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Latest Episodes

Changing a Man’s Diet After a Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
June 20, 2016

Might appeals to masculinity and manhood help men with prostate cancer change their diet to improve their survival?

Which Has More Caramel Coloring Carcinogens: Coke or Pepsi?
June 17, 2016

How many cola cancer cases are estimated to be caused by Coke and Pepsi in New York versus California, where a carcinogen labeling law (Prop 65) exists?

Gut Dysbiosis: Starving Our Microbial Self
June 15, 2016

Inadequate consumption of prebiotics—the fiber and resistant starch concentrated in unprocessed plant foods—can cause a disease-promoting imbalance in our gut microbiome.

Is it Worth Switching from White Rice to Brown?
June 13, 2016

What happens when brown rice is put to the test in a randomized controlled crossover trial?

Is Fish “Brain Food” for Older Adults?
June 10, 2016

Why has fish consumption been associated with cognitive impairment and loss of executive function?

Reductionism and the Deficiency Mentality
June 08, 2016

How the food, drug, and supplement industries have taken advantage of the field of nutrition’s reductionist mindset

Natural Treatments for Morning Sickness
June 06, 2016

Can cannabis and ginger be considered safe and effective treatments for hyperemesis gravidarum (severe morning sickness during pregnancy)?

Lose Two Pounds in One Sitting: Taking the Mioscenic Route
June 03, 2016

Our physiology evolved for millions of years eating a plant-based diet. What would happen if researchers tried to recreate our ancestral diet in the lab?

Wheatgrass Juice for Ulcerative Colitis
June 01, 2016

A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial found wheatgrass juice to be safe and effective in the treatment of an inflammatory bowel disease.

Striking with the Root: Turmeric Curcumin and Ulcerative Colitis
May 30, 2016

A double-blind, placebo-controlled trial found a dramatic effect of the anti-inflammatory spice pigment, curcumin, against inflammatory bowel disease.