IN THE NEWS: Fish oil might help people with heart failure avoid repeat trips to the hospital. Also, a study says that exercising before breakfast burns more fat.  

MAIN: Childhood Obesity. With the rise in childhood obesity, we cover symptoms, causes, risk factors, complications and prevention.

TRIVIA: What drink is often associated with Christmas?

LISTENER QUESTION: Are Starbucks' drinks bad for you?

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IN THE NEWS: Ultra-processed foods may fast track you to heart trouble. Also, believe it or not, there are processed foods that nutritionists swear by.

MAIN: Food Allergies. We cover the difference between food intolerance versus allergy, major food allergens, symptoms and much more.

TRIVIA: What was traditionally placed inside a Christmas pudding?

LISTENER QUESTION: How do I prepare a pumpkin or butternut squash to use in soups and baking?

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IN THE NEWS: Taco Bell seasoned beef is being recalled over concerns of metal contamination. Also, a new study finds that nearly 5 million American kids are obese. 

MAIN: Is Alkaline Water Really Better for You? Alkaline water is somewhat controversial and there are many purported health claims. We discuss any substantial benefits and any safety concerns as well.

TRIVIA: What is the largest artery in the body?

LISTENER QUESTION: Can you share a couple of fast easy meal ideas?

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IN THE NEWS: Ranking the healthiest breads from best to worst. Also, could eating healthier be a natural antidepressant? 

MAIN: Diet and Alzheimer’s Disease. The understanding of dietary influences on Alzheimer's disease is in its early stages, and the number of epidemiologic studies examining associations is limited.

TRIVIA: How many turkeys do Americans consume during Thanksgiving?

LISTENER QUESTION: What is the difference between rolled, old-fashioned, instant and steel-cut oats and is one better or healthier than the other?

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Alex from Plant-Based Juniors joins us for a fascinating conversation.

Whitney and Alex are the founders of the Plant-Based Juniors. They are Registered Dietitian Nutritionists, Certified Personal Trainers, and parents to plant-based babes. 

They started the plant-based community as a resource for families who want to raise their kids in a predominantly plant-based way; and feel confident about the many decisions that come with nourishing children.

Check out their website/blog:

https://plantbasedjuniors.com/

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IN THE NEWS: Teen goes blind after diet of Pringles, white bread and French fries. Also, experts say Kurbo dieting app for kids, can lead to eating disorders.

MAIN: All About Baking Soda. Aside from cooking, baking soda has a variety of additional uses and benefits.

TRIVIA: What is the difference between a fast-acting or slow-acting baking soda?

LISTENER QUESTION: Should I wash raw chicken and red meat?

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IN THE NEWS: A study has found, eating plant protein may lower the risk for death over 18 years. Millions of Medicare enrollees with diabetes or chronic kidney disease are missing out on Medicare’s covered nutrition counseling benefit. 

MAIN: Diet can affect oral health via numerous mechanisms. Certain foods have both beneficial and disease-causing capacity, potentially affecting the teeth, periodontal structures, and mucosa.

TRIVIA: If you have an intolerance to lactose, can you eat butter?

LISTENER QUESTION: Is oil pulling beneficial?

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IN THE NEWS: Eating all of your meals early in the day might help you lose weight. Also, feeding 10 billion people will require genetically modified food, a report says.

MAIN: Food Ingredients, Additives & Colors. There are thousands of ingredients used to make foods. Some consumers have concerns about additives, which perform a variety of functions. 

TRIVIA: What baking ingredient, sprayed at high pressure, did the U.S. Air Force replace its toxic paint stripper with?

LISTENER QUESTION: Are certain people sensitive to FD&C Yellow No. 5 in foods?

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IN THE NEWS: Two nurses in Tennessee preach diabetes reversal. Also, jogging and five other exercises ward off weight gain despite obesity genes.

MAIN: Collagen. Touted to reverse signs of aging, reduce joint pain and speed up healing, collagen is popular in the supplement market. 

TRIVIA: What is the most number of teeth found in someone’s mouth?

LISTENER QUESTION: Are there any foods that may be triggering my acne?

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IN THE NEWS: The Environmental Protection Agency will allow farmers to resume broad use of a pesticide over objections from beekeepers. A new case study of a man with Crohn's disease details how his symptoms disappeared after he stopped eating animal based and highly processed foods.

MAIN: Vitamins. The discovery of each vitamin was through the work and contributions of epidemiologists, physicians, physiologists, and chemists. Besides the history, we discuss some common vitamin deficiencies and whether or not we should be taking supplements.

TRIVIA: Can Vitamin C ward off a cold?

LISTENER QUESTION: Can Vitamin B12 give me more energy?

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