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Diet Science — 299 episodes

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The Power of Pili Nuts

2

Berry Dirty: Why Blackberries Made the 2025 Dirty Dozen

3

New Blood Test Can Reveal Your Ultra-Processed Food Intake

4

Sorghum: The Supergrain Hiding in Plain Sight

5

Methyl Adaptogens: Your New Anti-Aging Dream Team

6

Cocoa and Carob: A Sweet Duo for Managing Diabetes

7

Can You Be Healthy with High Cholesterol?

8

Thyroid Signals: What Your Body’s Symptoms Are Really Saying

9

Talkin’ Tallow: Is This Rendered Beef Fat Good for Your Health?

10

Longtime Efforts to Ban Artificial Food Dyes & Preservatives Finally Coming to Fruition!

11

Prickly Power: Unlocking the Health Benefits of Red Cactus Pears

12

Alpha Lipoic Acid: The Universal Antioxidant

13

Stop the Microplastics Mayhem! Proactive Steps to Minimize Exposure

14

Can Eating Grapes Keep Your Muscles Strong as You Age?

15

Boost Your Brainpower with Walnuts for Breakfast

16

The Probiotic Shield: Yogurt’s Role in Colon Cancer Risk

17

Heart-Healthy Sips: How 3 Red Juices Can Lower Blood Pressure

18

Acetylcholine: Nature's Nootropic for Boosting Brain Function

19

Why Iodine Deficiency is Making a Comeback

20

A Win for Safer Foods: FDA Finally Bans Red Dye No. 3

21

Knobby but Nice: Why Celery Root Deserves a Spot on Your Plate

22

The Power of Zinc: Immune Health and Beyond

23

The Cancer Connection: Seed Oils vs. Omega-3s

24

Peeling Back the Benefits: The Wonders of Banana Peel Flour

25

Cocoa Science: A Surprising Health Hack

26

Fat Cell Recall: Why Losing Weight Isn’t the End of the Story

27

Cutting Out Sugar Can Positively Change Your Health Within Days or Weeks--Not Months or Years

28

Why the 2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans Likely Won't Take a Stance Against Ultra-Processed Foods

29

The Science Behind Your Morning Cup: Health Benefits of Coffee

30

Hops & Health: The Surprising Benefits of Beer’s Key Ingredient

31

Air Fryers: Healthy Hack or Just Hype?

32

Green and White: How Pepitas and Pumpkin Seeds Boost the Immune System

33

Grounded in Wellness: The Science Behind Earthing

34

The Arthritis-Nightshade Connection: Myth or Reality?

35

The Health Secrets of Camel Milk

36

Mono and Diglycerides: Unmasking the Hidden Trans Fats in Your Food

37

Apeel On Your Produce May Not Be Appealing!

38

The Dark Side of Dark Chocolate: Heavy Metals in Your Favorite Brands

39

Study Shows Mediterranean Diet May Reduce Your Risk of Covid-19

40

Does the Vegan Diet Outshine the Mediterranean Diet for Weight Loss and Cardiovascular Health?

41

The AGE Conundrum: Are Your Favorite Foods Harming You?

42

Recent Study Sparks New Concerns that Erythritol Increases Risk for Heart Attacks and Strokes

43

Heart Health & EVOO: Why Less May Be More

44

Monch Monch: An Innovative Biohack to Reduce the Impact of Sugar Consumption

45

Gut Check: The Surprising Health Impacts of How Often You Poop

46

S. Boulardii Hailed as a "Super Probiotic"

47

Gut Health Revolution: Apple Cider Vinegar's Role in Weight Loss

48

A Newly Discovered Dietary Hazard: TMAO

49

Exploring the Planetary Health Diet

50

Heart Matters: Unraveling Diet, Genes, and Cardiovascular Health

51

New Study Explains Why Alzheimer's is Being Called "Type 3 Diabetes"

52

Natural Ways to Boost GLP-1 Without the Drugs

53

Comprehensive New Study Presents Strongest Evidence Yet Linking Processed Foods with Chronic Disease

54

Gugulipid (Guggul): A Natural Way to Lower Cholesterol

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Plants Over Meat: New Study Reveals What Our Ancestors Really Ate

56

High on HDL: Elevating Good Cholesterol Naturally

57

Citrus Bergamot: a Cardiovascular Super Hero

58

Study Shows Soybean Oil Consumption Linked to Diabetes and Negative Impact on Brain Health

59

A Cup of Navy Beans a Day Keeps the Colorectal Cancer Away

60

How Autophagy Keeps You Healthy

61

What is Buckwheat Honey?

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New Study Links Artificially Sweetened Sodas with a 20% Increase in Atrial Fibrillation Risk.

63

EWG's 2024 Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 List is Here!

64

Unlocking the Link Between Diet and Chronic Pain: A Call for Healthier Habits

65

FDA Announces Qualified Health Claim for Yogurt and Reduced Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

66

How the "Fasting Mimicking Diet" Lowers Biological Age

67

Study Shows Wasabi Help Impove Memory

68

Health Benefits of Parsnips

69

What is the Best Oil for Moisturizing Wood Cutting Boards?

70

Protein Overload: How Much is Too Much for Your Health?

71

Taking a Daily Multivitamin/Mineral Supplement Boosts Brain Health and Slows Memory Loss

72

What is CoEnzyme-Q10?

73

Duckweed Unleashed: Twice the Heart Health Power of the Traditional Mediterranean Diet

74

Did the Tax on Sugar Sweetened Beverages Curb Consumption?

75

What Helps with Bloating?

76

Rhodiola for Anxiety

77

The Benefits of Ashwagandha

78

Will the 2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans Finally Take a Stance Against Ultra-Processed Foods?

79

New Study Confirms Aspartame Raises Insulin Levels

80

Beta Glucan Squelches Food Cravings

81

Vitamin K-Rich Diet Prevents Diseases of Aging

82

The Link Between Diet, Gut Microbiome, and Depression

83

Is the OMAD Diet a Viable and Safe Approach to Long-Term Health?

84

Thermogenic Super Spices to Rev Up Metabolism

85

The Younger You Start, The More Walnuts Can Protect Your Heart

86

Can Psyllium Husk Compare to Ozempic for Weight Loss?

87

Hibiscus Aids Weight Loss by Revving Up Metabolism

88

The Sweet Benefits of Glycine

89

Are You Taking the Right Dose of Fish Oil?

90

Irish Butter Really is a Better Butter!

91

Fatty Liver Disease Gets a New Name

92

The Green Tea Effect: How this Common Beverage Regulates Gut Health and Combating Obesity

93

Does Soda with Added Prebiotics Boost Your Gut Health?

94

Brain-healthy MIND Diet Helps Kids Focus Better in School

95

Study Shows Strong Evidence that Omega-3's Improve Lung Health

96

American Medical Association's Shifts its Policy on use of Body Mass Index as Predictor of Disease Risk

97

Aspartame is "Possibly Carcinogenic to Humans" according to the World Health Organization

98

Carotene-Rich Diet Prevents Clogged Arteries

99

Allulose Has Sweet Benefits for Weight Loss and Blood Sugar Control

100

Taurine Could be the Elixer For a Longer and Healthier Life

101

Maple Butter: What Is It and Why It's So Good!

102

What is a Slimcado?

103

Mamaki Tea from Hawaii Brings Big Health Benefits to Mainland

104

The Nutritional Benefits of Sardines

105

Watermelon Consumption is Linked to Better Heart Health

106

New Study Reveals an Easy Strategy for Getting Kids to Eat More Fruits and Veggies

107

The Importance of DHA During Pregnancy and Lactation, Especially for Vegetarians and Vegans

108

What is "Meat Glue"? Is it Safe to Eat?

109

New Study Shows a Specific Probiotic Strain Helps Alleviate Gout Flare-Ups

110

Why Water Buffalo Milk is Making a Splash

111

New Study Shows Walnut Consumption Produces a Unique Probiotic Bacteria that Benefits Heart Health

112

Benefits of Panela Sugar

113

Weight Loss Achieved with Intermittent Fasting is on a Par with Traditional Dieting Approaches

114

New Study Shows the MIND Diet Reduces Indicators of Alzheimer's Disease

115

New Study Shows Erythritol is Linked to Heart Attack and Stroke

116

New Study Shows Fructose is a Fuel for Formation of Alzheimer’s disease

117

New Study Shows Portion Control Beats Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss

118

The World Health Organization Names Trans-Fats a "Toxic Chemical that Kills"

119

Are Grapes a Natural Sunscreen?

120

Six Cups of Mineral Water a Day Could Keep Alzheimer's Away

121

GMO Purple Tomato Coming to a Market Near You in 2023

122

The Five Pillars of a Longevity Diet

123

Meet the Macambo Bean!

124

Postbiotics: The Future of Gut Health

125

Don't Forget the Flavonols!

126

'Tis the Season for the Health Benefits of Cranberries

127

Newly Discovered Bacteria in Microbiome May be the Cause of Rheumatoid Arthritis

128

Big Health Benefits of Tartary Buckwheat

129

Does a Probiotic from Raw Cheese Improve Weight Loss?

130

Pumped Up Benefits of Pumpkin Vinegar

131

What is Retrograded Resistant Starch?

132

Psyllium Husk: A Super Functional Fiber

133

Chia Seeds are Making a Comeback Again!

134

Foods That Are Good for Your Eyes

135

What is the Difference Between Pickles and Fermented Cucumbers?

136

Taking a Daily Multivitamin Linked to Improved Cognitive Function in Older Adults

137

Peer Reviewed Study Finds Two Common Artificial Sweeteners Raise Blood Sugar Levels and Should Not Be Assumed Safe

138

Shopping for Plant-Based Meat Alternatives--Which are Best?

139

Is High-Dose Vitamin C a Viable Treatment for Cancer?

140

Diet High in Calcium and Potassium Helps Prevent Kidney Stones

141

Bountiful Benefits of Banana Blossoms

142

New Research Shows Paleolithic Diet Contained Starchy Foods

143

Three High-Potassium Foods Shown to "Counter" Effects of Salt in the Diet

144

Research Shows Exercise Does Not Counteract Detrimental Effects of a Poor Diet

145

More Downsides to Diet Sodas

146

Curcumin Quenches the Flame of Alzheimer's

147

Adding Pecans to your Diet can Significantly Reduce Cholesterol!

148

Is Your Diet as Healthy as You Think?

149

Top Foods to Boost Testosterone Levels

150

The 2022 Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce is Here!

151

Fermented Olives, A Traditional Food

152

Why Resistance Training is More Powerful for Weight Loss than Cardio Exercise

153

Health Benefits of Beet Kvass

154

Fonio: The Most Nutritious Super-Grain You've Probably Never Heard Of

155

Nutritional Yeast Health Benefits and Culinary Uses

156

Study Shows Obese Mothers Who Exercise During Pregnancy Lowers Risk of Generational Diabetes in Offspring

157

Digestion of Fats Without a Gallbladder

158

Lentils - The Underrated Nutrition Powerhouse

159

The Nutritional Power of Date Seed Coffee

160

Digestive Enzymes vs. Metabolic Enzymes

161

Study Shows DHA Omega-3 Fends Off Dementia

162

New Evidence Links Artificial Sweeteners to Increased Cancer Risk

163

Big Benefits of Brussels Sprouts

164

Fat + Fructose = A Fast Track to Fatty Liver Disease

165

New Study Shows: Organic or Not, Eating More Vegetables Can Add 10 Years to Your Life

166

The Magnificence of Mangos

167

How Caffeine Stimulates Cholesterol-Lowering Cascade

168

The Many Health Benefits and Uses of Date Syrup

169

Potassium for Better Skin, Hair and Health

170

How Black Seed Oil Benefits Your Health

171

The Worst Food Ingredient for Your Immune System

172

Artichoke May Help Reverse Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

173

Carboxymethylcellulose No Longer Considered a Safe Food Additive

174

Nutritional Power of Flax Seeds

175

Fire Cider for Boosting Immunity

176

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) for Energy, Diabetes, Fertility, Heart Disease and More

177

New Study About Baby Aspirin

178

Oranges Ward Off Cancer, Heart Disease and More!

179

Beyond Hummus--Culinary Uses and Health Benefits of Chickpeas

180

Nutritional Advantages of Oats

181

Black Garlic: An Amazing Health Powerhouse!

182

Glutathione--the Most Powerful Antioxidant in the Body

183

Cheers to Cherries!

184

Let's Talk Tomatoes!

185

What to Eat and Not to Eat During Allergy Season

186

Can Arsenic be Removed from Rice?

187

Doing OK with Vitamin A

188

Enjoy Watermelon and its Seeds for Better Health!

189

How Chromium Helps Blood Sugar Control

190

What are Digestive Enzymes and Why Do You Need Them?

191

Lower Cholesterol Naturally with Pu·erh Tea

192

What is Zonulin?

193

Alpha-Lipoic Acid for Diabetes, Weight Loss and More!

194

Quercetin Quenches Inflammation, Allergy Symptoms, Viruses and More!

195

The Benefits of Peanut Butter

196

A Little Bit of Lucuma has Huge Benefit

197

Boost Your Health with Berberine

198

A Nut That Cleans Your Clothes??

199

The Yummy Benefits of Yacón Syrup

200

Tiny Tiger Nuts Provide Huge Health Benefits

201

What is Citric Acid, and Is It Safe?

202

The Benefits of Beef Tallow

203

A Banana a Day Keeps the Heart Disease Away

204

In Defense of Potatoes

205

Is Duckweed a Reliable Source of Plant-Based Vitamin B12?

206

Monk Fruit: Is it Worth the Hype?

207

The Good and Bad on Oxalates

208

The Benefits of Vitamin B6

209

Have You Gone Wild for Oat Milk?

210

Algae Oil for Cooking?

211

What Happens if You Eat 20 Servings of Fruit a Day?

212

pH Balance for Better Bones

213

Is Your Blood Type Protective Against COVID-19?

214

Saffron - A Spicy Treatment for Depression and More

215

Do You Need an Electrolyte Drink?

216

Elderberry: Friend or Foe Against Viral Infections?

217

The Link Between Vitamin D levels and Coronavirus Mortality Rates--Are Your Levels Sufficient?

218

Primer on Prebiotics

219

Mediterranean Diet Grabs the Top Spot for Best Healthy Lifestyle Plan

220

Promising Herbal Remedy for Fatty Liver Disease

221

Crazy Insomnia?? It Could be a Lack of GABA

222

Focus on Fish Oil for ADHD

223

The Power of Parsley

224

What is Gluten? Should You Avoid it?

225

Beyond Burger vs. Impossible Burger: What's the Difference?

226

Should You "Swerve" Away From this Sweetener, or Not?

227

Are Sweet Potatoes and Yams the Same or Different?

228

Cacao vs. Cocoa: What's the Difference?

229

Why Wearing Sunglasses May be Harmful, Not Helpful, to Your Health

230

Is Whole Body Vibration the New Wave to Better Health?

231

Is Chicken Really a Better Choice than Beef for Lowering Heart Disease Risk?

232

Is Rebaudioside M (Reb M) the New Wave for Stevia Lovers?

233

Crush Sugar Cravings with an Ancient Herb

234

Can Autism be Cured with Poop?

235

New Study Shows Not All Calories are Equal

236

Can You Get Dietary Iron from Cooking in a Cast Iron Skillet?

237

The Alkaline Diet for Improved Health and Balanced Hormones

238

A Pill-Based Medical Fiber Gets FDA Approval for Weight Loss

239

A Promising Project to Heal Drug Addiction

240

Should You Jump on the "Celery Juice" Bandwagon?

241

Can Your Instant Pot Improve Your Nutrition?

242

Food Allergy, Sensitivity, Intolerance--What's the Difference?

243

Thanksgiving Edition - Pumpkin Pie Makeover and More!

244

Red Foods for Your Immune System

245

New research shows Ketogenic Diets May Increase Your Diabetes Risk and Shorten Your Life Span

246

What is Powdered Oil?

247

Lots to Love About Lupin

248

Can Your Saliva Help Change the Taste of Bitter Leafy Greens?

249

Water Kefir: A Sweet Fizzy Probiotic Drink

250

Are Spelt and Kamut Acid-Forming or Alkaline-Forming Foods?

251

JackFruit - "A Jack of All Fruits"

252

New Study finds Full-Fat Yogurt Lowers Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke

253

Say Hello to Jicama!

254

​Nutrition to ​S​upport ​S​tem ​C​ell ​Therapy to Heal Injuries

255

The Magnificence of Magnesium

256

In Light of Recent News, More About Lectins

257

​​Is Intermittent Fasting a Way to Achieve Long-Term Health?

258

Ketogenic Diets: Healthy Long Term Lifestyle or Short Term Biochemical Back-up System?

259

​The 2018 Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce is Here!

260

Move over Chia---Here Comes Sacha Inchi​

261

Has Coffee Reached Health Food Status?

262

​Why is a Strain of Yeast More Effective at Lowering Cholesterol than Statin Drugs?

263

​Can ​"​​Meat​"​ Be Created from Plants?

264

Amazing Açaí Berries and Bowls

265

Cash In on Cashews for Good Health

266

Got A2 Milk?

267

A Non-GMO Apple That Doesn't Brown?

268

​Can Your Diet Stop Your Migraines?

269

Your Body Treats Fast Food Like a  Really Bad Bacterial Infection That Won't Go Away

270

Roughage Teaches Cells to Beat Cancer!

271

Avocados are a Source of Saturated Fat--What??

272

Looking to Lower Your Cholesterol?  Dark Chocolate and Almonds May Help!

273

The Sugar Industry Did Research 50 Years Ago that Linked Sugar to Heart Disease, But Never Disclosed the Findings

274

​Do Your Genes Tell You What's Best to Eat?

275

​Can Probiotics Cure Postpartum Depression?

276

The Lowdown on Leptin

277

​​​Can You Be Obese and Thin at the Same Time?

278

Got Triphala?

279

What are Lectins?

280

Like Manna from Coconut

281

​Is it Possible to Drink Too Much Water?

282

​​Got Banana Flour?

283

​​Coffee and Tea--Not Just the Caffeine--Protects Against Diseases of Aging

284

The Low Down on Cholesterol

285

Making Sense of the Latest News on Coconut Oil​

286

The Trifecta to Prevent Food Allergies

287

​Is Your Omega-3 Intake Enough to Ward Off Alzheimer's?

288

Technology Supporting Your Health!

289

What Exactly IS Kosher Salt?

290

Meet Omega-3's Younger Cousin: Omega-7

291

Why Sourdough Bread is So Amazingly Healthy

292

Fat Burning Qualities of Grapefruit

293

Gelatin Explained

294

Bone Up on Bone Broth!

295

What is Collagen?

296

​Bring on the Brazil Nuts!

297

Extra Virgin Avocado Oil - Healthy or Not?

298

Is "Souping" the new Juicing?

299

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