Diet Science

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 garnish. Listen in this week as Dee discuss the...

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 is and how if may affect you. Link to Organic...

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 burger.  But are these plant-based patties any...

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 Swerve, and how it's produced. Link to Stevia

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 important to know the difference.

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 in this week as Dee discusses the difference...

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 light for overall body health.

Whole Body Vibration (WBV) involves standing on a vibrating platform to stimulate muscle contraction much better than other types of exercise. Listen in this week as Dee discusses the science...

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 meat any better for your health in this regard? ...

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 compounds being used in food products.  Listen in this...

Popularly known as “destroyer of sugar,” an ancient herb has long been used in Eastern Indian medicine for its ability to temporarily suppress the taste of sweet.  Listen in this week as Dee...

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 this exciting research. Link to Article Link to...

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 week as Dee explains the methodology of the study...

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 as Dee explains which foods and skillets work...

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 production, and which foods are your best...

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 in this week as Dee explains how this "new"...

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 to change the way our country deals with teenage...

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 other vegetable juices?  Listen in this week as...

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?  Listen in this week as Dee lays out the...

Although they can have similar symptoms, food allergies, sensitivities and intolerances are very different conditions.  Listen in this week as Dee discusses each of these reactions to foods, and...