Today, on the Nutrition Facts podcast, we look at stents — those tiny tubes that doctors insert into a blocked artery to keep it open. This episode features audio from Do Angioplasty Heart Stent Procedures Work? and Why Angioplasty Heart Stents Don’t Work Better . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....
Jun 17, 2021•14 min
Today on the Nutrition Facts Podcast we discover how whole (ideally intact!) grains—ancient and modern alike—should be an integral part of everyone’s diet. This episode features audio from Are Ancient Grains Healthier? , Gut Microbiome – Strike It Rich with Whole Grains , and Which Is a Better Breakfast: Cereal or Oatmeal? . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....
Jun 10, 2021•16 min
Today on the Nutrition Facts Podcast we take a look at a little known grain with a lot of personality. This episode features audio from Is Sorghum a Healthy Grain? and The Health Benefits of Sorghum . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
Jun 03, 2021•12 min
Want to know more about forest bathing, the ideal waist size, and how to make matcha ice cream? You’ve come to the right place. This episode features audio from Why Does Forest Bathing Boost Natural Killer Cell Function? , What’s the Ideal Waist Size? , and Dr. Greger in the Kitchen: My New Favorite Dessert . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....
May 27, 2021•16 min
I’m back on my treadmill taking a wide variety of your questions on our Nutrition Facts YouTube channel.
May 20, 2021•23 min
Today on the Nutrition Facts Podcast we look at what this root can do for our health. This episode features audio from Benefits of Ginger for Menstrual Cramps , Ginger for Migraines , and Is Ginger Beneficial in a Diabetic Diet? . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....
May 13, 2021•12 min
Today on the Nutrition Facts Podcast we look at some ways to help avoid osteoarthritis, diabetes, sciatica, hypertension, cancer, dementia, and infertility. This episode features audio from The Best Knee Replacement Alternative for Osteoarthritis Treatment , The Effects of Obesity on Back Pain, Blood Pressure, Cancer, and Diabetes , and The Effects of Obesity on Dementia, Brain Function, and Fertility . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....
May 06, 2021•15 min
Today we look at a condition that is associated with a multitude of serious health issues – obesity. This episode features audio from What’s the Ideal BMI? , Is the Obesity Paradox Real or a Myth? , and The Effects of Obesity on the Immune System and Kidney and Liver Diseases . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....
Apr 29, 2021•17 min
It’s green. It’s tea. And it’s one of the healthiest beverages we can drink. This episode features audio from Benefits of Green Tea for Boosting Antiviral Immune Function , Can Green Tea Help Prevent Cancer? , and Can Green Tea Help Treat Cancer? . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....
Apr 22, 2021•14 min
Today on the Nutrition Facts Podcast we continue our series looking at the human health effects of plant-based meats. This episode features audio from Plant-Based Meat Substitutes Put to the Test , The Health Effects of Mycoprotein (Quorn) Products vs. BCAAs in Meat , and What About the Heme in Impossible Burgers? . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....
Apr 15, 2021•15 min
Ever wonder about the personal, human effects of plant-based meats? We’ve got some new research to help you sort it all out. This episode features audio from The Environmental Impacts of Plant-Based Meat Substitutes , Are Beyond Meat and the Impossible Burger Healthy? , and Plant-Based Protein: Are Pea and Soy Protein Isolates Harmful? . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....
Apr 08, 2021•19 min
Today on the Nutrition Facts podcast, we look at the long-chain omega 3 fatty acid that plays an important role in supporting pregnant and breastfeeding women. This episode features audio from Should Pregnant & Breastfeeding Women Take DHA? and Should Vegan Women Supplement with DHA during Pregnancy? . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....
Apr 01, 2021•10 min
It may pucker your lips but it delivers a healthy dose of nutrition benefits. This episode features audio from Does Apple Cider Vinegar Help with Weight Loss? , Vinegar & Artery Function , and Can Vinegar Help with Blood Sugar Control? . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....
Mar 25, 2021•19 min
Today on the Nutrition Facts podcast, I answer a wide variety of your questions.
Mar 18, 2021•27 min
It’s a cornucopia of nutrition information today on the Nutrition Facts podcast with stories on fasting for rheumatoid arthritis, how to reverse heart failure with diet and the benefits of pole walking. This episode features audio from Fasting for Rheumatoid Arthritis , How to Reverse Heart Failure with Diet , and Are There Benefits of Pole Walking for Weight Loss? . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....
Mar 11, 2021•20 min
More on that elusive and highly desirable vitamin B12. This episode features audio from The Healthiest Food Sources of Vitamin B12 , The Optimal Vitamin B12 Dosage for Kids, Pregnancy, and Seniors , and The Best Type of Vitamin B12: Cyanocobalamin or Methylcobalamin? . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....
Mar 04, 2021•19 min
Today on the Nutrition Facts podcast, we explore all you’ve ever wanted to know about Vitamin B12 but were afraid to ask. This episode features audio from The Symptoms of Vitamin B12 Deficiency and The Optimal Vitamin B12 Dosage for Adults . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....
Feb 25, 2021•12 min
Research shows it can cause strokes, heart attacks, and car accidents. This episode features audio from Does Marijuana Cause Strokes and Heart Attacks? , The Effects of Marijuana on Car Accidents , and Effects of Marijuana on Weight Gain and Bone Density . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....
Feb 18, 2021•17 min
Acne can show up at any time. Today on the Nutrition Facts podcast, we look at some of the culprits. This episode features audio from Do Sunflower Seeds Cause Acne? , The Acne-Promoting Effects of Milk , and Benzoyl Peroxide vs. Tea Tree Oil for Acne . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....
Feb 11, 2021•13 min
Today on the Nutrition Facts podcast, we explore a variety of nutrient-rich foods that can enhance our workout. This episode features audio from Foods to Improve Athletic Performance and Recovery , Fennel Seeds to Improve Athletic Performance , and Whole Beets vs. Juice for Improving Athletic Performance . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....
Feb 04, 2021•15 min
Is a climate friendlier diet possible? Let’s find out. This episode features audio from Win-Win Dietary Solutions to the Climate Crisis , Which Foods Have the Lowest Carbon Footprint? , and Which Diets Have the Lowest Carbon Footprint? . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....
Jan 28, 2021•18 min
Fasting studies are coming out, fast and furious. Here are two new ones. This episode features audio from The Benefits of Fasting for Healing and The World’s Largest Fasting Study . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
Jan 21, 2021•11 min
Cabbage? Yes cabbage. Be sure to have one in your fridge at all times. This episode features audio from Biggest Nutrition Bang for your Buck , Benefits of Cabbage Leaves for Relief of Engorged Breasts , and The Benefits of Kale & Cabbage for Cholesterol . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....
Jan 14, 2021•14 min
If you’ve ever wondered about the role of epigenetics in the obesity debate, the health benefits of spending time in nature and the health effects of quinoa, this episode is for you. This episode features audio from The Role of Epigenetics in the Obesity Epidemic , Benefits of Quinoa for Lowering Triglycerides , and Are There Health Benefits of Spending Time in Nature? . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....
Jan 07, 2021•16 min
Dr. Greger answers your questions and reveals the whereabouts of his missing treadmill.
Dec 31, 2020•26 min
Today we explore the health effects of speeding up our metabolism. This episode features audio from How to Get the Weight Loss Benefits of Ephedra Without the Risks , The Effect of Drinking Water on Adrenal Hormones , and What Is the Safest Metabolism Booster? . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....
Dec 24, 2020•16 min
There are ways that vegetarians can prevent stroke risk. Today we have the final episode in our series on stroke and diet. This episode features audio from How to Test for Functional Vitamin B12 Deficiency , Should Vegetarians Take Creatine to Normalize Homocysteine? , and The Efficacy and Safety of Creatine for High Homocysteine . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....
Dec 17, 2020•17 min
We continue our investigation on stroke risk and a plant-based diet. Today, it’s part 3 in our 4 part series on strokes. This episode features audio from Vegetarians and Stroke Risk Factors—Saturated Fat? , Vegetarians and Stroke Risk Factors—Animal Protein? , and Vegetarians and Stroke Risk Factors—Vitamin B12 & Homocysteine? . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....
Dec 10, 2020•17 min
New research suggests that vegetarians are more prone to strokes. Here’s the research in part 2 of our 4 part series. This episode features audio from Vegetarians and Stroke Risk Factors—Vitamin D? , Vegetarians and Stroke Risk Factors—Omega 3s? , and Vegetarians and Stroke Risk Factors—Vegan Junk Food? . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....
Dec 03, 2020•17 min
Strokes and how not to have one. Here’s Part 1 of our 4 part series. This episode features audio from What to Eat for Stroke Prevention , What Not to Eat for Stroke Prevention , and Do Vegetarians Really Have Higher Stroke Risk? . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....
Nov 26, 2020•18 min