The American diet has evolved over two and a half centuries.
In our early history many of the foods we ate were grown on farms and in our gardens.
As American lives became busier, and cities became more crowded our diets changed to meet the new need. Thus the development of processed food.
And soon after that came the bad rap. Dieticians and nutrition experts warn us to stay away from them, or at least limit them.
But that bad rap may not always fit.
Some processed foods may not be bad for us, and some may be good for us.
We know about the link between oral health and physical health. Now there is a link between oral health and brain health.
Discover how knowing your optimal fat-burning zone can improve overall health.
Host:
- Mike Thompson, WOSU chief content director of radio
Guests:
- Stacey Colino, writer, specializing in health and science
- Richard Sima, Brain Matters Columnist, Washington Post’s Well+Being desk
- Gretchen Reynolds, Your Move Columnist for The Washington Post
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