Mar 16

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

Feb 2

Pickle juice for muscle cramps: effective remedy or sports myth?

If you’ve ever been stopped dead in your tracks during exercise by a muscle cramp, you know you’ll try almost anything to make it stop. There have been countless theories and remedies put forward to explain and treat a dreaded muscle cramp, but science still has a bit of catching ... Show More

10m 51s

Dec 8

Mushroom power: can fungi give athletes an edge?

Athletes are always on the lookout for a new sports supplement that could give them an edge. And there certainly are some sports supplements that deliver on their promises: creatine and caffeine are two clear examples. But a new supplement is starting to gain traction for its per ... Show More

13m 52s

Nov 2022

What Causes High Blood Pressure And How To Fix It

This episode is brought to you by ButcherBox and Athletic Greens. High blood pressure—medically known as hypertension—affects about 30 percent of adults. Left neglected, it can severely damage your quality of life and set the stage for heart disease, kidney complications, or a st ... Show More

20m 57s

Mar 2024

How does sodium intake affect bone health?

How could the recent trend of taking salt supplements affect your bone health?Related listening:<a href="Should you be eating (way) more salt?">Should you be eating (way) more salt? (Nutrition Diva #755)</a><a href="https://nutrition-diva.simplecast.com/ep ... Show More

8m 27s

Mar 2024

889 - Diets and Supplements for Brain Health

The right brain health diet can improve cognition, memory, focus, AND mood. I'll break down the best brain boosting foods and habits—and share the brain supplements that work according to science. Tune in! <h3 dir="ltr">👇 Watch More Videos Lik ... Show More

29m 31s

Feb 2024

Should you be eating (way) more salt?

Influencers are claiming that most of us should be taking in a lot more salt than is recommended. Are they right?Related listening:<a href="https://nutrition-diva.simplecast.com/episodes/are-we-eating-too-much-protein-or-not-enough">Are we eating too much protein ... Show More

12m 42s

Jun 2021

TMHS 490: Eat These 11 Foods For Total Body Health

Did you know that the kidney bean is actually good for your kidneys? Or that the brain-shaped walnut is proven to have brain boosting benefits? Coincidence or not, there are a long list of foods that have a striking resemblance to the body parts and systems they provide nutrients ... Show More

1h 25m

Jan 2024

TMHS 754 - The Hunger Habit & The Surprising Truth About Willpower - With Dr. Jud Brewer

Every January, thousands of folks set health and weight loss goals and ultimately fail. This is because most people rely on tactics like restrictive diets, trying to harness willpower, and shame-based goals. But our brains and bodies are smart, and if we want to cultivate real, s ... Show More

59m 51s

Jun 2018

482 - The Surprising Link Between Salt and Weight Gain

Moderating our sodium intake may help us maintain healthier gut flora, which is associated with healthier body weight. Who saw that coming? Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/healthy-eating/the-surprising-link-between-salt-and-weight-gain C ... Show More

5m 48s

Jun 2024

Blood Vessel Health

They giveth and they taketh away.

14m 14s

May 2024

What can sea moss do for your health?

Sea moss supplements are promoted as being good for thyroid, digestive, skin and immune health. What’s the evidence to support the claims?Related listening:<a href="https://nutrition-diva.simplecast.com/episodes/276-nd-the-carageenan-controversy">The Carrageenan ... Show More

10m 16s

Jun 2024

2599: Teaming Up With Good Nutrition by Nancy Clark on Optimal Nutrition to Increase Athletic Performance

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2599: Explore smart nutrition strategies with expert Nancy Clark, who unravels how both team and solo athletes can optimize ... Show More

11m 49s

How beetroot juice lowers blood pressure...