Diet Science

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How Barley Beats Cancer and Other Health Benefits

Posted January 26, 2015 • 00:08:11

Barley does more than just make great tasting beer. In this week's podcast Dee talks about the health benefits of barley from warding off cancer to...

Pastured vs. Free Range vs. Organic Eggs--What's The Difference?

Posted January 19, 2015 • 00:10:53

Are all those different types of eggs you see in the store a bit confusing? What is a pastured egg? Are "free range", "cage-free" and "omega-3 enriched"...

The Healing Powers of Cinnamon

Posted December 15, 2014 • 00:08:21

Cinnamon, a common holiday spice, has been used as medicine since biblical times. Today it is even being studied to protect against strong viruses...

Sodium Nitrate in Your Veggies?

Posted December 8, 2014 • 00:07:14

Eat your veggies! Three recent studies show the natural form of Sodium Nitrate found in green vegetables can help protect your heart and burn stubborn...

Trying to Fight Diabetes and Cancer? Add Some Cucumbers or Pickles to Your Diet!

Posted December 1, 2014 • 00:11:52

New research from the University of California that the compounds responsible for the bitter taste in cucumbers may also be able to treat cancer and...