New Research Shows Paleolithic Diet Contained Starchy Foods
The Paleo Diet has long been touted as a diet that did not contain potatoes, beans or other starchy foods. New research now shows that likely wasn't the case. Listen in this week as Dee discusses the...
View ArticleBountiful Benefits of Banana Blossoms
If you enjoy eating jackfruit as a meat alternative, you'll want to know about banana blossoms. Listen in this week as Dee discusses the purple flower with a surprisingly flaky fish-like texture, its...
View ArticleDiet High in Calcium and Potassium Helps Prevent Kidney Stones
A new study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings showed that lower intake of calcium and potassium leads to high odds of developing kidney stones. Listen in this week as Dee discusses the findings of...
View ArticleIs High-Dose Vitamin C a Viable Treatment for Cancer?
A 2015 study published in the journal Science found that high doses of vitamin C impaired growth of colon cancer tumors that have previously resisted other treatments. Listen in this week as Dee...
View ArticleShopping for Plant-Based Meat Alternatives--Which are Best?
If your goal in selecting plant-based meat alternatives is better health, then you'll want to know which one can get you there. Listen in this week as Dee discusses a variety of different options for...
View ArticlePeer Reviewed Study Finds Two Common Artificial Sweeteners Raise Blood Sugar...
A new study published in the journal Cell, showed that consuming saccharin and sucralose harms the ability of healthy adults to dispose of glucose in their body. The study also looked at the effect of...
View ArticleTaking a Daily Multivitamin Linked to Improved Cognitive Function in Older...
A new study comparing daily consumption of cocao versus multivitamins shows the multivitamins improved brain function in older adults, and the benefit was greater for those with a history of heart...
View ArticleWhat is the Difference Between Pickles and Fermented Cucumbers?
Pickling and Fermenting are two techniques used to preserve fruits or vegetables in jars. Listen in this week as Dee discusses the important differences between these two techniques when it comes to...
View ArticleFoods That Are Good for Your Eyes
Our eyes need nourishment to keep them moist so that we can have crisp, clear vision. Listen in this week as Dee discusses the foods that provide nourishment for your eyes, and the various types of...
View ArticleChia Seeds are Making a Comeback Again!
There's a lot of nutrition packed into these tiny little seeds, and the chia seed trend is making a splash with a new generation now. Listen in this week as Dee discusses the key benefits of including...
View ArticlePsyllium Husk: A Super Functional Fiber
Psyllium is best known for its ability to aid in digestive health, but it has also been clinically proven to lower cholesterol, blood sugar and blood pressure. Listen in this week as Dee discusses how...
View ArticleWhat is Retrograded Resistant Starch?
When foods like potatoes and rice are cooked and then cooled, their starch molecules undergo rearrangement to become less "starchy". Listen in this week as Dee explains the concept of "retrograded...
View ArticlePumped Up Benefits of Pumpkin Vinegar
If you're a fan of raw apple cider vinegar, you'll be surprised to learn that pumpkins can be fermented into a similarly nutritious vinegar too. Listen in this week as Dee discusses how pumpkin vinegar...
View ArticleDoes a Probiotic from Raw Cheese Improve Weight Loss?
That is the question French researchers sought to answer in their 3-month study on overweight adults. Listen in this week as Dee deciphers the results of this study and how a unique probiotic that...
View ArticleBig Health Benefits of Tartary Buckwheat
Fagopyrum tataricum, also known as Tartary Buckwheat, is a gluten-free psuedo-grain sibling to common buckwheat, but with a more powerful nutrient profile. Listen in this week as Dee discusses why...
View ArticleNewly Discovered Bacteria in Microbiome May be the Cause of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Researchers have discovered a previously unknown species of bacteria present in the intestines of people diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, but not in people without the condition. Listen in this...
View Article'Tis the Season for the Health Benefits of Cranberries
Cranberries have been used in folk medicine for generations, and there is now sound science to back-up their benefits. Listen in this week as Dee discusses the best ways to consume cranberries and how...
View ArticlePostbiotics: The Future of Gut Health
You've likely heard of prebiotics and probiotics. But what are postbiotics, and what do they do? Listen in this week as Dee discusses all three "biotics" and how postbiotics are quickly taking the...
View ArticleDon't Forget the Flavonols!
A new study shows that eating more flavonols, a class of antioxidant compounds that protect cells and neurons, may slow your rate of memory loss. Listen in this week as Dee discusses the study and...
View ArticlePostbiotics: The Future of Gut Health
You've likely heard of prebiotics and probiotics. But what are postbiotics, and what do they do? Listen in this week as Dee discusses all three "biotics" and how postbiotics are quickly taking the...
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