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This snack-i-sode is all about kefir – a probiotic powerhouse teeming with beneficial bacteria. We’ll discuss this ancient, fermented drink’s history, how it’s made, types you can find in stores, and its health benefits. We’ll also taste this popular tangy drink and let you know what we think. Grab a glass and join us! 

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In this episode we’re exploring the colorful world of synthetic food dyes – from how they’re used to make food more appealing to the ongoing debates about their safety. Join us as we examine the regulations that govern their usage, navigate through the controversies, and answer the question “are the vibrant colors in our food just a feast for the eyes, or should we be concerned about what they’re doing to our bodies? 

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We all know food has calories, but what IS a calorie? How are the calories in food measured? Where did the 2000 calories a day standard come from and is that really how many calories you should eat in a day? Get ready to demystify the calorie game. Join us as we answer these questions and more. 

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Are you or someone you know struggling with weight loss? There are thousands of remedies on the market - and most, like the keto gummies you see on social media - have no scientific data to back up their claims. But what about prescription medications for weight loss? On this episode we’ll discuss the current state of prescription weight loss drugs, their history, and what may be coming next. 

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Get ready for NEW episodes! 

Available on Tuesdays beginning September 5. 

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Have you ever heard of a fruit called mamey sapote? We hadn’t, but when we saw it in the store we wanted to know more about it – like how a fruit that looks like a football actually tastes. Join us as we discuss what we learned.

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How do you feel when you walk into a health food store and see rows and rows of pills, tablets, powders, and bars? Overwhelmed? Should I take one…or some? How should I choose? In this second episode about dietary supplements we’ll discuss ways to evaluate supplements and share some insight into how to choose. 

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If you get confused and overwhelmed with the plethora of dietary supplements available, you’re not alone. What are they? Why are there so many? How are they regulated? Are they safe to consume? This topic is so large that we decided to make it into two episodes. First we’ll define dietary supplements and how they are regulated. Join us!

In next week's episode we'll discuss ways to evaluate supplements and how to choose. Stay tuned!

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Have you ever had the hiccups? Do you know what caused them? Or how to cure them? In this episode we’ll describe what’s happening in the body when you have hiccups, what may trigger them, and more than two dozen ways you can try to make them stop. Join us!

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