Does beer have a secret superpower? Research shows that moderate, mindful beer enjoyment might be a little healthier than you think. Listen in this week as Dee discusses the research showing the health benefits of the bitter acids and polyphenols found in the compounds that also give beer its flavor and aroma.

Reference:

Carbone, K., & Gervasi, F. (2022). An updated review of the genus Humulus: A valuable source of bioactive compounds for health and disease prevention. Plants, 11(24), 3434. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9782902/

Air fryers have become a popular kitchen tool, and they're generally considered a safer way to create a crispy texture to foods than deep frying, but they do still pose some health risks. Listen in this week as Dee offers valuable insights on the pros and cons of preparing food in an air fryer.

Reference:

De Oliveira, V. S., Viana, D. S. B., Keller, L. M., De Melo, M. T. T., Mulandeza, O. F., Barbosa, M. I. M. J., Júnior, J. L. B., & Saldanha, T. (2024). Impact of air frying on food lipids: Oxidative evidence, current research, and insights into domestic mitigation by natural antioxidants. Trends in Food Science & Technology, 147, 104465. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0924224424001419

'Tis the season for pumping up immune health with pumpkin seeds! Listen in this week as Dee explains the differences between green pumpkin seeds (also known as pepitas) and white pumpkins seeds, and howi Incorporating pumpkin seeds into your diet can give your immune system a natural boost and help your body stay resilient.

Reference:

Hussain, A., Kausar, T., Sehar, S., Sarwar, A., Quddoos, M. Y., Aslam, J., Liaqat, A., Siddique, T., An, Q. U., Kauser, S., Rehman, A., & Nisar, R. (2023). A review on biochemical constituents of pumpkin and their role as pharma foods; A key strategy to improve health in post COVID 19 period. Food Production, Processing and Nutrition, 5(1), 22. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10030350/