Diet Science

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

What's the difference between probiotics and prebiotics?  What role do prebiotics play in our immune health, and how to they keep our digestive system working properly?  Listen in this week as Dee discuss the benefits of prebiotics, what foods we find them in, and how to make sure you get enough each day. Link to Hyperbiotics Organic Prebiotic Powder

For the third year running, the U.S. News and World Report ranks the Mediterranean Diet as the most nutritious and easy to follow diets for effective for weight loss and prevention of diabetes and heart disease.  Listen in this week as Dee discusses the history and tenets of this long standing traditional diet, and how it fits in well with the processed-free philosophy. Link to JaJa's Music Link to Dee's Article on this subject

Fatty liver is mainly a diet-related disease, and is emerging as the most prevalent form of chronic liver disease in the world.  Listen in this week as Dee discusses the powerful liver healing properties of milk thistle, and why this ancient herb is effective at combatting this modern disease. Link to Milk Thistle Extract

If you’re having trouble catching z’s, you’ve probably got insomnia.  And if you’ve got insomnia, chances are your brain may not be making enough GABA.  Listen in as Dee shares the good news - that with the right foods or supplements, it’s fairly easy to increase GABA levels in the brain. Link to Dee's New Article on GABA

In recent years, scientists have learned that two of the most crucial fatty acids responsible for optimal functioning of the brain. Listen in as Dee talks about those fatty acids and the studies that show that they are excellent for alleviating the effects of ADHD. Dee's Article about Fish Oil and ADHD

Parsley is probably the best known and widely used herb, yet its many health protective properties are often ignored in its popular role as a plate garnish. Listen in this week as Dee discuss the powerful health properties of parsley and how to add more of it to your diet! Dee's Article on the Power of Parsley  

With so many people going gluten-free in the last decade, have you wondered whether you should too?  Listen in this week as Dee explains what gluten is and how if may affect you. Link to Organic Barley

Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods are two companies that make meatless burgers that can be cooked on a grill and come close to tasting like a beef burger.  But are these plant-based patties any better for your health, and what's the difference between the two rival products? Listen in this week as Dee discusses the ingredients that make up each of these patties, so you can make an informed decision as to whether they are a healthy, processed-free alternative to meat. Link to Diet Science Podcast on Beyond Meat Burger Link to Dee's Best Ever Black Bean Burger Recipe

What is "Swerve" made from?  Is it a safe alternative to sugar and artificial sweeteners?   Listen in this week as Dee discusses the ingredients in Swerve, and how it's produced. Link to Stevia

Some people call them "yams", others call them "sweet potatoes".  Listen in this week as Dee discusses what a "yam" really is and why it may be important to know the difference.

If you're excited about all of dark chocolate's health benefits, are you aware that most studies are done using cacao bean, not cocoa beans?  Listen in this week as Dee discusses the difference between the two, and how you can ensure you're reaping the most benefits from the bean. Link to Raw Cacao Powder Link to Raw Cacao Nibs