While its caffeine content is known for improving cognitive function, the true heroes of coffee are its antioxidants and polyphenols. These compounds may help to ward off or reverse many chronic conditions, proving coffee to be more than just an energizing beverage.Listen in this week as Dee discusses how your morning brew might be contributing to your health in surprising ways!Reference: Kolb, H., Kempf, K., &amp; Martin, S. (2020). Health effects of coffee: Mechanism unraveled?. Nutrients, 12(6), 1842. <a href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7353358/">https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7353358/</a>

Why the 2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans Likely Won't Take a Stance Against Ultra-Processed Foods

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.