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Latest Episodes

Vinegar and Artery Function
May 04, 2016

Sprinkling vinegar on greens may augment their ability to improve endothelial function.

Does Apple Cider Vinegar Help with Weight Loss?
May 02, 2016

CT scans confirm daily vinegar consumption can lead to a significant loss of abdominal fat.

Curing Painful Diabetic Neuropathy
April 29, 2016

Diabetics suffering from nerve pain for years and then cured within days with a plant-based diet.

Shaking the Salt Habit
April 27, 2016

The three things we can do to lower our sodium intake and two tricks for interpreting nutrition facts labeling on processed foods.

The Protein Combining Myth
April 25, 2016

The myth that plant proteins are incomplete, necessitating protein combining, was debunked by the scientific nutrition community decades ago.

Brown, Black, Purple and Red Unlike White on Rice
April 22, 2016

White rice is missing more than just fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Phytonutrients, such as gamma oryzanol, in brown rice may help explain the clinical benefits, and naturally pigmented rice varieties may be even healthier.

Avoiding Adult Exposure to Phthalates
April 20, 2016

Eating a plant-based diet, avoiding scented personal care products, and certain children’s and adult toys can reduce exposure to hormone disrupting chemicals.

Lead Contamination in Bone Broth
April 18, 2016

Popular with paleo diet advocates, organic chicken broth is tested for the presence of the toxic heavy metal lead.

Peppers and Parkinson’s: The Benefits of Smoking Without the Risks?
April 15, 2016

Might the nicotine content in nightshade vegetables—tomatoes, potatoes, eggplants, and bell peppers—protect against Parkinson’s disease?

Is Something in Tobacco Protective Against Parkinson’s Disease?
April 13, 2016

The tobacco industry points to dozens of studies purporting to show tobacco use is associated with a lower incidence of Parkinson’s disease.