IN THE NEWS: Earlier diabetes onset could raise dementia risk. Also, obesity raises odds for many common cancers. MAIN: Phenotype-Guided Obesity Treatments. Phenotype-guided obesity interventions can double weight loss for patients compared wit

#105: Acid Reflux Management

May 18th, 2021 37m 28s

IN THE NEWS: Why C-section babies may be at higher risk for a food allergy. Also, high court mulls if women-only areas at gyms discriminate. MAIN: Acid Reflux Management. When acid reflux becomes more common than occasional heartburn, it is wha

#104: Common Eating Disorders

Apr 27th, 2021 50m 58s

IN THE NEWS: “The Rabbit Effect” study shows connection to others is the hidden factor to health. Also, the five foods that can cut your odds for colon cancer. MAIN: Common Eating Disorders. Eating disorders are a range of psychological conditi

#103: Magnesium and Health

Apr 13th, 2021 44m 19s

IN THE NEWS: The new shortage, ketchup can’t catch up. Also, a new study shows that a diet high in processed meats could shorten your life. MAIN: Magnesium and Health. Magnesium is an abundant mineral in the body and is naturally present in man

#102: Kidney Stones and your Diet

Mar 30th, 2021 36m 48s

IN THE NEWS: Toasted vs. untoasted bread: Is one healthier & easier to digest? Also, how exercise enhances your brain. MAIN: Kidney Stones and your Diet. About 10% of people will have a kidney stone at some point in their life, and the type of

#101: Animal Proteins: Nutrition and Environment

Mar 16th, 2021 46m 6s

IN THE NEWS: How to avoid toxic kitchen chemicals that could damage your fertility. Also, pot-consuming pregnant women have THC in breast milk weeks later. MAIN: Animal Proteins: Nutrition & Environment. Replacement of red meat with nuts, legum

#100: Ethics and Healthcare

Nov 24th, 2020 1h 6m

MAIN: Ethics and Healthcare At its simplest, ethics is a system of moral principles. These principles affect how we make decisions and lead our lives. Hopefully, studying ethics can give us insights into what people do and why they do it. If we

#099: Nitrates and Nitrites and their links to Cancer, Food and Water

Nov 10th, 2020 34m 28s

IN THE NEWS: In just 2 weeks on the couch, formerly fit people had damage to their body. Also, a popular form of intermittent fasting produced minimal weight loss and muscle loss. MAIN: Nitrates and Nitrites and their links to Cancer, Food, and

#098: Sprouts, Sprouted Grains, and Microgreens

Oct 27th, 2020 39m 2s

IN THE NEWS: Claims that stability balls will strengthen your core have little backing in research. Reverse dieting, pointers and pitfalls. MAIN: Main Sprouts, Sprouted Grains, and Microgreens. All are great sources of antioxidants and other b

#097: Nutrient-Rich Plant Foods

Oct 6th, 2020 33m 43s

IN THE NEWS: Foods that help heal after an injury. Also, some vegetarian diets are much healthier than others. MAIN: Nutrient-Rich Plant Foods. When you're eating healthfully, the bulk of your meals should be plant-based anyways. We discuss he

#096: The Slow Carb Diet

Sep 22nd, 2020 40m 9s

IN THE NEWS: Researchers have found that a very low-carbohydrate diet helped improve body composition, fat distribution, and metabolic health in the elderly. Also, pandemic-related cooking and eating habits could help curb food waste — if consu

#095: Toddler Nutrition

Sep 8th, 2020 44m 37s

IN THE NEWS: Is it safe to drink from a water fountain during the pandemic? Also, a survey indicates that 1 in 15 parents are hesitant about childhood vaccines. MAIN: Toddler Nutrition. Everything you need to know about nutrition for toddlers f

#094: Water Wise

Aug 25th, 2020 40m 56s

IN THE NEWS: America’s obesity epidemic threatens the effectiveness of any COVID vaccine. Also, a study finds that a newborn’s fat mass is associated with obesity as a preschooler. MAIN: Water Wise. About 70 percent of our body weight is water.

#093: Infant Nutrition

Aug 11th, 2020 43m 18s

IN THE NEWS: Earlier bedtimes help kids fight obesity. Also, a new sticker aims to signal safe dining in the pandemic. MAIN: Infant Nutrition. Everything from breastfeeding, pacifier use, to the introduction of solid foods. TRIVIA: What are the

#092: Nutrition for Diabetes

Jul 28th, 2020 48m 44s

IN THE NEWS: Pandemic could push tens of millions into chronic hunger. Also, passive stretching of legs may help prevent cardiovascular disease and diabetes. MAIN: Nutrition for Diabetes. Managing diabetes means maintaining healthy blood sugar

#091: Influencers of Testosterone

Jul 14th, 2020 38m 37s

IN THE NEWS: When the pandemic ends, a healthier 'normal’ could help our obesity crisis. Also, slowing the coronavirus is seeding the spread of other diseases. MAIN: Influencers of Testosterone. Because it is a major sex hormone, imbalances in

#090: Food Deserts

Jun 30th, 2020 40m 45s

IN THE NEWS: Copper won’t save you from the coronavirus. Also, eating before bedtime might pack on the pounds. MAIN: Food Deserts. Food deserts are areas where people have limited access to a variety of healthful foods. TRIVIA: Which emoji am I

#089: Leaky Gut Syndrome

Jun 16th, 2020 42m 39s

IN THE NEWS: Even one high-fat meal may dull your mind. Also, COVID-19 is likely to prompt an era of “ethical consumption” a survey finds. MAIN: Leaky Gut Syndrome. Leaky gut syndrome remains a bit of a medical mystery, and medical professional

#088: Nutrition and Fibromyalgia

Jun 2nd, 2020 40m 57s

IN THE NEWS: A third of Americans now show signs of clinical anxiety or depression, amid the coronavirus pandemic. Also, efforts are underway to get food from US farms to the needy. MAIN: Nutrition and Fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is often misdia

#087: Nutrition and Aging

May 19th, 2020 37m 38s

IN THE NEWS: The Covid-19 virus is expected to reduce meat selection and raise prices. Also, at 108 years old, Fauja Singh holds all the age-related world records, from the 100 meters to the marathon for men over 100. MAIN: Nutrition and Aging.

#086: Adrenal Fatigue-Is it Real and What Can We Do About It?

May 5th, 2020 40m

IN THE NEWS: For years, doctors have been advocating a healthy diet, more regular exercise, stress relief, and weight control. No study until now has examined a combination of all these factors. Also, a federal court has struck down a 2018 Agri

#085: Tips While Stuck at Home

Apr 21st, 2020 33m 23s

IN THE NEWS: Runners are still finding release on the road during coronavirus. Also, even more coronavirus myths and misinformation. MAIN: Tips While Stuck at Home. Everything from eating balanced meals to curling up under a weighted blanket, p

#084: Eating in Quarantine

Apr 7th, 2020 44m 15s

IN THE NEWS: Feed the soul: In chaotic times, gardening becomes therapy. Also, why are teens, millennials ignoring coronavirus warnings? MAIN: Eating in Quarantine. Everything from shopping ideas, meal ideas, ordering food from restaurants, par

#083: The Coronavirus

Mar 24th, 2020 41m 59s

IN THE NEWS: Are foods labeled ‘low sugar’ misleading consumers? Also, General Mills launched a $13 box of breakfast cereal and it’s good. MAIN: The Coronavirus. With all the anxiety going around, we breakdown some of the information and misinf

#082: Sustainable Eating

Mar 17th, 2020 38m 36s

IN THE NEWS: A study shows ACL surgery can do real damage to your brain. Also, you probably can’t boost your immune system to prevent the Coronavirus. MAIN: Sustainable Eating. Eating more healthfully and more sustainably go hand-in-hand, mean