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596 - Making Meat Without Animals? Yes, It's Possible
Episode 596
The future is (almost) here! New technology will allow us to produce real meat without breeding, feeding, or slaughtering any animals. Paul Shapiro, …
5 years, 4 months ago
595 - Are Beans a Protein or Carbohydrate?
Episode 595
Most vegetarians consider beans to be a protein food. But most beans are much higher in carbohydrates than protein. Should we think of beans as a pro…
5 years, 4 months ago
594 - How Sleep Affects Weight Gain—A Sleep Expert Explains
Episode 594
Many people have more difficulty sleeping when they reach midlife, which is also when they start to see their weight creeping up. Sleep medicine spec…
5 years, 4 months ago
593 - Does Elderberry Protect Against Colds and Flu?
Episode 593
As we head into cold and flu season, you might wonder whether your immune system could use a little boost. How does the research on elderberry syrup …
5 years, 5 months ago
592 - Is Soy Healthy or Harmful?
Episode 592
Is soy healthy or harmful? There's lots of conflicting info. Monica puts the soy hype into perspective with the latest scientific research.
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5 years, 5 months ago
591 - Processed Meat: How Much Is too Much?
Episode 591
What counts as processed meat? Why are the concerns about it? What's a safe amount? Registered dietitian Kathleen Zelman joins me to sort through a c…
5 years, 5 months ago
590 - The Problem with Intermittent Fasting
Episode 590
New research suggests that the most popular form of intermittent fasting (restricting daily food intake to a 6- or 8-hour window) doesn't increase we…
5 years, 5 months ago
589 - Do You Get Enough Fiber on a Low-FODMAP Diet?
Episode 589
Following a low-FODMAP diet can relieve IBS symptoms. But it also eliminates a lot of healthy foods from your diet. Tamara Duker Frueman, author of T…
5 years, 5 months ago
522 - The 3 Levers of Appetite (Reissue)
Episode 522
Researchers have identified three distinct neural pathways that control our desire to eat. Two rely on our desire to avoid discomfort. The third is a…
5 years, 6 months ago
587 - Lose More Fat and Less Muscle with Slow Weight Loss
Episode 587
Losing weight slowly takes patience. But if it results in more fat loss, less muscle loss, and keeps your metabolism from slowing, it might be worth …
5 years, 6 months ago