Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Michael Greger, M.D. FACLM
Have you ever wondered if there’s a natural way to lower your high blood pressure, guard against Alzheimer’s, lose weight, and feel better? Well, as it turns out, there is. Michael Greger, M.D. FACLM, founder of NutritionFacts.org and New York Times best-selling author of How Not to Die, How Not to Diet, and the just-released How Not to Age, uncovers the best evidence-based nutrition that may add years to our life and life to our years.
Episodes
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Apr 22, 2021 • 14min
Green Tea Power
It’s green. It’s tea. And it’s one of the healthiest beverages we can drink.
This episode features audio from Benefits of Green Tea for Boosting Antiviral Immune Function, Can Green Tea Help Prevent Cancer?, and Can Green Tea Help Treat Cancer?. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
Apr 15, 2021 • 15min
Plant-Based Meats: Part 2
Today on the Nutrition Facts Podcast we continue our series looking at the human health effects of plant-based meats.
This episode features audio from Plant-Based Meat Substitutes Put to the Test, The Health Effects of Mycoprotein (Quorn) Products vs. BCAAs in Meat, and What About the Heme in Impossible Burgers?. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
Apr 8, 2021 • 19min
Plant-Based Meats: Part 1
Ever wonder about the personal, human effects of plant-based meats? We’ve got some new research to help you sort it all out.
This episode features audio from The Environmental Impacts of Plant-Based Meat Substitutes, Are Beyond Meat and the Impossible Burger Healthy?, and Plant-Based Protein: Are Pea and Soy Protein Isolates Harmful?. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
Apr 1, 2021 • 10min
DHA and Pregnancy
Today on the Nutrition Facts podcast, we look at the long-chain omega 3 fatty acid that plays an important role in supporting pregnant and breastfeeding women.
This episode features audio from Should Pregnant & Breastfeeding Women Take DHA? and Should Vegan Women Supplement with DHA during Pregnancy?. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
Mar 25, 2021 • 19min
The Sour Power of Vinegar
It may pucker your lips but it delivers a healthy dose of nutrition benefits.
This episode features audio from Does Apple Cider Vinegar Help with Weight Loss?, Vinegar & Artery Function, and Can Vinegar Help with Blood Sugar Control?. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
Mar 18, 2021 • 27min
Q&A with Dr. Greger 2
Today on the Nutrition Facts podcast, I answer a wide variety of your questions.
Mar 11, 2021 • 20min
Nutrition Facts Grab Bag 17
It’s a cornucopia of nutrition information today on the Nutrition Facts podcast with stories on fasting for rheumatoid arthritis, how to reverse heart failure with diet and the benefits of pole walking.
This episode features audio from Fasting for Rheumatoid Arthritis, How to Reverse Heart Failure with Diet, and Are There Benefits of Pole Walking for Weight Loss?. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
Mar 4, 2021 • 19min
All About Vitamin B12: Part 2
More on that elusive and highly desirable vitamin B12.
This episode features audio from The Healthiest Food Sources of Vitamin B12, The Optimal Vitamin B12 Dosage for Kids, Pregnancy, and Seniors, and The Best Type of Vitamin B12: Cyanocobalamin or Methylcobalamin?. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
Feb 25, 2021 • 12min
All About Vitamin B12: Part 1
Today on the Nutrition Facts podcast, we explore all you’ve ever wanted to know about Vitamin B12 but were afraid to ask.
This episode features audio from The Symptoms of Vitamin B12 Deficiency and The Optimal Vitamin B12 Dosage for Adults. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
Feb 18, 2021 • 17min
More on Marijuana
Research shows it can cause strokes, heart attacks, and car accidents.
This episode features audio from Does Marijuana Cause Strokes and Heart Attacks?, The Effects of Marijuana on Car Accidents, and Effects of Marijuana on Weight Gain and Bone Density. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
