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New Evidence Links Artificial Sweeteners to Increased Cancer Risk

A recently published large scale study correlates consumption of the artificial sweetener Aspartame (marketed under the brand name Equal) to a significant increased cancer risk. Listen in this week as...

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Study Shows DHA Omega-3 Fends Off Dementia

A new study shows that diets high in processed foods are linked to brain inflammation that results in dementia. Listen in this week as Dee discusses the role of the omega-3 fatty acid DHA in fending...

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Digestive Enzymes vs. Metabolic Enzymes

Enzymes are specialized proteins that perform various roles in the body. Good digestion and good health depends on them, therefore a shortage of enzymes leads to disease and premature aging. Listen in...

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The Nutritional Power of Date Seed Coffee

A relative newcomer to the U.S., coffee made from the seeds of dates has been enjoyed in Middle Eastern countries for centuries. Recent research shows it has benefits for lowering cholesterol, managing...

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Lentils - The Underrated Nutrition Powerhouse

Lentils are petite legumes with huge health benefits. Listen in this week as Dee discusses the nutrient power of lentils, and how to cook and incorporate them into your meal plan.Link to Dee's famous...

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Digestion of Fats Without a Gallbladder

Each year, about half a million people have their gallbladder removed--a surgery known as a cholecystectomy. You can live without a gallbladder, but digestion of the fats in your diet becomes impaired,...

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Study Shows Obese Mothers Who Exercise During Pregnancy Lowers Risk of...

Research shows that children born to obese mothers or mothers with type 2 diabetes, are genetically prone to developing diabetes. Listen in this week as Dee discusses a new study showing that special...

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Nutritional Yeast Health Benefits and Culinary Uses

Nutritional yeast is a delicious way to infuse flavor in a variety of meals. But what is nutritional yeast, and what are its benefits? Listen in this week as Dee explains how nutritional yeast is...

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Fonio: The Most Nutritious Super-Grain You've Probably Never Heard Of

Fonio, also known as Hungry Rice, is an ancient super-grain from the millet family that hails from west Africa. It cooks as quickly as couscous, is gluten-free, and highly nutritious. Listen in this...

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Health Benefits of Beet Kvass

Kvass is a fermented probiotics beverage that hails from northeastern Europe and is traditionally made from bread, malt, and water. When kvass is made from beets instead of bread, it puts the beverage...

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Why Resistance Training is More Powerful for Weight Loss than Cardio Exercise

Two studies published within the last year found that cells in muscles being used to lift weights sends instructions to fat cells in other parts of the body to prompt the fat burning process. Listen in...

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Fermented Olives, A Traditional Food

Table olives are one of the oldest fermented foods hailing from the Mediterranean area. Fermentation gives them probiotic properties in addition to their many other health benefits. Listen in this week...

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The 2022 Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce is Here!

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

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Top Foods to Boost Testosterone Levels

Testosterone is a key hormone needed by both men and women for optimal bone density, blood sugar control, muscle mass, energy levels, and libido. Testosterone production in the body may decrease due to...

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Is Your Diet as Healthy as You Think?

A new study reveals that people are usually wrong when ranking how well they eat, particularly when they think their diet is healthy. Listen in this week as Dee discusses the significant disconnects...

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Adding Pecans to your Diet can Significantly Reduce Cholesterol!

A new study has shown that adding about two servings of pecans a day to your diet produces a greater and more consistent reduction in cholesterol compared to many other interventions. Listen in this...

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Curcumin Quenches the Flame of Alzheimer's

Alzheimer's Disease currently devastates the lives of 5.8 million Americans, and there is no cure, but some promising research on curcumin gives us some hope. Listen in this week as Dee discusses how...

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More Downsides to Diet Sodas

A growing body of evidence suggests that consumption of diet soda is correlated to increased risk of metabolic issues and dementia, among other medical conditions. Listen in this week as Dee discusses...

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Research Shows Exercise Does Not Counteract Detrimental Effects of a Poor Diet

The idea that exercising more can mitigate the effects of eating a poor diet is being put to rest. Listen in this week as Dee discusses the research, and how the synergy of a good diet and physical...

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Three High-Potassium Foods Shown to "Counter" Effects of Salt in the Diet

A new study has found that potassium-rich diets were associated with lower blood pressure, particularly in women with high salt intake. Three specific foods had the most benefit. Listen in this week as...

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