Podcast
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Have you ever wondered if there’s a natural way to lower your high blood pressure, guard against Alzheimer’s, lose weight, and feel better? Well, as it turns out, there is. Michael Greger, M.D. FACLM, founder of NutritionFacts.org and New York Times best-selling author of How Not to Die, How Not to Diet, and the just-released How Not to Age, uncovers the best evidence-based nutrition that may add years to our life and life to our years.
- Nutrition chart
- #20
- Episodes
- 302
- Releases
- Weekly
- Typical length
- 15 min
- On air since
- 2021
- Latest episode
- 5 days ago
Episodes
302 episodes, newest first
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11 min
Speed Eating
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What your mother told you may be true.
This episode features audio from:
• Does Eating Too Fast Affect Weight Loss?
•How to Maximize the Cephalic Phase of Digestion to Lose Weight
Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
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15 min
Fabulous Fiber
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An essential ingredient to a healthier life!
This episode features audio from:
• Flushing Calories with Fiber for Weight Loss
• Use Fiber to Burn Calories in Your Sleep with an Intestinal Workout
• Is Fiber an Effective Anti-Inflammatory?Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
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18 min
Treating Depression with Diet
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Can the foods we eat help support our mental health?
This episode features audio from:
• Do Vegetarians Have More or Less Depression and Anxiety?
• Why Might Vegetarians Develop Less Depression
• Diets and Foods Shown to Improve Depression in Randomized Controlled TrialsVisit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
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14 min
Preventing Allergies with Diet
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What foods help our allergies?
This episode features audio from:
• Best Food for Hay Fever (Seasonal Allergies)
• Tick Bites, Meat Allergies, and Chronic Urticaria
• Are Onions Beneficial for Testosterone, Osteoporosis, Allergies, and Cancer?Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
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13 min
Q&A with Dr. Greger 18
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Today on the NutritionFacts Podcast, we talk about the best way to take turmeric, how to mitigate chronic pain, and why we should spice it up with capsaicin.
This episode features audio from:
• Q&A: Dr. Greger Talks Sunscreen, Alcohol, Vitamin D, and Upcoming Books
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15 min
What Do Food Additives Do to Us?
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Some of these hidden ingredients may matter more than we think.
This episode features audio from:
• What Is Titanium Dioxide, and Is It Safe?
• Who Determines if Food Additives Are Safe?
• Are Emulsifiers Like Carboxymethylcellulose and Polysorbate 80 Safe?Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
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19 min
Is Shrimp Safe?
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Unpacking the risks of eating this popular seafood
This episode features audio from:
• Is Shrimp Good for You? Pollutants and Food Safety
• Is Shrimp Good for You? Antibiotic Resistance
• Is Shrimp Bad for Cholesterol and Heart Disease?Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
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14 min
Adult Vaccines
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Staying ahead of illnesses that can hit us harder than we expect
This episode features audio from:
• Benefits and Side Effects of the Flu Vaccine
• Benefits and Side Effects of the Shingles Vaccine
• Benefits and Side Effects of the Pneumonia VaccineVisit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
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17 min
Boosting Immunity through Diet and Lifestyle
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How can we make our immune system stronger?
This episode features audio from:
• Can Cold Showers Improve Immune Function?
• Using the Produce Aisle to Boost Immune Function
• How Much Exercise Does It Take to Boost Immunity?Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
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12 min
Ultra-Processed Foods (Part 4)
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About the chemicals that may affect our long-term health
This episode features audio from:
• How Ultra-Processed Foods Could Cause Disease: Packaging Chemicals
• How Ultra-Processed Foods Could Cause Disease: Loss of PhytonutrientsVisit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
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13 min
Ultra-Processed Foods (Part 3)
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They add what to the foods we eat?!
This episode features audio from:
• How Ultra-Processed Foods Could Cause Disease: Food Additives
• How Ultra-Processed Foods Could Cause Disease: Industrial ContaminantsVisit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
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Treating Menopause Symptoms Naturally
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How diet can make a big difference
This episode features audio from:
• Friday Favorites: Dietary Approach to Naturally Treating Menopause Symptoms
• Soy Phytoestrogens for Menopause Hot Flashes
• How to Delay the Age of Menopause with Diet and Lifestyle FactorsVisit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
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Controlling Sugar Intake
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Why the sugar limits keep dropping
This episode features audio from:
• Friday Favorites: The Recommended Daily Added Sugar Intake
• Does Sugar Lead to Weight Gain?
• Can Vinegar Help with Blood Sugar Control?Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
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Better Moods with Better Diets
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A happier mind starts on your plate.
This episode features audio from:
• Fruits and Vegetables Put to the Test for Boosting Mood
• How to Boost Brain BDNF Levels for Depression Treatment
• Gut Feelings: Probiotics & Mental HealthVisit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
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19 min
The Best Diet for Optimal Thyroid Function (Q&A)
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Today we answer questions from our webinar audience about thyroid health.
This episode features audio from The Best Diet for Optimal Thyroid Function (webinar recording)
Visit the video page for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
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The Best Diet for Optimal Thyroid Function – Part 1
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Nourish your thyroid and support your health.
This episode features audio from:
• The Best Diet for Optimal Thyroid Function (webinar recording)
Visit the video page for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
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15 min
The Pros and Cons of Turmeric
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Health hero or nothing but hype?
This episode features audio from:
• The Benefits of Turmeric Curcumin for Arthritis, Blood Sugar, Cholesterol, and Body Weight
• Benefits of Turmeric for Arsenic Exposure
• Turmeric Supplements and Liver ToxicityVisit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
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How to Lower Your LDL Cholesterol
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What actually works?
This episode features audio from:
• How to Lower Cholesterol with the Portfolio Diet
• Are Plant Sterols Effective for Lowering Cholesterol?
• The Best Source and Dose of Plant Sterols for Lowering CholesterolVisit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
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Ultra-Processed Foods (Part 2)
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Which are the worst?
This episode features audio from:
• Which Ultra-Processed Foods Are the Worst in Driving the Association with Death and Disease?
• Do the Health Impacts of Ultra-Processed Foods Apply to Plant-Based Meat Alternatives?Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
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Ultra-Processed Foods (Part 1)
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They are a lot more common than you think.
This episode features audio from:
• What Are Ultra-Processed Foods?
• How Bad Are Ultra-Processed Foods?Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
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