digestion

What do corn flakes, canola oil, soda, tofu, zucchini, and oysters in cottonseed oil have in common? They all contain genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Over 90 percent of surveyed people want GMOs labeled (1, 16), yet we still don't have the right to know if our foods are GMOs in the United States. (more…)

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What is one food that can improve your immunity, increase your nutrient intake, strengthen your immune system, taste delicious, and connect you to traditions of our ancestors? If you haven't yet been turned on to how fermented foods are a key essential to good health and delicious dining, this podcast interview is for you. We are…

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What is one food that can improve your immunity, increase your nutrient and probiotics intake, strengthen your immune system, taste delicious, and connect you to traditions of our ancestors? Well, if you haven't yet been turned on to how fermented foods are a key essential to good health, then this podcast interview is for you.…

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The foods most susceptible to counterfeit (fakery, fraudulence, whatever you want to call it) include honey, olive oil, milk, heirloom produce, and baby formula. You can find out more in this article and podcast on food fraud. I revealed why food fraud is a widespread problem in developed countries, making both you and me easy…

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Which foods are most prone to fraudulence? Here are the top six most counterfeit foods. Read on so that you can avoid the fake foods, which can not only cost you money, but they can hurt your health. In the last episode, I gave you the background about how food fraud occurs, and why it’s…

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Food fraud is a widespread problem worldwide, and unsuspecting consumers are most vulnerable. Find out what's happening, why it's occurring, and how to protect yourself. This is a three-part podcast series. Food fraud is the adulteration, dilution or mislabeling of goods stocked on the shelf -- is part of a growing trend of fakehousehold goods.…

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Last year, USA today asked Coca-Cola’s President of North American Brands Katie Bayne, “What do you say to those who believe that sugar — particularly in soft drinks — works on the brain like an addictive substance?” Her reply: “There is no scientific evidence.” Meet one of many junk-food corporations who sponsor nutrition education in…

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"It's like inviting Marlboro to a cardiology conference." A food fight for integrity is happening among dietitians and Big Food companies. It impacts how our children and the public perceive foods which could be harming them. This issue is about integrity. It's big, and we need support from you, the public. (more…)

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Intestinal bacteria is shattering its glass ceiling, representing enormous potential for scientific health breakthroughs. When you listen to this podcast, I believe you'll enjoy new respect and enthusiastic for bacteria and your gut. You'll learn why bacteria is so important for good health, how your gut contains an ecosystem of microbial life, and how you…

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While the exact statistics are fuzzy, it's clear that Celiac disease and gluten sensitivity are on a sharp rise in Western developed nations. We all seem to know someone (or be that someone) who is trying a gluten-free lifestyle - at least this is the trend in the United States. (more…)

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