Diet Science

Recent Episodes

What to Eat and Not to Eat During Allergy Season

Posted June 22, 2021 • 00:12:51

Seasonal allergies, also known as hay fever or allergic rhinitis, only occur during certain times of the year--usually spring or summer--when plant...

Can Arsenic be Removed from Rice?

Posted June 13, 2021 • 00:13:05

Alarming levels of arsenic, a known carcinogen, have been found in rice and rice products over the last several years. Listen in this week as Dee...

Doing OK with Vitamin A

Posted May 17, 2021 • 00:15:33

Vitamin A is linked to sharp vision and strong immune health--but it doesn't come from carrots directly. Listen in this week as Dee discusses the...

Enjoy Watermelon and its Seeds for Better Health!

Posted May 9, 2021 • 00:12:07

Bite into a sweet crisp wedge of watermelon to get a boost of health, but don't throw away the seeds! Listen in this week as Dee discusses the many...

How Chromium Helps Blood Sugar Control

Posted April 19, 2021 • 00:13:31

Chromium is a mineral found in foods that enhances the action of insulin to lower blood sugar levels. Listen in this week as Dee explains the role of...