Diet Science

The Many Health Benefits and Uses of Date Syrup

06 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dates are a deliciously sweet, yet low glycemic fruit with a variety of scientifically proven health benefits. Listen in this week as Dee talks about...

Potassium for Better Skin, Hair and Health

30 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Potassium is a mineral that serves as an electrolyte in the body, and is required for proper nerve conduction, muscle contraction and blood pressure. ...

Potassium for Better Skin, Hair and Health

30 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Potassium is a mineral that serves as an electrolyte in the body, and is required for proper nerve conduction, muscle contraction and blood pressure. ...

How Black Seed Oil Benefits Your Health

23 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Black seed oil, also called black cumin seed oil, has been used around the world for over 3,000 years to treat a variety of human ailments. Listen in...

How Black Seed Oil Benefits Your Health

23 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Black seed oil, also called black cumin seed oil, has been used around the world for over 3,000 years to treat a variety of human ailments. Listen in...

The Worst Food Ingredient for Your Immune System

16 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to our immune system, what we eat matters. A lot. Listen in this week as Dee talks about the food ingredient that takes down your immu...

The Worst Food Ingredient for Your Immune System

16 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to our immune system, what we eat matters. A lot. Listen in this week as Dee talks about the food ingredient that takes down your immu...

Artichoke May Help Reverse Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

09 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Artichoke leaf extract has been used medicinally throughout history to treat ailments of the liver and digestive tract. Recent scientific research ha...

Artichoke May Help Reverse Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

09 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Artichoke leaf extract has been used medicinally throughout history to treat ailments of the liver and digestive tract. Recent scientific research ha...

Carboxymethylcellulose No Longer Considered a Safe Food Additive

12 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Carboxymethylcellulose has been used in processed foods since the 1960's as an emulsifier and thickener. Today it is used extensively in gluten-free ...

Carboxymethylcellulose No Longer Considered a Safe Food Additive

12 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Carboxymethylcellulose has been used in processed foods since the 1960's as an emulsifier and thickener. Today it is used extensively in gluten-free ...

Nutritional Power of Flax Seeds

05 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The tiny seeds of the flax plant pack a powerful nutritional punch, and have been shown in studies to improve heart health, regulate blood sugar and f...

Nutritional Power of Flax Seeds

05 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The tiny seeds of the flax plant pack a powerful nutritional punch, and have been shown in studies to improve heart health, regulate blood sugar and f...

Fire Cider for Boosting Immunity

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Fire Cider is an herbal tonic that has been used as a folk remedy for generations, and popularized by renowned herbalist Rosemary Gladstar. Easy to m...

Fire Cider for Boosting Immunity

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Fire Cider is an herbal tonic that has been used as a folk remedy for generations, and popularized by renowned herbalist Rosemary Gladstar. Easy to m...

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) for Energy, Diabetes, Fertility, Heart Disease and More

31 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a vitamin-like fat-soluble compound made within the body. It is a crucial component in the production of ATP (our body's main ...

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) for Energy, Diabetes, Fertility, Heart Disease and More

31 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a vitamin-like fat-soluble compound made within the body. It is a crucial component in the production of ATP (our body's main ...

New Study About Baby Aspirin

25 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For decades, doctors have recommended daily baby aspirin use to reduce chances for blood clots. But new research shows that if you've never had a hear...

New Study About Baby Aspirin

25 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For decades, doctors have recommended daily baby aspirin use to reduce chances for blood clots. But new research shows that if you've never had a hear...

Oranges Ward Off Cancer, Heart Disease and More!

10 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Oranges are known for their vitamin C content, which can ward off colds and viruses. Now, research shows eating oranges also provides the body with po...

Oranges Ward Off Cancer, Heart Disease and More!

10 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Oranges are known for their vitamin C content, which can ward off colds and viruses. Now, research shows eating oranges also provides the body with po...

Beyond Hummus--Culinary Uses and Health Benefits of Chickpeas

26 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Interchangeably called garbanzo beans, chickpeas are a versatile bean with many powerful health benefits and uses in the diet. Listen in this week as ...

Beyond Hummus--Culinary Uses and Health Benefits of Chickpeas

26 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Interchangeably called garbanzo beans, chickpeas are a versatile bean with many powerful health benefits and uses in the diet. Listen in this week as ...

Nutritional Advantages of Oats

19 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Oats are known for their high content of a cholesterol lowering fiber called beta-glucan. But, oats also contain antioxidants in the outer bran layer ...

Nutritional Advantages of Oats

19 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Oats are known for their high content of a cholesterol lowering fiber called beta-glucan. But, oats also contain antioxidants in the outer bran layer ...

Black Garlic: An Amazing Health Powerhouse!

12 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You've likely heard of the health benefits of raw garlic, but have you heard of black garlic?  Listen in this week as Dee discusses what black garlic...

Black Garlic: An Amazing Health Powerhouse!

12 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You've likely heard of the health benefits of raw garlic, but have you heard of black garlic?  Listen in this week as Dee discusses what black garlic...

Glutathione--the Most Powerful Antioxidant in the Body

15 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Glutathione is known as “The Master Antioxidant” because it is made within your body and protects cells from toxic substances such as heavy meta...

Glutathione--the Most Powerful Antioxidant in the Body

15 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Glutathione is known as “The Master Antioxidant” because it is made within your body and protects cells from toxic substances such as heavy metals...

Cheers to Cherries!

08 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Cheers to Cherries!

08 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Let's Talk Tomatoes!

01 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 discu...

Let's Talk Tomatoes!

01 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 discu...

Non-Dairy Yogurts: Pros and Cons

25 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 centur...

Non-Dairy Yogurts: Pros and Cons

25 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 centur...

What to Eat and Not to Eat During Allergy Season

22 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Seasonal allergies, also known as hay fever or allergic rhinitis, only occur during certain times of the year--usually spring or summer--when plant ...

What to Eat and Not to Eat During Allergy Season

22 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Seasonal allergies, also known as hay fever or allergic rhinitis, only occur during certain times of the year--usually spring or summer--when plant po...

Can Arsenic be Removed from Rice?

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 di...

Can Arsenic be Removed from Rice?

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 di...

Doing OK with Vitamin A

17 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 be...

Doing OK with Vitamin A

17 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 be...

Enjoy Watermelon and its Seeds for Better Health!

09 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Enjoy Watermelon and its Seeds for Better Health!

09 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

How Chromium Helps Blood Sugar Control

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

How Chromium Helps Blood Sugar Control

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

What are Digestive Enzymes and Why Do You Need Them?

11 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Digestive enzymes are naturally produced in various places within the digestive system. If you're not producing enough of them, digestion is impaired,...

What are Digestive Enzymes and Why Do You Need Them?

11 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Digestive enzymes are naturally produced in various places within the digestive system. If you're not producing enough of them, digestion is impaired,...

Lower Cholesterol Naturally with Pu·erh Tea

28 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 c...

Lower Cholesterol Naturally with Pu·erh Tea

28 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 c...

What is Zonulin?

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In 2000 researchers discovered a molecule called zonulin that is created in the gut when gluten is present and triggers intestinal permeability (aka l...

What is Zonulin?

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In 2000 researchers discovered a molecule called zonulin that is created in the gut when gluten is present and triggers intestinal permeability (aka l...

Alpha-Lipoic Acid for Diabetes, Weight Loss and More!

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What makes broccoli and spinach so healthy? One particular compound found naturally in these foods is alpha-lipoic acid, a powerful antioxidant.  Lis...

Alpha-Lipoic Acid for Diabetes, Weight Loss and More!

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What makes broccoli and spinach so healthy? One particular compound found naturally in these foods is alpha-lipoic acid, a powerful antioxidant.  Lis...

Quercetin Quenches Inflammation, Allergy Symptoms, Viruses and More!

15 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 discuss...

Quercetin Quenches Inflammation, Allergy Symptoms, Viruses and More!

15 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 discuss...

The Benefits of Peanut Butter

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Whether creamy or crunchy, peanut butter packs some health benefits. Listen in this week as Dee discusses the nutritional power of peanut butter, and ...

The Benefits of Peanut Butter

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Whether creamy or crunchy, peanut butter packs some health benefits. Listen in this week as Dee discusses the nutritional power of peanut butter, and ...

A Little Bit of Lucuma has Huge Benefit

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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.  Lis...

A Little Bit of Lucuma has Huge Benefit

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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.  Lis...

Boost Your Health with Berberine

18 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

More than 4,000 studies have documented the impressive health benefits of a natural plant compound called Berberine--everything from weight loss to lo...

Boost Your Health with Berberine

18 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

More than 4,000 studies have documented the impressive health benefits of a natural plant compound called Berberine--everything from weight loss to lo...

A Nut That Cleans Your Clothes??

29 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 i...

A Nut That Cleans Your Clothes??

29 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 i...

The Yummy Benefits of Yacón Syrup

06 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

The Yummy Benefits of Yacón Syrup

06 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

Tiny Tiger Nuts Provide Huge Health Benefits

22 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Tiny Tiger Nuts Provide Huge Health Benefits

22 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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...

What is Citric Acid, and Is It Safe?

08 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 De...

What is Citric Acid, and Is It Safe?

08 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 De...

The Benefits of Beef Tallow

25 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Centuries before the invention of Crisco, tallow (or beef fat) was considered a healthy and delicious fat for cooking, baking and more. Listen in th...

The Benefits of Beef Tallow

25 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Centuries before the invention of Crisco, tallow (or beef fat) was considered a healthy and delicious fat for cooking, baking and more. Listen in th...

A Banana a Day Keeps the Heart Disease Away

18 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Research reveals that eating bananas every day could help prevent heart attacks and strokes.  Listen in this week as Dee explains the nutritive power...

A Banana a Day Keeps the Heart Disease Away

18 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Research reveals that eating bananas every day could help prevent heart attacks and strokes.  Listen in this week as Dee explains the nutritive power...

In Defense of Potatoes

11 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Potatoes have been banished from many people's diets due to myths about their effects on health. Listen in this week as Dee puts an end to the nutriti...

In Defense of Potatoes

11 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Potatoes have been banished from many people's diets due to myths about their effects on health. Listen in this week as Dee puts an end to the nutriti...

Is Duckweed a Reliable Source of Plant-Based Vitamin B12?

04 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Vitamin B12 is a very important vitamin for cardiovascular and neurological health, but it is also the only vitamin that is not recognized as being re...

Is Duckweed a Reliable Source of Plant-Based Vitamin B12?

04 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Vitamin B12 is a very important vitamin for cardiovascular and neurological health, but it is also the only vitamin that is not recognized as being re...

Monk Fruit: Is it Worth the Hype?

27 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Monk fruit sweetener, aka Luo Han Guo, is a zero calorie sugar alternative that has taken a prominent place among sugar-free devotees and those with d...

Monk Fruit: Is it Worth the Hype?

27 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Monk fruit sweetener, aka Luo Han Guo, is a zero calorie sugar alternative that has taken a prominent place among sugar-free devotees and those with d...

The Good and Bad on Oxalates

21 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Oxalates are compounds found in many healthy foods and can also be made within your body, but some people may need to minimize their consumption.  Li...

The Good and Bad on Oxalates

21 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Oxalates are compounds found in many healthy foods and can also be made within your body, but some people may need to minimize their consumption.  Li...

The Benefits of Vitamin B6

30 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The term “vitamin B6” makes it sound like it’s only one nutrient, but the term refers to a group of six related compounds that have similar acti...

The Benefits of Vitamin B6

30 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The term “vitamin B6” makes it sound like it’s only one nutrient, but the term refers to a group of six related compounds that have similar acti...

Have You Gone Wild for Oat Milk?

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Oat milk is one of the newest members of the "alt-milk" community--known especially for its creamy frothiness in coffee shop espresso drinks.  Listen...

Have You Gone Wild for Oat Milk?

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Oat milk is one of the newest members of the "alt-milk" community--known especially for its creamy frothiness in coffee shop espresso drinks.  Listen...

Algae Oil for Cooking?

17 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A cooking oil extracted from algae fermented in tanks similar to those used for making beer and wine---how good can it be?  Listen in this week as De...

Algae Oil for Cooking?

17 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A cooking oil extracted from algae fermented in tanks similar to those used for making beer and wine---how good can it be?  Listen in this week as De...

What Happens if You Eat 20 Servings of Fruit a Day?

02 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A recent study helped to unravel longstanding questions about how the body handles fructose from fruit vs. fructose from refined sugars.  Listen in t...

What Happens if You Eat 20 Servings of Fruit a Day?

02 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A recent study helped to unravel longstanding questions about how the body handles fructose from fruit vs. fructose from refined sugars.  Listen in t...

pH Balance for Better Bones

20 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Bones are supposed to last a long time and decompose slowly; they are not supposed to deteriorate while we are alive!  Listen in this week as Dee di...

pH Balance for Better Bones

20 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Bones are supposed to last a long time and decompose slowly; they are not supposed to deteriorate while we are alive!  Listen in this week as Dee di...

Is Your Blood Type Protective Against COVID-19?

05 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Recent genetic studies confirm that people of a certain blood type are at significantly higher risk of developing severe cases of COVID-19 (defined a...

Is Your Blood Type Protective Against COVID-19?

05 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Recent genetic studies confirm that people of a certain blood type are at significantly higher risk of developing severe cases of COVID-19 (defined a...

Saffron - A Spicy Treatment for Depression and More

21 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that the world's most prized spice has been clinically proven to be just as effective as Prozac, Zoloft and Tofranil, without any side ef...

Saffron - A Spicy Treatment for Depression and More

21 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that the world's most prized spice has been clinically proven to be just as effective as Prozac, Zoloft and Tofranil, without any side ef...

Do You Need an Electrolyte Drink?

14 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Many bodily functions depend on electrolytes, such as nerve and heart function, muscle contraction, breathing and blood pressure. Listen in this week ...

Do You Need an Electrolyte Drink?

14 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Many bodily functions depend on electrolytes, such as nerve and heart function, muscle contraction, breathing and blood pressure. Listen in this week ...

Elderberry: Friend or Foe Against Viral Infections?

31 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Elderberry has long been used around the world to treat infections, and a 2009 study showed that it works better than medications for flu prevention a...

Elderberry: Friend or Foe Against Viral Infections?

31 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Elderberry has long been used around the world to treat infections, and a 2009 study showed that it works better than medications for flu prevention a...

The Link Between Vitamin D levels and Coronavirus Mortality Rates--Are Your Levels Sufficient?

17 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Researchers have discovered a strong correlation between vitamin D deficiency and mortality rates from the Coronavirus. Listen in this week as Dee dis...