Best Foodasmedicine Podcasts (2024)

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Bread: The Evil Staff of Life 11:22

1M ago11:22

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Should I eat bread? The low carbohydrate movement has demonized bread. But is bread fattening? Does it cause inflammation? And if so, why do we call bread the Staff of Life? The Staff of Life Imagine calling white bread the staff of life. And yet bread is more responsible for humans ending a nomadic existence. The cultivation of wheat and barley, b…

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Seed Oils: Toxic or Not? 11:28

2M ago11:28

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Seed Oils: Toxic or Not? Today, the low-carb/carnivore community has a new enemy. It is seed oils. Here is their argument: There were no seed oils in ancient lands Seed oils are highly inflammatory Seed oils are extracted with hexane, a cancer-causing agent The rise of seed oils correlates with the rise of obesity Seed oils are high in omega-6 fatt…

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Ancestral Diets and Logical Fallacies 13:43

2M ago13:43

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Ancestral Diets and Logical Fallacies There is an appeal to ancient history: the idea that ancient beings were either "designed"—as from a creator—or "evolved" to eat in a certain way. Both are logical fallacies, but both are meant to be the "ex-cathedra" in a debate. You read these logical fallacies in communities that claim they understand this. …

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Rice and Fruit or Carnivore 13:12

3M ago13:12

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Rice and Fruit or Carnivore The rice diet successfully treated malignant hypertension. Today, we have medications that treat malignant hypertension. Before the 1940s, there were no drugs available to treat this disease, resulting in death from untreated malignant hypertension within six months. Despite the best medical care available, President Fra…

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Grains on the Mediterranean Diet 13:14

5M ago13:14

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The Benefits of Whole Grains in Your Diet I want to take you back in time. While we talk about the Mediterranean diet not being a diet of culture but a pattern of eating – it still had its origins in the Mediterranean. The original Mediterranean diet was described as far back as 500 BC in the Ilead. The ancient Greeks ate whole grains, fruits, vege…

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Secrets to Cooking Fish 10:53

5M ago10:53

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Learn to Cook Fish Fish is not only a healthy option but also a versatile ingredient that can be transformed into a myriad of mouthwatering dishes. Whether you're a seafood aficionado or looking to expand your culinary repertoire, mastering the art of cooking fish can elevate your cooking skills to new heights. In this article, we'll explore the te…

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Health Benefits of Fish Consumption 15:44

6M ago15:44

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Health Benefits of Fish Consumption Fish consumption has been linked to various health benefits due to its rich nutritional profile. The health benefits of fish consumption include cardiovascular health, brain function, and well-being. Because fish are a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients, they are an import…

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Reducing Dementia with Diet 13:53

6M ago13:53

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Three Great Diets The Mediterranean diet, the DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension), and the MIND diet (Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay) are all great eating patterns. Each diet focuses on different aspects of health. Mediterranean Diet The Mediterranean diet comes from the traditional dietary patterns of c…

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DASH, The Best Diet You've Never Heard Of 11:56

6M ago11:56

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Abstract: The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet is a widely recognized dietary pattern designed to lower blood pressure and promote cardiovascular health. I will attempt to provide an in-depth review of the DASH diet, its origins, key principles, health benefits, and potential limitations. It also explores the scientific evidence …

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Health Benefits of Limiting Red Meat 17:51

7M ago17:51

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Did You Try the Carnivore Diet? Did you try the carnivore in January? A month of red meat, eggs, and butter? If you did, you probably lost weight. If you lost weight, you felt better. The Carnivore crowd will point to weight loss as proof of superiority. But did you worry that this might not be the healthiest diet for you long-term? Is it healthy? …

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The Three Keys To Life Long Health 29:01

8M ago29:01

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Send us a Text Message. https://www.nutritioncoachacademy.com/ With so much conflicting dietary advice, divided opinion, and contradiction, what SHOULD we be eating and doing from a dietary perspective? The truth is NOBODY knows. What we do know however is how our modern diet is killing us. What if we flipped that on. its head and did the opposite.…

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Diet Disappointment 2024 Version 12:11

7M ago12:11

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Sorry It Didn't Work This is the time of year when everyone is excited about some change in their life. My neighbors are doing a "dry January" because they want to cut down on their alcohol. Other neighbors committed to more physical activity before a hip replacement. And there is the inevitable "what diet will I do this time?" Now, before I go to …

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Nutritional Supplements - How To Know What To Look For 16:11

8M ago16:11

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Send us a Text Message. https://www.nutritioncoachacademy.com/ If there is one question I get more than any other on social media it is "how do I know what to look for with nutritional supplements? How do I choose a good one?". Well, this episode answers that very question. We cover: Determining your needs Watch out for these ingredients Know this …

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New Year Diet? Just Do THIS! 7:27

8M ago7:27

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Send us a Text Message. Here we are again. The new year diet nonsense crowding the headlines and popular press. The time when everyone ends top totally confused, fed up with the contradiction restriction and rubbish, gives up and just goes back to their old ways. Well, Im here to tell you to ignore the noise and just focus on one beautifully simple…

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Salesmen of Supplements and Scams 28:11

8M ago28:11

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The Scams and Quacks of the Year The New Year, the point we all look for a second chance. To get healthy, lose weight, adopt a new habit. And waiting for you are the hucksters who want to sell you hydrogen in your water, expensive supplements of dubious value, and some choices that might actually harm you. If it sounds too good to be true, you migh…

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Surviving The Christmas Indulgence 8:50

9M ago8:50

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Send us a Text Message. There is no escaping the fact that this time of year can take its toll on how we feel. A few days of cheese, wine and mince pies and we can soon feel out of whack. In this episode I want to share with you my top 5 tips to prevent the heavy horrid washed out feeling that days of indulgence can bring, whilst still enjoy yourse…

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Canola Oil is Healthy and Inexpensive 10:38

8M ago10:38

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Canola Oil is Healthy and Inexpensive Did you ever notice there are those people who will tell you how everything is bad for you? Don't eat this and don't eat that? They make grand assertions about the modern food system. Often claiming we should return to the age of the caveman. Assuming that health will return when we eat what our ancestors ate. …

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Nuts and Seeds, or Supplements 10:36

8M ago10:36

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Nuts and Seeds, or Supplements People who count calories notice nuts contain about 200 calories per ounce. Nuts are calorie-dense. However, nuts are also nutrient-dense. Moreover, nuts provide fiber, healthy oils, and essential minerals. Nuts have been shown to decrease sudden cardiac death, decrease cholesterol, and provide satiety that helps peop…

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The Beautiful Bean 12:12

9M ago12:12

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We Love Legumes The legume is a powerhouse plant protein. The beautiful bean. Often the source of protein for vegetarians and vegans, and forgotten about in most modern diets today. Thus, we will campaign to bring back the legume. In today's gym, you will find people selling protein powders, advocating all meat diets, and flexing their muscles. But…

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Controlling Appetite - How To Do It Effectively!! 13:27

9M ago13:27

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Send us a Text Message. Are you driven to snack constantly? Our modern foods and the environment we are in has caused havoc with our appetites and our natural hunger signals. Regulating appetite is certainly a big concern for so many people that I work with. The beauty is though, with a few key changes we can change the chemistry that keeps our app…

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Turmeric: It Can Kill You 10:06

9M ago10:06

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Turmeric: It can kill you Turmeric is from the root of a flowering plant (Curcuma longa of the ginger family Zingiberaceae), known for being anti-inflammatory. Because of its anti-inflammatory nature, turmeric is one of the most common supplements I am asked about during my TikTok live sessions. This is because people like a "natural" anti-inflamma…

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GastroIntelligence: Decoding the Gut-Brain Relationship 9:08

10M ago9:08

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I delve into the surprising truth behind the gut-brain connection, focusing on the pivotal role of the gut microbiome rather than neurotransmitters in this crucial communication pathway. Discover how the diverse world of gut bacteria influences not just our digestive health, but also our mental wellbeing and…

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Unveiling the Truth About Antioxidants: Myth-Busting and Health Tips 17:30

10M ago17:30

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Send us a Text Message. Are antioxidants the secret elixir of youth? Can they truly prevent chronic diseases, or is it just marketing spin? Get the lowdown on how these powerful compounds work, and why the hype might be leading you astray. Discover the real benefits of antioxidants, the risks of overconsumption, and the truth about those "miracle" …

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A powerful anti-inflammatory diet in just 2 easy steps - THESE TWO TRICKS CHANGE EVERYTHING! 10:45

1y ago10:45

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Send us a Text Message. https://www.nutritioncoachacademy.com/ Inflammation is one of the biggest influences on long term disease risk, especially the likes of cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes and many cancers. The beauty is though, our diet and lifestyle can have an enormous influence upon our inflammatory load. In this episode we will cove…

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Prevent Type 2 Diabetes in 10 Key Ways 12:02

1y ago12:02

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Send us a Text Message. Are you ready to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes? In this episode, I will share 10 proven evidence based strategies that can make a world of difference in your journey towards a healthier life. Each element here plays a crucial role in keeping type 2 diabetes at bay. Stay tuned as we dive deep into the science behind prev…

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HDL vs LDL - What Your Doctor ISN'T Telling You! 9:38

1y ago9:38

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Send us a Text Message. https://www.dalepinnock.com How often have you wondered, "what is the difference between HDL and LDL?" Or pondered, "is high cholesterol actually dangerous?" In this short video I wanted to unravel the mysteries behind high cholesterol, shedding light on its impact on our health. Understand the clear distinctions between har…

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Weight Loss Meds: Making Sense of Madness 21:32

1y ago21:32

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Ozempic, Wegovy, Monjaro, and a host of other drugs – the GLP-1 agonists and near miracles weight loss drugs, and soon a more potent pill form coming. These drugs have known side effects, and there have been increased visits to the emergency rooms. Often because people were not told foods to avoid. As with any new drug, there are the grifters. Afte…

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Are Carbs Killing You Slowly? 6:12

1y ago6:12

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Send us a Text Message. There are carbs that kill and carbs that heal. Undeniably. Discover the crucial links between carbohydrates and the cause of the Worlds biggest killer - heart disease, and more importantly how moving over to the right types can protect your heart long term. One simple swap is all it takes. Carbohydrates influence many aspect…

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Peanut Butter - Don't Feel Guilty 15:59

1y ago15:59

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Seed Oils, Omega 6, and Inflammation Just about everyone in the low-carb community is talking about how bad seed oils are. They claim the medical community has it wrong. The conspiracy-minded folks claim doctors want to keep people sick. Thus dependent on medicine for pills and surgery. Hence, seed oils are the new evil part of the picture. The New…

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Vegetables in the Mediterranean Diet 7:36

1+ y ago7:36

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Implementing the Mediterranean Diet: Vegetables The increase of vegetables in the diet is one way to reduce inflammation. Vegetables are an important part of the Mediterranean diet, providing essential nutrients. A diet rich in vegetables that contain antioxidants. As a result, the Med diet reduces the risk of heart disease, cancer, dementia, and a…

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Do You Need A Liver Cleanse? 7:14

1+ y ago7:14

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Do You Need A Liver Cleanse? Fatty liver disease is the most common reason for liver transplantation. Fatty liver disease replaced alcoholic liver disease a decade ago. The rise of obesity has contributed to fatty liver disease, and fat, like alcohol, is deadly to your liver. So can you clean out your liver? Simple answer - no. But that doesn't sto…

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Erythritol and Heart Attacks: Is It Hype? 8:47

1+ y ago8:47

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Erythritol and Heart Attacks: Is It Hype? Does the artificial sweetener erythritol increase the risk of heart attacks? In fact, some say that this is just hype. The article abstract can be found here. Erythritol is an artificial sweetener It has been used for years in food as a "non-nutritive sweetener." Erythritol is used in many processed foods, …

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Don't Fear the Fruit, Enjoy It 10:35

1+ y ago10:35

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Don't Fear the Fruit, Enjoy It Are you afraid that eating fruit will cause your blood sugar to spike? Let us bust that myth right now. Only ten percent of adults eat enough whole fruit daily despite the clear benefits of fruit. Eating fruit and Living Longer My 98-year-old dad eats fruit with breakfast for as long as I have known him. We would have…

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Salt: Toxicity is in the Dose 13:38

1+ y ago13:38

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Salt: Toxicity is in the Dose For the human body, salt is both an essential metal and toxic at a high dose. The most common form of sodium comes from sodium chloride, a salt. However, too much salt and arteries become stiff, and the risk of heart disease and cardiovascular disease increases. The majority of dietary salt comes from processed foods. …

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Why You Should Ditch Your Gas Stove 10:00

1+ y ago10:00

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Why you should ditch your gas stove Did you ever wonder what the controversy is about gas stoves? There is no controversy. Gas range tops are responsible for high levels of indoor pollution. But what should we do? The answer, change to an induction cooking top Types of Indoor Cooking You can imagine the first time cooking was brought indoors. Proba…

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Whole Grains Reduce Obesity 8:35

1+ y ago8:35

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Whole Grains Reduce Obesity While the low-carb world and its extremists will tell you that grains are evil, they are wrong. There is a significant difference between refined and whole grains. The difference Whole grains contain the bran, a fiber-rich outer sheath. Further whole gains have the germ cell and the endosperm. But the refined grain is ju…

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Are Vegetables just BS? 11:48

1+ y ago11:48

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Are Vegetables BS? If you have ever seen Paul Saldino, his famous line is that Kale is BS. He even sells the shirt. But are they? Saldino isn't the only one who proposes this. Dr. Gundry, a former heart surgeon, has his own take. Gundry claims modern health problems come from eating lectins. Lectins are compounds found in beans that are natural pes…

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The First Vitamin 14:54

1+ y ago14:54

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The term vitamin was coined by the chemist Casimir Funk as he revealed the Thiamine structure to the world. So while you may think – isn’t vitamin A (it is the alphabet) the first vitamin – we take our poetic license here to point out that the first compound to be called a vitamin was Thiamine, now known as vitamin B1. But the story of that vitamin…

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The Green Mediterranean Diet 12:24

1+ y ago12:24

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The Green Mediterranean Diet Imagine being able to improve the Mediterranean Diet with a few changes. Is the new "Green" Mediterranean Diet the ultimate hack? The Green Mediterranean Diet (Green-Med) has become the hottest version of the MED diet yet. Advantages of the Green Mediterranean Diet There are three advantages to Green-Med Less Fatty Live…

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LiverKing Falls From Grace 10:20

1+ y ago10:20

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LiverKing Falls From Grace Not that anyone was surprised the so-called Liverking was using steroids. But he fooled many people that his diet and intense training led to this frame. The diet he recommended was some form of an "ancestral" diet. We have covered the carnivore-type diet before. So how did this all happen? The Rise of LiverKing LiverKing…

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Leaky Gut: Facts and Fads 7:54

1+ y ago7:54

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Leaky Gut: Facts and Fads The latest fad of supplement makers is to talk about "gut health." The latest boogyman for the gut is the "leaky gut." The other name for leaky gut is intestinal permeability. A Surgeon's View As a surgeon, a "leaky gut" is a devastating surgical emergency. Surgeons emergently operate to remove the gut that no longer has a…

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The Beer and Sausage Diet 30:28

1+ y ago30:28

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The Beer and Sausage Diet There are a lot of crazy diets out there. All of them you can lose weight with. Weight loss has many advantages. But the beer and sausage diet was fun. Here is what we learned: A calorie is just a calorie Being in calorie deficit is difficult Meticulous journaling is important Your lab values will improve with weight loss …

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Losing Weight with Apps 10:53

1+ y ago10:53

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Losing Weight With Apps Can a phone app help you lose weight? How about with your cholesterol, blood pressure, or waist size? Perhaps you've heard the latest Noom ads, where they boast forty publications showing that their app will help you lose weight. Apple is coming out with more ways to have their new watch track your heart rate and steps, with…

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Is It REALLY Safe To Cook With Olive Oil? 12:39

2y ago12:39

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Send us a Text Message. There is STILL a belief that we absolutely must not cook with olive oil. I want you to know that this is a complete myth and in this episode I explain why!By Dale Pinnock

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Decreasing Cholesterol drugs and diet 13:40

2y ago13:40

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Decreasing cholesterol: drugs and diet There is a persistent belief that lifestyle can take care of all cholesterol problems. Lifestyle can make things worse, but once things are worse, it cannot make things better. Once you have disease, or cholesterol is higher, you need treatment often beyond lifestyle management. This distresses many people, wh…

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Best Diet For Long Term Brain Health 12:58

2y ago12:58

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Send us a Text Message. Can certain foods improve our long term brain health. Yes, absolutely. Here I discuss the top 3 nutrient groups to support both short AND long term brain health. website: https://www.dalepinnock.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj_jHt6q0Hk9-rkDu4gNboA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themedicinalchef/…

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Diet and Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease 12:35

2y ago12:35

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Send us a Text Message. Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease is an accumulation of fat in the liver which can trigger inflammation and if no dealt with, ultimately lead to damage and scarring which can be life threatening. Thankfully in the early stages it can be dramatically improved with diet and lifestyle. Here I go through some of the key foods an…

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Foods To Fight Hypertension 17:26

2y ago17:26

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Send us a Text Message. Hypertension, or high blood pressure is a serious issue and can raise our risk of cardiovascular disease significantly. Thankfully there are some simple diet changes we can make that can have a significant impact upon this.By Dale Pinnock

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What Is A Good Quality Nutritional Supplement? 12:27

2y ago12:27

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Send us a Text Message. Do we need nutritional supplements, and if so how do we choose a good one? Here I explain all!By Dale Pinnock

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Alcohol and the Mediterranean Diet 5:11

2y ago5:11

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Alcohol and the Mediterranean Diet Alcohol consumption is controversial. No one disputes that excess alcohol consumption leads to dire consequences. But what about moderate alcohol consumption? Can we define moderate alcohol consumption? Is there a safe and therapeutic level of alcohol consumption? Alcohol is a component of the Mediterranean Diet. …

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