Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
By Michael Greger, M.D. FACLM
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Have you ever wondered if there’s a natural way to lower your high blood pressure, guard against Alzheimers, lose weight, and feel better? Well as it turns out there is. Michael Greger, M.D. FACLM, founder of NutritionFacts.org, and author of the instant New York Times bestseller “How Not to Die” celebrates evidence-based nutrition to add years to our life and life to our years.
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2020 Dietary Guidelines and You
7:50
Today we feature highlights from the 2019 Guidelines Advisory hearings.
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Jun 04, 2020 |
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One on One with Klaus Mitchell
19:59
Dr. Greger talks to Klaus Mitchel, the host of the Plant Based News podcast.
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May 28, 2020 |
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Vitamin Supplements – Do We Need Multivitamins?
5:25
Today we continue our series on vitamin supplements.
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May 21, 2020 |
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Today’s Superfood: Garlic
15:40
Not only is it full of flavor, it’s also really good for you.
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May 14, 2020 |
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The Incredible Edible Apple
15:01
Today we examine the merits of an almost biblical fruit.
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May 07, 2020 |
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Evidence-Based Weight Loss
1:01:13
Today on the show I get to talk about one of my favorite topics, which happens to be the subject of my new book, How Not to Diet.
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Apr 30, 2020 |
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Nutrition Facts Grab Bag 14
14:32
Today it’s the exotic and occasionally toxic star fruit, the industry’s response to sugary breakfast cereal and the healthful effects of the fabulous flax seed.
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Apr 23, 2020 |
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Exactly When Should We Eat?
12:12
Weight loss can be even more challenging if we’re eating at the wrong time of day.
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Apr 16, 2020 |
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Intermittent Fasting Part 4
14:45
Today we conclude our series on intermittent fasting with a cautionary tale.
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Apr 09, 2020 |
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Intermittent Fasting Part 3
25:43
Today we feature part 3 of our series on the effects of intermittent fasting as we ask the question is fasting safe?
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Apr 02, 2020 |
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Intermittent Fasting Part 2
17:19
Today we feature part 2 of our series on the effects of intermittent fasting with the pros and cons of caloric restriction.
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Mar 26, 2020 |
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Intermittent Fasting Part 1
19:30
Hundreds of calories can be cut from one’s daily diet. What is the long-term effect of doing this? Today we launch a four-part series on intermittent fasting.
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Mar 19, 2020 |
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Do Vegetarians Get Enough Protein?
11:52
It’s a commonly held myth that vegetarians come up short when it comes to getting enough protein. On today’s show – we look at the facts.
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Mar 12, 2020 |
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What’s Up with Energy Drinks
12:07
Nearly 7 billion energy drinks are sold a year. So how do they affect your health?
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Mar 05, 2020 |
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Non-Dairy Milk Extravaganza
13:36
There are so many milks that aren’t from cows it can make your head spin. Today we count the ways.
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Feb 27, 2020 |
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Sea Vegetables
10:48
If you thought vegetables only grew on land – you are deliciously mistaken.
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Feb 20, 2020 |
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Hormonal Dysfunction
11:55
How the consumption of hormones in animal products can affect us in different ways.
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Feb 13, 2020 |
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Sugar and Your Health
8:09
The effects of too much added sugar are anything but sweet.
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Feb 06, 2020 |
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One on One Interview with Ferdinand Beck
31:44
We continue our “Nutrition Facts One on One” series with an interview with Ferdinand of the Vegains podcast.
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Jan 30, 2020 |
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Nutrition Facts Grab Bag 13
16:58
Today Dr. Greger lets us in on a little cooking secret, we put refrigerator water filters to the test and we look at how certain foods are linked to happiness and well-being.
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Jan 23, 2020 |
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Vitamin Supplements: Do We Need Extra Vitamin C?
9:16
Today we take a close look at the effects of vitamin C supplements.
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Jan 16, 2020 |
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Chew Your Way to Good Health
10:58
Today we examine the effects of gum chewing on hunger and appetite.
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Jan 09, 2020 |
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Today’s Super Food: The Acai Berry
15:41
Today we continue our series on super foods. Do Acai berries make the cut?
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Jan 02, 2020 |
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The Food Industry and You
18:18
Today we are going to take a close look on an industry we don’t hear a lot about in the news – the food industry.
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Dec 26, 2019 |
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Weight Loss – In a Pill?
9:24
If weight loss in a pill sounds too to be true - then it’s time to take a look at the facts.
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Dec 19, 2019 |
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Keto Diet Series – Part 2
18:22
Today on the show, part 2 of my Keto Diet Series. In short: don’t do it!
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Dec 12, 2019 |
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Keto Diet Series – Part 1
19:32
Low carbs – high fat. What’s the problem with the Ketogenic diet? Today we hear part one of our series.
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Dec 05, 2019 |
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How to Prevent Alzheimer’s with Diet
12:13
We may not be able to cure it, but we can work to prevent it. Here’s how.
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Nov 28, 2019 |
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Help for High Blood Pressure
19:24
Today we look at some lifestyle changes to improve one of our deadliest health conditions.
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Nov 21, 2019 |
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Loving your Liver
11:54
Today we explore the best way to show love to our hardworking livers.
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Nov 14, 2019 |
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Foodborne Brain Parasites and You
15:59
How not to get the parasite that has already infected a quarter of all Americans.
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Nov 07, 2019 |
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Vitamin Supplements
14:37
Do We Need Extra Vitamin D? Today we explore the powerful properties and correct dosage of supplemental Vitamin D.
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Oct 31, 2019 |
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This Week’s Power Food: Flax Seeds
11:28
They have an amazing effect on our blood pressure, prostate, and even menstrual cycles.
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Oct 24, 2019 |
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Raising Healthy Children
16:03
Today we explore the best foods to counteract autism, childhood infections and cognitive defects.
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Oct 17, 2019 |
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The Latest on Men’s Health
10:54
Today we zero in on the best diet for a problematic prostate.
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Oct 10, 2019 |
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The Latest on Women’s Health
12:46
Today we look at cannabis for breastfeeding and pregnant women and the use of fennel and ginger for painful periods.
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Oct 03, 2019 |
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Too Much of a Green Thing?
11:49
Turns out there may be a down side to large amounts of a few green, leafy vegetables.
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Sep 26, 2019 |
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Nutrition Facts Grab Bag 12
16:23
Today we look at the effectiveness of duct tape for wart removal, we create a solution for washing fruits and vegetables, and examine the remarkable impact of the structure of food.
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Sep 19, 2019 |
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The Healthiest Way to Cook
15:47
Today we find out what happens when we boil, steam and fry our food.
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Sep 12, 2019 |
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Just Say No to Reflux
18:39
When your food tries to escape back up your esophagus – it’s time to take action.
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Sep 05, 2019 |
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One on One with Tino of Bananiac
20:56
Today Dr. Greger is interviewed by the nutritionist Tino of the Bananiac podcast.
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Aug 29, 2019 |
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Preventing Osteoarthritis
15:33
That feeling in your bones? Today we examine which foods can help with joint health.
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Aug 22, 2019 |
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Antioxidant Crusaders
14:21
Hat’s off to the compounds that help defend our cells from damage.
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Aug 15, 2019 |
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Rethinking Saturated Fats?
22:00
Don’t reach for that stick of butter anytime soon.
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Aug 08, 2019 |
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Nutrition Facts Grab Bag 11
18:12
Today we explore cooking to live longer, the health benefits of coffee, and pesticides in Marijuana.
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Aug 01, 2019 |
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Today’s Power Food: Blueberries
13:24
The star of our show today is a multi-talented fruit.
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Jul 25, 2019 |
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A Longer Life
15:01
Today we look at the best way to live healthier into old age.
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Jul 18, 2019 |
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Manipulating the Science
14:37
What happens when industry and facts collide.
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Jul 11, 2019 |
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Love Those Avocados
9:20
They’re green, they’re mushy and they’re loaded with goodness.
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Jul 04, 2019 |
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Wary of Dairy
16:55
The traditional appeal of dairy gets a closer look.
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Jun 27, 2019 |
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Do You Have Orthorexia?
16:18
What is orthorexia? If you follow a healthy diet, you could be described as an orthorexic.
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Jun 20, 2019 |
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Microplastics and You
15:18
Microplastics are everywhere. In fact, you may be eating or drinking them right now.
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Jun 13, 2019 |
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Nutrition Chat with Gianna Simone
30:11
Today I share with you a chat I had with actress Gianna Simone on a wide variety of nutrition topics.
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Jun 06, 2019 |
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Nutrition Facts Grab Bag 10
15:44
On the docket today: cell phone radiation, marijuana edibles, and a study that reveals who has the healthiest thoughts and habits about food.
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May 30, 2019 |
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Today’s Power Food: Walnuts
8:45
Today we begin the first in an occasional series – highlighting one healthy food with demonstrable health benefits
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May 23, 2019 |
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Baby Blues
13:40
Infertility is a common condition. Today we look at dietary issues that may impact it.
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May 16, 2019 |
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A Healthy Thyroid
15:51
It controls your metabolism, produces hormones, regulates your body temperature. So what can we do to keep it healthy?
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May 09, 2019 |
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Teeth and Smiles
12:39
Today we find out how plant-based diets may help prevent oral disease, such as gum disease.
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May 02, 2019 |
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A World without Back Pain
13:41
Got an achy back? Time to take a closer look at your diet.
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Apr 25, 2019 |
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Getting Arthritis Under Control
16:58
Today we look at the best way to treat arthritis – and manage the inflammation that causes it.
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Apr 18, 2019 |
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New Studies on Breast Cancer
21:01
Which foods help mitigate the risk of breast cancer? Let’s find out what the science says.
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Apr 11, 2019 |
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Happier and Healthier
17:59
Today we look at research that shows the effects of certain foods and nutrients on mental illness.
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Apr 04, 2019 |
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DNA Protection and Diet
11:18
There are ways to limit the DNA damage that occurs in our bodies everyday. Here’s how.
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Mar 28, 2019 |
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Aromatherapy!
14:06
Today we discover the therapeutic effect of wonderful smelling herbs, flowers, and fruit.
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Mar 21, 2019 |
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Nutrition Facts Grab Bag 9
18:30
Today’s stories bring you the facts on the use of ginger for obesity, whether or not sweating helps us get rid of lead and mercury in our bodies, and a study comparing the merits of Kosher and organic chicken.
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Mar 14, 2019 |
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Boosting Immune Function
13:25
Don’t like getting sick? Here are some ways to avoid it through our diets
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Mar 07, 2019 |
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Vegetarian Athletes
16:02
From Roman Gladiators to vegetarians and meat eaters – today we discover how diet can affect our strength and endurance.
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Feb 28, 2019 |
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Daily Dozen Checklist
17:06
Today I share with you the tracking system for making sure you eat a variety of the healthiest foods every day.
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Feb 21, 2019 |
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Stomach Troubles
11:17
Today we explore some alternative ways to deal with indigestion.
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Feb 14, 2019 |
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The Latest on Children’s Health
14:09
A surprising percentage of our children experience health problems due to poor diet.
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Feb 07, 2019 |
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Say Cheese?
13:27
Today we look at what some recent studies tell us about the nutritional impact of cheese.
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Jan 31, 2019 |
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Smart Brain Health
16:01
Are you smart enough to keep your brain healthy? Here are some helpful tips.
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Jan 24, 2019 |
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Macrobiotic Diet Pros and Cons
12:05
It’s the original counterculture diet. But is the macrobiotic diet healthy?
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Jan 17, 2019 |
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Nutrition Facts Grab Bag 8
15:00
Our grab bag of facts today includes adding milk to your coffee, the best food for late pregnancy, and the benefits of blueberries.
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Jan 10, 2019 |
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Fabulous Fiber
14:47
Why is fiber so important, and are you getting enough?
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Jan 03, 2019 |
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Preventing Colon Cancer
14:46
New research on a leading cause of death in the United States.
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Dec 27, 2018 |
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21st Century Gout
16:04
You don’t have to be Henry the VIII to get gout. Find out how to prevent and treat gout with food.
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Dec 20, 2018 |
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Splendiferous Cruciferous
16:50
New research on one of my favorite family of super foods.
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Dec 13, 2018 |
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Treating Psoriasis
15:40
Diet may be more important than you think in treating this autoimmune disorder.
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Dec 06, 2018 |
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New Research on the Optimal Diet
15:47
We constantly see new diets being touted. What does the research tell us about which is best?
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Nov 29, 2018 |
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The Back Story on Cannabis
14:00
What are the long-term health consequences of smoking cannabis?
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Nov 22, 2018 |
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More on Melatonin
18:25
Today we figure out a safe way to get the sleep inducing properties of Melatonin.
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Nov 15, 2018 |
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Spilling the Beans
16:21
Just can’t get enough beans. Here’s why.
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Nov 08, 2018 |
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Just the Flax
12:04
Listen to what this little seed can do.
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Nov 01, 2018 |
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My Slim and Healthy Greek Diet
14:26
It’s time to be transported to the Greek Isles. What does the science say about the Mediterranean-type diet?
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Oct 25, 2018 |
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Nutrition Facts Grab Bag 7
18:02
Today we unlock the power of chia seeds, detox mercury, and study dietary approaches to female sexual dysfunction.
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Oct 18, 2018 |
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The Sodium Debate
18:13
How much is too much?
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Oct 11, 2018 |
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Lifestyle Medicine
13:25
Lifestyle medicine prescribes healthy habits to prevent and reverse some chronic diseases. Why don’t more doctors study and practice lifestyle medicine?
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Oct 04, 2018 |