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Michael Greger M.D. FACLM
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Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Putting the Daily Dozen to the Test
Dr. Greger’s checklist that can help you thrive. This episode features audio from: Dining by Traffic Light: Green Is for Go, Red Is for Stop Daily Dozen Diet Put to the Test for Weight Loss Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2025-06-12
13 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Q&A with Dr. Greger 14
Today on the NutritionFacts Podcast, I answer a wide variety of your questions.
2025-01-02
16 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Q&A with Dr. Greger 13
Today on the NutritionFacts Podcast, I answer a wide variety of your questions
2024-08-22
21 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Q&A with Dr. Greger 12
Should you use protein supplements? What are the benefits of niacin? Dr. Greger answers your questions.
2024-04-25
21 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Q&A with Dr. Greger 11
Today on the NutritionFacts Podcast, I have answers to a wide variety of your questions.
2024-01-25
23 min
Tango Alpha Lima Podcast
Tango Alpha Lima: Bestselling Author Michael Greger, M.D. FACLM
IN THE NEWS Volunteer and honor those who served during Wreaths Across America Day THIS WEEK'S GUEST Dr. Michael Greger is a New York Times bestselling author and internationally recognized expert on public health issues. Three of his latest books, Three of his recent books — How Not to Die, the How Not to Die Cookbook, and How Not to Diet have helped millions adopt healthier habits, and his newest book, How Not to Age, will be out in January – just in time to help us stick to those New Year’s resolutions! Dr. Greger talks abo...
2023-12-12
49 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Q&A with Dr. Greger 10
I answer a wide variety of your questions from my treadmill.
2023-09-14
19 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Dr. Greger in The Kitchen
Feel like some tasty matcha ice cream or an insanely healthy vegetable smoothie? How about some groatnola? You’ve come to the right place. This episode features audio from Dr. Greger in the Kitchen: Groatnola, Dr. Greger in the Kitchen: My New Favorite Dessert, and Dr. Greger in the Kitchen: My New Favorite Beverage. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2023-06-01
16 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Q&A with Dr. Greger 9
I’m on my treadmill and ready to answer your questions about nutrition. This episode features audio from this live Q&A.
2023-03-30
21 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Q&A with Dr. Greger 8
Today on the NutritionFacts Podcast, I answer a wide variety of your questions.
2023-02-02
25 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Q&A with Dr. Greger 7
Today, on the NutritionFacts Podcast, Dr. Greger answers your questions on a wide range of topics, while getting in his steps on his trusty treadmill.
2022-05-12
21 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Q&A with Dr. Greger 6
Today, on the Nutrition Facts Podcast, I answer a wide range of nutrition questions on a recent episode of Facebook Live.
2022-01-27
15 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Q&A with Dr. Greger 5
You have questions and I answer them with information on which foods contain potassium, whether plant-based iron is the best kind, and what to do about heartburn.
2022-01-06
23 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Dr. Greger on the “How to Be Good” podcast
There are lots of positive steps we can take in the world to live a more sustainable life. Dr. Greger explores a better way forward with Gareth and Anca Barrett.
2021-12-30
30 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Q&A with Dr. Greger 4
You throw a wide range of questions at me and I try and answer them while getting my steps in at the same time. This episode features audio from this live Q&A.
2021-09-23
24 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
The Health Benefits of Sorghum
Today on the Nutrition Facts Podcast we take a look at a little known grain with a lot of personality. This episode features audio from Is Sorghum a Healthy Grain? and The Health Benefits of Sorghum. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2021-06-03
12 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Nutrition Facts Grab Bag 18
Want to know more about forest bathing, the ideal waist size, and how to make matcha ice cream? You’ve come to the right place. This episode features audio from Why Does Forest Bathing Boost Natural Killer Cell Function?, What’s the Ideal Waist Size?, and Dr. Greger in the Kitchen: My New Favorite Dessert. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2021-05-27
16 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Q&A with Dr. Greger 3
I’m back on my treadmill taking a wide variety of your questions on our Nutrition Facts YouTube channel.
2021-05-20
23 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Marvelous Health Effects of Ginger
Today on the Nutrition Facts Podcast we look at what this root can do for our health. This episode features audio from Benefits of Ginger for Menstrual Cramps, Ginger for Migraines, and Is Ginger Beneficial in a Diabetic Diet?. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2021-05-13
11 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Obesity Series: Part 2
Today on the Nutrition Facts Podcast we look at some ways to help avoid osteoarthritis, diabetes, sciatica, hypertension, cancer, dementia, and infertility. This episode features audio from The Best Knee Replacement Alternative for Osteoarthritis Treatment, The Effects of Obesity on Back Pain, Blood Pressure, Cancer, and Diabetes, and The Effects of Obesity on Dementia, Brain Function, and Fertility. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2021-05-06
15 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Obesity Series: Part 1
Today we look at a condition that is associated with a multitude of serious health issues – obesity. This episode features audio from What’s the Ideal BMI?, Is the Obesity Paradox Real or a Myth?, and The Effects of Obesity on the Immune System and Kidney and Liver Diseases. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2021-04-29
16 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Green Tea Power
It’s green. It’s tea. And it’s one of the healthiest beverages we can drink. This episode features audio from Benefits of Green Tea for Boosting Antiviral Immune Function, Can Green Tea Help Prevent Cancer?, and Can Green Tea Help Treat Cancer?. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2021-04-22
14 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Plant-Based Meats: Part 2
Today on the Nutrition Facts Podcast we continue our series looking at the human health effects of plant-based meats. This episode features audio from Plant-Based Meat Substitutes Put to the Test, The Health Effects of Mycoprotein (Quorn) Products vs. BCAAs in Meat, and What About the Heme in Impossible Burgers?. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2021-04-15
15 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Plant-Based Meats: Part 1
Ever wonder about the personal, human effects of plant-based meats? We’ve got some new research to help you sort it all out. This episode features audio from The Environmental Impacts of Plant-Based Meat Substitutes, Are Beyond Meat and the Impossible Burger Healthy?, and Plant-Based Protein: Are Pea and Soy Protein Isolates Harmful?. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2021-04-08
18 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
DHA and Pregnancy
Today on the Nutrition Facts podcast, we look at the long-chain omega 3 fatty acid that plays an important role in supporting pregnant and breastfeeding women. This episode features audio from Should Pregnant & Breastfeeding Women Take DHA? and Should Vegan Women Supplement with DHA during Pregnancy?. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2021-04-01
10 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
The Sour Power of Vinegar
It may pucker your lips but it delivers a healthy dose of nutrition benefits. This episode features audio from Does Apple Cider Vinegar Help with Weight Loss?, Vinegar & Artery Function, and Can Vinegar Help with Blood Sugar Control?. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2021-03-25
19 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Q&A with Dr. Greger 2
Today on the Nutrition Facts podcast, I answer a wide variety of your questions.
2021-03-18
26 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Nutrition Facts Grab Bag 17
It’s a cornucopia of nutrition information today on the Nutrition Facts podcast with stories on fasting for rheumatoid arthritis, how to reverse heart failure with diet and the benefits of pole walking. This episode features audio from Fasting for Rheumatoid Arthritis, How to Reverse Heart Failure with Diet, and Are There Benefits of Pole Walking for Weight Loss?. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2021-03-11
20 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
All About Vitamin B12: Part 2
More on that elusive and highly desirable vitamin B12. This episode features audio from The Healthiest Food Sources of Vitamin B12, The Optimal Vitamin B12 Dosage for Kids, Pregnancy, and Seniors, and The Best Type of Vitamin B12: Cyanocobalamin or Methylcobalamin?. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2021-03-04
19 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
All About Vitamin B12: Part 1
Today on the Nutrition Facts podcast, we explore all you’ve ever wanted to know about Vitamin B12 but were afraid to ask. This episode features audio from The Symptoms of Vitamin B12 Deficiency and The Optimal Vitamin B12 Dosage for Adults. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2021-02-25
11 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
More on Marijuana
Research shows it can cause strokes, heart attacks, and car accidents. This episode features audio from Does Marijuana Cause Strokes and Heart Attacks?, The Effects of Marijuana on Car Accidents, and Effects of Marijuana on Weight Gain and Bone Density. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2021-02-18
17 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
What to Do About Acne?
Acne can show up at any time. Today on the Nutrition Facts podcast, we look at some of the culprits. This episode features audio from Do Sunflower Seeds Cause Acne?, The Acne-Promoting Effects of Milk, and Benzoyl Peroxide vs. Tea Tree Oil for Acne. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2021-02-11
12 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
The Best Diet for Optimal Athletic Performance
Today on the Nutrition Facts podcast, we explore a variety of nutrient-rich foods that can enhance our workout. This episode features audio from Foods to Improve Athletic Performance and Recovery, Fennel Seeds to Improve Athletic Performance, and Whole Beets vs. Juice for Improving Athletic Performance. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2021-02-04
15 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
The Carbon Footprint of What We Eat
Is a climate friendlier diet possible? Let’s find out. This episode features audio from Win-Win Dietary Solutions to the Climate Crisis, Which Foods Have the Lowest Carbon Footprint?, and Which Diets Have the Lowest Carbon Footprint?. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2021-01-28
18 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Our Fasting Fascination
Fasting studies are coming out, fast and furious. Here are two new ones. This episode features audio from The Benefits of Fasting for Healing and The World’s Largest Fasting Study. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2021-01-21
11 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Today’s Superfood: Cabbage
Cabbage? Yes cabbage. Be sure to have one in your fridge at all times. This episode features audio from Biggest Nutrition Bang for your Buck, Benefits of Cabbage Leaves for Relief of Engorged Breasts, and The Benefits of Kale & Cabbage for Cholesterol. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2021-01-14
14 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Nutrition Facts Grab Bag 16
If you’ve ever wondered about the role of epigenetics in the obesity debate, the health benefits of spending time in nature and the health effects of quinoa, this episode is for you. This episode features audio from The Role of Epigenetics in the Obesity Epidemic, Benefits of Quinoa for Lowering Triglycerides, and Are There Health Benefits of Spending Time in Nature?. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2021-01-07
15 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Q&A with Dr. Greger
Dr. Greger answers your questions and reveals the whereabouts of his missing treadmill.
2020-12-31
25 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Boosting Our Metabolism
Today we explore the health effects of speeding up our metabolism. This episode features audio from How to Get the Weight Loss Benefits of Ephedra Without the Risks, The Effect of Drinking Water on Adrenal Hormones, and What Is the Safest Metabolism Booster?. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2020-12-24
15 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Strokes and Diet: Part 4
There are ways that vegetarians can prevent stroke risk. Today we have the final episode in our series on stroke and diet. This episode features audio from How to Test for Functional Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Should Vegetarians Take Creatine to Normalize Homocysteine?, and The Efficacy and Safety of Creatine for High Homocysteine. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2020-12-17
16 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Strokes and Diet: Part 3
We continue our investigation on stroke risk and a plant-based diet. Today, it’s part 3 in our 4 part series on strokes. This episode features audio from Vegetarians and Stroke Risk Factors—Saturated Fat?, Vegetarians and Stroke Risk Factors—Animal Protein?, and Vegetarians and Stroke Risk Factors—Vitamin B12 & Homocysteine?. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2020-12-10
17 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Strokes and Diet: Part 2
New research suggests that vegetarians are more prone to strokes. Here’s the research in part 2 of our 4 part series. This episode features audio from Vegetarians and Stroke Risk Factors—Vitamin D?, Vegetarians and Stroke Risk Factors—Omega 3s?, and Vegetarians and Stroke Risk Factors—Vegan Junk Food?. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2020-12-03
17 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Strokes and Diet: Part 1
Strokes and how not to have one. Here’s Part 1 of our 4 part series. This episode features audio from What to Eat for Stroke Prevention, What Not to Eat for Stroke Prevention, and Do Vegetarians Really Have Higher Stroke Risk?. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2020-11-26
17 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
The Best Anti-Inflammatory Diet
Sometimes our immune systems are our own worst enemies. Here are ways to prevent the inflammation that comes with immune dysfunction. This episode features audio from Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Lupus, Type 1 Diabetes Treatment: A Plant-Based Diet, and Fighting Lupus with Turmeric: Good as Gold. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2020-11-19
13 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
COVID-19 Series: Can We Prevent the Next Pandemic?
Today we ask how can we prevent the next pandemic? (Hint: the answer has to do with changing our food system) This episode features audio from How to Prevent the Next Pandemic. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2020-11-12
14 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
COVID-19 Series: What Does the Future Hold?
What should we expect in the coming months and years with SARS-CoV-2? And what other pandemics might the future hold? This episode features audio from How COVID-19 Ends: Vaccination, Mutations, and Herd Immunity and The COVID-19 Pandemic May Just Be a Dress Rehearsal. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2020-11-05
20 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
COVID-19 Series: Do Face Masks Work?
Today we examine whether or not your pet is a disease vector and determine if that face mask you just bought actually works. This episode features audio from What to Do if You Come Down with COVID-19 and The Best Mask or DIY Face Covering for COVID-19. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2020-10-29
17 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
COVID-19 Series: Hand Sanitizing
Today we discover lots of conflicting opinions about one of the simplest ways to inactivate the virus on our hands. This episode features audio from Hand Washing & Sanitizing to Inactivate COVID-19 Coronavirus. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2020-10-22
14 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
COVID-19 Series: How to Avoid COVID-19?
Today we look at the transmission of the coronavirus and the length of time it can survive on surfaces like paper. This episode features audio from How to Avoid COVID-19. Visit the video page for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2020-10-15
13 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
COVID-19 Series: Immune-Boosting Foods and Zinc
Should we be eating immune-boosting foods and what about zinc? Does it help slow the replication of the virus? This episode features audio from The Immune System and COVID-19 Treatment and Would Zinc Lozenges Help with COVID-19?. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2020-10-08
14 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
COVID-19 Series: What Does the Clinical Course of COVID-19 Look Like?
What does the clinical course of COVID-19 look like for those who survive and what changes can we make to modify our own risk factors? This episode features audio from COVID-19 Symptoms vs. the Flu, a Cold, or Allergies and Modifiable Risk Factors and Comorbidities for Severe COVID-19 Infection. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2020-10-01
18 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
COVID-19 Series: Why Can’t We Stop COVID-19?
What can we learn from other countries and the 1918 pandemic to slow the spread? This episode features audio from R0 and Incubation Periods: How Other Coronavirus Outbreaks Were Stopped and Social Distancing, Lockdowns, & Testing: How to Slow the COVID-19 Pandemic. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2020-09-24
19 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
COVID-19 Series: The Emergence of SARS-CoV-2
Today we examine possible breeding grounds for coronaviruses including wet markets and livestock farms. This episode features audio from Where Did the COVID-19 Coronavirus Come From? and The Last Coronavirus Pandemic May Have Been Caused by Livestock. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2020-09-17
21 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
COVID-19 Series: The Origin Story of the Coronavirus
In the last 17 years, there have been three new deadly coronavirus epidemics, but where do emerging diseases emerge from? This episode features audio from Where Do Deadly Coronaviruses Like MERS-CoV Come From? and The SARS Coronavirus and Wet Markets. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2020-09-10
15 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Reviewing the Reviews
We read a lot of reviews. So we figured it was time to rate which reviews give us the best information. This episode features audio from What Are the Best Beverages? and What Are the Best Foods?. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2020-09-03
11 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Nutrition Facts Grab Bag 15
Today we share some of the latest research on how plant-based diets affect diabetes risk, migraines and calorie dense foods. This episode features audio from Foods that Help Headache & Migraine Relief, Cut the Calorie-Rich-And-Processed Foods, and Is Vegan Food Always Healthy?. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2020-08-27
17 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Let’s Talk About Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is a common condition, which can cause serious health problems. So how do we get it under control? This episode features audio from What the New Blood Pressure Range Guidelines Mean, How to Lower Blood Pressure Naturally with Lifestyle Changes, and Fasting to Naturally Reverse High Blood Pressure. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2020-08-20
16 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
The Obesity Epidemic – Part 3
Could food advertisements and corporate influence be playing a role in the obesity epidemic? Let’s find out. This episode features audio from The Role of Food Advertisements in the Obesity Epidemic, The Role of Personal Responsibility in the Obesity Epidemic, and The Role of Corporate Influence in the Obesity Epidemic. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2020-08-13
16 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
The Obesity Epidemic – Part 2
Today we continue our close look at the reasons why so many of us are overweight. This episode features audio from The Role of Processed Foods in the Obesity Epidemic, The Role of Taxpayer Subsidies in the Obesity Epidemic, and The Role of Marketing in the Obesity Epidemic. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2020-08-06
17 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
The Obesity Epidemic – Part 1
Think there’s an obesity problem? You’re right! A third or more of all adults in the U.S. are obese. Here’s Part 1 in our series. This episode features audio from The Role of Diet vs. Exercise in the Obesity Epidemic, The Role of Genes in the Obesity Epidemic, and The Thrifty Gene Theory: Survival of the Fattest. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2020-07-30
18 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
That Fascinating Circadian Rhythm
Your internal biological clock is a powerful tool affecting nearly every organ in your body. This episode features audio from How Circadian Rhythms Affect Blood Sugar Levels, How to Sync Your Central Circadian Clock to Your Peripheral Clocks, and Chronobiology – How Circadian Rhythms Can Control Your Health & Weight. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2020-07-23
18 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Atherosclerosis and How Not to Get It
You have over a hundred thousand miles of arteries in your body. Here’s how to keep them healthy. This episode features audio from Treating High Lp(a): A Risk Factor for Atherosclerosis, Alzheimer’s & Atherosclerosis of the Brain, and Mediterranean Diet & Atherosclerosis. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2020-07-16
14 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Pandemics: History and Prevention – Part 2
Today we conclude our series on the history and prevention of pandemics. This episode features audio from Pandemics: History & Prevention. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2020-07-09
32 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Pandemics: History and Prevention – Part 1
Wouldn’t it be great to time travel? Well that’s what we do today with part 1 of an episode from 10 years ago where I joined experts in predicting the emergence of a virulent new virus. This episode features audio from Pandemics: History & Prevention. Visit the video page for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2020-07-02
27 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Q&A with Dr. Greger
Dr. Greger takes a wide range of questions from listeners today from the ice bucket challenge, to the anti-microbial properties of silver, to nocturnal hypertension.
2020-06-25
35 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
The Latest on Women’s Health
Today we look at DHA use in pregnant women and the risks of hormone therapy. This episode features audio from Should Vegan Women Supplement with DHA during Pregnancy? and How Did Doctors Not Know About the Risks of Hormone Therapy?. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2020-06-18
11 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Alcohol and Your Health
Today we answer some of the big questions about alcohol use, touching on cancer and liver health. This episode features audio from Can Alcohol Cause Cancer?, Is It Better to Drink a Little Alcohol than None at All?, and Do Any Benefits of Alcohol Outweigh the Risks?. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2020-06-11
17 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
2020 Dietary Guidelines and You
Today we feature highlights from the 2019 Guidelines Advisory hearings. This episode features audio from Highlights from the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Hearing. Visit the video page for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2020-06-04
07 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
One on One with Klaus Mitchell
Dr. Greger talks to Klaus Mitchell, an author whose work has been featured in publications such as BioNews and academic journals like Public Health Nutrition (PubMed ID: 25683748). His passion for health began during his time at university, where he studied Human Biosciences (BSc) and graduated as the top of his year in 2013. He later earned an MSc in The Genetics of Human Disease from University College London, graduating with distinction on a full scholarship. Today, Klaus is the Founder and CEO of Plant Based News, an award-winning media platform with nearly 4 million followers across social...
2020-05-28
19 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Vitamin Supplements – Do We Need Multivitamins?
Today we continue our series on vitamin supplements. This episode features audio from Should We Take a Multivitamin? and Are Multivitamins Good for You?. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2020-05-21
05 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Today’s Superfood: Garlic
Not only is it full of flavor, it’s also really good for you. This episode features audio from #1 Anticancer Vegetable, Best Food for Lead Poisoning – Garlic, and Cancer, Interrupted: Garlic & Flavonoids. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2020-05-14
15 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
The Incredible Edible Apple
Today we examine the merits of an almost biblical fruit. This episode features audio from Does an Apple a Day Really Keep the Doctor Away?, For Flavonoid Benefits, Don’t Peel Apples, and Apple Peels Put to the Test for Chronic Joint Pain. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2020-05-07
15 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Evidence-Based Weight Loss
Today on the show I get to talk about one of my favorite topics, which happens to be the subject of my new book, How Not to Diet. This episode features audio from Evidence-Based Weight Loss – Live Presentation. Visit the video page for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2020-04-30
1h 01
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Nutrition Facts Grab Bag 14
Today it’s the exotic and occasionally toxic star fruit, the industry’s response to sugary breakfast cereal and the healthful effects of the fabulous flax seed. This episode features audio from Neurotoxicity Effects of Star Fruit, Are Fortified Kids’ Breakfast Cereals Healthy or Just Candy?, and Benefits of Flax Seeds for Inflammation. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2020-04-23
14 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Exactly When Should We Eat?
Weight loss can be even more challenging if we’re eating at the wrong time of day. This episode features audio from Time-Restricted Eating Put to the Test and The Benefits of Early Time-Restricted Eating. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2020-04-16
12 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Intermittent Fasting Part 4
Today we conclude our series on intermittent fasting with a cautionary tale. This episode features audio from Is Alternate-Day Intermittent Fasting Safe?, Does Intermittent Fasting Increase Human Life Expectancy?, and The 5:2 Diet and the Fasting-Mimicking Diet Put to the Test. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2020-04-09
14 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Intermittent Fasting Part 3
Today we feature part 3 of our series on the effects of intermittent fasting as we ask the question is fasting safe? This episode features audio from Is Fasting Beneficial for Weight Loss?, Is Fasting for Weight Loss Safe?, and Alternate-Day Intermittent Fasting Put to the Test. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2020-04-02
25 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Intermittent Fasting Part 2
Today we feature part 2 of our series on the effects of intermittent fasting with the pros and cons of caloric restriction. This episode features audio from The Benefits of Calorie Restriction for Longevity, Potential Pitfalls of Calorie Restriction, and Benefits of Fasting for Weight Loss Put to the Test. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2020-03-26
17 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Intermittent Fasting Part 1
Hundreds of calories can be cut from one’s daily diet. What is the long-term effect of doing this? Today we launch a four-part series on intermittent fasting. This episode features audio from The 3,500 Calorie per Pound Rule Is Wrong, The Reason Weight Loss Plateaus When You Diet, and The New Calories per Pound of Weight Loss Rule?. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2020-03-19
19 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Do Vegetarians Get Enough Protein?
It’s a commonly held myth that vegetarians come up short when it comes to getting enough protein. On today’s show – we look at the facts. This episode features audio from Do Vegetarians Get Enough Protein?, The Protein-Combining Myth, and Plant Protein Preferable. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2020-03-12
11 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
What’s Up with Energy Drinks
Nearly 7 billion energy drinks are sold a year. So how do they affect your health? This episode features audio from Are There Benefits of Energy Drinks?, Are There Risks to Energy Drinks?, and Coffee & Cancer. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2020-03-05
12 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Non-Dairy Milk Extravaganza
There are so many milks that aren’t from cows it can make your head spin. Today we count the ways. This episode features audio from Arsenic in Rice Milk, Rice Krispies, & Brown Rice Syrup, Prostate Cancer & Organic Milk vs. Almond Milk, and Is Coconut Milk Good For You?. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2020-02-27
13 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Sea Vegetables
If you thought vegetables only grew on land – you are deliciously mistaken. This episode features audio from Too Much Iodine Can Be as Bad as Too Little, Which Seaweed Is Most Protective Against Breast Cancer?, and How to Boost Your Immune System with Wakame Seaweed. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2020-02-20
10 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Hormonal Dysfunction
How the consumption of hormones in animal products can affect us in different ways. This episode features audio from Anabolic Steroids in Meat, Dairy Hormonal Interference, and Why BPA Hasn’t Been Banned. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2020-02-13
11 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Sugar and Your Health
The effects of too much added sugar are anything but sweet. This episode features audio from How Much Added Sugar Is Too Much?, Are Sugary Foods Addictive?, and Flesh & Fructose. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2020-02-06
08 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
One on One Interview with Ferdinand Beck
We continue our “Nutrition Facts One on One” series with an interview with Ferdinand of the Vegains podcast. This episode features audio from this interview.
2020-01-30
31 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Nutrition Facts Grab Bag 13
Today Dr. Greger lets us in on a little cooking secret, we put refrigerator water filters to the test and we look at how certain foods are linked to happiness and well-being. This episode features audio from Does Pressure Cooking Preserve Nutrients?, Is It Best to Drink Tap, Filtered, or Bottled Water?, and Which Foods Increase Happiness?. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2020-01-23
16 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Vitamin Supplements: Do We Need Extra Vitamin C?
Today we take a close look at the effects of vitamin C supplements. This episode features audio from Are Vitamin C Pills Good For You?, Do Vitamin C Supplements Prevent Colds but Cause Kidney Stones?, and Treating Bacterial Vaginosis with Vaginal Vitamin C. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2020-01-16
09 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Chew Your Way to Good Health
Today we examine the effects of gum chewing on hunger and appetite. This episode features audio from How Many Calories Do You Burn Chewing Gum? and Does Chewing Gum Help with Weight Loss?. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2020-01-09
10 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Today’s Super Food: The Acai Berry
Today we continue our series on super foods. Do Acai berries make the cut? This episode features audio from Antioxidant Content of 300 Foods, Clinical Studies on Açaí Berries, and The Benefits of Açai vs. Blueberries for Artery Function. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2020-01-02
15 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
The Food Industry and You
Today we are going to take a close look on an industry we don’t hear a lot about in the news – the food industry. This episode features audio from Controversy Over the Trans Fat Ban, A Political Lesson on the Power of the Food Industry, and How Smoking in 1959 Is Like Eating in 2019. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2019-12-26
18 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Weight Loss – In a Pill?
If weight loss in a pill sounds too good to be true – then it’s time to take a look at the facts. This episode features audio from Are Weight-Loss Pills Safe? and Are Weight-Loss Pills Effective?. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2019-12-19
09 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Keto Diet Series – Part 2
Today on the show, part 2 of my Keto Diet Series. In short: don’t do it! This episode features audio from Is Weight Loss on Ketosis Sustainable?, Are Keto Diets Safe?, and Does a Ketogenic Diet Help Diabetes or Make It Worse?. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2019-12-12
18 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Keto Diet Series – Part 1
Low carbs – high fat. What’s the problem with the Ketogenic diet? Today we hear part one of our series. This episode features audio from Is Keto an Effective Cancer-Fighting Diet?, Keto Diet Theory Put to the Test, and Keto Diet Results for Weight Loss. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2019-12-05
19 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
How to Prevent Alzheimer’s with Diet
We may not be able to cure it, but we can work to prevent it. Here’s how. This episode features audio from How to Prevent Alzheimer’s with Diet, Reducing Glycotoxin Intake to Prevent Alzheimer’s, and Saffron vs. Memantine (Namenda) for Alzheimer’s. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2019-11-28
12 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Help for High Blood Pressure
Today we look at some lifestyle changes to improve one of our deadliest health conditions. This episode features audio from How to Treat High Blood Pressure with Diet, High Blood Pressure May Be a Choice, and Hibiscus Tea vs. Plant-Based Diets for Hypertension. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2019-11-21
19 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Loving your Liver
Today we explore the best way to show love to our hardworking livers. This episode features audio from Detoxifying with Chlorella and Benefits of Ginger for Obesity and Fatty Liver Disease. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2019-11-14
11 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Foodborne Brain Parasites and You
How not to get the parasite that has already infected a quarter of all Americans. This episode features audio from Toxoplasmosis: A Manipulative Foodborne Brain Parasite, Long-Term Effects of Toxoplasmosis Brain Infection, and How to Prevent Toxoplasmosis. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2019-11-07
15 min
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Vitamin Supplements
Do we need extra vitamin D? Today we explore the powerful properties and correct dosage of supplemental Vitamin D. This episode features audio from How Much Vitamin D Should You Take?, Should Vitamin D Supplements Be Taken to Prevent Falls in the Elderly?, and Will You Live Longer if You Take Vitamin D Supplements?. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
2019-10-31
14 min
NutritionFacts.org Video Podcast
Does Pressure Cooking Preserve Nutrients?
How Dr. Greger pressure steams his greens.
2019-08-26
04 min