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,...
View ArticleMove 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 talks about this crisp little seed with a nutty flavor and an impressive nutrient profile....
View ArticleThe 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...
View ArticleKetogenic 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...
View ArticleIs 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...
View ArticleIn 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...
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