In Light of Recent News, More About Lectins
In light of recent news about lectins, listen in this week as Dee explains more about the chemistry of lectins--which are harmful, which are not, and how to mitigate their effects on your health.
View ArticleThe Magnificence of Magnesium
Magnesium is like a best supporting actor in the mineral kingdom--it doesn't get the notoriety of other minerals like calcium and potassium, but its role in human health is just as...
View ArticleNutrition to Support Stem Cell Therapy to Heal Injuries
Adult stem cell therapy is a non-invasive treatment for healing damaged tissue due to arthritis, sports injuries, rotator cuff injuries, tendonitis, and even heart disease. Listen in this week as...
View ArticleSay Hello to Jicama!
Jicama is a root vegetable that hails from Mexico, but many Americans are finding it helpful for weight loss and blood sugar management. Listen in this week as Dee expounds on the health benefits...
View ArticleNew Study finds Full-Fat Yogurt Lowers Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke
Listen in this week as Dee discusses the findings of this recent study that not only support, but also significantly strengthen, the growing body of evidence which suggests that dairy fat does NOT...
View ArticleJackFruit - "A Jack of All Fruits"
It's green and spiky on the outside, but firm, fleshy and "shreddy" on the inside. Listen in this week as Dee talks about how to use jackfruit as a pulled meat alternative full of flavor and...
View ArticleAre Spelt and Kamut Acid-Forming or Alkaline-Forming Foods?
What is the criteria for a food's alkaline-forming properties? Listen in this week as Dee addresses a reader's question about grains on the alkaline diet. Link to book "Alkalize or Die" by Dr....
View ArticleWater Kefir: A Sweet Fizzy Probiotic Drink
Water kefir is a non-dairy, caffeine-free sparkling probiotic beverage that's a great alternative to soda. Listen in this week as Dee explains the differences between water kefir, dairy kefir, and...
View ArticleCan Your Saliva Help Change the Taste of Bitter Leafy Greens?
Why do humans instinctively dislike bitter foods? How can we learn to love them? Listen in this week as Dee discusses a new study showing how proteins in your saliva can take the bitter edge off...
View ArticleLots to Love About Lupin
Over the last 20 years, scientists have been studying the nutrient content and health benefits of an ancient legume called lupin. Listen in this week as Dee discusses how this amazing little bean can...
View ArticleWhat is Powdered Oil?
Have you seen something called powdered olive oil or powdered sunflower oil on an ingredient list lately? How does an oil become a powder? Listen in this week as Dee explains how oils are transformed...
View ArticleNew research shows Ketogenic Diets May Increase Your Diabetes Risk and...
A study published in the Journal of Physiology found that animals fed a ketogenic diet were at a much greater risk of becoming insulin resistant than animals who ate a standard American high fat, high...
View ArticleRed Foods for Your Immune System
Get prepared for cold and flu season by loading up your plate with red-colored foods. Listen in this week as Dee discusses how the nutrients in red-colored foods support immune health. Link to Dee's...
View ArticleThanksgiving Edition - Pumpkin Pie Makeover and More!
Listen in this week as Dee talks about how to makeover pumpkin pie, whipped cream, and cranberry sauce into processed-free holiday fare. She also talks about the strategies you can take to keep from...
View ArticleFood Allergy, Sensitivity, Intolerance--What's the Difference?
Although they can have similar symptoms, food allergies, sensitivities and intolerances are very different conditions. Listen in this week as Dee discusses each of these reactions to foods, and what...
View ArticleCan Your Instant Pot Improve Your Nutrition?
There's a lot of heat used in pressure cooking, so is there a nutritional difference between steaming food, boiling food or cooking it under pressure? Listen in this week as Dee lays out the science...
View ArticleShould You Jump on the "Celery Juice" Bandwagon?
Juicing celery has become all the rage lately for boosting health. What's in celery that's making it so trendy--and can you get similar benefits from other vegetable juices? Listen in this week as Dee...
View ArticleA Promising Project to Heal Drug Addiction
Can growing organic vegetables save lives? Listen in this week as Dee shares the Diet Science Podcast mic with a naturopathic doctor who is working to change the way our country deals with teenage...
View ArticleA Pill-Based Medical Fiber Gets FDA Approval for Weight Loss
Boston biotech company Gelesis has received FDA approval to market a lab-created fiber to help people feel more full, leading to weight loss. Listen in this week as Dee explains how this "new" fiber is...
View ArticleThe Alkaline Diet for Improved Health and Balanced Hormones
Does balancing your pH have an effect on hormone balance? Listen in this week as Dee explains how alkaline forming minerals are involved in hormone production, and which foods are your best sources of...
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