Americans are fixating on protein while neglecting the crucial role of fiber in their diets. Listen in this week as Dee discusses the optimal protein intake, debunking the myth that more is better. Link to purchase Dee's recommended protein powder: https://processedfreeamerica.org/is-whey-the-only-way/ (https://processedfreeamerica.org/is-whey-the-only-way/)

While the impact of multivitamins on overall health sparks ongoing debates, a fresh study hints at their potential to put the brakes on memory loss. Listen in this week as Dee discusses the outcomes of the study, and what to look for in a high quality multivitamin/mineral supplement.Reference:Vyas, C. M., Manson, J. E., Sesso, H. D., Cook, N. R., Rist, P. M., Weinberg, A., Moorthy, M. V., Baker, L. D., Espeland, M. A., Yeung, L., Brickman, A. M., & Okereke, O. I. (2024). Effect of multivitamin-mineral supplementation versus placebo on cognitive function: results from the clinic subcohort of the COcoa Supplement and Multivitamin Outcomes Study (COSMOS) randomized clinical trial and meta-analysis of 3 cognitive studies within COSMOS. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 19(1), 39–48. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajcnut.2023.12.011  (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajcnut.2023.12.011%C2%A0) Scroll to the bottom of this page for Dee's Multivitamin/Mineral Recommendations: https://processedfreeamerica.org/shining-light-on-calcium-and-vitamin-d-requirements/ (https://processedfreeamerica.org/shining-light-on-calcium-and-vitamin-d-requirements/)

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a powerful antioxidant made within the body. However, there are a number of circumstances that interfere with its production, leaving the body vulnerable to severe free radical damage. Listen in this week as Dee discusses the role of CoQ10, the conditions that may  benefit from increased amounts of CoQ10, and the best food sources and forms of supplemental CoQ10.Link to CoQ10: https://amzn.to/3nE3vwM (https://amzn.to/3nE3vwM)

A study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology showed that eating a greener version of the Mediterranean diet that includes duckweed and other high polyphenol foods was twice as effective in reducing life-threatening blood vessel stiffness. Listen in this week as Dee explains what the "Green Mediterranean Diet" consists of, what duckweed is, and how you can benefit from both.Reference: Tsaban, G., Shalev, A., Katz, A., Yaskolka Meir, A., Rinott, E., Zelicha, H., Kaplan, A., Wolak, A., Bluher, M., Stampfer, M. J., & Shai, I. (2023). Effect of lifestyle modification and Green Mediterranean Diet on proximal aortic stiffness. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 81(16), 1659–1661. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacc.2023.02.032 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacc.2023.02.032)Link to Podcast on Duckweed: https://processedfreeamerica.org/is-duckweed-a-reliable-source-of-plant-based-vitamin-b12/ (https://processedfreeamerica.org/is-duckweed-a-reliable-source-of-plant-based-vitamin-b12/)Link to Purchase Duckweed: https://amzn.to/42eM7mx (https://amzn.to/42eM7mx)

Five U.S. cities implemented a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages between 2017 and 2018, as a key policy to reduce cardiometabolic diseases and other health conditions. Did consumers reduce their consumption? Listen in this week as Dee discusses the results of a recent study that examined the correlation between increases in prices of sugar-sweetened beverages and purchases.Reference:Kaplan, S., White, J. S., Madsen, K. A., Basu, S., Villas-Boas, S. B., & Schillinger, D. (2024). Evaluation of changes in prices and purchases following implementation of sugar-sweetened beverage taxes across the US. JAMA Health Forum, 5(1), e234737. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama-health-forum/fullarticle/2813506 (https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama-health-forum/fullarticle/2813506)

One of the top-trending health-related questions searched on Google in 2023 was "What helps with bloating?" Listen in this week as Dee provides insight into why bloating is such a common problem and what you can do to improve digestion and stop the bloat!Link to Purchase Digestive Enzymes: https://amzn.to/3DBV9OR (https://amzn.to/3DBV9OR)Reference: Di Stefano, M., Miceli, E., Gotti, S., Missanelli, A., Mazzocchi, S., & Corazza, G. R. (2007). The effect of oral alpha-galactosidase on intestinal gas production and gas-related symptoms. Digestive Diseases and Sciences, 52(1), 78–83. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17151807/ (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17151807/)

Rhodiola is an adaptogenic herb with health benefits documented in medical texts dating back to 77 AD. Listen in this week as Dee discusses how rhodiola enhances brain functions and reduces anxiety. Link to Purchase Rholiola: https://amzn.to/41kHmHC

Ashwagandha is an adaptogenic herb that has over 4,000 years of traditional use in India for improving many conditions. Listen in this week as Dee discusses the many benefits of Ashwagandha!Link to Purchase Ashwagandha: https://amzn.to/46SNk3m (https://amzn.to/46SNk3m)

Three decades ago a team of independent nutrition experts was recruited by the USDA to create the first Food Guide Pyramid published in 1992 to help Americans get healthier. But, the USDA caved to food industry interests and modified the experts' recommendations, and have never taken a clear stance against processed foods. As a result, Americans are less healthy than they were 30 years ago. Listen in this week as Dee discusses a promising change that may be coming in 2025 as the food guidelines committee is finally examining the science on obesity and ultra-processed foods.Reference:Hess, J. M., Comeau, M. E., Casperson, S., Slavin, J. L., Johnson, G. H., Messina, M., Raatz, S., Scheett, A. J., Bodensteiner, A., & Palmer, D. G. (2023). Dietary guidelines meet nova: Developing a menu for a healthy dietary pattern using ultra-processed foods. The Journal of Nutrition, 153(8), 2472–2481. https://jn.nutrition.org/article/S0022-3166(23)72434-6/fulltext (https://jn.nutrition.org/article/S0022-3166(23)72434-6/fulltext)

A new study reveals that diet sodas sweetened with the artificial sweetener aspartame (also known as Equal) increase insulin levels the same as regular sugar-sweetened soft drinks. Listen in this week as Dee discusses the impact this has on weight gain, diabetes and overall health.Link to The Science of Skinny: https://amzn.to/3SOpLp3 (https://amzn.to/3SOpLp3)