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The Trifecta to Prevent Food Allergies

A new study from Monash University in Australia suggests a nutritional approach that combines three common nutrients that work together to prevent or reverse food allergies. Listen in this week as Dee...

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Making Sense of the Latest News on Coconut Oil​

​​A recent report by ​the A​merican Heart Association​ recommends replacing coconut​ oil ​in your diet ​with polyunsaturated fats such as soybean oil, sunflower oil and corn oil.​ Say what???​ Listen...

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The Low Down on Cholesterol

One​ ​important ​role of cholesterol ​in the body ​is to ​produce ​hormones​ and vitamin D that​ help the body function properly. ​W​ithout ​enough cholesterol, we ​suffer from problems with weight,...

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

​As we age, our bodies become less effective at managing inflammation, but drinking coffee and tea can help. Listen in this week as Dee​ explains ​new research showing how coffee and tea prevent...

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​​Got Banana Flour?

​This grain-free, gluten-free flour is becoming popular among the health food crowd, and rightfully so. ​Listen ​in this week as Dee ​​talks about its uses and nutrition perks. ​Link to Banana Flour

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​Is it Possible to Drink Too Much Water?

​Is the advice to drink "half your body weight in ounces per day" the right amount of water? Listen in this week as Dee​ explains the ​physiology of water intake and what happens when you drink too much.

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Like Manna from Coconut

​What is coconut manna? What's the difference between coconut manna and coconut butter? ​Listen ​in this week as Dee explains the difference and ​​talks about the best ways to eat it. ​Link to Coconut...

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What are Lectins?

The word lectin derives from the Latin word legere, which means “to select." These tiny compounds found in common foods may be creating havoc on your health. Listen in this week as Dee​ explains how...

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Got Triphala?

​If you haven't heard of it, Triphala is an Ayurvedic formula consisting of 3 different fruits. Listen in as Dee shares the high antioxidant properties of this powerful formula. ​Link to Triphala

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A Non-GMO Apple That Doesn't Brown?

Is it possible for an apple to be non-browning and not be Frankenfood?  Listen in this week as Dee discusses how this is possible! Link to learn more: http://www.opalapples.com/  

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Got A2 Milk?

Have you noticed a new type of milk at the grocery store called “A2 milk”?  Listen in this week as Dee explains what this type of milk is, and the science behind why it might be a healthier type of...

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Cash In on Cashews for Good Health

Adding a palm full of raw cashews to your daily diet could help lower blood pressure and increase good cholesterol, with no weight gain, according to a new study in the Journal of Nutrition.  Listen in...

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Amazing Açaí Berries and Bowls

Dubbed "nature's purple gold", these vibrantly colored berries hail from açaí palm trees in South American rainforests and are packed with amazing nutrition.  Listen in this week as Dee explains the...

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

​A Los Angeles based company called "Beyond Meat" is giving it a try. ​Listen in this week as Dee ​reviews their Beyond Meat "burger" and weighs in on the pros and cons. ​Link to Dee's Best Ever Black...

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

​​In 1979 a Japanese biochemist discovered that a strain of yeast naturally produced a substance that lowers the production of cholesterol in the body. ​Listen in this week as Dee ​explains how this...

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Has Coffee Reached Health Food Status?

The studies continue to mount in favor of the morning cup of joe. So, can coffee join the ranks of green tea and dark chocolate as super health foods? ​Listen in this week as Dee ​explains the studies,...

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Move over Chia---Here Comes Sacha Inchi​

If you're looking to upgrade your intake of omega-3's, give sacha inchi a try.  ​Listen in this week as Dee t​alks about this crisp little seed with a nutty flavor and an impressive nutrient profile.​...

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

Every year the Environmental Working Group, a non-profit advocacy group, publishes a list of 48 common produce items and ranks them according to how contaminated they are with pesticide residues that...

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Ketogenic Diets: Healthy Long Term Lifestyle or Short Term Biochemical...

​People who follow ketogenic diets initially lose weight rapidly, but are there unidentified long-term health issues resulting from the low intake of plant foods on this diet? Listen in this week as...

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

In the past few years, intermittent fasting has emerged as a popular trend in weight loss.  ​Listen in this week as Dee discusses ​what happens in the body during fasting, and why this trend could be...

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