086 ND Is Fruit Good For You?

861. Can the order in which you eat your food "flatten the curve" of your blood sugar? From social media influencers to clinical research, a lot of people are talking about meal sequencing. This week, Monica breaks down whether saving your carbs for last actually improves insulin ...  Show more

860. Are you throwing away the most nutritious parts of your groceries? From blending avocado pits into smoothies to snacking on peanut shells, social media is full of "zero-waste" food hacks—but are they actually safe?This week, Monica digs into the compost bin to separate the " ...  Show more

Today, on the Nutrition Facts podcast, we ask about the right fruit to eat, the best portion size, and how it should be served. 

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

Fruit Fear is one of the largest, greatest deceptions of our day. In this episode, you will learn about the history of the war on fruit and why fruit is critical for your health and survival. Did you know your brain requires sugar to function? Did you know there is a reason why y ...  Show more

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