Diet Science

By Dee and Michael McCaffrey

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 h... more

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The podcast currently has 491 episodes available.

Diet Science episodes:

February 09, 2015 Is There a Common Cure for the Peanut Allergy?
Do you or someone you know suffer from a peanut allergy? Listen in this week as Dee discuss new research that is edging scientists closer to finding the cure.
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8min
January 26, 2015 How Barley Beats Cancer and Other Health Benefits
Barley does more than just make great tasting beer. In this week's podcast Dee talks about the health benefits of barley from warding off cancer to preventing gallstones. Listen in to find out how to include this versatile grain in your healthy diet.
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9min
January 19, 2015 Pastured vs. Free Range vs. Organic Eggs--What's The Difference?
Are all those different types of eggs you see in the store a bit confusing? What is a pastured egg? Are "free range", "cage-free" and "omega-3 enriched" eggs any better than your standard supermarket egg? Listen in this week as Dee clears up the confusion.
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11min
December 15, 2014 The Healing Powers of Cinnamon
Cinnamon, a common holiday spice, has been used as medicine since biblical times. Today it is even being studied to protect against strong viruses and diabetes. Listen in this week to learn how just a small amount of cinnamon a day can help you stay healthy throughout the year.
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9min
December 08, 2014 Sodium Nitrate in Your Veggies?
Eat your veggies! Three recent studies show the natural form of Sodium Nitrate found in green vegetables can help protect your heart and burn stubborn fat. Can the cancer causing preservative used in hot dogs and deli meats actually be healthy? Listen in to find out and get the skinny on what exactly does sodium nitrate in veggies do to improve our health!
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8min
December 01, 2014 Trying to Fight Diabetes and Cancer? Add Some Cucumbers or Pickles to Your Diet!
New research from the University of California that the compounds responsible for the bitter taste in cucumbers may also be able to treat cancer and diabetes. Listen in this week as Dee talks about the health benefits of cucumbers and pickles.
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12min
November 24, 2014 The Future of Nutrition: Nutrigenomics
Would you be more inclined to improve your eating habits if your genetic makeup suggested it? Turns out most people would. Listen in this week to learn more about the new field of Nutrigenomics and how food can turn on or turn off your genetic risk for certain health problems.
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10min
November 17, 2014 Relieving Holiday Stress with Natural Foods
The holidays can be challenging due to the high stress nature of the season, but did you know that there are many holiday foods that can naturally relieve stress? This week Dee talks about five stress busting foods to keep you calm throughout the season.
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10min
November 03, 2014 Grapeseed Oil, Rice Bran Oil, or Avocado Oil - which is best for cooking?
Grapeseed Oil, Rice Bran Oil, or Avocado Oil. Are any of these oils safe for cooking? This week Dee talks about why smoke point is not the best determinant for whether an oil should be used for cooking, and how to safely cook and bake with these oils.
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13min
October 27, 2014 Study: Walnuts Help Prevent Alzheimer's
A new study shows that eating an ounce of walnuts a day may help prevent Alzheimer's. Listen in as Dee talks about this new study and the many other health benefits of a walnut-enriched diet.
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9min

FAQs about Diet Science:

How many episodes does Diet Science have?

The podcast currently has 491 episodes available.