Elizabeth Dougherty

Elizabeth Dougherty has been cooking and writing about food intensively for more than ten years. She is the fourth generation of chefs and gourmet grocers in her family with her mother, Francesca Esposito and grandmother, Carmella being major influences in her early cooking years. As a teenager, her family sent her to Europe where she became focused on French and Italian cuisine. She survived a year and half of culinary tutelage under a maniacal Swiss-German chef and is a graduate of NYIT, Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Business and Labor Relations. Food Travel USA has won two news awards for content. Broadcasting LIVE each week, nationwide, on FoodNationRadio.com and on stations around the country.

Why Your Body Needs Silica

Silica is one of the most overlooked essential minerals, yet it plays a critical role in bone strength, joint health, skin elasticity, and connective tissue integrity. In this episode of Food Travel USA, we explore what silica does in the body, why modern diets are often deficient, and the best whole-food sources—from oats and green beans to mineral-rich water. Listen to understand why silica is a quiet but foundational nutrient for long-term health.

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