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What is Liquid Coconut Oil?

There's a new bottle on your store shelf sitting next to the jars of solid coconut oil.  It stays liquid at any temperature, even in your refrigerator. Is this real coconut oil? Is it really good for...

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Meet Moringa--the New Superfood in Town

It's being called the superfood of superfoods. The leaves, pods, seeds and bark of the Moringa tree boast an amazing array of nutrients and health benefits, and the emerging science is backing up the...

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Watermelon has a High Glycemic Index--Should You Be Avoiding It?

Watermelon has a higher glycemic index than a Snickers bar, but does that make watermelon a forbidden food?  Listen in this week as Dee talks about the glycemic index (GI) and a newer, more realistic...

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Do You Need a Red Bull or Rockstar to Get Through the Day? Try These...

Getting your energy from a good night's sleep and a good diet is always the best plan, but for days when you really need a pick-me-up, there are now alternatives that use cleaner sources of caffeine,...

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Harvard Scientists Say Low-Fat and Non-Fat Milk Don't Do a Body Good

A new paper published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Pediatrics by Harvard pediatrician David Ludwig questions the scientific rationale for promoting reduced-fat milk consumption...

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What is a certified Eco Apple?

What the difference between and organic apple and an Eco Apple? Tune in this week as Dee talks about certified eco farming practices and how apples and other produce are grown.

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There's a New Nutrition Label in Town

Should you buy rye or oatmeal bread? Are pretzels more nutritious than crackers? These are the decisions that a new food scoring system called NuVa.  can help you as you're walking down the supermarket...

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Almonds are Not a High Fat Food After All

Scientists are starting to discover that the standard way of measuring calories, established over a century ago, is not accurate when it comes to foods like nuts. In fact, the calorie count for almonds...

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Got Miracle Juice?

A daily dose of carrot juice does a lot more than just keep eyesight sharp.  Tune in this week to find out why carrot juice is often called the "miracle juice."

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Vitamin U for Digestive Health

Did you know there is a powerful vitamin that can heal acid reflux and other gastrointestinal disorders. Tune in this week to find out what's up with vitamin U!

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Are Trans-Fats Gone For Good?

On June 16th, 2015 the FDA announced approval of a ban on trans-fats.  But what does that really mean, and will there be any exceptions for food manufacturers?  Listen in this week as Dee talks...

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Are Monk Fruit Sweeteners Really Natural?

Monk fruit, alternately marketed as "lo han sweetener,"is all the rage lately--but are food manufacturers taking advantage of this little fruit's big sweetness? Listen in this week as Dee gives you the...

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Food Synergy - Get More Bang for Your Food Buck

The monounsaturated fat in avocados boosts the cancer-fighting properties of the lycopene in tomatoes--making it four times more powerful than if you ate the tomato by itself.  Listen in this week as...

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Natural Sun Protection from the Inside Out

Phytonutrients are part of a plant's immune system and actually act as sunscreen for the plants themselves. Listen in this week to find out which plant foods act internally to help protect our skin...

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The "Comeback" of Einkorn

Known as the world's most ancient form of wheat, this old "new" wheat is proving to be a healthy alternative, even for those who are intolerant to modern wheat.  Listen in this week to find out just...

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Mono- & Diglycerides: Trans-Fats in Disguise?

With the new ban on trans-fats underway, food manufacturers are scrambling to reformulate their products.  Many are already using mono- & diglycerides, but are these any better for you?  Listen in...

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Green Tea for Bladder Control

There's one more reason to drink green tea--it has been shown to clear up urinary tract infections and can help with difficult urinary flow.  Listen in this week to find out how green tea can can put...

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Conquer Sugar Cravings with a Simple, Affordable Nutrient

If you're eating a healthy, unprocessed diet, yet still experiencing sugar cravings, you may be deficient in a crucial brain-feeding nutrient.  Listen in this week to discover how to curb your sweet...

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Do You Need More Co-Q10?

Studies show that as many as 75 percent of people over the age of 50 may be deficient in Co-Q10.  Listen in this week to find out why you may need more co-Q10, especially if you have diabetes or you...

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Crazy Insomnia? It Could be Your Blood Sugar!

If you suffer from insomnia or interrupted sleep, perhaps a few dietary changes are in order.  Listen in this week as Dee talks about the foods, nutrients and supplements that can can help you snooze...

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