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Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger

Michael Greger, M.D. FACLMnutritionfacts.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

Do Stents Work? Part 1

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, 202114 min

Grains with the Best Gains

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, 202116 min

The Health Benefits of Sorghum

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, 202112 min

Nutrition Facts Grab Bag 18

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, 202116 min

Q&A with Dr. Greger 3

I’m back on my treadmill taking a wide variety of your questions on our Nutrition Facts YouTube channel.

May 20, 202123 min

Marvelous Health Effects of Ginger

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, 202112 min

Obesity Series: Part 2

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, 202115 min

Obesity Series: Part 1

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, 202117 min

Green Tea Power

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, 202114 min

Plant-Based Meats: Part 2

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, 202115 min

Plant-Based Meats: Part 1

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, 202119 min

DHA and Pregnancy

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, 202110 min

The Sour Power of Vinegar

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, 202119 min

Q&A with Dr. Greger 2

Today on the Nutrition Facts podcast, I answer a wide variety of your questions.

Mar 18, 202127 min

Nutrition Facts Grab Bag 17

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, 202120 min

All About Vitamin B12: Part 2

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, 202119 min

All About Vitamin B12: Part 1

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, 202112 min

More on Marijuana

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, 202117 min

What to Do About Acne?

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, 202113 min

The Best Diet for Optimal Athletic Performance

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, 202115 min

The Carbon Footprint of What We Eat

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, 202118 min

Our Fasting Fascination

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, 202111 min

Today’s Superfood: Cabbage

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, 202114 min

Nutrition Facts Grab Bag 16

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, 202116 min

Q&A with Dr. Greger

Dr. Greger answers your questions and reveals the whereabouts of his missing treadmill.

Dec 31, 202026 min

Boosting Our Metabolism

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, 202016 min

Strokes and Diet: Part 4

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, 202017 min

Strokes and Diet: Part 3

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, 202017 min

Strokes and Diet: Part 2

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, 202017 min

Strokes and Diet: Part 1

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, 202018 min
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