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 ​List​s", 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?

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/

​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. By analyzing metabolites—chemicals produced as the body breaks down food—researchers can now distinguish between individuals who consume high amounts of ultra-processed foods and those who eat little to none. Listen in this week as Dee discusses the details of this study and how the test works, what it means for the future of nutrition research and personalized nutrition, and how it could help guide healthier food choices.

Reference:

Abar, L., Steele, E. M., Lee, S. K., Kahle, L., Moore, S. C., Watts, E., O’Connell, C. P., Matthews, C. E., Herrick, K. A., Hall, K. D., O’Connor, L. E., Freedman, N. D., Sinha, R., Hong, H. G., & Loftfield, E. (2025). Identification and validation of poly-metabolite scores for diets high in ultra-processed food: An observational study and post-hoc randomized controlled crossover-feeding trial. PLoS Medicine, 22(5), e1004560. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.1004560

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 of. Listen in this week as Dee digs into the ancient grain that’s quietly stealing the spotlight in modern nutrition. Whether you're curious about how to cook it, bake with it, or just want to diversify your plate—Dee lays it all out for you.

Reference:

Stefoska-Needham A. (2024). Sorghum and health: An overview of potential protective health effects. Journal of Food Science, 89(S1), A30–A41. https://doi.org/10.1111/1750-3841.16978