Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger

Michael Greger, M.D. FACLM•nutritionfacts.org

Have you ever wondered if there’s a natural way to lower your high blood pressure, guard against Alzheimer’s, lose weight, and feel better? Well, as it turns out, there is. Michael Greger, M.D. FACLM, founder of NutritionFacts.org and New York Times best-selling author of How Not to Die, How Not to Diet, and the just-released How Not to Age, uncovers the best evidence-based nutrition that may add years to our life and life to our years.

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Episodes

Sugar and Your Health

The effects of too much added sugar are anything but sweet.

Feb 06, 2020•8 min

One on One Interview with Ferdinand Beck

We continue our “Nutrition Facts One on One” series with an interview with Ferdinand of the Vegains podcast.

Jan 30, 2020•32 min

Nutrition Facts Grab Bag 13

Today Dr. Greger lets us in on a little cooking secret, we put refrigerator water filters to the test and we look at how certain foods are linked to happiness and well-being.

Jan 23, 2020•17 min

Vitamin Supplements: Do We Need Extra Vitamin C?

Today we take a close look at the effects of vitamin C supplements.

Jan 16, 2020•9 min

Chew Your Way to Good Health

Today we examine the effects of gum chewing on hunger and appetite.

Jan 09, 2020•11 min

Today’s Super Food: The Acai Berry

Today we continue our series on super foods. Do Acai berries make the cut?

Jan 02, 2020•16 min

The Food Industry and You

Today we are going to take a close look on an industry we don’t hear a lot about in the news – the food industry.

Dec 26, 2019•18 min

Weight Loss – In a Pill?

If weight loss in a pill sounds too to be true - then it’s time to take a look at the facts.

Dec 19, 2019•9 min

Keto Diet Series – Part 2

Today on the show, part 2 of my Keto Diet Series. In short: don’t do it!

Dec 12, 2019•18 min

Keto Diet Series – Part 1

Low carbs – high fat. What’s the problem with the Ketogenic diet? Today we hear part one of our series.

Dec 05, 2019•20 min

How to Prevent Alzheimer’s with Diet

We may not be able to cure it, but we can work to prevent it. Here’s how.

Nov 28, 2019•12 min

Help for High Blood Pressure

Today we look at some lifestyle changes to improve one of our deadliest health conditions.

Nov 21, 2019•19 min

Loving your Liver

Today we explore the best way to show love to our hardworking livers.

Nov 14, 2019•12 min

Foodborne Brain Parasites and You

How not to get the parasite that has already infected a quarter of all Americans.

Nov 07, 2019•16 min

Vitamin Supplements

Do We Need Extra Vitamin D? Today we explore the powerful properties and correct dosage of supplemental Vitamin D.

Oct 31, 2019•15 min

This Week’s Power Food: Flax Seeds

They have an amazing effect on our blood pressure, prostate, and even menstrual cycles.

Oct 24, 2019•11 min

Raising Healthy Children

Today we explore the best foods to counteract autism, childhood infections and cognitive defects.

Oct 17, 2019•16 min

The Latest on Men’s Health

Today we zero in on the best diet for a problematic prostate.

Oct 10, 2019•11 min

The Latest on Women’s Health

Today we look at cannabis for breastfeeding and pregnant women and the use of fennel and ginger for painful periods.

Oct 03, 2019•13 min

Too Much of a Green Thing?

Turns out there may be a down side to large amounts of a few green, leafy vegetables.

Sep 26, 2019•12 min

Nutrition Facts Grab Bag 12

Today we look at the effectiveness of duct tape for wart removal, we create a solution for washing fruits and vegetables, and examine the remarkable impact of the structure of food.

Sep 19, 2019•16 min