What is Citric Acid, and Is It Safe?
Citric acid is one of the most common food additives and is also used in cleaning products, medicines and beauty products. Listen in this week as Dee explains what exactly citric acid is, the upsides...
View ArticleTiny Tiger Nuts Provide Huge Health Benefits
Meet the tiger nut--a trendy superfood with a tiger-striped exterior that's not actually a nut. Listen in this week as Dee discusses what tiger nuts are and why eating them offers some hefty health...
View ArticleThe Yummy Benefits of Yacón Syrup
The syrup produced from the yacón root is well known for its sweet taste and health benefits. Listen in this week as Dee discusses the nutritional and therapeutic properties of yacón and how it can aid...
View ArticleA Nut That Cleans Your Clothes??
Soap nuts are not actually nuts and don't actually contain soap---but they're all the rage as a non-toxic alternative to laundry detergent. Listen in this week as Dee explains the chemistry of soap...
View ArticleBoost Your Health with Berberine
More than 4,000 studies have documented the impressive health benefits of a natural plant compound called Berberine--everything from weight loss to lowering blood pressure and cholesterol, to improved...
View ArticleA Little Bit of Lucuma has Huge Benefit
The dried powdered version of a fruit native to Peru has a long list of health benefits in addition to being a delicious low glycemic sweetener. Listen in this week as Dee discusses the many ways...
View ArticleThe Benefits of Peanut Butter
Whether creamy or crunchy, peanut butter packs some health benefits. Listen in this week as Dee discusses the nutritional power of peanut butter, and some cautions you need to be aware of. Links to...
View ArticleQuercetin Quenches Inflammation, Allergy Symptoms, Viruses and More!
Quercitin is one of the most abundant and powerful antioxidants found in foods and created naturally in our body. Listen in this week as Dee discusses the many ways quercitin works to boost your...
View ArticleAlpha-Lipoic Acid for Diabetes, Weight Loss and More!
What makes broccoli and spinach so healthy? One particular compound found naturally in these foods is alpha-lipoic acid, a powerful antioxidant. Listen in this week as Dee explains the various foods...
View ArticleWhat is Zonulin?
In 2000 researchers discovered a molecule called zonulin that is created in the gut when gluten is present and triggers intestinal permeability (aka leaky gut)--even in people who do not have Celiac...
View ArticleLower Cholesterol Naturally with Pu·erh Tea
A form of fermented tea, known as Emperor's Pu·erh tea, has been used for over 500 years in China as a medicinal tea. Recent studies show that it contains compounds that naturally lower cholesterol....
View ArticleWhat are Digestive Enzymes and Why Do You Need Them?
Digestive enzymes are naturally produced in various places within the digestive system. If you're not producing enough of them, digestion is impaired, and you won't be well nourished even if you have a...
View ArticleHow Chromium Helps Blood Sugar Control
Chromium is a mineral found in foods that enhances the action of insulin to lower blood sugar levels. Listen in this week as Dee explains the role of chromium and what foods and supplements can help...
View ArticleEnjoy Watermelon and its Seeds for Better Health!
Bite into a sweet crisp wedge of watermelon to get a boost of health, but don't throw away the seeds! Listen in this week as Dee discusses the many health benefits of watermelon and its seeds. Link to...
View ArticleDoing OK with Vitamin A
Vitamin A is linked to sharp vision and strong immune health--but it doesn't come from carrots directly. Listen in this week as Dee discusses the best food sources of vitamin A, and how to ensure you...
View ArticleCan Arsenic be Removed from Rice?
Alarming levels of arsenic, a known carcinogen, have been found in rice and rice products over the last several years. Listen in this week as Dee discusses which types of rice have the most arsenic,...
View ArticleWhat to Eat and Not to Eat During Allergy Season
Seasonal allergies, also known as hay fever or allergic rhinitis, only occur during certain times of the year--usually spring or summer--when plant pollens trigger the immune system to overreact....
View ArticleNon-Dairy Yogurts: Pros and Cons
Yogurt is known for its probiotic content and the myriad benefits it provides to the gut microbome. But, do non-dairy yogurts measure up to the centuries-old yogurts made from cow and goat milk?...
View ArticleLet's Talk Tomatoes!
Did you know that people in the U.S and Europe avoided and even feared tomatoes up until about the mid-1800's? Why? Listen in this week as Dee discusses tomato nutrition and the circumstances under...
View ArticleCheers to Cherries!
Cherries are a well-loved summer fruit that pair well in both sweet and savory dishes, or just eaten by themselves. Listen in this week as Dee gives a cheer to the nutritional profile and health...
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