270 ND Does Blending Destroy Fiber?

864.Does putting spinach in your smoothie cancel out the calcium? Will your morning cup of tea prevent you from absorbing iron? In this episode, Monica looks into the science of mineral absorption and explores the truth behind "anti-nutrients" like oxalates, tannins, and fiber.Wh ...  Show more

In this episode, Monica breaks down the latest research on resveratrol and bone loss prevention. While the 2020 RESHAW study in Australia showed promising results for postmenopausal women, a more recent meta-analysis tells a different story. We separate the supplement hype from t ...  Show more

With all the recent health focus on sugar, poor old fruit has gotten undeserved attention for the simple reason that it is high in sugar. And from that, some very average advice has surfaced that people need to limit how much whole fruit they eat. Now a systematic review puts to ...  Show more

Enzymes in bananas can partially destroy a class of nutrients found in berries. 

Discover the nine best and healthiest ingredients for adding to the ultimate fitness smoothie, along with Ben Greenfield’s smoothie recipe. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2o3fCEq Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. 

Superfoods — what's good and what's not? On today's episode, I'm going to try and help you separate the REAL superfoods from the phonies. I'm also going to share the BIGGEST superfood myth, the one super oil you've probably NEVER heard of, and why some lectin-free foods may still ...  Show more