
Can you eat your way off your cholesterol medication?
871. Your doctor says your LDL is too high and you'd rather change your diet than take a pill. The Portfolio Diet promises results that rival statin drugs -- but wait until you hear what it actually t...
8 Juli 14min

Could a parasite cleanse be the solution for your brain fog?
870. Parasite cleanses are all over social media right now -- promising to explain your bloating, brain fog, and fatigue. But do they actually work? Monica digs into the science behind these trending ...
1 Juli 11min

Does Beano cancel the benefits of beans?
869. Beans are gut health gold -- but the same compounds that feed your microbiome are also what cause the gas. So when you take an enzyme supplement like Beano to tame the bloat, are you undermining ...
24 Juni 10min

How to avoid summer weight gain in kids
School's out, the days are long, and summer should be the healthiest time of year for kids — more time outside, more fresh produce, more freedom to move. So why do so many children actually gain exces...
20 Juni 5min

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 alumi...
17 Juni 11min

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 Juni 9min

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 Juni 13min

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 Juni 15min



















