With all the recent health focus on sugar, poor old fruit has gotten undeserved attention for the simple reason that it is high in sugar. And from that, some very average advice has surfaced that people need to limit how much whole fruit they eat. Now a systematic review puts to bed any health concerns anyone should have about fruit, finding that whole fresh ... Show More
Jun 1
Tea, L‑theanine and a calmer mind
After water, tea is the most popular drink in the world. We turn to it for comfort, for a break in the day, and increasingly, for its claimed mood‑calming powers. Scroll through social media and you’ll find no shortage of claims that tea, or more so one of its bioactive compounds ... Show More
11m 31s
Mar 2026
How berries help build a better brain
One of the best guides to food variety is colour. And for colour, there’s a group of natural plant chemicals called anthocyanins that are getting a lot of attention for their potential benefits on the brain. Anthocyanins are the pigments that give red, purple, and blue plants the ... Show More
13m 9s
Jun 2023
These “health” foods are making you fat | EP 261
For ages, we've been raised on the belief that an apple a day keeps the doctor away. But if you ask me, it's time to embrace a delicious alternative: an avocado a day! While we've been led to believe that all fruits are inherently good for us, the reality is that most can do more ... Show More
42m 13s
Mar 2024
Fruit Juice Consumption and Strategies to Address Pediatric Obesity
A new systematic review and meta-analysis supports recommendations to limit 100% fruit juice consumption for children and adults to prevent weight gain. JAMA Pediatrics Editor in Chief Dimitri Christakis, MD, and JAMA Pediatrics Associate Editor Alison Galbraith, MD, discuss stra ... Show More
21m 47s
Aug 2021
One Bad Apple
Today, on the Nutrition Facts podcast, we ask about the right fruit to eat, the best portion size, and how it should be served. This episode features audio from Lychee Fruit and Hypoglycin: How Many Are Too Many?, Is Canned Fruit as Healthy?, and How Much Fruit Is Too Much?. Visi ... Show More
17m 8s
Mar 2025
Sugar, Bread, The Immune System Breakthrough & When to Exercise
Is spinach really bad for you? We break down the latest controversy around oxalates, calcium and whether leafy greens are as harmful as some claim.
A media doctor says two tablespoons of sugar are healthier than two slices of wholewheat bread—but is this just another viral nutrit ... Show More
1h 9m
Nov 2025
Top 3 Ayurvedic Rules for Eating Fruits | Ayurvedic Health Tips by Dimple Jangda
Are you eating fruits the wrong way?Ayurvedic Health Coach Dimple Jangda shares the top 3 rules that can transform your gut healthThese simple changes can prevent acidity, bloating, flatulence, and sugar spikes while improving digestion and nutrient absorption.
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