Diet Science
Summary: Diet Science is a fun 7 to 8 minute weekly program with insights and straight scoops on today's health and diet issues from Dee McCaffrey, CDC. Dee is an Organic Chemist who lost 100 pounds, nearly half her body weight, and has kept it off for 20 years by staying away from processed foods. She's the author of The Science of Skinny, released by Perseus June 2012, and The Science of Skinny Cookbook, which was released December 2014.
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Foods that were not part of evolutionary diets are the main drivers of disease. Listen in this week as Dee talks about how genes and blood types affect how your body reacts to modern foods. Link to Eat Right for Your Blood Type book
A new study says yes! Listen in this week as Dee talks about the findings of the study, and what type of probiotics were used in the study. Link to Dee's Recommended Probiotic for Postpartum Depression (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005JAT2VO/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&th=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=centforprocfr-20&linkId=86db039e3752d6a485a8c7fa531d8f54) Link to Other Probiotics Recommended by Dee (http://deeapproved.org/2017/09/26/the-biology-of-yogurt/)
Have you heard about leptin? It's a hormone that keeps your metabolism stoked, but there's something lurking in the food supply that's blocking it from working properly. Listen in this week as Dee gives you the lowdown on leptin.
Scientists now know that BMI (body mass index) doesn't tell the whole story when it comes to obesity. Listen in this week as Dee explains new research showing that a thin body does not always mean you're not obese.
If you haven't heard of it, Triphala is an Ayurvedic formula consisting of 3 different fruits. Listen in as Dee shares the high antioxidant properties of this powerful formula. Link to Triphala (https://tinyurl.com/ycrb8tny)
The word lectin derives from the Latin word legere, which means “to select." These tiny compounds found in common foods may be creating havoc on your health. Listen in this week as Dee explains how lectins can be problematic and how to reduce their effects on your body.
What is coconut manna? What's the difference between coconut manna and coconut butter? Listen in this week as Dee explains the difference and talks about the best ways to eat it. Link to Coconut Manna (http://amzn.to/2vx0kNK)
Is the advice to drink "half your body weight in ounces per day" the right amount of water? Listen in this week as Dee explains the physiology of water intake and what happens when you drink too much.
This grain-free, gluten-free flour is becoming popular among the health food crowd, and rightfully so. Listen in this week as Dee talks about its uses and nutrition perks. Link to Banana Flour (http://astore.amazon.com/centforprocfr-20/detail/B01GTO91WI)
As we age, our bodies become less effective at managing inflammation, but drinking coffee and tea can help. Listen in this week as Dee explains new research showing how coffee and tea prevent inflammation.
One important role of cholesterol in the body is to produce hormones and vitamin D that help the body function properly. Without enough cholesterol, we suffer from problems with weight, fertility, digestion, bone health and more. Listen in this week as Dee explains the vital role of cholesterol in the body, and why it has been wrongly accused of causing heart disease.
A recent report by the American Heart Association recommends replacing coconut oil in your diet with polyunsaturated fats such as soybean oil, sunflower oil and corn oil. Say what??? Listen in this week as Dee explains the report and sifts through the facts about studies on coconut oil.
A new study from Monash University in Australia suggests a nutritional approach that combines three common nutrients that work together to prevent or reverse food allergies. Listen in this week as Dee talks about this promising nutritional combination. Link to Dee's Recommended Probiotics (http://deeapproved.org/2017/09/26/the-biology-of-yogurt/)
Ninety-nine percent of the population doesn't get enough omega-3 fatty acids in their diet for optimal health. Listen in this week as Dee talks about how to optimize, and a new study showing a direct correlation between low omega-3 levels and reduced brain blood flow to regions of the brain important for learning, memory, and Alzheimer's. Link to recommended brands of omega-3 (https://deeapproved.org/2017/09/26/shining-light-on-calcium-and-vitamin-d-requirements/)
Dee talks about the apps that are out there that support your health, and an exciting Indiegogo Project that Dee is working on right now: Link to Dee's Indiegogo Project (https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/hito-a-personal-nutritionist-at-your-fingertips-app-food/x/16493797)
