The Power of Pili Nuts
Encased in a black shell that resembles a minature avocado lies the powerful pili nut, a type of tropical tree nut indigenous to the Philipp...
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Diet Science
Diet Science is a fun 7 to 8 minute weekly program with insights and straight scoops on today's health and diet issues from Dee McCaffrey, CDC. Dee is an Organic Chemist who lost 100 pounds,...
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20 of 300 episodesBerry Dirty: Why Blackberries Made the 2025 Dirty Dozen
This week, Dee dives into the recently released Environmental Working Group's (EWG) 2025 Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce, commonl...
New Blood Test Can Reveal Your Ultra-Processed Food Intake
In a groundbreaking new study, researchers have developed a blood and urine test capable of identifying how much ultra-processed food is in...
Sorghum: The Supergrain Hiding in Plain Sight
From its impressive nutritional profile to its role in blood sugar balance and gut health, sorghum just might be the next superfood you’ve n...
Methyl Adaptogens: Your New Anti-Aging Dream Team
The results of a new study shows that consumption of polyphenols in certain foods--known as methyl adaptogens--can turn back your biological...
Cocoa and Carob: A Sweet Duo for Managing Diabetes
A new study shows that a specific blend of cocoa and carob powder improves metabolic health markers in people with Type 2 diabetes. Listen i...
Can You Be Healthy with High Cholesterol?
Groundbreaking new research challenges conventional beliefs about cholesterol and heart disease. A one-year prospective study of 100 metabol...
Thyroid Signals: What Your Body’s Symptoms Are Really Saying
If you’re struggling with fatigue, chronic constipation, weight gain, or weight loss resistance, an underactive thyroid could be the hidden...
Talkin’ Tallow: Is This Rendered Beef Fat Good for Your Health?
Beef tallow, aka rendered beef fat, was once a staple in American home cooking and fast-food kitchens throughout much of the 20th century. T...
Longtime Efforts to Ban Artificial Food Dyes & Preservatives Finally Coming to Fruition!
In March 2011, Processed-Free America (aka Center for Processed-Free Living) submitted arguments against artificial food coloring to the Uni...
Prickly Power: Unlocking the Health Benefits of Red Cactus Pears
A staple of the Native American diet for centuries, Red Cactus Pears are packed with incredible health benefits. Listen in this week as Dee...
Alpha Lipoic Acid: The Universal Antioxidant
Known as the "universal antioxidant," alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) is a powerhouse for fighting oxidative stress and supporting overall health. L...
Stop the Microplastics Mayhem! Proactive Steps to Minimize Exposure
Microplastics are tiny plastic particles—smaller than a grain of sand—shed from bottles, bags, tires, synthetic fabrics, and even cosmetics....
Can Eating Grapes Keep Your Muscles Strong as You Age?
Could eating a simple bowl of grapes be the key to stronger muscles? A groundbreaking study says yes—especially in aging women. Listen in th...
Boost Your Brainpower with Walnuts for Breakfast
Could your breakfast choice set the tone for sharper thinking all day long? A new study says yes, especially if your breakfast includes waln...
The Probiotic Shield: Yogurt’s Role in Colon Cancer Risk
A recent study suggests that long-term yogurt consumption, which typically contains a genus of probiotic Bifidobacterium, is associated with...
Heart-Healthy Sips: How 3 Red Juices Can Lower Blood Pressure
February is Heart Health Month, making it the perfect time to explore the power of nutrition to naturally lower high blood pressure. Listen...
Acetylcholine: Nature's Nootropic for Boosting Brain Function
Acetylcholine enhances memory, focus, and muscle function, earning its reputation as a natural nootropic. But, as we age, the body's ability...
Why Iodine Deficiency is Making a Comeback
A century ago, goiters resulting from iodine deficiency were rampant in people living in inland states from Appalachia and the Great Lakes t...
A Win for Safer Foods: FDA Finally Bans Red Dye No. 3
In response to a 2022 color additive petition from consumer advocacy groups, the FDA has finally put a ban on the use of food dye no. 3, a s...