Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger

By Michael Greger, M.D. FACLM

Alternative Health

What's Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger about?

Have you ever wondered if there’s a natural way to lower your high blood pressure, guard against Alzheimers, lose weight, and feel better? Well as it turns out there is. Michael Greger, M.D. FACLM, founder of NutritionFacts.org, and author of the instant New York Times bestseller “How Not to Die” celebrates evidence-based nutrition to add years to our life and life to our years.

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Protecting Our Vision

12.07.2023

Dietary remedies for keeping our eyes healthy. This episode features audio from: * Dietary Prevention of Age-Related Macular Degeneration * Greens vs. Glaucoma * Dietary Treatments for Computer Eye Strain Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor's notes ...

Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger episodes:

12.07.2023 Protecting Our Vision Dietary remedies for keeping our eyes healthy. This episode features audio from: * Dietary Prevention of Age-Related Macular Degeneration * Greens vs. Glaucoma * Dietary Treatments for Computer Eye Strain Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor's notes ...
11.30.2023 Angiogenesis and Why It Matters The creation of new blood vessels can fuel tumors and the accumulation of body fat. This episode features audio from: * Targeting Angiogenesis to Lose Weight * Which Foods Are the Most Anti-Angiogenic? Visit the video pages for all sources ...
11.23.2023 Why Eat Plants? Today on the NutritionFacts Podcast, we take a close look at the pros and cons of plant-based eating. This episode features audio from: * The Negative Effects and Benefits of Plant-Based Diets * Is Vegan Food Always Healthy? Visit the ...
11.16.2023 Vegetarian Athletes Plant-based eating brings real advantages to our athletic performance. This episode features audio from: * Improving VO2 Max: A Look at Vegetarian and Vegan Athletes * Comparing Vegetarian and Vegan Athletic Performance, Endurance, and Strength Visit the video pages for ...
11.09.2023 The Best Time to Exercise for Weight Loss Before meals? Afterwards? An exercise hack for shedding body fat. This episode features audio from: * The Best Time to Exercise for Weight Loss * Better to Exercise Before or After Meals for Weight Loss and Blood Sugar Control? Visit ...
11.02.2023 Is Spicy Food Good for You? Not only delicious, but perhaps life-extending, too. This episode features audio from: * Is Spicy Food Good for You? * How Hot Peppers May Extend Your Life Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor's notes related to this ...
10.26.2023 Keep Your Kidneys Healthy We can’t live without this special filter system for our body. This episode features audio from: * Plant-Based Diet for Minimal Change Disease of the Kidney * How Not to Die from Kidney Disease * Plant-Based Diet for Treating and ...
10.19.2023 Are Plant-Based Meat Substitutes Healthy? A randomized controlled trial of plant-based meats offers some insight. This episode features audio from: * Are Beyond Meat Plant-Based Meat Alternatives Healthy? * Plant-Based Protein: Are Pea and Soy Protein Isolates Harmful? Visit the video pages for all sources ...
10.12.2023 How to Prevent Cellular Aging Keeping your telomeres healthy. This episode features audio from: * What to Eat to Prevent Telomere Shortening * Greens, Green Tea, and Nuts Put to the Test for Telomeres * Does Meditation Affect Cellular Aging? Visit the video pages for ...
10.05.2023 Make Mosquitos Like You Less Surprising dietary remedies to keep away our biting friends. This episode features audio from: * Does Eating Garlic Reduce Mosquito Bites? * Are Beer, Bananas, and B Vitamins Mosquito Repellents? Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor's notes ...
09.28.2023 Chronic Pain Relief Anti-inflammatory diets can be effective in alleviating chronic pain syndromes. This episode features audio from: * https://nutritionfacts.org/video/the-best-diet-for-fibromyalgia-and-other-chronic-pain-relief/ * https://nutritionfacts.org/video/fibromyalgia-vs-vegetarian-raw-vegan-diets/ * https://nutritionfacts.org/video/a-treatment-for-chronic-fatigue-syndrome/ Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor's notes related to this podcast.
09.21.2023 A Plant-Based Pregnancy The special dietary demands of pregnancy and breastfeeding. This episode features audio from: * https://nutritionfacts.org/video/plant-based-pregnancy-outcomes-and-breastmilk/ * https://nutritionfacts.org/video/should-vegan-women-supplement-with-dha-during-pregnancy/ * https://nutritionfacts.org/video/the-optimal-vitamin-b12-dosage-for-kids-pregnancy-and-seniors/ Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor's notes related to this podcast.
09.14.2023 Q&A with Dr. Greger 10 I answer a wide variety of your questions from my treadmill.
09.07.2023 Sweetener Side Effects Sorting out the safety and efficacy of aspartame, stevia, Splenda, erythritol, and monk fruit. This episode features audio from: * https://nutritionfacts.org/video/update-on-erythritol-sweetener-safety-are-there-side-effects/ * https://nutritionfacts.org/video/does-aspartame-cause-cancer/ * https://nutritionfacts.org/video/friday-favorites-is-monk-fruit-sweetener-safe/ Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor's notes related to this podcast.
08.31.2023 Exercise and Weight Loss How much exercise do we need to lose weight? What kind of exercise is best? This episode features audio from: * https://nutritionfacts.org/video/is-swimming-good-for-weight-loss/ * https://nutritionfacts.org/video/how-much-exercise-to-sustain-weight-loss/ * https://nutritionfacts.org/video/diet-or-exercise-whats-more-important-for-weight-loss/ Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor's notes related to this podcast.
08.24.2023 Reverse Stage 3 Cancer with Fasting? A promising case study on lymphoma. This episode features audio from: * https://nutritionfacts.org/video/a-case-of-stage-3-cancer-reversal-with-fasting/ * https://nutritionfacts.org/video/spontaneous-regression-of-cancer-with-fasting/ Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor's notes related to this podcast.
08.17.2023 Fecal Transplants (and, yes, that’s a thing) Fecal transplants can be used to treat colitis, depression, bipolar disorder, and alcoholism. This episode features audio from: * https://nutritionfacts.org/video/fecal-transplants-for-ulcerative-colitis-ms-depression-bipolar-and-alcoholism/ * https://nutritionfacts.org/video/how-to-become-a-fecal-transplant-super-donor Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor's notes related to this podcast.
08.10.2023 The Best Mosquito Repellent Today on the NutritionFacts Podcast, we have the details on DEET and some natural alternatives. This episode features audio from: * https://nutritionfacts.org/video/is-deet-the-best-mosquito-repellent/ * https://nutritionfacts.org/video/natural-alternatives-to-deet-mosquito-repellent/ Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor's notes related to this podcast.
08.03.2023 Research Roundup 2 The latest research on how to eat less meat, reversing kidney failure, and the connection between stress and our breath. This episode features audio from: * https://nutritionfacts.org/video/strategies-to-eat-less-meat/ * https://nutritionfacts.org/video/plant-based-diet-for-treating-and-reversing-stage-3-kidney-disease/ * https://nutritionfacts.org/video/can-stress-cause-halitosis-bad-breath/ Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor's ...
07.27.2023 The Flower Power of Hibiscus Tea The hibiscus plant has flamboyant, beautiful flowers and real health benefits. This episode features audio from: * https://nutritionfacts.org/video/fat-blocking-benefits-of-hibiscus-tea/ * https://nutritionfacts.org/video/hibiscus-tea-vs-plant-based-diets-for-hypertension/ * https://nutritionfacts.org/video/how-much-hibiscus-tea-is-too-much/ Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor's notes related to this podcast.
07.20.2023 The Oatmeal Cure The surprising power of a very unassuming food. This episode features audio from Is Oatmeal Good for People with Diabetes?, How Does Oatmeal Help with Blood Sugars?, and Oatmeal Diet Put to the Test for Diabetes Treatment. Visit the video ...
07.13.2023 Women’s Health Today on the NutritionFacts Podcast, we look at the latest research on endometriosis, the potential cancer-fueling estrogenic effects from eggs and processed meat, and the effect of soy on uterine fibroids. This episode features audio from How to Treat Endometriosis ...
07.06.2023 Chronic Pain Relief Anti-inflammatory diets are an excellent way to help us alleviate chronic pain syndrome. This episode features audio from The Best Diet for Fibromyalgia and Other Chronic Pain Relief and Apple Peels Put to the Test for Chronic Joint Pain. Visit ...
06.29.2023 Get the Lead Out Today on the NutritionFacts Podcast, we explore the best ways to use diet to help lower heavy metal levels in our body. This episode features audio from How to Lower Heavy Metal Levels with Diet, Cadmium & Cancer: Plant vs. ...
06.22.2023 Treating Parkinson’s with Diet Parkinson’s is caused by a deficiency in dopamine, so what if you ate foods rich in the dopamine precursor levodopa? This episode features audio from Treating Parkinson’s Disease with Velvet Beans (Mucuna pruriens) and Treating Parkinson’s Disease with Fava Beans ...
06.15.2023 Get Some Sleep Did you know you can gain weight if you don’t get enough sleep? This episode features audio from Does Lack of Sleep Cause You to Gain Weight?, Does Getting Enough Sleep Help You Lose Weight?, and Natural Dietary Remedy for ...
06.08.2023 Research Roundup Today on the NutritionFacts Podcast, we inaugurate a new series that brings you the latest on a variety of topics. Our first Research Roundup includes the benefits of vinegar for blood sugar control, how coffee can impair iron absorption, and ...
06.01.2023 Dr. Greger in The Kitchen Feel like some tasty matcha ice cream or an insanely healthy vegetable smoothie? How about some groatnola? You’ve come to the right place. This episode features audio from Dr. Greger in the Kitchen: Groatnola, Dr. Greger in the Kitchen: My ...
05.25.2023 Tongue Scraping (Part II) How can tongue scraping boost our cardiovascular health? Welcome to the NutritionFacts Podcast. This episode features audio from How Tongue Scraping Can Affect Heart Health and How to Clean Your Tongue. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor's ...
05.18.2023 Tongue Scraping (Part I) Today on the NutritionFacts Podcast, we take a look at some interesting facts about tongue scraping. This episode features audio from Does Tongue Scraping Cause Cancer?, Tongue Scraping vs. Tongue Brushing for Treating Halitosis (Bad Breath), and Effects of Tongue ...
05.11.2023 A Healthy Brain Is a Happy Brain It’s one part of your body you really can’t do without. This episode features audio from Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs) and Cognitive Decline, Brain-Healthy Foods to Fight Aging, and Do Lutein Supplements Help with Brain Function?. Visit the video ...
05.04.2023 The Best Diet for Athletic Performance You run, you jump, you walk. What do you eat? This episode features audio from Why All Athletes Should Eat Plant-Based Diets, Do Alkaline Diets Help Athletic Performance?, and The Gladiator Diet and the First Studies on Vegetarian Athletes. Visit ...
04.27.2023 NutritionFacts Grab Bag 27 Today on the NutritionFacts Podcast, we take a look at higher bone fracture rates in vegans, making vitamin K2 from green leafy vegetables, and what we learned from the d. This episode features audio from Vitamin D May Explain Higher ...
04.20.2023 The Right Idea, the Wrong Message Those healthy foods that add life to your years? Just don't say they’re good for you. This episode features audio from Do Healthy Fast-Food Options Lead to Healthier Choices? and How to Avoid the Boomerang Effect of Remedy Messaging. Visit ...
04.13.2023 The Robin Hood of Science Hear the story of how one researcher made nearly every scientific paper ever published free to anyone, anywhere in the world. This episode features audio from How to Access Research Articles for Free with Sci-Hub. Visit the video pages for ...
04.06.2023 Is This the End of the Cholesterol Controversy? The correlation between high cholesterol and heart disease is settled once and for all. This episode features audio from Cholesterol and Heart Disease: Why Has There Been So Much Controversy? and Does Dietary Cholesterol (Eggs) Raise Blood Cholesterol?. Visit the ...
03.30.2023 Q&A with Dr. Greger 9 I’m on my treadmill and ready to answer your questions about nutrition. This episode features audio from this live Q&A;.
03.23.2023 Coffee: Sip or Skip? The case for drinking coffee is stronger than ever. This episode features audio from Which Coffee Is Healthier— Light Roast, Dark Roast, or Low Acid?, Does Coffee Affect Cholesterol?, and Coffee and Artery Function. Visit the video pages for all ...
03.16.2023 B12 and Vitamin D Supplements If you eat a plant-based diet, should you supplement with B12 and vitamin D? The answer may surprise you. This episode features audio from Are Supplements and Vitamins B12 and D Really Necessary on a Plant-Based Diet?. Visit the video ...
03.09.2023 Cholesterol and Diabetes Q&A There is no shortage of questions about these two increasingly common medical conditions: high cholesterol and diabetes. This episode features audio from Answering Your Questions About Cholesterol and Diabetes. Visit the video pages for the doctor's notes related to this ...
03.02.2023 Do You Need to Be Gluten-Free? A lot of people have gluten-free diets, but is it for you? This episode features audio from The Potential Harm in Unnecessary Gluten-Free Diets, Is Gluten Sensitivity Real?, and Gluten-Free Diets: Separating the Wheat from the Chat. Visit the video ...
02.23.2023 Health Equity and Longevity The color of our skin should not determine the length and quality of our lives. This episode features audio from How a Plant-Based Diet Can Help Reduce Racial Health Disparities and Talcum Powder and Fibroids. Visit the video pages for ...
02.16.2023 NutritionFacts Grab Bag 26 Is burning incense safe? Can we control hot flashes with diet? What’s up with fenugreek? Here are some answers. This episode features audio from The Side Effects of Burning Incense, Dietary Approach to Naturally Treating Menopause Symptoms, and The Benefits ...
02.09.2023 Healthy Bones Let’s talk about how to keep your bones healthy and strong. This episode features audio from Do Vegans Have Lower Bone Mineral Density and Higher Risk of Osteoporosis?, Alkaline Diets, Animal Protein, and Calcium Loss, and Is Milk Good for ...
02.02.2023 Q&A with Dr. Greger 8 Today on the NutritionFacts Podcast, I answer a wide variety of your questions.
01.26.2023 Fasting and Cancer (Part II) Should we feed cancer? Starve it? Today on the NutritionFacts Podcast, we have more answers on the effects of fasting on cancer. This episode features audio from Fasting Before and After Chemotherapy Put to the Test and Fasting-Mimicking Diet Before ...
01.19.2023 Fasting and Cancer (Part I) There is research that points to a growing body of evidence that fasting can have positive effects on cancer patients. This episode features audio from Fasting for Cancer: What About Cachexia? and Fasting Before and After Chemotherapy and Radiation. Visit ...
01.12.2023 Bad Breath If you have halitosis, you probably don’t know it. Here are some steps you can take to avoid bad breath. This episode features audio from How to Naturally Treat Tongue Coating-Associated Halitosis (Bad Breath) and Foods That Cause and Help ...
01.05.2023 Getting Healthy at Work It turns out that many of the companies we work for are just as interested in our health as we are. This episode features audio from The Return on Investment (ROI) for Employee Health and Wellness Programs and Workplace Health ...
12.29.2022 Help for Your Skin Many types of foods are better for our skin, and I’ll discuss some of them. This episode features audio from How to Naturally Reduce Wrinkles with Food, Beauty Is More than Skin Deep, and Flaxseeds for Sensitive Skin. Visit the ...

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