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.
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Feb 11, 2021 • 13min
What to Do About Acne?
Acne can show up at any time. Today on the Nutrition Facts podcast, we look at some of the culprits.
This episode features audio from Do Sunflower Seeds Cause Acne?, The Acne-Promoting Effects of Milk, and Benzoyl Peroxide vs. Tea Tree Oil for Acne. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
Feb 4, 2021 • 15min
The Best Diet for Optimal Athletic Performance
Today on the Nutrition Facts podcast, we explore a variety of nutrient-rich foods that can enhance our workout.
This episode features audio from Foods to Improve Athletic Performance and Recovery, Fennel Seeds to Improve Athletic Performance, and Whole Beets vs. Juice for Improving Athletic Performance. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
Jan 28, 2021 • 18min
The Carbon Footprint of What We Eat
Is a climate friendlier diet possible? Let’s find out.
This episode features audio from Win-Win Dietary Solutions to the Climate Crisis, Which Foods Have the Lowest Carbon Footprint?, and Which Diets Have the Lowest Carbon Footprint?. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
Jan 21, 2021 • 11min
Our Fasting Fascination
Fasting studies are coming out, fast and furious. Here are two new ones.
This episode features audio from The Benefits of Fasting for Healing and The World’s Largest Fasting Study. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
Jan 14, 2021 • 14min
Today’s Superfood: Cabbage
Cabbage? Yes cabbage. Be sure to have one in your fridge at all times.
This episode features audio from Biggest Nutrition Bang for your Buck, Benefits of Cabbage Leaves for Relief of Engorged Breasts, and The Benefits of Kale & Cabbage for Cholesterol. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
Jan 7, 2021 • 16min
Nutrition Facts Grab Bag 16
If you’ve ever wondered about the role of epigenetics in the obesity debate, the health benefits of spending time in nature and the health effects of quinoa, this episode is for you.
This episode features audio from The Role of Epigenetics in the Obesity Epidemic, Benefits of Quinoa for Lowering Triglycerides, and Are There Health Benefits of Spending Time in Nature?. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
Dec 31, 2020 • 26min
Q&A with Dr. Greger
Dr. Greger answers your questions and reveals the whereabouts of his missing treadmill.
Dec 24, 2020 • 16min
Boosting Our Metabolism
Today we explore the health effects of speeding up our metabolism.
This episode features audio from How to Get the Weight Loss Benefits of Ephedra Without the Risks, The Effect of Drinking Water on Adrenal Hormones, and What Is the Safest Metabolism Booster?. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
Dec 17, 2020 • 17min
Strokes and Diet: Part 4
There are ways that vegetarians can prevent stroke risk. Today we have the final episode in our series on stroke and diet.
This episode features audio from How to Test for Functional Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Should Vegetarians Take Creatine to Normalize Homocysteine?, and The Efficacy and Safety of Creatine for High Homocysteine. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
Dec 10, 2020 • 17min
Strokes and Diet: Part 3
We continue our investigation on stroke risk and a plant-based diet. Today, it’s part 3 in our 4 part series on strokes.
This episode features audio from Vegetarians and Stroke Risk Factors—Saturated Fat?, Vegetarians and Stroke Risk Factors—Animal Protein?, and Vegetarians and Stroke Risk Factors—Vitamin B12 & Homocysteine?. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
