There's a lot of heat used in pressure cooking, so is there a nutritional difference between steaming food, boiling food or cooking it under pressure? Listen in this week as Dee lays out the science behind what pressure cooking does to starch, vitamins, and antioxidants in foods. Link to Instant Pot: https://amzn.to/2DqsRs7
Although they can have similar symptoms, food allergies, sensitivities and intolerances are very different conditions. Listen in this week as Dee discusses each of these reactions to foods, and what it ultimately means for your health.
Listen in this week as Dee talks about how to makeover pumpkin pie, whipped cream, and cranberry sauce into processed-free holiday fare. She also talks about the strategies you can take to keep from overindulging during the holiday. Link to Dee's Whole Wheat Pie Crust Link to Dee's Organic Pumpkin Pie Link to How to Make Your Own Pumpkin Puree Article Link to Dee's Real Deal Whipped Cream Link to Dee's Sugar-Free Blood Orange Cranberry Sauce Enjoy!...
Get prepared for cold and flu season by loading up your plate with red-colored foods. Listen in this week as Dee discusses how the nutrients in red-colored foods support immune health. Link to Dee's special sugar-free cranberry sauce
A study published in the Journal of Physiology found that animals fed a ketogenic diet were at a much greater risk of becoming insulin resistant than animals who ate a standard American high fat, high carb diet. Listen in this week as Dee discusses this and other studies showing how the trend toward ketogenic diets may pose previously unknown health risks.
Have you seen something called powdered olive oil or powdered sunflower oil on an ingredient list lately? How does an oil become a powder? Listen in this week as Dee explains how oils are transformed into powders, and why the chemistry of oils dictates this may not be the best way to consume them.
Over the last 20 years, scientists have been studying the nutrient content and health benefits of an ancient legume called lupin. Listen in this week as Dee discusses how this amazing little bean can revolutionize your health in surprising ways. Link to Lupin beans Link to Lupini Beans Snack Starter Pack
Why do humans instinctively dislike bitter foods? How can we learn to love them? Listen in this week as Dee discusses a new study showing how proteins in your saliva can take the bitter edge off eating leafy greens and other bitter foods.
Water kefir is a non-dairy, caffeine-free sparkling probiotic beverage that's a great alternative to soda. Listen in this week as Dee explains the differences between water kefir, dairy kefir, and kombucha tea, and why this fizzy drink is great for your gut. Link to KEVITA Tangerine Sparkling Probiotic Drink
What is the criteria for a food's alkaline-forming properties? Listen in this week as Dee addresses a reader's question about grains on the alkaline diet. Link to book "Alkalize or Die" by Dr. Theodore A. Baroody
It's green and spiky on the outside, but firm, fleshy and "shreddy" on the inside. Listen in this week as Dee talks about how to use jackfruit as a pulled meat alternative full of flavor and nutrients. Link to Jackfruit on Amazon Link to recipe of Jackfruit Carnitas
Listen in this week as Dee discusses the findings of this recent study that not only support, but also significantly strengthen, the growing body of evidence which suggests that dairy fat does NOT increase risk of heart disease.
Jicama is a root vegetable that hails from Mexico, but many Americans are finding it helpful for weight loss and blood sugar management. Listen in this week as Dee expounds on the health benefits of jicama and the various ways to eat it. Link to Best Mandoline Slicer for making Jicama tortillas
Adult stem cell therapy is a non-invasive treatment for healing damaged tissue due to arthritis, sports injuries, rotator cuff injuries, tendonitis, and even heart disease. Listen in this week as Dee talks about how stem cell therapy works and the nutrients needed to support your body's repair process.
Magnesium is like a best supporting actor in the mineral kingdom--it doesn't get the notoriety of other minerals like calcium and potassium, but its role in human health is just as important. In fact, without magnesium, your body would not be able to produce energy, contract muscles or absorb calcium from your foods. Listen in this week as Dee talks about this magnificent mineral--how much you need, why you may be deficient, and how to make sure you're getting enough in you...
In light of recent news about lectins, listen in this week as Dee explains more about the chemistry of lectins--which are harmful, which are not, and how to mitigate their effects on your health.
In the past few years, intermittent fasting has emerged as a popular trend in weight loss. Listen in this week as Dee discusses what happens in the body during fasting, and why this trend could be good--or not so good--for your long-term health. Link to documentary: Eat, Fast & Live Longer
People who follow ketogenic diets initially lose weight rapidly, but are there unidentified long-term health issues resulting from the low intake of plant foods on this diet? Listen in this week as Dee explains the ketogenic diet from a biochemical and nutritional standpoint.
Every year the Environmental Working Group, a non-profit advocacy group, publishes a list of 48 common produce items and ranks them according to how contaminated they are with pesticide residues that you many potentially be eating! Listen in this week as Dee discusses what's new this year and which foods you should always eat organically grown, and which are safe to eat non-organic. Download a pocket size copy of the 2018 Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce at https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/ ...
If you're looking to upgrade your intake of omega-3's, give sacha inchi a try. Listen in this week as Dee talks about this crisp little seed with a nutty flavor and an impressive nutrient profile. Link to Sacha Inchi...
The studies continue to mount in favor of the morning cup of joe. So, can coffee join the ranks of green tea and dark chocolate as super health foods? Listen in this week as Dee explains the studies, and why not everyone can benefit from drinking coffee.
In 1979 a Japanese biochemist discovered that a strain of yeast naturally produced a substance that lowers the production of cholesterol in the body. Listen in this week as Dee explains how this substance works, and why it's more safe and effective than statin drugs. Link to Red Yeast Rice Link to Co-Q10
A Los Angeles based company called "Beyond Meat" is giving it a try. Listen in this week as Dee reviews their Beyond Meat "burger" and weighs in on the pros and cons. Link to Dee's Best Ever Black Bean Burger
Dubbed "nature's purple gold", these vibrantly colored berries hail from açaí palm trees in South American rainforests and are packed with amazing nutrition. Listen in this week as Dee explains the phenomenon of the "açaí bowl" and how to add these little beauties to your diet. Link to Açaí Berry Power: http://amzn.to/2BvVeok
Adding a palm full of raw cashews to your daily diet could help lower blood pressure and increase good cholesterol, with no weight gain, according to a new study in the Journal of Nutrition. Listen in this week as Dee talks about why the cashews have to be raw, not roasted and salted, and how these amazing nuts are grown. Link to Raw Cashews
Have you noticed a new type of milk at the grocery store called “A2 milk”? Listen in this week as Dee explains what this type of milk is, and the science behind why it might be a healthier type of milk. Link to Article About A2 Milk
Is it possible for an apple to be non-browning and not be Frankenfood? Listen in this week as Dee discusses how this is possible! Link to learn more: http://www.opalapples.com/
The food you eat can significantly influence the frequency, intensity and duration of migraines. Listen in this week as Dee discusses the Migraine Diet--what to eat and what to avoid! Link to Recommended Omega-3 Link to Recommended B-vitamin Link to Recommended Co-Q10
A new study shows that a diet too high in sugar and fat may be doing permanent damage to your body’s immune cells, putting you at a greater risk for type 2 diabetes and arteriosclerosis in the future. Listen in this week as Dee talks about how even after you stop eating fast food, the damage is hard to undo. Link to Omega-3 and Omega-7 page: http://deeapproved.org/2017/09/26/shining-light-on-calcium-and-vitamin-d-requirements/...
Listen in this week as Dee discusses a newly discovered side-effect of fruit and vegetable consumption.
