Food First! Episodes

Join us to explore the benefits and myths surrounding chia and flax seeds. Learn how these seeds can be integrated into your diet, their historical origins, and their role in digestive health, blood sugar control, and cancer care. Tina and Leah also address common misconceptions about flax seeds and breast cancer, and flax and thyroid issues. The Moment of Woo is revived! Tina and Leah explore of the Budwig protocol and its claims about cancer treatment. The origins and distribution of the flax...

Cruciferous vegetables, like broccoli, kale, arugula, cabbage, and radishes, are sometimes called "super foods." But why? How are they good for you? In this episode, Tina and Leah answer these questions and discuss ways crucifers can be part of a healthy diet. They touch on some of the supplements that come from crucifers, too. So, hit play, and you may hear the best broccoli joke you've ever heard. A thorough (and technical) review on cruciferous vegetables - Linus Pauling Institute Link t...

Berries are one of the most easily accessible, nutrient-packed plant foods we can eat. You may know that berries are good for you, but do you know what makes them so nutritious? Tina and Leah talk about common and exotic berries and tell you what's inside berries that makes them so awesome! You may even learn a few new plants you didn't know were technically berries! Bananas are berries! About Goji Berries Information on Sea Buckthorn The health effects of berry bioactive compounds Antioxidant ...