Straight Talk on Health

Seed oils have been a big topic of study and conversation lately. Today Dr. Chet Zelasko checks out what the issue is and lets you know what it’s all about on this edition of Straight Talk on Health

What are Advanced Directives and why do you need them? On today’s episode of Straight Talk on Health, Dr. Chet Zelasko talks about making your medical care wishes known before your too ill or hurt to express them

Another study has cast doubt on whether fish oil is healthy for us. Could it contribute to the development of atrial fibrillation? Dr. Chet Zelasko looks at the latest study on this episode of Straight Talk on Health

What do you get if you have super computers, several hundred-thousand potential subjects, food frequency questionnaire data, and the ability to chunk data without restriction? You might just find exactly what you were looking for on Multivitamins. Dr. Chet Zelasko looks at the research from recent studies on today’s Straight Talk on Health

Iron Absorption is one of the topics Dr. Chet Zelasko is asked about the most. On this episode of the Straight Talk on Health podcast, Dr. Chet looks into the latest research and information on increasing iron absorption

Exercise is relative. Today Dr. Chet explains what that means and offers an alternative to all the high intensity exercise he’s recently talked about on the podcast

Would you like to lose some body fat as you exercise? Specifically bell fat? And what about getting more fit in less time? Dr. Chet Zelasko talks about HIIT and SIT on today’s episode

If you listen to the experts and gurus, carbs are bad. Dr. Chet Zelasko doesn’t see it this way. Dr. Chet is going to talk about some of the myths about carbohydrates on this episode of Straight Talk on Health

Ultra-processed food (UPF) always seems to be in the news. Based on a recent study, UPF may increase your risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and lead to an early death. Is it that simple? Dr. Chet Zelasko reviews the latest research on this edition of Straight Talk on Health

In this season three finale of Straight Talk on Health, Dr. Chet Zelasko shares with us a superstition he has. He also gives some insight into why he does what he does. That and more on this edition of Straight Talk on Health

What’s on a food product label? Could they be deceptive? Do the labels need some kind of interpretation? Dr. Chet Zelasko helps to separate fact from fiction on this edition of Straight Talk on Health

There are some strange goings on in the weight loss arena, even stranger than before. Dr. Chet Zelasko gives an update and the lowdown on the latest in weight loss on this edition of Straight Talk on Health

Can zombies be real? Common sense says no way, but people still believe they can exist. Dr. Chet takes a look at fact and fiction about the possibility of zombies on this edition of Straight Talk on Health

After watching a cooking show, Dr. Chet decided to look into out food waste in the U.S. This show featured chefs using more of the meat, produce, and leftover foods to make gourmet dishes instead of throwing them in the garbage. Dr. Chet Zelasko looks into food waste on this edition of Straight Talk on Health

The trend today is away from artificial sweeteners. Manufacturers are still trying to remove the bitter aftertaste of stevia by processing the bitterness out. Is that really natural? Today on Straight Talk on Health, Dr. Chet Zelasko gives the low down on artificial sweeteners

Have you considered a vegetarian diet? If so, which one? One that allows animal products or complete vegan? More importantly; why? We’ll review the potential benefits and what has yet to be proven on this edition of Straight Talk on Health

Omega-3 fatty acids have long been recommended as a supplement for prenatal care. But a recent study has concluded that omega-3 supplementation might contribute to obesity in children when taken by the mother in the third trimester. Dr. Chet looks at the study on this episode of the Straight Talk on Health podcast

Do you ever start your day with a cup of black tea? How about closing the day with a beer? You just might be surprised at the flavonols they contain. On this episode, Dr. Chet Zelasko explains the latest research on flavonols and their relationship with mortality

What do you do when there is no research on what ails you? Dr. Chet Zelasko gets asked about supplementation for every condition you can imagine. How does he evaluate the things that could help someone? He lets us know on this edition of Straight Talk on Health

How would you like an easy way to reduce your risk of dying of cardiovascular disease? Two new studies show that stretching decreases the risk. Dr. Chet Zelasko takes a look at the research on this episode

Is a cautionary tale about vitamin D more hype than anything else? Maybe. Before you attribute a death to supplementation, it’s good to have all the facts. In this case, we don’t. I’ll let you know why we don’t on this edition of Straight Talk on Health

Today Dr. Chet Zelasko talks guts. Not courage - but your digestive system. Is it operating as it should? What role might coffee play? That and more on gut health on today’s Straight Talk on Health

Dietary supplements always seem to be under attack. On this episode of Straight Talk on Health, Dr. Chet will give a couple of examples, including one where the consumer should know better

BMI, or Body Mass Index - Is it a good way to set a weight loss goal? Some people don’t think so. On this episode of the Straight Talk on Health podcast, Dr. Chet Zelasko checks out what’s being said and gives his take on the subject

A long-time listener to Straight Talk on Health heard a guest on another podcast talk about the dangers of oxalates. According to this person, avoiding eating foods with oxalates cures just about everything. What are oxalates? And is this true? Dr. Chet explores this topic on this edition of Straight Talk on Health