NutritionFacts.org Video Podcast

Friday Favorites: The Benefits of Fenugreek for Preventing and Treating Diabetes Video 13.03.2026 4:20 ↓

The spice fenugreek contains 4-hydroxyisoleucine, a peculiar amino acid that may explain its benefits for controlling blood sugar.

Are the Lower Iron Stores in Vegetarians a Risk or a Benefit? Video 11.03.2026 5:54 ↓

Having high iron stores can increase cancer risk such that those randomized to donate blood experience a dramatic reduction in cancer death rates.

The Best Milk Alternative: Oat vs. Soy Milk Video 09.03.2026 6:06 ↓

Can oat milk’s nutritional profile compete with soy milk’s?

Friday Favorites: Do Garlic, Beer, Bananas, and B Vitamins Really Repel Mosquitoes? Video 06.03.2026 11:01 ↓

Garlic, beer, bananas, and B vitamins are put to the test as repellents for mosquitoes and ticks.

The Best Source and Dose of Plant Sterols for Lowering Cholesterol Video 04.03.2026 6:34 ↓

Lower LDL cholesterol with 2 to 3 grams a day of phytosterols taken with meals from healthy, fortified foods or safe supplements.

Are Plant Sterols Safe for Lowering Cholesterol? Video 02.03.2026 5:52 ↓

Safety concerns regarding phytosterolemia, red blood cell fragility, oxysterols, and the absorption of fat-soluble nutrients are addressed.

Friday Favorites: Dietary Approach to Naturally Treating Menopause Symptoms Video 27.02.2026 4:39 ↓

Specific foods have been shown in randomized controlled trials to improve symptoms like hot flashes.

Are Plant Sterols Effective for Lowering Cholesterol? Video 25.02.2026 4:02 ↓

Even if we eat little or no cholesterol, phytosterols can block the reabsorption of the excess cholesterol our liver dumps into our intestines.

How to Lower Cholesterol with the Portfolio Diet Video 23.02.2026 6:22 ↓

Can a plant-based Portfolio Diet lower LDL cholesterol as effectively as statin drugs?

Friday Favorites: The Role of Endotoxins in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Video 20.02.2026 6:19 ↓

Why can a single meal high in saturated fat impair cognition?

How Not to Die Documentary Video 18.02.2026 1:18:56 ↓

In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the publication of How Not to Die, a documentary about my life and work.

The Benefits of Turmeric Curcumin for Arthritis, Blood Sugar, Cholesterol, and Body Weight Video 16.02.2026 4:32 ↓

Dozens of human trials reveal where turmeric delivers—and where it doesn’t.

Friday Favorites: The Harms Associated with Eating More Southern-Style Food Video 13.02.2026 5:22 ↓

Diet appears to mediate the majority of the racial health gap.

The Role of Accountability in Weight Loss Video 11.02.2026 7:00 ↓

One of the most effective weight-loss programs ever was free. Why was it so powerful?

The Best Diet for Optimal Thyroid Function (webinar recording) Video 09.02.2026 1:02:17 ↓

Are there natural treatments for hypothyroidism?

Friday Favorites: What Is Creatine? Its Sarcopenia Benefits and Potential Side Effects? Video 06.02.2026 8:31 ↓

When accompanied by a progressive strength-training regimen, 3 grams of creatine a day may improve muscle performance in older adults. A misinterpretation of lab tests may explain concerns over kidney safety with creatine supplementation.

Do the Health Impacts of Ultra-Processed Foods Apply to Plant-Based Meat Alternatives? Video 04.02.2026 6:47 ↓

If the only ultra-processed food that appears to be killing people is meat, then plant-based meats may be the solution to the ultra-processed foods problem.

Which Ultra-Processed Foods Are the Worst in Driving the Association with Death and Disease? Video 02.02.2026 5:00 ↓

Only two categories of ultra-processed foods have been associated with premature death.

Friday Favorites: The Benefits of Gum Chewing for Halitosis (Bad Breath) Video 30.01.2026 3:42 ↓

Are any gum flavors better than others?

How Bad Are Ultra-Processed Foods? Video 28.01.2026 9:02 ↓

Are there aspects of ultra-processed foods beyond their nutrient profile that contribute to their deleterious effects?

What Are Ultra-Processed Foods? Video 26.01.2026 6:18 ↓

How exactly is “ultra-processed” defined?

Friday Favorites: Do Alkaline Diets Help Athletic Performance? Video 23.01.2026 5:16 ↓

Can reducing acid-forming foods and boosting alkaline-forming foods replicate the performance-enhancing effects of sodium bicarbonate without the adverse effects?

Is Shrimp Bad for Cholesterol and Heart Disease? Video 21.01.2026 5:28 ↓

Might asymptomatic food sensitivities to gluten, milk, peanuts, eggs, or shrimp increase the risk of premature death for those who eat these foods?

One of the Most Effective Single Pieces of Advice for Weight Loss Video 19.01.2026 5:58 ↓

Complicated weight-loss programs can work, but what if we only had to focus on a single dietary change to get the same benefits?

Friday Favorites: The Best Time to Exercise for Weight Loss Video 16.01.2026 6:43 ↓

Burn off significantly more body fat exercising before meals, rather than after them.