Phytonutrients are part of a plant's immune system and actually act as sunscreen for the plants themselves. Listen in this week to find out which plant foods act internally to help protect our skin from the the UV rays of the sun in the same way.

The monounsaturated fat in avocados boosts the cancer-fighting properties of the lycopene in tomatoes--making it four times more powerful than if you ate the tomato by itself.  Listen in this week as Dee gives you a whole list of powerful pairings to help boost your health.

Monk fruit, alternately marketed as "lo han sweetener,"is all the rage lately--but are food manufacturers taking advantage of this little fruit's big sweetness? Listen in this week as Dee gives you the low down on "lo han".

On June 16th, 2015 the FDA announced approval of a ban on trans-fats.  But what does that really mean, and will there be any exceptions for food manufacturers?  Listen in this week as Dee talks trans-fats and what this new ban means for your health.

Did you know there is a powerful vitamin that can heal acid reflux and other gastrointestinal disorders. Tune in this week to find out what's up with vitamin U!

A daily dose of carrot juice does a lot more than just keep eyesight sharp.  Tune in this week to find out why carrot juice is often called the "miracle juice."

Scientists are starting to discover that the standard way of measuring calories, established over a century ago, is not accurate when it comes to foods like nuts. In fact, the calorie count for almonds is way off. Listen in this week as Dee talks about why the fat won't expand your waistline.

Should you buy rye or oatmeal bread? Are pretzels more nutritious than crackers? These are the decisions that a new food scoring system called NuVa.  can help you as you're walking down the supermarket aisle. This week Dee helps you understand the pros and cons of this new food scoring system.

What the difference between and organic apple and an Eco Apple? Tune in this week as Dee talks about certified eco farming practices and how apples and other produce are grown.

A new paper published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Pediatrics by Harvard pediatrician David Ludwig questions the scientific rationale for promoting reduced-fat milk consumption and reconsiders the role of cow’s milk in human nutrition.  Tune in this week as Dee talks about this study and why reduced fat milk doesn't do a body good.