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Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger

Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger

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Grains with the Best Gains

Today on the Nutrition Facts Podcast we discover how whole (ideally intact!) grains—ancient and modern alike—should be an integral part of everyone’s diet.

Jun 10, 202115 min

The Health Benefits of Sorghum

Today on the Nutrition Facts Podcast we take a look at a little known grain with a lot of personality.

Jun 3, 202112 min

Nutrition Facts Grab Bag 18

Want to know more about forest bathing, the ideal waist size, and how to make matcha ice cream? You’ve come to the right place.

May 27, 202116 min

Q&A with Dr. Greger 3

I’m back on my treadmill taking a wide variety of your questions on our Nutrition Facts YouTube channel.

May 20, 202123 min

Marvelous Health Effects of Ginger

Today on the Nutrition Facts Podcast we look at what this root can do for our health.

May 13, 202111 min

Obesity Series: Part 2

Today on the Nutrition Facts Podcast we look at some ways to help avoid osteoarthritis, diabetes, sciatica, hypertension, cancer, dementia, and infertility.

May 6, 202115 min

Obesity Series: Part 1

Today we look at a condition that is associated with a multitude of serious health issues - obesity.

Apr 29, 202116 min

Green Tea Power

It’s green. It’s tea. And it’s one of the healthiest beverages we can drink.

Apr 22, 202114 min

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.

Apr 15, 202115 min

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.

Apr 8, 202118 min

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.

Apr 1, 202110 min

The Sour Power of Vinegar

It may pucker your lips but it delivers a healthy dose of nutrition benefits.

Mar 25, 202119 min

Q&A with Dr. Greger 2

Today on the Nutrition Facts podcast, I answer a wide variety of your questions.

Mar 18, 202126 min

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.

Mar 11, 202120 min

All About Vitamin B12: Part 2

More on that elusive and highly desirable vitamin B12.

Mar 4, 202119 min

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.

Feb 25, 202111 min

More on Marijuana

Research shows it can cause strokes, heart attacks, and car accidents.

Feb 18, 202117 min

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.

Feb 11, 202112 min

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.

Feb 4, 202115 min

The Carbon Footprint of What We Eat

Is a climate friendlier diet possible? Let’s find out.

Jan 28, 202118 min

Our Fasting Fascination

Fasting studies are coming out, fast and furious. Here are two new ones.

Jan 21, 202111 min

Today’s Superfood: Cabbage

Cabbage? Yes cabbage. Be sure to have one in your fridge at all times.

Jan 14, 202114 min

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.

Jan 7, 202115 min

Q&A with Dr. Greger

Dr. Greger answers your questions and reveals the whereabouts of his missing treadmill.

Dec 31, 202025 min

Boosting Our Metabolism

Today we explore the health effects of speeding up our metabolism.

Dec 24, 202015 min

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.

Dec 17, 202016 min

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.

Dec 10, 202017 min

Strokes and Diet: Part 2

New research suggests that vegetarians are more prone to strokes. Here’s the research in part 2 of our 4 part series.

Dec 3, 202017 min

Strokes and Diet: Part 1

Strokes and how not to have one. Here’s Part 1 of our 4 part series.

Nov 26, 202017 min

The Best Anti-Inflammatory Diet

Sometimes our immune systems are our own worst enemies. Here are ways to prevent the inflammation that comes with immune dysfunction.

Nov 19, 202013 min

COVID-19 Series: Can We Prevent the Next Pandemic?

Today we ask how can we prevent the next pandemic? (Hint: the answer has to do with changing our food system)

Nov 12, 202014 min

COVID-19 Series: What Does the Future Hold?

What should we expect in the coming months and years with SARS-CoV-2? And what other pandemics might the future hold?

Nov 5, 202020 min

COVID-19 Series: Do Face Masks Work?

Today we examine whether or not your pet is a disease vector and determine if that face mask you just bought actually works.

Oct 29, 202017 min

COVID-19 Series: Hand Sanitizing

Today we discover lots of conflicting opinions about one of the simplest ways to inactivate the virus on our hands.

Oct 22, 202014 min

COVID-19 Series: How to Avoid COVID-19?

Today we look at the transmission of the coronavirus and the length of time it can survive on surfaces like paper.

Oct 15, 202013 min

COVID-19 Series: Immune-Boosting Foods and Zinc

Should we be eating immune-boosting foods and what about zinc? Does it help slow the replication of the virus?

Oct 8, 202014 min

COVID-19 Series: What Does the Clinical Course of COVID-19 Look Like?

What does the clinical course of COVID-19 look like for those who survive and what changes can we make to modify our own risk factors?

Oct 1, 202018 min

COVID-19 Series: Why Can’t We Stop COVID-19?

What can we learn from other countries and the 1918 pandemic to slow the spread?

Sep 24, 202019 min

COVID-19 Series: The Emergence of SARS-CoV-2

Today we examine possible breeding grounds for coronaviruses including wet markets and livestock farms.

Sep 17, 202021 min

COVID-19 Series: The Origin Story of the Coronavirus

In the last 17 years, there have been three new deadly coronavirus epidemics, but where do emerging diseases emerge from?

Sep 10, 202015 min

Reviewing the Reviews

We read a lot of reviews. So we figured it was time to rate which reviews give us the best information.

Sep 3, 202011 min

Nutrition Facts Grab Bag 15

Today we share some of the latest research on how plant-based diets affect diabetes risk, migraines and calorie dense foods.

Aug 27, 202017 min

Let’s Talk About Blood Pressure

High blood pressure is a common condition, which can cause serious health problems. So how do we get it under control?

Aug 20, 202016 min

The Obesity Epidemic – Part 3

Could food advertisements and corporate influence be playing a role in the obesity epidemic? Let’s find out.

Aug 13, 202016 min

The Obesity Epidemic – Part 2

Today we continue our close look at the reasons why so many of us are overweight.

Aug 6, 202017 min

The Obesity Epidemic – Part 1

Think there’s an obesity problem? You’re right! A third or more of all adults in the U.S. are obese. Here’s Part 1 in our series.

Jul 30, 202018 min

That Fascinating Circadian Rhythm

Your internal biological clock is a powerful tool affecting nearly every organ in your body.

Jul 23, 202018 min

Atherosclerosis and How Not to Get It

You have over a hundred thousand miles of arteries in your body. Here’s how to keep them healthy.

Jul 16, 202014 min

Pandemics: History and Prevention – Part 2

Today we conclude our series on the history and prevention of pandemics.

Jul 9, 202032 min

Pandemics: History and Prevention – Part 1

Jul 2, 202027 min