Oranges Ward Off Cancer, Heart Disease and More!
Oranges are known for their vitamin C content, which can ward off colds and viruses. Now, research shows eating oranges also provides the body with po...
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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, nearly half her body weight, and has kept it off for 20 years by staying away from processed foods. She's the author of The Science of Skinny, released by Perseus June 2012, and The Science of Skinny Cookbook, which was released December 2014.
Beyond Hummus--Culinary Uses and Health Benefits of Chickpeas
Interchangeably called garbanzo beans, chickpeas are a versatile bean with many powerful health benefits and uses in the diet. Listen in this week as ...
Nutritional Advantages of Oats
Oats are known for their high content of a cholesterol lowering fiber called beta-glucan. But, oats also contain antioxidants in the outer bran layer ...
Black Garlic: An Amazing Health Powerhouse!
You've likely heard of the health benefits of raw garlic, but have you heard of black garlic? Listen in this week as Dee discusses what black garlic ...
Glutathione--the Most Powerful Antioxidant in the Body
Glutathione is known as “The Master Antioxidant” because it is made within your body and protects cells from toxic substances such as heavy metals, dr...
Cheers to Cherries!
Cherries are a well-loved summer fruit that pair well in both sweet and savory dishes, or just eaten by themselves. Listen in this week as Dee gives a...
Let's Talk Tomatoes!
Did you know that people in the U.S and Europe avoided and even feared tomatoes up until about the mid-1800's? Why? Listen in this week as Dee discus...
Non-Dairy Yogurts: Pros and Cons
Yogurt is known for its probiotic content and the myriad benefits it provides to the gut microbome. But, do non-dairy yogurts measure up to the centur...
What to Eat and Not to Eat During Allergy Season
Seasonal allergies, also known as hay fever or allergic rhinitis, only occur during certain times of the year--usually spring or summer--when plant po...
Can Arsenic be Removed from Rice?
Alarming levels of arsenic, a known carcinogen, have been found in rice and rice products over the last several years. Listen in this week as Dee dis...