Lettuce Explain

IN THE NEWS: Runners are still finding release on the road during coronavirus. Also, even more coronavirus myths and misinformation.

MAIN: Tips While Stuck at Home. Everything from eating balanced meals to curling up under a weighted blanket, practicing meditation and gratitude, working on a puzzle or coloring and making physical activity a priority.

TRIVIA: What's more important for preventing infection, frequent hand-washing or wearing a face mask?

LISTENER QUESTION: I was reading that half a teaspoon of baking soda with water per day helps alkalize the body and can fight viruses. Is that an old wives tale?

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IN THE NEWS: Feed the soul: In chaotic times, gardening becomes therapy. Also, why are teens, millennials ignoring coronavirus warnings?

MAIN: Eating in Quarantine. Everything from shopping ideas, meal ideas, ordering food from restaurants, participating in school lunch programs and much more.

TRIVIA: What goes down while your age goes up?

LISTENER QUESTION: Does how much my children sleep affect their health?

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IN THE NEWS: Are foods labeled 'low sugar' misleading consumers? Also, General Mills launched a $13 box of breakfast cereal and it's good.

MAIN: The Coronavirus. With all the anxiety going around, we breakdown some of the information and misinformation on the coronavirus.

TRIVIA: Can you protect yourself from the coronavirus by using essential oils?

LISTENER QUESTION: Will ordering or buying products shipped from China make a person sick?

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IN THE NEWS: A study shows ACL surgery can do real damage to your brain. Also, you probably can't boost your immune system to prevent the Coronavirus.

MAIN: Sustainable Eating. Eating more healthfully and more sustainably go hand-in-hand, meaning we can develop sustainable eating practices that improve our own health while also benefiting the health of the planet.

Trivia: How does smoking affect your taste buds?

Listener Question: What is algae oil and is it good for me?

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IN THE NEWS: Projections show that by 2030 nearly one in two adults will be obese and nearly one in four will be severely obese. Also, even a little alcohol may raise cancer risk.

MAIN: Cancer Myths Unraveled. With so many myths out there, we do our best to unravel the misinformation. Everything from cancer being a man-made, modern disease to whether sharks get cancer or not. A must-myth listen.

TRIVIA: What percentage of US skin cancers are related to sun exposure?

LISTENER QUESTION: Are there certain ages at which a body's metabolism slows down?

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IN THE NEWS: Bodybuilding meal delivery services are now available. Also, what exactly is soy protein isolate and is it healthy for us?

MAIN: Healthy Skin. Research has shown that natural components found in many plant-based foods and fish help to protect, hydrate and nourish skin.

TRIVIA: Does consuming milk increase mucus production?

LISTENER QUESTION: When weight training, is it better to perform repetitions quickly or slowly?

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IN THE NEWS: A new study suggests that slimming down 'tongue fat' might help ease sleep apnea. Also, muscle mass and diet play a crucial role in fighting cancer.

MAIN: The Body Clock. Scientists are looking into why eating at unusual times is a major cause of body clock disruption and they have found that melatonin, dopamine and insulin all play a role.

TRIVIA: Does excess weight weaken the effectiveness of the flu shot?

LISTENER QUESTION: Do the seasons affect our need for calories?

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IN THE NEWS: Zantac and other generics voluntarily recalled after a cancer-causing chemical was detected. Also, study links pot use in pregnancy to infant health risks.

MAIN: Periodization Training. It turns out that the exercise you've been doing has worked so well that your body has adapted to it. You need to give it a new challenge periodically, if you're going to continue to make gains.

TRIVIA: What is vinpocetine and should we be consuming it?

LISTENER QUESTION: Can eating foods that are too spicy, or eating too many spicy foods, be dangerous?

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IN THE NEWS: More people are being poisoned by essential oils. Also, a study finds that humans can smell odors with their tongue.

MAIN: Soda Addiction. Your favorite brand of soft drink is engineered with just the right amount of sweetener, caffeine and carbonation to make you continuously want to grab and gulp.

TRIVIA: What is a New Year's Eve tradition in Spain that involves grapes?

LISTENER QUESTION: What are some ideas to make a recipe healthier?

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IN THE NEWS: A study finds that eating for 10 hours and fasting for 14 hours prompts weight loss. This year, Google users in the United States, had a lot of questions about blood pressure, the keto diet and hiccups.

MAIN: Vitamin D. This vitamin is considered a fat-soluble vitamin, naturally present in very few foods, and produced by the body from sunlight.

TRIVIA: Can gluten in foods be detected by a machine?

LISTENER QUESTION: Are corn or flour tortillas better for you?

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