Diet Science

By Dee and Michael McCaffrey

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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.

Episode Date
Study Shows Soybean Oil Consumption Linked to Diabetes and Negative Impact on Brain Health
Apr 29, 2024
A Cup of Navy Beans a Day Keeps the Colorectal Cancer Away
Apr 22, 2024
How Autophagy Keeps You Healthy
Apr 16, 2024
What is Buckwheat Honey?
Apr 08, 2024
New Study Links Artificially Sweetened Sodas with a 20% Increase in Atrial Fibrillation Risk.
Mar 31, 2024
EWG's 2024 Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 List is Here!
Mar 24, 2024
Unlocking the Link Between Diet and Chronic Pain: A Call for Healthier Habits
Mar 17, 2024
FDA Announces Qualified Health Claim for Yogurt and Reduced Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Mar 10, 2024
How the "Fasting Mimicking Diet" Lowers Biological Age
Mar 03, 2024
Study Shows Wasabi Help Impove Memory
Feb 25, 2024
Health Benefits of Parsnips
Feb 18, 2024
What is the Best Oil for Moisturizing Wood Cutting Boards?
Feb 11, 2024
Protein Overload: How Much is Too Much for Your Health?
Feb 04, 2024
Taking a Daily Multivitamin/Mineral Supplement Boosts Brain Health and Slows Memory Loss
Jan 28, 2024
What is CoEnzyme-Q10?
Jan 22, 2024
Duckweed Unleashed: Twice the Heart Health Power of the Traditional Mediterranean Diet
Jan 14, 2024
Did the Tax on Sugar Sweetened Beverages Curb Consumption?
Jan 08, 2024
What Helps with Bloating?
Dec 31, 2023
Rhodiola for Anxiety
Dec 17, 2023
The Benefits of Ashwagandha
Dec 11, 2023
Will the 2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans Finally Take a Stance Against Ultra-Processed Foods?
Nov 26, 2023
New Study Confirms Aspartame Raises Insulin Levels
Nov 19, 2023
Beta Glucan Squelches Food Cravings
Nov 12, 2023
Vitamin K-Rich Diet Prevents Diseases of Aging
Nov 05, 2023
The Link Between Diet, Gut Microbiome, and Depression
Oct 29, 2023
Is the OMAD Diet a Viable and Safe Approach to Long-Term Health?
Oct 22, 2023
Thermogenic Super Spices to Rev Up Metabolism
Oct 15, 2023
The Younger You Start, The More Walnuts Can Protect Your Heart
Oct 08, 2023
Can Psyllium Husk Compare to Ozempic for Weight Loss?
Oct 01, 2023
Hibiscus Aids Weight Loss by Revving Up Metabolism
Sep 24, 2023
The Sweet Benefits of Glycine
Sep 18, 2023
Are You Taking the Right Dose of Fish Oil?
Sep 10, 2023
Irish Butter Really is a Better Butter!
Sep 04, 2023
Fatty Liver Disease Gets a New Name
Aug 28, 2023
The Green Tea Effect: How this Common Beverage Regulates Gut Health and Combating Obesity
Aug 21, 2023
Does Soda with Added Prebiotics Boost Your Gut Health?
Aug 13, 2023
Brain-healthy MIND Diet Helps Kids Focus Better in School
Aug 06, 2023
Study Shows Strong Evidence that Omega-3's Improve Lung Health
Jul 30, 2023
American Medical Association's Shifts its Policy on use of Body Mass Index as Predictor of Disease Risk
Jul 23, 2023
Aspartame is "Possibly Carcinogenic to Humans" according to the World Health Organization
Jul 16, 2023
Carotene-Rich Diet Prevents Clogged Arteries
Jul 07, 2023
Allulose Has Sweet Benefits for Weight Loss and Blood Sugar Control
Jun 30, 2023
Taurine Could be the Elixer For a Longer and Healthier Life
Jun 26, 2023
Maple Butter: What Is It and Why It's So Good!
Jun 17, 2023
What is a Slimcado?
Jun 11, 2023
Mamaki Tea from Hawaii Brings Big Health Benefits to Mainland
Jun 04, 2023
The Nutritional Benefits of Sardines
May 29, 2023
Watermelon Consumption is Linked to Better Heart Health
May 21, 2023
New Study Reveals an Easy Strategy for Getting Kids to Eat More Fruits and Veggies
May 14, 2023
The Importance of DHA During Pregnancy and Lactation, Especially for Vegetarians and Vegans
May 07, 2023
What is "Meat Glue"? Is it Safe to Eat?
Apr 29, 2023
New Study Shows a Specific Probiotic Strain Helps Alleviate Gout Flare-Ups
Apr 23, 2023
Why Water Buffalo Milk is Making a Splash
Apr 17, 2023
New Study Shows Walnut Consumption Produces a Unique Probiotic Bacteria that Benefits Heart Health
Apr 10, 2023
Benefits of Panela Sugar
Apr 02, 2023
Weight Loss Achieved with Intermittent Fasting is on a Par with Traditional Dieting Approaches
Mar 26, 2023
New Study Shows the MIND Diet Reduces Indicators of Alzheimer's Disease
Mar 19, 2023
New Study Shows Erythritol is Linked to Heart Attack and Stroke
Mar 12, 2023
New Study Shows Fructose is a Fuel for Formation of Alzheimer’s disease
Mar 05, 2023
New Study Shows Portion Control Beats Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss
Feb 27, 2023
The World Health Organization Names Trans-Fats a "Toxic Chemical that Kills"
Feb 19, 2023
Are Grapes a Natural Sunscreen?
Feb 05, 2023
Six Cups of Mineral Water a Day Could Keep Alzheimer's Away
Jan 29, 2023
GMO Purple Tomato Coming to a Market Near You in 2023
Jan 22, 2023
The Five Pillars of a Longevity Diet
Jan 15, 2023
Meet the Macambo Bean!
Jan 08, 2023
Postbiotics: The Future of Gut Health
Dec 18, 2022
Don't Forget the Flavonols!
Dec 11, 2022
'Tis the Season for the Health Benefits of Cranberries
Dec 04, 2022
Newly Discovered Bacteria in Microbiome May be the Cause of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Nov 27, 2022
Big Health Benefits of Tartary Buckwheat
Nov 20, 2022
Does a Probiotic from Raw Cheese Improve Weight Loss?
Nov 12, 2022
Pumped Up Benefits of Pumpkin Vinegar
Nov 06, 2022
What is Retrograded Resistant Starch?
Oct 30, 2022
Psyllium Husk: A Super Functional Fiber
Oct 22, 2022
Chia Seeds are Making a Comeback Again!
Oct 15, 2022
Foods That Are Good for Your Eyes
Oct 10, 2022
What is the Difference Between Pickles and Fermented Cucumbers?
Oct 02, 2022
Taking a Daily Multivitamin Linked to Improved Cognitive Function in Older Adults
Sep 24, 2022
Peer Reviewed Study Finds Two Common Artificial Sweeteners Raise Blood Sugar Levels and Should Not Be Assumed Safe
Sep 18, 2022
Shopping for Plant-Based Meat Alternatives--Which are Best?
Sep 11, 2022
Is High-Dose Vitamin C a Viable Treatment for Cancer?
Sep 04, 2022
Diet High in Calcium and Potassium Helps Prevent Kidney Stones
Aug 28, 2022
Bountiful Benefits of Banana Blossoms
Aug 21, 2022
New Research Shows Paleolithic Diet Contained Starchy Foods
Aug 14, 2022
Three High-Potassium Foods Shown to "Counter" Effects of Salt in the Diet
Aug 07, 2022
Research Shows Exercise Does Not Counteract Detrimental Effects of a Poor Diet
Jul 31, 2022
More Downsides to Diet Sodas
Jul 24, 2022
Curcumin Quenches the Flame of Alzheimer's
Jul 17, 2022
Adding Pecans to your Diet can Significantly Reduce Cholesterol!
Jul 10, 2022
Is Your Diet as Healthy as You Think?
Jul 03, 2022
Top Foods to Boost Testosterone Levels
Jun 26, 2022
The 2022 Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce is Here!
Jun 19, 2022
Fermented Olives, A Traditional Food
Jun 12, 2022
Why Resistance Training is More Powerful for Weight Loss than Cardio Exercise
Jun 05, 2022
Health Benefits of Beet Kvass
May 29, 2022
Fonio: The Most Nutritious Super-Grain You've Probably Never Heard Of
May 22, 2022
Nutritional Yeast Health Benefits and Culinary Uses
May 15, 2022
Study Shows Obese Mothers Who Exercise During Pregnancy Lowers Risk of Generational Diabetes in Offspring
May 08, 2022
Digestion of Fats Without a Gallbladder
May 01, 2022
Lentils - The Underrated Nutrition Powerhouse
Apr 24, 2022
The Nutritional Power of Date Seed Coffee
Apr 17, 2022
Digestive Enzymes vs. Metabolic Enzymes
Apr 10, 2022
Study Shows DHA Omega-3 Fends Off Dementia
Apr 03, 2022
New Evidence Links Artificial Sweeteners to Increased Cancer Risk
Mar 27, 2022
Big Benefits of Brussels Sprouts
Mar 20, 2022
Fat + Fructose = A Fast Track to Fatty Liver Disease
Mar 13, 2022
New Study Shows: Organic or Not, Eating More Vegetables Can Add 10 Years to Your Life
Mar 06, 2022
The Magnificence of Mangos
Feb 27, 2022
How Caffeine Stimulates Cholesterol-Lowering Cascade
Feb 13, 2022
The Many Health Benefits and Uses of Date Syrup
Feb 06, 2022
Potassium for Better Skin, Hair and Health
Jan 30, 2022
How Black Seed Oil Benefits Your Health
Jan 23, 2022
The Worst Food Ingredient for Your Immune System
Jan 16, 2022
Artichoke May Help Reverse Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Jan 09, 2022
Carboxymethylcellulose No Longer Considered a Safe Food Additive
Dec 12, 2021
Nutritional Power of Flax Seeds
Dec 05, 2021
Fire Cider for Boosting Immunity
Nov 29, 2021
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) for Energy, Diabetes, Fertility, Heart Disease and More
Oct 31, 2021
New Study About Baby Aspirin
Oct 25, 2021
Oranges Ward Off Cancer, Heart Disease and More!
Oct 10, 2021
Beyond Hummus--Culinary Uses and Health Benefits of Chickpeas
Sep 26, 2021
Nutritional Advantages of Oats
Sep 19, 2021
Black Garlic: An Amazing Health Powerhouse!
Sep 12, 2021
Glutathione--the Most Powerful Antioxidant in the Body
Aug 15, 2021
Cheers to Cherries!
Aug 08, 2021
Let's Talk Tomatoes!
Aug 01, 2021
Non-Dairy Yogurts: Pros and Cons
Jul 25, 2021
What to Eat and Not to Eat During Allergy Season
Jun 22, 2021
Can Arsenic be Removed from Rice?
Jun 14, 2021
Doing OK with Vitamin A
May 17, 2021
Enjoy Watermelon and its Seeds for Better Health!
May 09, 2021
How Chromium Helps Blood Sugar Control
Apr 19, 2021
What are Digestive Enzymes and Why Do You Need Them?
Apr 11, 2021
Lower Cholesterol Naturally with Pu·erh Tea
Mar 28, 2021
What is Zonulin?
Mar 01, 2021
Alpha-Lipoic Acid for Diabetes, Weight Loss and More!
Feb 22, 2021
Quercetin Quenches Inflammation, Allergy Symptoms, Viruses and More!
Feb 15, 2021
The Benefits of Peanut Butter
Feb 01, 2021
A Little Bit of Lucuma has Huge Benefit
Jan 25, 2021
Boost Your Health with Berberine
Jan 18, 2021
A Nut That Cleans Your Clothes??
Dec 29, 2020
The Yummy Benefits of Yacón Syrup
Dec 06, 2020
Tiny Tiger Nuts Provide Huge Health Benefits
Nov 22, 2020
What is Citric Acid, and Is It Safe?
Nov 08, 2020
The Benefits of Beef Tallow
Oct 25, 2020
A Banana a Day Keeps the Heart Disease Away
Oct 18, 2020
In Defense of Potatoes
Oct 11, 2020
Is Duckweed a Reliable Source of Plant-Based Vitamin B12?
Oct 04, 2020
Monk Fruit: Is it Worth the Hype?
Sep 27, 2020
The Good and Bad on Oxalates
Sep 21, 2020
The Benefits of Vitamin B6
Aug 30, 2020
Have You Gone Wild for Oat Milk?
Aug 24, 2020
Algae Oil for Cooking?
Aug 17, 2020
What Happens if You Eat 20 Servings of Fruit a Day?
Aug 02, 2020
pH Balance for Better Bones
Jul 20, 2020
Is Your Blood Type Protective Against COVID-19?
Jul 05, 2020
Saffron - A Spicy Treatment for Depression and More
Jun 21, 2020
Do You Need an Electrolyte Drink?
Jun 14, 2020
Elderberry: Friend or Foe Against Viral Infections?
May 31, 2020
The Link Between Vitamin D levels and Coronavirus Mortality Rates--Are Your Levels Sufficient?
May 17, 2020
Primer on Prebiotics
May 03, 2020
Mediterranean Diet Grabs the Top Spot for Best Healthy Lifestyle Plan
Jan 12, 2020
Promising Herbal Remedy for Fatty Liver Disease
Nov 24, 2019
Crazy Insomnia?? It Could be a Lack of GABA
Nov 16, 2019
Focus on Fish Oil for ADHD
Nov 10, 2019
The Power of Parsley
Nov 03, 2019
What is Gluten? Should You Avoid it?
Oct 13, 2019
Beyond Burger vs. Impossible Burger: What's the Difference?
Oct 06, 2019
Should You "Swerve" Away From this Sweetener, or Not?
Sep 08, 2019
Are Sweet Potatoes and Yams the Same or Different?
Sep 01, 2019
Cacao vs. Cocoa: What's the Difference?
Aug 25, 2019
Why Wearing Sunglasses May be Harmful, Not Helpful, to Your Health
Aug 18, 2019
Is Whole Body Vibration the New Wave to Better Health?
Jul 14, 2019
Is Chicken Really a Better Choice than Beef for Lowering Heart Disease Risk?
Jul 07, 2019
Is Rebaudioside M (Reb M) the New Wave for Stevia Lovers?
Jun 23, 2019
Crush Sugar Cravings with an Ancient Herb
Jun 17, 2019
Can Autism be Cured with Poop?
May 27, 2019
New Study Shows Not All Calories are Equal
May 19, 2019
Can You Get Dietary Iron from Cooking in a Cast Iron Skillet?
May 13, 2019
The Alkaline Diet for Improved Health and Balanced Hormones
May 06, 2019
A Pill-Based Medical Fiber Gets FDA Approval for Weight Loss
Apr 28, 2019
A Promising Project to Heal Drug Addiction
Apr 09, 2019
Should You Jump on the "Celery Juice" Bandwagon?
Feb 25, 2019
Can Your Instant Pot Improve Your Nutrition?
Feb 18, 2019
Food Allergy, Sensitivity, Intolerance--What's the Difference?
Jan 28, 2019
Thanksgiving Edition - Pumpkin Pie Makeover and More!
Nov 13, 2018
Red Foods for Your Immune System
Oct 22, 2018
New research shows Ketogenic Diets May Increase Your Diabetes Risk and Shorten Your Life Span
Oct 01, 2018
What is Powdered Oil?
Sep 24, 2018
Lots to Love About Lupin
Sep 17, 2018
Can Your Saliva Help Change the Taste of Bitter Leafy Greens?
Sep 03, 2018
Water Kefir: A Sweet Fizzy Probiotic Drink
Aug 27, 2018
Are Spelt and Kamut Acid-Forming or Alkaline-Forming Foods?
Aug 13, 2018
JackFruit - "A Jack of All Fruits"
Aug 06, 2018
New Study finds Full-Fat Yogurt Lowers Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke
Jul 30, 2018
Say Hello to Jicama!
Jul 23, 2018
​Nutrition to ​S​upport ​S​tem ​C​ell ​Therapy to Heal Injuries
Jul 16, 2018
The Magnificence of Magnesium
Jul 09, 2018
In Light of Recent News, More About Lectins
Jun 18, 2018
​​Is Intermittent Fasting a Way to Achieve Long-Term Health?
Jun 11, 2018
Ketogenic Diets: Healthy Long Term Lifestyle or Short Term Biochemical Back-up System?
May 14, 2018
​The 2018 Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce is Here!
May 07, 2018
Move over Chia---Here Comes Sacha Inchi​
Apr 23, 2018
Has Coffee Reached Health Food Status?
Apr 16, 2018
​Why is a Strain of Yeast More Effective at Lowering Cholesterol than Statin Drugs?
Apr 09, 2018
​Can ​"​​Meat​"​ Be Created from Plants?
Apr 02, 2018
Amazing Açaí Berries and Bowls
Mar 12, 2018
Cash In on Cashews for Good Health
Mar 05, 2018
Got A2 Milk?
Feb 26, 2018
A Non-GMO Apple That Doesn't Brown?
Feb 19, 2018
​Can Your Diet Stop Your Migraines?
Feb 05, 2018
Your Body Treats Fast Food Like a  Really Bad Bacterial Infection That Won't Go Away
Jan 29, 2018
Roughage Teaches Cells to Beat Cancer!
Jan 22, 2018
Avocados are a Source of Saturated Fat--What??
Jan 08, 2018
Looking to Lower Your Cholesterol?  Dark Chocolate and Almonds May Help!
Jan 01, 2018
The Sugar Industry Did Research 50 Years Ago that Linked Sugar to Heart Disease, But Never Disclosed the Findings
Dec 18, 2017
​Do Your Genes Tell You What's Best to Eat?
Nov 27, 2017
​Can Probiotics Cure Postpartum Depression?
Nov 13, 2017
The Lowdown on Leptin
Oct 09, 2017
​​​Can You Be Obese and Thin at the Same Time?
Oct 02, 2017
Got Triphala?
Sep 11, 2017
What are Lectins?
Sep 04, 2017
Like Manna from Coconut
Aug 14, 2017
​Is it Possible to Drink Too Much Water?
Aug 07, 2017
​​Got Banana Flour?
Jul 31, 2017
​​Coffee and Tea--Not Just the Caffeine--Protects Against Diseases of Aging
Jul 24, 2017
The Low Down on Cholesterol
Jul 10, 2017
Making Sense of the Latest News on Coconut Oil​
Jul 03, 2017
The Trifecta to Prevent Food Allergies
Jun 26, 2017
​Is Your Omega-3 Intake Enough to Ward Off Alzheimer's?
Jun 19, 2017
Technology Supporting Your Health!
May 09, 2017
What Exactly IS Kosher Salt?
Mar 27, 2017
Meet Omega-3's Younger Cousin: Omega-7
Mar 20, 2017
Why Sourdough Bread is So Amazingly Healthy
Mar 13, 2017
Fat Burning Qualities of Grapefruit
Mar 06, 2017
Gelatin Explained
Feb 13, 2017
Bone Up on Bone Broth!
Feb 06, 2017
What is Collagen?
Jan 23, 2017
​Bring on the Brazil Nuts!
Jan 16, 2017
Extra Virgin Avocado Oil - Healthy or Not?
Jan 09, 2017
Is "Souping" the new Juicing?
Jan 02, 2017
Yikes! There's More Sugar than Iodine in Our Salt!
Dec 26, 2016
Transitioning to Organic Farming Just Got Easier
Dec 19, 2016
​Homemade Vanilla Salt for the Holidays and Beyond
Dec 12, 2016
Polydextrose--Fiber or Fibber?
Dec 05, 2016
​How to Benefit from Palm Oil and NOT Destroy the Rainforests
Nov 28, 2016
​​How Probiotics can Stop Your Sugar Cravings and Help Manage Blood Sugar
Nov 21, 2016
​What is the Human Microbiome?
Nov 14, 2016
​​Where has the Grade B Maple Syrup Gone?
Oct 31, 2016
​There's a New Nutrition Fact Label in Town
Oct 24, 2016
​​Natural Remedy for Garlic Breath
Oct 17, 2016
​Manuka Honey - Food as Medicine
Sep 26, 2016
​Miraculous Maca Root
Sep 19, 2016
​Pink is the new Gold
Aug 29, 2016
​Benefits of Bell Peppers
Aug 22, 2016
Are You Getting Enough Iron from Your Foods?
Aug 08, 2016
The DARK Act - What Does It Mean for the Future of GMO Labeling?
Aug 01, 2016
​Is Popcorn Your Favorite Snack?
Jul 25, 2016
​Best Tips for Selecting and Storing Fresh Produce (and retaining their nutrients)
Jul 04, 2016
​Philadelphia's Soda Tax: What Does it Mean for our Future?
Jun 27, 2016
​Fast or Slow Protein-which is the best and when?
Jun 20, 2016
​The National Academy of Sciences ​Left Out Data from its GMO food safety​ report​
Jun 13, 2016
How to Make Your Own Apple Cider in a Crockpot
Nov 23, 2015
How to Make Your Own Kombucha
Nov 16, 2015
New Study Shows Powerful Benefits of Red Palm Oil
Nov 09, 2015
How to be a "Processed-Free Vegan"?
Nov 02, 2015
The World Health Organization Declares Hot Dogs, Bacon and Other Processed Meats Cause Cancer
Oct 27, 2015
GABA for Anxiety
Oct 12, 2015
Are You Hangry?
Oct 05, 2015
Crazy Insomnia? It Could be Your Blood Sugar!
Sep 28, 2015
Do You Need More Co-Q10?
Sep 14, 2015
Conquer Sugar Cravings with a Simple, Affordable Nutrient
Aug 31, 2015
Green Tea for Bladder Control
Aug 24, 2015
Mono- & Diglycerides: Trans-Fats in Disguise?
Jul 27, 2015
The "Comeback" of Einkorn
Jul 20, 2015
Natural Sun Protection from the Inside Out
Jul 13, 2015
Food Synergy - Get More Bang for Your Food Buck
Jul 06, 2015
Are Monk Fruit Sweeteners Really Natural?
Jun 29, 2015
Are Trans-Fats Gone For Good?
Jun 22, 2015
Vitamin U for Digestive Health
Jun 08, 2015
Got Miracle Juice?
Jun 01, 2015
Almonds are Not a High Fat Food After All
May 25, 2015
There's a New Nutrition Label in Town
May 18, 2015
What is a certified Eco Apple?
May 11, 2015
Harvard Scientists Say Low-Fat and Non-Fat Milk Don't Do a Body Good
May 04, 2015
Do You Need a Red Bull or Rockstar to Get Through the Day? Try These Healthier Energy Drinks Instead
Apr 27, 2015
Watermelon has a High Glycemic Index--Should You Be Avoiding It?
Apr 20, 2015
Meet Moringa--the New Superfood in Town
Mar 30, 2015
What is Liquid Coconut Oil?
Mar 23, 2015
Coffee and Skin Cancer Linked?
Mar 16, 2015
Highlights of the 2015 Dirty Dozen
Mar 09, 2015
Is There a Common Cure for the Peanut Allergy?
Feb 09, 2015
How Barley Beats Cancer and Other Health Benefits
Jan 26, 2015
Pastured vs. Free Range vs. Organic Eggs--What's The Difference?
Jan 19, 2015
The Healing Powers of Cinnamon
Dec 15, 2014
Sodium Nitrate in Your Veggies?
Dec 08, 2014
Trying to Fight Diabetes and Cancer? Add Some Cucumbers or Pickles to Your Diet!
Dec 01, 2014
The Future of Nutrition: Nutrigenomics
Nov 24, 2014
Relieving Holiday Stress with Natural Foods
Nov 17, 2014