Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
376 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 3.1K ratingsHave 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.
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Episodes
A New Way to Count Calories
April 11, 2024 07:00 - 14 minutes - 33.7 MBHow many fewer calories should you eat to lose one pound of body fat?
Hot Flashes
April 04, 2024 07:00 - 9 minutes - 21.6 MBTurns out that hot flashes are not inevitable.
What’s on That Label?
March 28, 2024 07:00 - 17 minutes - 39.2 MBMany drugs and supplements don’t work as advertised.
How Not to Age (Part 2)
March 21, 2024 07:00 - 34 minutes - 77.8 MBMore insights from my latest book, How Not to Age
How Not to Age (Part 1)
March 14, 2024 07:00 - 43 minutes - 99.9 MBHighlights from my latest book, How Not to Age.
Bananas in Smoothies?
March 07, 2024 08:00 - 14 minutes - 33.5 MBEnzymes in bananas can partially destroy a class of nutrients found in berries.
Do Anti-Aging Creams Work? Part 2
February 29, 2024 08:00 - 10 minutes - 23.5 MBThe pros and cons of face creams
Do Anti-Aging Creams Work? Part 1
February 22, 2024 08:00 - 10 minutes - 23.3 MBThey’re expensive and they’re everywhere.
How to Prevent Hearing Loss
February 15, 2024 08:00 - 14 minutes - 32.3 MBWhat’s that you say? Many of us suffer unnecessarily from hearing loss.
Healthy Lungs
February 08, 2024 08:00 - 15 minutes - 36.5 MBAsthma appears much more common than it used to be. What can we do to fight against lung disease and infection?
Migraine Relief
February 01, 2024 08:00 - 13 minutes - 29.9 MBDietary solutions to migraine headaches
Q&A with Dr. Greger 11
January 25, 2024 08:00 - 23 minutes - 54.8 MBToday on the NutritionFacts Podcast, I have answers to a wide variety of your questions.
Mushroom Power
January 18, 2024 08:00 - 16 minutes - 37.5 MBMany mushrooms have medicinal properties that may surprise you.
The Best Diet for COVID and Long COVID
January 11, 2024 08:00 - 19 minutes - 45.2 MBHow do we stay healthy while so many continue to test positive for the virus?
Is Yoga Good for You? Part 2
January 04, 2024 08:00 - 20 minutes - 47.6 MBToday on the NutritionFacts Podcast, we continue our series on the health benefits of yoga.
Is Yoga Good for You? Part 1
December 28, 2023 08:00 - 14 minutes - 33.7 MBThe answer may surprise you.
Hormones and Menopause
December 21, 2023 08:00 - 12 minutes - 29 MBToday on the NutritionFacts Podcast, we explore some of the best ways to manage the symptoms of menopause.
Getting Creative with Creatine
December 14, 2023 08:00 - 14 minutes - 33.1 MBThe pros and cons of this popular supplement
Protecting Our Vision
December 07, 2023 08:00 - 11 minutes - 25.8 MBDietary remedies for keeping our eyes healthy
Angiogenesis and Why It Matters
November 30, 2023 08:00 - 10 minutes - 24 MBThe creation of new blood vessels can fuel tumors and the accumulation of body fat
Why Eat Plants?
November 23, 2023 08:00 - 11 minutes - 26 MBToday on the NutritionFacts Podcast, we take a close look at the pros and cons of plant-based eating
Vegetarian Athletes
November 16, 2023 08:00 - 10 minutes - 23 MBPlant-based eating brings real advantages to our athletic performance
The Best Time to Exercise for Weight Loss
November 09, 2023 08:00 - 12 minutes - 28 MBBefore meals? Afterwards ? An exercise hack for shedding body fat
Is Spicy Food Good for You?
November 02, 2023 07:00 - 13 minutes - 29.8 MBNot only delicious, but perhaps life-extending, too
Keep Your Kidneys Healthy
October 26, 2023 07:00 - 14 minutes - 34 MBWe can’t live without this special filter system for our body
Are Plant-Based Meat Substitutes Healthy?
October 19, 2023 07:00 - 13 minutes - 31.6 MBA randomized controlled trial of plant-based meats offers some insight
How to Prevent Cellular Aging
October 12, 2023 07:00 - 16 minutes - 38 MBKeeping your telomeres healthy
Make Mosquitos Like You Less
October 05, 2023 07:00 - 11 minutes - 27.1 MBSurprising dietary remedies to keep away our biting friends
Chronic Pain Relief
September 28, 2023 07:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBAnti-inflammatory diets can be effective in alleviating chronic pain syndromes.
A Plant-Based Pregnancy
September 21, 2023 07:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBThe special dietary demands of pregnancy and breastfeeding
Q&A with Dr. Greger 10
September 14, 2023 07:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBI answer a wide variety of your questions from my treadmill.
Sweetener Side Effects
September 07, 2023 07:00 - 17 minutes - 11.7 MBSorting out the safety and efficacy of aspartame, stevia, Splenda, erythritol, and monk fruit
Exercise and Weight Loss
August 31, 2023 07:00 - 10 minutes - 7.41 MBHow much exercise do we need to lose weight? What kind of exercise is best?
Reverse Stage 3 Cancer with Fasting?
August 24, 2023 07:00 - 13 minutes - 9.09 MBA promising case study on lymphoma
Fecal Transplants (and, yes, that’s a thing)
August 17, 2023 07:00 - 14 minutes - 9.81 MBFecal transplants can be used to treat colitis, depression, bipolar disorder, and alcoholism.
The Best Mosquito Repellent
August 10, 2023 07:00 - 9 minutes - 6.22 MBToday on the NutritionFacts Podcast, we have the details on DEET and some natural alternatives.
Research Roundup 2
August 03, 2023 07:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBThe latest research on how to eat less meat, reversing kidney failure, and the connection between stress and our breath
The Flower Power of Hibiscus Tea
July 27, 2023 07:00 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MBThe hibiscus plant has flamboyant, beautiful flowers and real health benefits.
The Oatmeal Cure
July 20, 2023 07:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBThe surprising power of a very unassuming food.
Women’s Health
July 13, 2023 07:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBToday on the NutritionFacts Podcast, we look at the latest research on endometriosis, the potential cancer-fueling estrogenic effects from eggs and processed meat, and the effect of soy on uterine fibroids.
Chronic Pain Relief
July 06, 2023 07:00 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MBAnti-inflammatory diets are an excellent way to help us alleviate chronic pain syndrome.
Get the Lead Out
June 29, 2023 07:00 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBToday on the NutritionFacts Podcast, we explore the best ways to use diet to help lower heavy metal levels in our body.
Get Some Sleep
June 15, 2023 07:00 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBDid you know you can gain weight if you don’t get enough sleep?
Research Roundup
June 08, 2023 07:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBToday on the NutritionFacts Podcast, we inaugurate a new series that brings you the latest on a variety of topics. Our first Research Roundup includes the benefits of vinegar for blood sugar control, how coffee can impair iron absorption, and what happens to your brain when you eat a meal high in saturated fat.
Dr. Greger in The Kitchen
June 01, 2023 07:00 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBFeel like some tasty matcha ice cream or an insanely healthy vegetable smoothie? How about some groatnola? You’ve come to the right place.
Tongue Scraping (Part II)
May 25, 2023 07:00 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MBHow can tongue scraping boost our cardiovascular health? Welcome to the NutritionFacts Podcast.
Tongue Scraping (Part I)
May 18, 2023 07:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBToday on the NutritionFacts Podcast, we take a look at some interesting facts about tongue scraping.
A Healthy Brain Is a Happy Brain
May 11, 2023 07:00 - 17 minutes - 19.5 MBIt’s one part of your body you really can’t do without.
The Best Diet for Athletic Performance
May 04, 2023 07:00 - 21 minutes - 24.7 MBYou run, you jump, you walk. What do you eat?
NutritionFacts Grab Bag 27
April 27, 2023 07:00 - 23 minutes - 26.7 MBToday on the NutritionFacts Podcast, we take a look at higher bone fracture rates in vegans, making vitamin K2 from green leafy vegetables, and what we learned from the cigarette tax.