Lettuce Explain

IN THE NEWS: According to Consumer Reports, many juices contain potentially harmful levels of arsenic, cadmium and lead. Also, one survey found that only 8 percent of medical students received any exposure to nutrition training as undergraduates.

MAIN: The Flexitarian Diet. This Diet combines the words flexible and vegetarian to define a way of semi-vegetarian eating that emphasizes plant-based foods, with the flexibility of enjoying animal products in moderate amounts.

TRIVIA: What food, is the only non-animal natural source of vitamin D?

LISTENER QUESTION: Are fruit and veggie pills effective?

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IN THE NEWS: We look at some of the most healthful food options at seven major fast-food chains. Also, we discuss exercise headaches and how to stop them.

MAIN: Am I Eating Enough? Restricting calories too much almost always backfires and can have some negative consequences.

TRIVIA: The Whole30 diet omits which essential food groups?

LISTENER QUESTION: Are freezer-burned foods bad for you?

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IN THE NEWS: People at the high end of the fiber-eating spectrum saw their risk for dying from heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and/or colon cancer plummet. Also, for the first time, the Mediterranean diet has won as 2019s best overall diet with the DASH diet coming in second and the Flexitarian diet coming in third.

MAIN: Fueling the Workout for Teens and Adults. We review carbohydrates, protein, snacks, vitamins and minerals and sodium and their relationship they with athletics.

TRIVIA: Fast food items ranked according to their sodium levels. The results will surprise you.

LISTENER QUESTION: How long can I leave food out safely?

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IN THE NEWS: A Mediterranean-type diet could reduce bone loss in people with osteoporosis. Also, eating an egg a day may keep diabetes away.

MAIN: POOcast, All About Number 2. We cover the Bristol stool chart along with methods to help regulate bowel movements.

TRIVIA: What is the largest muscle in the human body?

LISTENER QUESTION: Are sprouted grains better for you than regular non-sprouted grains?

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IN THE NEWS: Exercise is key: Fit seniors can have hearts that look 30 years younger. Also, should you wash all food?

MAIN: Ideas to Save Time and Money at the Grocery Store.

TRIVIA: What chocolate bar was advertised in the early 1900s as a health food?

LISTENER QUESTION: Is it better to use cold or hot water to wash your hands?

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IN THE NEWS: Google announced its top trending diet searches of the year, and the results might surprise you. Also, what is the healthiest nut?

MAIN: Foodborne Disease Outbreaks in the Food Supply and How to Protect Ourselves and Families.

TRIVIA: Are tin foil and aluminum foil the same product?

LISTENER QUESTION: Will drinking "Keto" beverages cancel out the carbohydrates I am eating if consumed at the same time?

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IN THE NEWS: A lot more Americans are meditating now than just five years ago. Also, fructans, not gluten, might cause wheat sensitivity.

MAIN: Fresh Herbs and Health Benefits. Using herbs in the kitchen-fresh vs. dried, how to store and wash, how to chop and when to add them to your dishes. Also, we review some of the more common herbs used in cooking.

TRIVIA: Is there a difference between "minced parsley" and "parsley, minced" when listed in a recipe's ingredients?

LISTENER QUESTION: Can snacking help me from becoming too hungry and prevent overeating at meal time?

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IN THE NEWS: Adolescents are among the fastest-growing consumers of caffeine. Also, Jury awards $105M in suit against pH Miracle author.

MAIN: Gas, Bloating and Abdominal Discomfort. Several different conditions may cause gas, bloating and abdominal discomfort: IBS, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's disease, Celiac disease, Diverticulosis, Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth, Food Intolerances, High Gas-Producing Foods and more.

TRIVIA: What is solanine and is it safe to eat?

LISTENER QUESTION: What is the healthiest oil to eat/cook with?

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IN THE NEWS: Artificial sweeteners commonly used in foods and drinks have a toxic effect on digestive gut microbes. Also, vegetables rich in nitrate; like spinach and beetroot could prevent macular degeneration.

MAIN: Fiber, Am I Getting Enough? Fiber-rich foods tend to be low in calories, high in nutrients, and make a person feel full for longer. Only 5 percent of Americans meet their daily requirements.

TRIVIA: Are there any fruits high in protein?

LISTENER QUESTION: Are grain products such as bread, pasta, and rice fattening?

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IN THE NEWS: Dietitians offer ways to optimize vitamin absorption. Also, 5 strength training mistakes to avoid.

MAIN: Metabolism. We delve into this subject with discussion of both a fast metabolism and a slow metabolism and factors contributing to each. Also, we put an end to some common metabolism myths that you might actually believe.

TRIVIA: What is the most popular pie Americans serve on Thanksgiving?

LISTENER QUESTION: Why do I lose hair when I lose weight?

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