Diet Science

by Dee and Michael McCaffrey

Diet Science is a fun 7 to 8 minute weekly program with insights and straight scoops on today's health and diet issues from Dee McCaffrey, CDC. Dee is an Organic Chemist who lost 100 pounds, nearly half her body weight, and has kept it off for 20 years by staying away from processed foods. She's the author of The Science of Skinny, released by Perseus June 2012, and The Science of Skinny Cookbook, which was released December 2014.

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Type 1.5 Diabetes – The Diabetes Many People Don't Know They Have

Often mistaken for Type 2 diabetes, Type 1.5 diabetes, also known as Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults (LADA), is an autoimmune form of diabetes th...

22m

•Jul 24, 2026

The Power of Pili Nuts

Encased in a black shell that resembles a minature avocado lies the powerful pili nut, a type of tropical tree nut indigenous to the Philippines. List...

13m

•Oct 10, 2025

Berry Dirty: Why Blackberries Made the 2025 Dirty Dozen

This week, Dee dives into the recently released Environmental Working Group's (EWG) 2025 Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce, commonly known as...

30m

•Aug 3, 2025

New Blood Test Can Reveal Your Ultra-Processed Food Intake

In a groundbreaking new study, researchers have developed a blood and urine test capable of identifying how much ultra-processed food is in your diet...

•May 30, 2025

Sorghum: The Supergrain Hiding in Plain Sight

From its impressive nutritional profile to its role in blood sugar balance and gut health, sorghum just might be the next superfood you’ve never heard...

10m

•May 12, 2025

Methyl Adaptogens: Your New Anti-Aging Dream Team

The results of a new study shows that consumption of polyphenols in certain foods--known as methyl adaptogens--can turn back your biological clock. Li...

•May 4, 2025