Diet Science

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 the syrup made from dates, and its use as a...

Potassium is a mineral that serves as an electrolyte in the body, and is required for proper nerve conduction, muscle contraction and blood pressure. But did you know that this mineral also has...

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 this week as Dee discusses what black seed oil...

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 immune system, and how it does so.

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

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

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 fight cancer. Listen in this week as Dee...

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 make from a variety of anti-inflammatory and...

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 source of energy), and also serves as a...

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 heart attack or stroke, taking an aspirin daily can...

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 powerful compounds that stop metastasis of...

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

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 with many promising health benefits. Listen in...

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 is, how it's prepared, it's health benefits,...

Glutathione is known as “The Master Antioxidant” because it is made within your body and protects cells from toxic substances such as heavy metals, drugs and cancer causing free radicals.  How it...

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 cheer to the nutritional profile and health...

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 discusses tomato nutrition and the circumstances...

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 centuries-old yogurts made from cow and goat milk? ...

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

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 discusses which types of rice have the most...