599 - Why Am I So Hungry Before My Period?
It's common to experience an increased appetite or cravings for certain foods before your period. Understanding what's going on in your body and brain can help you cope.Read the transcript.Check out a...
8 Des 20208min
598 - Do Artificial Sweeteners Cause Heart Disease?
A new study links diet soda consumption to increased risk of heart disease. You don't necessarily have to give up your favorite artificially-sweetened drink, but you may want to stop seeing it as a he...
1 Des 20207min
597 - What's the Best Time to Eat Dessert?
How long after dinner should you eat dessert? Is it best to eat it with your meal or wait a couple of hours? Turns out timing isn't the most important factor when it comes to sweet treats.Read the tra...
24 Nov 20207min
596 - Making Meat Without Animals? Yes, It's Possible
The future is (almost) here! New technology will allow us to produce real meat without breeding, feeding, or slaughtering any animals. Paul Shapiro, the author of Clean Meat, joins me for a fascinatin...
17 Nov 202016min
595 - Are Beans a Protein or Carbohydrate?
Most vegetarians consider beans to be a protein food. But most beans are much higher in carbohydrates than protein. Should we think of beans as a protein, a starch, or both?Read the transcript.Check o...
10 Nov 20206min
594 - How Sleep Affects Weight Gain—A Sleep Expert Explains
Many people have more difficulty sleeping when they reach midlife, which is also when they start to see their weight creeping up. Sleep medicine specialist Dr. Jade Wu talks about the relationship bet...
3 Nov 202016min
593 - Does Elderberry Protect Against Colds and Flu?
As we head into cold and flu season, you might wonder whether your immune system could use a little boost. How does the research on elderberry syrup stack up?Read the transcript.Check out all the Quic...
27 Okt 20206min
592 - Is Soy Healthy or Harmful?
Is soy healthy or harmful? There's lots of conflicting info. Monica puts the soy hype into perspective with the latest scientific research.Read the transcript.Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips sh...
20 Okt 202013min
