Meet the Macambo Bean!
Macambo beans are a cousin to cacao beans, with similar nutritional benefits. Listen in this week as Dee discusses the nutritional benefits of this crunchy snack bean that is taking the superfood world...
View ArticleThe Five Pillars of a Longevity Diet
People who live in longevity hot spots called "Blue Zones" live up to a decade longer than average Americans. After researchers analyzed dietary surveys of the daily eating habits of people in the blue...
View ArticleGMO Purple Tomato Coming to a Market Near You in 2023
A team of British scientists have spent the last 14 years experimenting with genetically engineering a tomato that contains significantly higher levels of anthocyanins, a phytonutrient gives many...
View ArticleSix Cups of Mineral Water a Day Could Keep Alzheimer's Away
Several studies show that consumption of up to 1.5 liter a day of silicon-rich mineral water offers clinically significant protection against cognitive decline. Listen in this week as Dee discusses the...
View ArticleAre Grapes a Natural Sunscreen?
Grapes contain a myriad of phytonutrients that protect against many diseases. Listen in this week as Dee discusses the findings of a recent study that showed how eating a specific amount of grapes...
View ArticleThe World Health Organization Names Trans-Fats a "Toxic Chemical that Kills"
In her book The Science of Skinny, Dee claimed the invention of trans fats as the worst nutritional disaster in history. Now a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) agrees. Listen in this...
View ArticleNew Study Shows Portion Control Beats Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss
Intermittent fasting has gained popularity in recent years as a viable weight loss strategy. But is skipping the morning meal really necessary for dropping pounds? Listen in this week as Dee discusses...
View ArticleNew Study Shows Fructose is a Fuel for Formation of Alzheimer’s disease
The authors of a new study make the case that Alzheimer's disease is driven by diet, and that an evolutionary survival response to forage for food triggered by the production of fructose in the brain...
View ArticleNew Study Shows Erythritol is Linked to Heart Attack and Stroke
A new study has found a strong association between consumption of erythritol (a zero calorie sweetener used in many sugar-free products) and blood clotting, stroke, heart attack and death. Listen in...
View ArticleNew Study Shows the MIND Diet Reduces Indicators of Alzheimer's Disease
A new study has found a strong association between adherence to the tenets of the MIND Diet and fewer sticky beta-amyloid plaques and tau tangles in brain tissue versus people who don't eat this way....
View ArticleWeight Loss Achieved with Intermittent Fasting is on a Par with Traditional...
Two recent systematic review articles examining clinical trials on the three most common types of intermittent fasting (IF) concluded that weight loss achieved by IF was comparable to weight loss...
View ArticleBenefits of Panela Sugar
Panela is a type of unrefined sugar completely hand made in Colombia using traditional methods. Studies dating back to the 1930's show many health benefits from moderate consumption of Panela. Listen...
View ArticleNew Study Shows Walnut Consumption Produces a Unique Probiotic Bacteria that...
The fatty acids in walnuts have long been known to have heart health benefits such as lowering cholesterol and blood pressure. However, a new study shows the heart health benefits may be due to a...
View ArticleWhy Water Buffalo Milk is Making a Splash
Water buffalo milk and its products, yogurt and cheese, have become a recent trend from Spain to various part of the U.S., appearing on the shelves of natural food markets and specialty online stores....
View ArticleNew Study Shows a Specific Probiotic Strain Helps Alleviate Gout Flare-Ups
Gout is a chronic arthritic condition caused by high levels of uric acid in the blood that crystallizes and deposits into the fluid surrounding the joints, resulting in excruciating joint pain. New...
View ArticleWhat is "Meat Glue"? Is it Safe to Eat?
Transglutaminase, also called "meat glue" is a common additive used in many foods because it works to bind protein molecules from various different substances so they ""stick" and hold together. Listen...
View ArticleThe Importance of DHA During Pregnancy and Lactation, Especially for...
A new study reveals that the breast milk of mothers following vegetarian and vegan diets is deficient in the crucial omega-3 fatty acid called docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), leading researchers to call...
View ArticleNew Study Reveals an Easy Strategy for Getting Kids to Eat More Fruits and...
Past studies have shown that children worldwide eat considerably less fruits and vegetables than the recommended amount, putting them at increased risk for chronic disease. Listen in this week as Dee...
View ArticleWatermelon Consumption is Linked to Better Heart Health
Two studies found that watermelon consumption is linked to higher nutrient intake and better heart health. Listen in this week as Dee discusses the findings of these studies and why watermelon is so...
View ArticleThe Nutritional Benefits of Sardines
Sardines are small saltwater fish with huge health benefits. They’re rich in essential nutrients that play a central role in heart health, blood sugar management and thyroid function. Listen in this...
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