Can You Get Dietary Iron from Cooking in a Cast Iron Skillet?
The answer is....it depends. Not all foods can absorb iron from cast-iron skillets, and not all cast-iron skillets release iron. Listen in this week as Dee explains which foods and skillets work the...
View ArticleNew Study Shows Not All Calories are Equal
A new small scale study of 20 adult volunteers is the first randomized controlled trial to examine the effects of processed foods. Listen in this week as Dee explains the methodology of the study and...
View ArticleCan Autism be Cured with Poop?
A new study shows a 45% reduction of the core autism symptoms in children two years after a fecal transplant. Listen in this week as Dee talks about this exciting research. Link to Article Link to...
View ArticleCrush Sugar Cravings with an Ancient Herb
Popularly known as “destroyer of sugar,” an ancient herb has long been used in Eastern Indian medicine for its ability to temporarily suppress the taste of sweet. Listen in this week as Dee reveals...
View ArticleIs Rebaudioside M (Reb M) the New Wave for Stevia Lovers?
Do you remember when Reb A was all the rage for unwitting stevia lovers? Now it has to compete with Reb M, a new iteration of stevia-derived compounds being used in food products. Listen in this week...
View ArticleIs Chicken Really a Better Choice than Beef for Lowering Heart Disease Risk?
Americans jumped on the white meat over red meat bandwagon over 35 years ago in an effort to lower cholesterol and heart disease risk. But is white meat any better for your health in this regard?...
View ArticleIs Whole Body Vibration the New Wave to Better Health?
Whole Body Vibration (WBV) involves standing on a vibrating platform to stimulate muscle contraction much better than other types of exercise. Listen in this week as Dee discusses the science behind...
View ArticleWhy Wearing Sunglasses May be Harmful, Not Helpful, to Your Health
Did you know that exposing your eyes to natural light from the sun is a good thing? Listen in this week as Dee discusses why your eyes need the sun's light for overall body health.
View ArticleCacao vs. Cocoa: What's the Difference?
If you're excited about all of dark chocolate's health benefits, are you aware that most studies are done using cacao bean, not cocoa beans? Listen in this week as Dee discusses the difference between...
View ArticleAre Sweet Potatoes and Yams the Same or Different?
Some people call them "yams", others call them "sweet potatoes". Listen in this week as Dee discusses what a "yam" really is and why it may be important to know the difference.
View ArticleShould You "Swerve" Away From this Sweetener, or Not?
What is "Swerve" made from? Is it a safe alternative to sugar and artificial sweeteners? Listen in this week as Dee discusses the ingredients in Swerve, and how it's produced. Link to Stevia
View ArticleMiraculous Maca Root
Looking for a natural way to balance hormones, increase energy and get a better benefit from your workouts? Listen in this week as Dee talks about the adaptogenic qualities of maca root, a tuber...
View ArticleManuka Honey - Food as Medicine
Owing to what it known as the "medicinal trilogy" contained in this special honey, manuka honey is ranked in the category of superfoods. Listen in this week as Dee talks about the rmany benefits this...
View ArticleNatural Remedy for Garlic Breath
If you love garlics's health benefits, but not the scent that sticks around on your breath, listen in this week as Dee talks about a new study that shows certain whole foods you can eat with or after...
View ArticleThere's a New Nutrition Fact Label in Town
Earlier this year, the FDA finalized a new look for the nutrition fact label. There's more emphasis on important areas of concentration for consumers. Listen in this week as Dee talks about the new...
View ArticleWhere has the Grade B Maple Syrup Gone?
Some people have mistakenly believed that Grade B maple syrup was less processed and more nutritious than other grades, but that was just a myth. Listen in this week as Dee talks about why grade B is...
View ArticleWhat is the Human Microbiome?
The human body is home to more than 1 trillion microbes that are responsible for the health of your digestion, immune system and more. Listen in this week as Dee explains why this microbiome of...
View ArticleHow Probiotics can Stop Your Sugar Cravings and Help Manage Blood Sugar
The beneficial bacteria that live within your gut, called probiotics, can help you maintain optimal insulin and blood sugar levels. Listen in this week as Dee talks about a new study showing promise...
View ArticleHow to Benefit from Palm Oil and NOT Destroy the Rainforests
It is a widely known fact that the production of palm oil on big corporate plantations in Southeast Asia is destroying rainforests and the natural habitats of orangutans. Fortunately, this is not the...
View ArticlePolydextrose--Fiber or Fibber?
In 1965, research chemist Dr. Hans Rennhard created a carbohydrate compound called polydextrose, which has been used to increase the fiber content and replace sugar in foods since the 1980's....
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