Diet Science

Scientists are starting to discover that the standard way of measuring calories, established over a century ago, is not accurate when it comes to foods like nuts. In fact, the calorie count for almonds is way off. Listen in this week as Dee talks about why the fat won't expand your waistline.

Should you buy rye or oatmeal bread? Are pretzels more nutritious than crackers? These are the decisions that a new food scoring system called NuVa.  can help you as you're walking down the supermarket aisle. This week Dee helps you understand the pros and cons of this new food scoring system.

What the difference between and organic apple and an Eco Apple? Tune in this week as Dee talks about certified eco farming practices and how apples and other produce are grown.

A new paper published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Pediatrics by Harvard pediatrician David Ludwig questions the scientific rationale for promoting reduced-fat milk consumption and reconsiders the role of cow’s milk in human nutrition.  Tune in this week as Dee talks about this study and why reduced fat milk doesn't do a body good.

Getting your energy from a good night's sleep and a good diet is always the best plan, but for days when you really need a pick-me-up, there are now alternatives that use cleaner sources of caffeine, skip additives and sugar, and add natural sources of antioxidants and vitamins. Listen in to find out which drinks Dee recommends and why. http://guayaki.com/ (http://guayaki.com/) http://runa.org/

Watermelon has a higher glycemic index than a Snickers bar, but does that make watermelon a forbidden food?  Listen in this week as Dee talks about the glycemic index (GI) and a newer, more realistic way of assessing a food's impact on blood sugar levels called the glycemic load (GL). To search the GI and GL of selected foods, go to http://www.glycemicindex.com/

It's being called the superfood of superfoods. The leaves, pods, seeds and bark of the Moringa tree boast an amazing array of nutrients and health benefits, and the emerging science is backing up the 5,000 years of medicinal use in many parts of the world. Tune in this week to find out why Moringa has long been known as "The Miracle Tree."

There's a new bottle on your store shelf sitting next to the jars of solid coconut oil.  It stays liquid at any temperature, even in your refrigerator. Is this real coconut oil? Is it really good for cooking and baking?  Tune in to get the skinny on Liquid Coconut Oil.

Can't live without your morning java? This week Dee talks about a new study showing a link between coffee consumption and lowered risk of skin cancer.  Listen in to find out how much coffee you can drink to get benefits.

The new Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 Lists for 2015 are here! This week Dee gives you the inside scoop on the key findings and talks about the main reason to go organic. Download a wallet-size printable copy of the list at www.foodnews.org. (http://www.foodnews.org)

Do you or someone you know suffer from a peanut allergy?  Listen in this week as Dee discuss new research that is edging scientists closer to finding the cure.

Barley does more than just make great tasting beer. In this week's podcast Dee talks about the health benefits of barley from warding off cancer to preventing gallstones. Listen in to find out how to include this versatile grain in your healthy diet.

Are all those different types of eggs you see in the store a bit confusing?  What is a pastured egg? Are "free range", "cage-free" and "omega-3 enriched" eggs any better than your standard supermarket egg?  Listen in this week as Dee clears up the confusion.

Cinnamon, a common holiday spice, has been used as medicine since biblical times.  Today it is even being studied to protect against strong viruses and diabetes.  Listen in this week to learn how just a small amount of cinnamon a day can help you stay healthy throughout the year.

Eat your veggies! Three recent studies show the natural form of Sodium Nitrate found in green vegetables can help protect your heart and burn stubborn fat. Can the cancer causing preservative used in hot dogs and deli meats actually be healthy? Listen in to find out and get the skinny on what exactly does sodium nitrate in veggies do to improve our health!