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

Rate Your Diet

On a scale of 1 to 10, would you say you get a good score?

May 26, 2022•12 min

Personalizing Your Nutrition

It’s possible to design the right diet, but is it useful?

May 19, 2022•12 min

Q&A with Dr. Greger 7

Today, on the NutritionFacts Podcast, Dr. Greger answers your questions on a wide range of topics, while getting in his steps on his trusty treadmill.

May 12, 2022•22 min

Excuse Me, Your Gut Is Leaking

Many foods, drugs and beverages can disrupt the integrity of our intestinal barrier.

May 05, 2022•11 min

Extreme Weight Loss

And when we say “extreme”—we mean it.

Apr 28, 2022•15 min

Cancer and How Not to Get It

Today, on the NutritionFacts Podcast, we hear how to fight the hallmarks of cancer with food and lifestyle.

Apr 21, 2022•13 min

More on Fasting

Caloric restriction has its charms for many people. It also has a dizzying array of side effects.

Apr 14, 2022•17 min

Erectile Function and Dysfunction

Today, on the NutritionFacts Podcast, we explore foods that enhance male sexuality and fertility.

Apr 07, 2022•16 min

Controlling Arthritis

Fifty million people suffer from arthritis. Here are some ways to control the symptoms.

Mar 31, 2022•14 min

The Incredible Edible Onion

Today, on the NutritionFacts Podcast, we discover some of the health benefits of eating onions.

Mar 24, 2022•11 min

Bariatric Surgery vs. Diet

What if we could avoid invasive surgery to rearrange our gastrointestinal anatomy by eating right?

Mar 17, 2022•15 min

Is Bariatric Surgery Safe?

Many of us struggle with weight loss and turn to this surgery when diet and exercise don’t work.

Mar 10, 2022•12 min

3MCPD and Me

You’ll want to avoid this chemical contaminant and carcinogen that is found in many of the foods we eat.

Mar 03, 2022•10 min

A Gut Feeling

Today, on the Nutrition Facts Podcast, we discover why well-balanced gastrointestinal tract is key to our health and well-being.

Feb 24, 2022•12 min

Nutty About Nuts

We love them and here is why that’s a good thing.

Feb 17, 2022•12 min

Nutrition Facts Grab Bag 22

Today, on the Nutrition Facts Podcast, we look at the effect of heavy metal music, the role that meat plays in triggering Parkinson’s, and the nutritional power of onions.

Feb 10, 2022•19 min

Magic Medicinal Mushrooms

Mushrooms provide some of the most amazing nutrients, not found anywhere else in the plant kingdom.

Feb 03, 2022•11 min

Q&A with Dr. Greger 6

Today, on the Nutrition Facts Podcast, I answer a wide range of nutrition questions on a recent episode of Facebook Live.

Jan 27, 2022•16 min

Toxic Mold and You

This is not the kind of mold you find in your basement. This is the kind you eat without knowing it.

Jan 20, 2022•9 min

There’s a Fungus Among Us

Lots of food contains mold toxins. Here’s how to avoid them.

Jan 13, 2022•9 min

Q&A with Dr. Greger 5

You have questions and I answer them with information on which foods contain potassium, whether plant-based iron is the best kind, and what to do about heartburn.

Jan 06, 2022•23 min

Dr. Greger on the “How to Be Good” podcast

There are lots of positive steps we can take in the world to live a more sustainable life. Dr. Greger explores a better way forward with Gareth and Anca Barrett.

Dec 30, 2021•30 min

Oats: Not Just for Horses

Oats are tasty, healthy, and good for our skin.

Dec 23, 2021•12 min

Without Consent

In 41 states in the U.S. medical students are legally allowed to practice pelvic exams on anesthetized women.

Dec 16, 2021•13 min

Nutrition Facts Grab Bag 21

Today on the Nutrition Facts Podcast, we discover what emulsifiers do to our gut microbiome, learn about the magical powers of cumin, and hear about a very odd reaction to pine nuts

Dec 09, 2021•13 min