Is it safe to cook in aluminum foil?

Is it safe to cook in aluminum foil?

868. Aluminum foil is a kitchen staple most of us reach for without a second thought — but should we be more careful about how we use it? This week, Monica breaks down what actually happens when aluminum foil comes into contact with your food, which cooking conditions increase leaching, and whether the aluminum-Alzheimer's connection holds up under scientific scrutiny. Plus, find out whether the shiny side vs. dull side of foil really matters, whether aluminum water bottles are any better than plastic, and simple ways to reduce both your aluminum exposure and your environmental footprint.


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Is it time to give plant-based burgers a second try?

Is it time to give plant-based burgers a second try?

In light of Summer BBQ season, let’s take a look at the latest formulations and how they compare to each other and to real beef. Since their wildly successful introduction in 2019, plant-based burgers...

13 Jun 9min

Can ChatGPT be your nutrition coach?

Can ChatGPT be your nutrition coach?

867. Information about food and nutrition has never been easier to come by. But as more and more people turn to TikTok, YouTube, or ChatGPT for health advice, it's important to consider whether you're...

10 Jun 13min

Can you reverse gray hair? Here’s what the science says

Can you reverse gray hair? Here’s what the science says

866. The market is suddenly full of products claiming to prevent or even reverse gray hair — not by dyeing it, but by actually changing what's happening inside the hair follicle. Some of these serums,...

3 Jun 15min

The new food pyramid: progress or paradox?

The new food pyramid: progress or paradox?

865. The USDA unveiled the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, and the "Inverted Pyramid" has been sparking a lot of discussion. After a decade of MyPlate, why is the government returning to a...

27 Mai 16min

Everything you need to know about mineral absorption

Everything you need to know about mineral absorption

864.Does putting spinach in your smoothie cancel out the calcium? Will your morning cup of tea prevent you from absorbing iron? In this episode, Monica looks into the science of mineral absorption and...

20 Mai 9min

Can resveratrol prevent bone loss? What the research really shows

Can resveratrol prevent bone loss? What the research really shows

In this episode, Monica breaks down the latest research on resveratrol and bone loss prevention. While the 2020 RESHAW study in Australia showed promising results for postmenopausal women, a more rece...

13 Mai 11min

What science has to say about your sweet tooth

What science has to say about your sweet tooth

862. Can you actually "reset" your taste buds by cutting out sugar? You’ve heard that a 30-day sugar detox will make your cravings disappear, but a new study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrit...

6 Mai 12min

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