aka rendered beef fat, was once a staple in American home cooking and fast-food kitchens throughout much of the 20th century. Though it declined in popularity due to concerns over its saturated fat content, it’s now making a comeback. Listen in this week as Dee breaks down the…
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Longtime Efforts to Ban Artificial Food Dyes & Preservatives Finally Coming to Fruition!
In March 2011, Processed-Free America (aka Center for Processed-Free Living) submitted arguments against artificial food coloring to the United States Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition. Now, 14 years later, the country is starting to pay attention. Listen in this week as Dee discusses...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Diet Science is a fun 7 to 8 minute weekly program with insights and straight scoops on today’s health and diet issues from Dee McCaffrey, CDC. Dee is an Organic Chemist who lost 100 pounds, nearly half her body weight, and has kept it off for 20 years by staying away from processed foods. She’s the author of The Science of Skinny, released by Perseus June 2012, and The Science of Skinny Cookbook, which was released December 2014.
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Diet Science is a fun 7 to 8 minute weekly program with insights and straight scoops on today’s health and diet issues from Dee McCaffrey, CDC. Dee is an Organic Chemist who lost 100 pounds, nearly half her body weight, and has kept it off for 20 years by staying away from processed foods. She’s...
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