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.
Diet Science
Claim This Podcastby Dee and Michael McCaffrey
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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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Recent Episodes
October 10, 2025
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. Listen in this week as Dee delves into the nutritional profile of this amazing tropical nut and why you may want to make it your next pantry staple.Reference: Millena, C. G., & Sagum, R. S. (2018). Philippine pili (Canarium ovatum, Engl.) varieties as source of essential minerals and trace elements in human nutrition. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, 69, 53–61. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfca.2018.02.008 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfca.2018.02.008)
August 3, 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 "The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen Lists", with a spotlight on blackberries—a new addition to the Dirty Dozen list, coming in at number ten. Listen in as Dee explains why blackberries made the list for the first time this year, and delves into the other produce items on both the Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 Lists to help you make safer, cleaner decisions for your plate and your health.References: Blackberries: Dirty Dozen newcomer. (2025, June 11). Environmental Working Group. https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/blackberries.php? (https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/blackberries.php?)Get a downloadable copy of the EWG's 2025 Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce (Dirty Dozen & Clean 15 Lists): https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/ (https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/)
May 30, 2025
New Blood Test Can Reveal Your Ultra-Processed Food Intake
Host Dee discusses a new blood test that identifies ultra-processed food intake by analyzing metabolites, potentially guiding future nutrition research and healthier food choices.
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