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Health News & Views for Truth Seekers
“When the diet is wrong, medicine is of no use.”
“When the diet is correct, medicine is of no need.”
— Ayurvedic proverb
About Health News & Views for Truth Seekers
Health News & Views is a practical, no-nonsense podcast for people who know something isn’t adding up when it comes to their health—and want real answers.
If you’ve ever questioned what’s really in your food, why chronic illness is so common, or whether you’re getting the full story from the system, this podcast helps you connect the dots.
Each episode breaks down everyday health topics like food ingredients, chronic disease, and wellness trends in plain language—then gives you simple, guided steps you can actually use in your daily life.
This isn’t just about awareness. It’s about action.
Because your health deserves the truth.
Lynn Peterson
Author, Researcher, Blogger, Podcast creator & Host of Health News & Views
From Dr. Lynn Peterson
Food: The Final Frontier
The Plain Truth About Food, Chronic Disease & Health in Black & Brown Communities
What if some of the biggest influences on our health are hiding in the foods we eat every day?
In Food: The Final Frontier, Dr. Lynn Peterson takes readers beyond confusing food labels, health claims, and ingredient lists to explore how modern food became so highly processed—and what that may mean for chronic disease, everyday choices, and the health of our communities.
Available on Amazon in Kindle and paperback editions.
Latest Episode
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"You Can't Have That"! -Restricted Purchases
Listen Now: "You Can't Have That"! -Restricted PurchasesA federal judge ruled that the USDA exceeded its legal authority by approving state demonstration projects that restricted what SNAP participants could buy in 5 States. A food…
Recent Episodes
Dive into our latest conversations with health experts.
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Rebroadcast of Agent Clean: Chemical Warfare @ Home
Listen Now: Rebroadcast of Agent Clean: Chemical Warfare @ Home“The American Association of Poison Control Centers said, ‘The Leading cause of death for children under 14 (excluding…
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When the Body's Filtration System is Sick
Listen Now: When the Body's Filtration System is SickChronic Kidney Disease & End-Stage Kidney Disease have escalated in the US. In 1975, there were only 25,000…
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When Your Zip Code Becomes a Health Code
Listen Now: When Your Zip Code Becomes a Health CodeGenetics may load the gun, but the environment can pull the trigger again and again. That environment includes…
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Zip Code or Genetic Code: Predictor of Health Outcomes?
Listen Now: Zip Code or Genetic Code: Predictor of Health Outcomes?CKD/ESKD: Did you see it coming? Were there any noticeable signs or symptoms? The critical question: If the…
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Know Your Numbers Before They Become a Diagnosis
Listen Now: Know Your Numbers Before They Become a Diagnosis[A Pound of Cure!] When the doctor tells you, ‘Your sugar is a little high, but you’re not…
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A Pound of Cure-It Bears Repeating
Listen Now: A Pound of Cure-It Bears Repeating“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” We are revisiting the topic of Med Tech…
From the Blog
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Baked Potato vs Potato Chips: Same Plant, Different Story
Baked potato vs potato chips: Same plant, completely different story. Discover what satiety studies, glycemic index data, and weight-gain research…
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Artificial Food Dyes and Kids: What the Research Says
Artificial food dyes and kids: what OEHHA, the AAP, and the FDA say about behavior, what’s still uncertain, and where…
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Food Deserts and Health Disparities: It’s Not Willpower
Posted by Lynn | Certified Health Coach and educator | 8-minute read Quick answer: Food deserts and health disparities are…
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