Diet Science
Episodes
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...
Primer on Prebiotics
03 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What's the difference between probiotics and prebiotics? What role do prebiotics play in our immune health, and how to they keep our digestive syste...
Primer on Prebiotics
03 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What's the difference between probiotics and prebiotics? What role do prebiotics play in our immune health, and how to they keep our digestive syste...
Mediterranean Diet Grabs the Top Spot for Best Healthy Lifestyle Plan
12 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For the third year running, the U.S. News and World Report ranks the Mediterranean Diet as the most nutritious and easy to follow diets for effective ...
Mediterranean Diet Grabs the Top Spot for Best Healthy Lifestyle Plan
12 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For the third year running, the U.S. News and World Report ranks the Mediterranean Diet as the most nutritious and easy to follow diets for effective ...
Promising Herbal Remedy for Fatty Liver Disease
24 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Fatty liver is mainly a diet-related disease, and is emerging as the most prevalent form of chronic liver disease in the world. Listen in this week ...
Promising Herbal Remedy for Fatty Liver Disease
24 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Fatty liver is mainly a diet-related disease, and is emerging as the most prevalent form of chronic liver disease in the world. Listen in this week ...
Crazy Insomnia?? It Could be a Lack of GABA
16 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re having trouble catching z’s, you’ve probably got insomnia. And if you’ve got insomnia, chances are your brain may not be making en...
Crazy Insomnia?? It Could be a Lack of GABA
16 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re having trouble catching z’s, you’ve probably got insomnia. And if you’ve got insomnia, chances are your brain may not be making en...
Focus on Fish Oil for ADHD
10 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In recent years, scientists have learned that two of the most crucial fatty acids responsible for optimal functioning of the brain. Listen in as Dee t...
Focus on Fish Oil for ADHD
10 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In recent years, scientists have learned that two of the most crucial fatty acids responsible for optimal functioning of the brain. Listen in as Dee t...
The Power of Parsley
03 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Parsley is probably the best known and widely used herb, yet its many health protective properties are often ignored in its popular role as a plate ga...
The Power of Parsley
03 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Parsley is probably the best known and widely used herb, yet its many health protective properties are often ignored in its popular role as a plate ga...
What is Gluten? Should You Avoid it?
13 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With so many people going gluten-free in the last decade, have you wondered whether you should too? Listen in this week as Dee explains what gluten ...
What is Gluten? Should You Avoid it?
13 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With so many people going gluten-free in the last decade, have you wondered whether you should too? Listen in this week as Dee explains what gluten ...
Beyond Burger vs. Impossible Burger: What's the Difference?
06 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods are two companies that make meatless burgers that can be cooked on a grill and come close to tasting like a beef burg...
Beyond Burger vs. Impossible Burger: What's the Difference?
06 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods are two companies that make meatless burgers that can be cooked on a grill and come close to tasting like a beef burg...
Should You "Swerve" Away From this Sweetener, or Not?
08 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What is "Swerve" made from? Is it a safe alternative to sugar and artificial sweeteners? Listen in this week as Dee discusses the ingredients in...
Should You "Swerve" Away From this Sweetener, or Not?
08 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What is "Swerve" made from? Is it a safe alternative to sugar and artificial sweeteners? Listen in this week as Dee discusses the ingredients in...
Are Sweet Potatoes and Yams the Same or Different?
01 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Some people call them "yams", others call them "sweet potatoes". Listen in this week as Dee discusses what a "yam" really is and why it may be impor...
Are Sweet Potatoes and Yams the Same or Different?
01 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Some people call them "yams", others call them "sweet potatoes". Listen in this week as Dee discusses what a "yam" really is and why it may be impor...
Cacao vs. Cocoa: What's the Difference?
25 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you're excited about all of dark chocolate's health benefits, are you aware that most studies are done using cacao bean, not cocoa beans? Listen ...
Cacao vs. Cocoa: What's the Difference?
25 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you're excited about all of dark chocolate's health benefits, are you aware that most studies are done using cacao bean, not cocoa beans? Listen ...
Why Wearing Sunglasses May be Harmful, Not Helpful, to Your Health
18 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that exposing your eyes to natural light from the sun is a good thing? Listen in this week as Dee discusses why your eyes need the sun's...
Why Wearing Sunglasses May be Harmful, Not Helpful, to Your Health
18 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that exposing your eyes to natural light from the sun is a good thing? Listen in this week as Dee discusses why your eyes need the sun's...
Is Whole Body Vibration the New Wave to Better Health?
14 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Whole Body Vibration (WBV) involves standing on a vibrating platform to stimulate muscle contraction much better than other types of exercise. Listen ...
Is Whole Body Vibration the New Wave to Better Health?
14 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Whole Body Vibration (WBV) involves standing on a vibrating platform to stimulate muscle contraction much better than other types of exercise. Listen ...
Is Chicken Really a Better Choice than Beef for Lowering Heart Disease Risk?
07 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Americans jumped on the white meat over red meat bandwagon over 35 years ago in an effort to lower cholesterol and heart disease risk. But is white ...
Is Chicken Really a Better Choice than Beef for Lowering Heart Disease Risk?
07 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Americans jumped on the white meat over red meat bandwagon over 35 years ago in an effort to lower cholesterol and heart disease risk. But is white ...
Is Rebaudioside M (Reb M) the New Wave for Stevia Lovers?
23 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do you remember when Reb A was all the rage for unwitting stevia lovers? Now it has to compete with Reb M, a new iteration of stevia-derived compoun...
Is Rebaudioside M (Reb M) the New Wave for Stevia Lovers?
23 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do you remember when Reb A was all the rage for unwitting stevia lovers? Now it has to compete with Reb M, a new iteration of stevia-derived compoun...
Crush Sugar Cravings with an Ancient Herb
17 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Popularly known as “destroyer of sugar,” an ancient herb has long been used in Eastern Indian medicine for its ability to temporarily suppress the...
Crush Sugar Cravings with an Ancient Herb
17 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Popularly known as “destroyer of sugar,” an ancient herb has long been used in Eastern Indian medicine for its ability to temporarily suppress the...
Can Autism be Cured with Poop?
27 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A new study shows a 45% reduction of the core autism symptoms in children two years after a fecal transplant. Listen in this week as Dee talks about...
Can Autism be Cured with Poop?
27 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A new study shows a 45% reduction of the core autism symptoms in children two years after a fecal transplant. Listen in this week as Dee talks about...
New Study Shows Not All Calories are Equal
19 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A new small scale study of 20 adult volunteers is the first randomized controlled trial to examine the effects of processed foods. Listen in this we...
New Study Shows Not All Calories are Equal
19 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A new small scale study of 20 adult volunteers is the first randomized controlled trial to examine the effects of processed foods. Listen in this we...
Can You Get Dietary Iron from Cooking in a Cast Iron Skillet?
13 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The answer is....it depends. Not all foods can absorb iron from cast-iron skillets, and not all cast-iron skillets release iron. Listen in this week...
Can You Get Dietary Iron from Cooking in a Cast Iron Skillet?
13 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The answer is....it depends. Not all foods can absorb iron from cast-iron skillets, and not all cast-iron skillets release iron. Listen in this week...
The Alkaline Diet for Improved Health and Balanced Hormones
06 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Does balancing your pH have an effect on hormone balance? Listen in this week as Dee explains how alkaline forming minerals are involved in hormone ...
The Alkaline Diet for Improved Health and Balanced Hormones
06 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Does balancing your pH have an effect on hormone balance? Listen in this week as Dee explains how alkaline forming minerals are involved in hormone ...
A Pill-Based Medical Fiber Gets FDA Approval for Weight Loss
28 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Boston biotech company Gelesis has received FDA approval to market a lab-created fiber to help people feel more full, leading to weight loss. Listen i...
A Pill-Based Medical Fiber Gets FDA Approval for Weight Loss
28 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Boston biotech company Gelesis has received FDA approval to market a lab-created fiber to help people feel more full, leading to weight loss. Listen i...
A Promising Project to Heal Drug Addiction
09 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Can growing organic vegetables save lives? Listen in this week as Dee shares the Diet Science Podcast mic with a naturopathic doctor who is working ...
A Promising Project to Heal Drug Addiction
09 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Can growing organic vegetables save lives? Listen in this week as Dee shares the Diet Science Podcast mic with a naturopathic doctor who is working ...
Should You Jump on the "Celery Juice" Bandwagon?
25 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Juicing celery has become all the rage lately for boosting health. What's in celery that's making it so trendy--and can you get similar benefits from ...
Should You Jump on the "Celery Juice" Bandwagon?
25 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Juicing celery has become all the rage lately for boosting health. What's in celery that's making it so trendy--and can you get similar benefits from ...
Can Your Instant Pot Improve Your Nutrition?
18 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There's a lot of heat used in pressure cooking, so is there a nutritional difference between steaming food, boiling food or cooking it under pressure?...
Can Your Instant Pot Improve Your Nutrition?
18 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There's a lot of heat used in pressure cooking, so is there a nutritional difference between steaming food, boiling food or cooking it under pressure?...
Food Allergy, Sensitivity, Intolerance--What's the Difference?
28 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Although they can have similar symptoms, food allergies, sensitivities and intolerances are very different conditions. Listen in this week as Dee di...
Food Allergy, Sensitivity, Intolerance--What's the Difference?
28 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Although they can have similar symptoms, food allergies, sensitivities and intolerances are very different conditions. Listen in this week as Dee di...
Thanksgiving Edition - Pumpkin Pie Makeover and More!
13 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in this week as Dee talks about how to makeover pumpkin pie, whipped cream, and cranberry sauce into processed-free holiday fare. She also ta...
Thanksgiving Edition - Pumpkin Pie Makeover and More!
13 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in this week as Dee talks about how to makeover pumpkin pie, whipped cream, and cranberry sauce into processed-free holiday fare. She also ta...
Red Foods for Your Immune System
22 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Get prepared for cold and flu season by loading up your plate with red-colored foods. Listen in this week as Dee discusses how the nutrients in red-co...
Red Foods for Your Immune System
22 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Get prepared for cold and flu season by loading up your plate with red-colored foods. Listen in this week as Dee discusses how the nutrients in red-co...
New research shows Ketogenic Diets May Increase Your Diabetes Risk and Shorten Your Life Span
01 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A study published in the Journal of Physiology found that animals fed a ketogenic diet were at a much greater risk of becoming insulin resistant than ...
New research shows Ketogenic Diets May Increase Your Diabetes Risk and Shorten Your Life Span
01 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A study published in the Journal of Physiology found that animals fed a ketogenic diet were at a much greater risk of becoming insulin resistant than ...
What is Powdered Oil?
24 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Have you seen something called powdered olive oil or powdered sunflower oil on an ingredient list lately? How does an oil become a powder? Listen ...
What is Powdered Oil?
24 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Have you seen something called powdered olive oil or powdered sunflower oil on an ingredient list lately? How does an oil become a powder? Listen ...
Lots to Love About Lupin
17 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Over the last 20 years, scientists have been studying the nutrient content and health benefits of an ancient legume called lupin. Listen in this wee...
Lots to Love About Lupin
17 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Over the last 20 years, scientists have been studying the nutrient content and health benefits of an ancient legume called lupin. Listen in this wee...
Can Your Saliva Help Change the Taste of Bitter Leafy Greens?
03 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Why do humans instinctively dislike bitter foods? How can we learn to love them? Listen in this week as Dee discusses a new study showing how prot...
Can Your Saliva Help Change the Taste of Bitter Leafy Greens?
03 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Why do humans instinctively dislike bitter foods? How can we learn to love them? Listen in this week as Dee discusses a new study showing how prot...
Water Kefir: A Sweet Fizzy Probiotic Drink
27 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Water kefir is a non-dairy, caffeine-free sparkling probiotic beverage that's a great alternative to soda. Listen in this week as Dee explains the d...
Water Kefir: A Sweet Fizzy Probiotic Drink
27 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Water kefir is a non-dairy, caffeine-free sparkling probiotic beverage that's a great alternative to soda. Listen in this week as Dee explains the d...
Are Spelt and Kamut Acid-Forming or Alkaline-Forming Foods?
13 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What is the criteria for a food's alkaline-forming properties? Listen in this week as Dee addresses a reader's question about grains on the alkaline...
Are Spelt and Kamut Acid-Forming or Alkaline-Forming Foods?
13 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What is the criteria for a food's alkaline-forming properties? Listen in this week as Dee addresses a reader's question about grains on the alkaline...
JackFruit - "A Jack of All Fruits"
06 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's green and spiky on the outside, but firm, fleshy and "shreddy" on the inside. Listen in this week as Dee talks about how to use ja...
JackFruit - "A Jack of All Fruits"
06 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's green and spiky on the outside, but firm, fleshy and "shreddy" on the inside. Listen in this week as Dee talks about how to use ja...
New Study finds Full-Fat Yogurt Lowers Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke
30 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in this week as Dee discusses the findings of this recent study that not only support, but also significantly strengthen, the growing ...
New Study finds Full-Fat Yogurt Lowers Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke
30 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in this week as Dee discusses the findings of this recent study that not only support, but also significantly strengthen, the growing ...
Say Hello to Jicama!
23 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jicama is a root vegetable that hails from Mexico, but many Americans are finding it helpful for weight loss and blood sugar management. Liste...
Say Hello to Jicama!
23 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jicama is a root vegetable that hails from Mexico, but many Americans are finding it helpful for weight loss and blood sugar management. Liste...
Nutrition to Support Stem Cell Therapy to Heal Injuries
16 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Adult stem cell therapy is a non-invasive treatment for healing damaged tissue due to arthritis, sports injuries, rotator cuff injuries, tendonitis, a...
Nutrition to Support Stem Cell Therapy to Heal Injuries
16 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Adult stem cell therapy is a non-invasive treatment for healing damaged tissue due to arthritis, sports injuries, rotator cuff injuries, tendonitis, a...
The Magnificence of Magnesium
09 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Magnesium is like a best supporting actor in the mineral kingdom--it doesn't get the notoriety of other minerals like calcium and...
The Magnificence of Magnesium
09 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Magnesium is like a best supporting actor in the mineral kingdom--it doesn't get the notoriety of other minerals like calcium and...
In Light of Recent News, More About Lectins
18 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In light of recent news about lectins, listen in this week as Dee explains more about the chemistry of lectins--which are harmful, which are not, a...
In Light of Recent News, More About Lectins
18 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In light of recent news about lectins, listen in this week as Dee explains more about the chemistry of lectins--which are harmful, which are not, a...
Is Intermittent Fasting a Way to Achieve Long-Term Health?
11 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In the past few years, intermittent fasting has emerged as a popular trend in weight loss. Listen in this week as Dee discusses what happens i...
Is Intermittent Fasting a Way to Achieve Long-Term Health?
11 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In the past few years, intermittent fasting has emerged as a popular trend in weight loss. Listen in this week as Dee discusses what happens i...
Ketogenic Diets: Healthy Long Term Lifestyle or Short Term Biochemical Back-up System?
14 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
People who follow ketogenic diets initially lose weight rapidly, but are there unidentified long-term health issues resulting from the low intake o...
Ketogenic Diets: Healthy Long Term Lifestyle or Short Term Biochemical Back-up System?
14 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
People who follow ketogenic diets initially lose weight rapidly, but are there unidentified long-term health issues resulting from the low intake o...
The 2018 Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce is Here!
07 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Every year the Environmental Working Group, a non-profit advocacy group, publishes a list of 48 common produce items and ranks them according to...
The 2018 Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce is Here!
07 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Every year the Environmental Working Group, a non-profit advocacy group, publishes a list of 48 common produce items and ranks them according to...
Move over Chia---Here Comes Sacha Inchi
23 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you're looking to upgrade your intake of omega-3's, give sacha inchi a try. Listen in this week as Dee talks about this crisp little seed w...
Move over Chia---Here Comes Sacha Inchi
23 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you're looking to upgrade your intake of omega-3's, give sacha inchi a try. Listen in this week as Dee talks about this crisp little seed w...
Has Coffee Reached Health Food Status?
16 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The studies continue to mount in favor of the morning cup of joe. So, can coffee join the ranks of green tea and dark chocolate as super health foods?...
Has Coffee Reached Health Food Status?
16 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The studies continue to mount in favor of the morning cup of joe. So, can coffee join the ranks of green tea and dark chocolate as super health foods?...
Why is a Strain of Yeast More Effective at Lowering Cholesterol than Statin Drugs?
09 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In 1979 a Japanese biochemist discovered that a strain of yeast naturally produced a substance that lowers the production of cholesterol in the ...
Why is a Strain of Yeast More Effective at Lowering Cholesterol than Statin Drugs?
09 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In 1979 a Japanese biochemist discovered that a strain of yeast naturally produced a substance that lowers the production of cholesterol in the ...
Can "Meat" Be Created from Plants?
02 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A Los Angeles based company called "Beyond Meat" is giving it a try. Listen in this week as Dee reviews their Beyond Meat "burger" and weighs...
Can "Meat" Be Created from Plants?
02 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A Los Angeles based company called "Beyond Meat" is giving it a try. Listen in this week as Dee reviews their Beyond Meat "burger" and weighs...
Amazing Açaí Berries and Bowls
12 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dubbed "nature's purple gold", these vibrantly colored berries hail from açaí palm trees in South American rainforests and are packed with amazing...
Amazing Açaí Berries and Bowls
12 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dubbed "nature's purple gold", these vibrantly colored berries hail from açaí palm trees in South American rainforests and are packed with amazing...
Cash In on Cashews for Good Health
05 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Adding a palm full of raw cashews to your daily diet could help lower blood pressure and increase good cholesterol, with no weight gain, according to ...
Cash In on Cashews for Good Health
05 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Adding a palm full of raw cashews to your daily diet could help lower blood pressure and increase good cholesterol, with no weight gain, according to ...
Got A2 Milk?
26 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Have you noticed a new type of milk at the grocery store called “A2 milk”? Listen in this week as Dee explains what this type of milk is, and th...
Got A2 Milk?
26 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Have you noticed a new type of milk at the grocery store called “A2 milk”? Listen in this week as Dee explains what this type of milk is, and th...
A Non-GMO Apple That Doesn't Brown?
19 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Is it possible for an apple to be non-browning and not be Frankenfood? Listen in this week as Dee discusses how this is possible! Link to le...