Diet Science

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 in this week as Dee explains the chemistry of soap nuts and how they work to clean your laundry. Links to purchase soap nuts: https://amzn.to/37SHTq5

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 and therapeutic properties of yacón and how it can aid in weight loss and blood sugar management. Link to purchase Yacón Syrup: https://amzn.to/337R6rs

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 are and why eating them offers some hefty health benefits. Link to purchase Tiger Nuts: https://amzn.to/3kVQXh9

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 Dee explains what exactly citric acid is, the upsides and the downsides of consuming it.

Centuries before the invention of Crisco, tallow (or beef fat) was considered a healthy and delicious fat for cooking, baking and more. Listen in this week as Dee explains the health benefits of tallow, and why this fat is not to be feared. Link to Purchase Beef Tallow: https://amzn.to/344k0K7

Research reveals that eating bananas every day could help prevent heart attacks and strokes.  Listen in this week as Dee explains the nutritive powers of bananas, and why regular consumption of their nutrients is important for many aspects of your health.

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 nutrition myths surrounding spuds and explains why you may want to save some space on your plate for their many health virtues.

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 reliably supplied from plant foods, leaving vegans to rely on foods fortified with synthetic vitamin B12 or take supplements.  However, researchers at a Florida-based company say they have discovered active forms of vitamin B12 in water lentils (aka duckweed) grown on their private aquafarm.  Listen in this week as Dee explains how this could be an exciting discovery for the plant-based food community, but cautions are still in order.

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 diabetes.  Listen in this week as Dee explains that not all monk fruit sweeteners are created equal, and how to ensure you're getting the best of its health benefits. Link to Dee's article on Monk Fruit

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.  Listen in this week as Dee discusses nutritional strategies that help minimize the bad and maximize the good on oxalates.

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 activity and very important roles in the way our body functions. Listen in this week as Dee discusses this important vitamin and why you may need more of it in your diet. Link to Dee's Article "The Benefits of Vitamin B6"

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 in this week as Dee discusses how oat milk is made, its health benefits and its downsides. Link to Oat Milk article

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 Dee discusses how algae oil is made and its purported health benefits.

A recent study helped to unravel longstanding questions about how the body handles fructose from fruit vs. fructose from refined sugars.  Listen in this week as Dee discusses the findings, and what the impact on your liver would be if you were to eat 20 servings of fruit a day.

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 discusses the most important contributing dietary factors to bone loss, and how to avoid losing bone as you age. Link to pH Test Strips Link to pH Balance for Better Bones Article

Recent genetic studies confirm that people of a certain blood type are at significantly higher risk of developing severe cases of COVID-19 (defined as respiratory failure). Listen in this week as Dee discusses the findings of these studies and what it means for your blood type). Link to Blood Type Test Kit: https://amzn.to/2YHo404

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 effects? Listen in this week as Dee shares about the exciting scientific research into the efficacy of saffron to treat depression and more. Link to Saffron Supplement: https://amzn.to/2XYJ0zw Link to Saffron Article: https://processedfreeamerica.org/saffron-a-spicy-treatment-for-depression-alzheimers-macular-degeneration-weight-loss-and-more/

Many bodily functions depend on electrolytes, such as nerve and heart function, muscle contraction, breathing and blood pressure. Listen in this week as Dee discusses electrolytes and the best ways to replenish your electrolyte balance.

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 and treatment.  But is it safe against other viruses, such as COVID19?   Listen in this week as Dee discusses the research on how elderberry protects against viral infections, and the cautions to take to ensure its safety. Link to Elderberry syrup

Researchers have discovered a strong correlation between vitamin D deficiency and mortality rates from the Coronavirus. Listen in this week as Dee discusses the role of vitamin D in our immune health, how your body makes its own vitamin D, the foods it is found in, and why you need a varied diet supplying many vitamins and minerals to help vitamin D do its job. Link to Nordic Naturals Vitamin D supplement