Mamaki Tea from Hawaii Brings Big Health Benefits to Mainland
One of the rarest herbal teas in the world, Mamaki is an ancient herbal tea grown only in Hawaii. Used for centuries by native Hawaiians for its health benefits, this tea is now available in the U.S....
View ArticleWhat is a Slimcado?
A West Indian variety of avocado that has been grown in Florida for the past 100 years, the Slimcado is a unique avocado variety. Listen in this week as Dee discusses the nutrient profile of the...
View ArticleMaple Butter: What Is It and Why It's So Good!
"Maple Butter" (also called "Maple Cream") is a form of pure maple syrup that is spreadable---but there is no actual butter, cream, or anything else in it other than the star ingredient itself---pure...
View ArticleTaurine Could be the Elixer For a Longer and Healthier Life
New research published in the journal Science has found that a deficiency of taurine, an amino acid involved in immune and neurological funtion, is a driver of aging. Increasing intake of taurine has...
View ArticleAllulose Has Sweet Benefits for Weight Loss and Blood Sugar Control
Allulose is a relatively "new" sweetener on the market that has been shown in studies to promote weight loss and lower blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. But what is allulose, exactly? Listen...
View ArticleCarotene-Rich Diet Prevents Clogged Arteries
Carotenes are a class of plant-compounds found in brightly colored fruits and vegetables. Listen in this week as Dee discusses a new study that links high amounts of carotenes in the blood with less...
View ArticleAspartame is "Possibly Carcinogenic to Humans" according to the World Health...
Aspartame, an artificial sweetener used in many diet sodas, sugar-free products, and sold in blue packets under the name "Equal", has now been classified by the World Health Organization as "possibly...
View ArticleAmerican Medical Association's Shifts its Policy on use of Body Mass Index as...
The American Medical Association has adopted a new policy on the use of Body Mass Index (BMI) alone for assessment of disease risk, noting significant limitations associated with widespread use of BMI...
View ArticleStudy Shows Strong Evidence that Omega-3's Improve Lung Health
Omega-3's are well known for reducing risks of cardiovascular disease and cancer, but their role in chronic lung disease has not been well studied until now. Listen in this week as Dee discusses the...
View ArticleBrain-healthy MIND Diet Helps Kids Focus Better in School
The MIND Diet was originally developed to help older adults stave off dementia and keep their minds sharp. Now a new study shows that this brain-healtlhy approach to eating can also help school-aged...
View ArticleDoes Soda with Added Prebiotics Boost Your Gut Health?
Brands of soda like Olipop and Poppi are the latest in a line of food and beverage products called "functional foods" that have added ingredients purported to improve health. Listen in this week as Dee...
View ArticleThe Green Tea Effect: How this Common Beverage Regulates Gut Health and...
A recent study investigating the effect of three different concentrations of green tea in the diet showed better gut health and more weight loss in the group consuming the highest concentration. Listen...
View ArticleFatty Liver Disease Gets a New Name
The medical term "fatty liver disease" is getting a new name as terminology adapts to better reflect the symptoms of the disease and becomes more sensitive to patient experiences. The changes were...
View ArticleIrish Butter Really is a Better Butter!
A new study shows that the majority of dairy farmers in Ireland use a pasture based, grass-fed feeding system that produces milk with significantly higher levels of 4 key nutrients compared to...
View ArticleAre You Taking the Right Dose of Fish Oil?
A recent study evaluated over 2,000 fish oil supplements and found that the variable doses suggested on product labels are typcially much lower than the doses used in studies that associate fish oil...
View ArticleThe Sweet Benefits of Glycine
In addition to being one of the fundamental amino acids used to building protein in the body, glycine is involved in many different important chemical reactions within the body, especially its ability...
View ArticleHibiscus Aids Weight Loss by Revving Up Metabolism
A polyphenol compound in hibiscus called Hibiscus sabdariffa is shown in studies to aid weight loss by controlling appetite and increasing production of the AMPK gene which regulates cellular energy....
View ArticleCan Psyllium Husk Compare to Ozempic for Weight Loss?
Psyllium husk has been dubbed by some social media blogs as a "poor man's" Ozempic. Listen in this week as Dee discusses the similarities and differences between psyllium husk and the popular weight...
View ArticleThe Younger You Start, The More Walnuts Can Protect Your Heart
A new study shows that walnut consumption is especially potent for heart health, and the earlier you start, the better the benefit. Listen in this week as Dee discusses the details of the study and why...
View ArticleThermogenic Super Spices to Rev Up Metabolism
Most everyday kitchen spices have a long history of medicinal use, and many of them are good for increasing metabolism in the body due to their thermogenic properties. Listen in this week as Dee...
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