​A new concept called "certified transitional farming" is helping to create a market for produce grown on farms that are transitioning to organic standards. Listen in this week as Dee ​​explains how this ​new concept will make it easier for farmers to convert to growing organically and ultimately increase the number of organic farms in the U.S.

Link to watch a video about Certified Transitional Farming: https://transitional.kashi.com/en_US/home.html

In 1965,​ research chemist​ ​Dr. Hans Rennhard created ​a carbohydrate compound called ​polydextrose​, which has been used to increase the fiber content and replace sugar in foods since the 1980's​​.  Listen in this week as Dee ​​explains how this newfangled fiber additive may not be all it's hyped up to be.

​The beneficial bacteria that live within your gut, called probiotics, can help you maintain optimal insulin and blood sugar levels. Listen in this week as Dee talks about ​a new study showing promise for probiotics and the foods you can eat to help keep those bacteria happy in your body.

​Link to ​Dee's Recommended Probiotics

The human body is home to more than 1 trillion microbes​ that are responsible for the health of your digestion, immune system and more. Listen in this week as Dee ​​explains why this microbiome of beneficial bacteria is so important for your health, and what you can do to keep it in tip top shape.

Some people have mistakenly believed that Grade B maple syrup was less processed and more nutritious than other grades, but that was just a myth.  Listen in this week as Dee talks about why grade B is now the new grade A.

​Earlier this year, the FDA finalized a new look for the nutrition fact label.  There's more emphasis on important areas of concentration for consumers.  Listen in this week as Dee talks about the ​new label and what changes you can expect to find on new products.

If you love garlics's health benefits, but not the scent that sticks around on your breath, listen in this week as Dee talks about a new study that shows certain whole foods you can eat with or after your garlic to deodorize your breath naturally.​

Owing to what it known as the "medicinal trilogy" contained in this special honey, manuka honey is ranked in the category of superfoods.  Listen in this week as Dee talks about the r​many benefits this honey bestows on your health, both internally and externally.