Nutrition For Mortals

How To Think About Intermittent Fasting Nov 13, 2024

16:8 or is it 14:10? Intermittent fasting has quickly become a popular way to try and improve health markers and lose weight. Diet books, health apps and social media influencers all make grandiose claims about the advantages of restricting food intake to a specific window of time. But what are the benefits and risks of intermittent fasting? And does the research align with how our culture (and social media) talk about this method of eating? Join us, two Registered Dietitians, as we dive into the world of intermittent fasting and get to the bottom of how we should be thinking about time restricted eating.

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The Problems With The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics [TEASER] Nov 06, 2024

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The Truth About Body Weight "Set Point Theory" Oct 30, 2024

Set Point Theory. It’s a term that gets thrown around a lot in both diet and wellness culture and suggests that our bodies have a genetically predetermined weight range. But where did this term come from? And what evidence do we have to support theoretical models of body weight regulation? Join us, two Registered Dietitians, as we explore the intricacies of weight regulation and discuss both the positives and the limitations of Set Point Theory.

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On Healthism and Social Determinants (with Shana Minei Spence) Oct 16, 2024

In today’s episode, we are joined by a titan in the anti-diet social media space, Shana Minei Spence. Healthism and social determinants of health are lesser discussed, albeit incredibly important, aspects of how people feed themselves. Shana feels passionate about bringing awareness to these ideas and calling out how nutrition and wellness is often steeped in privilege. So join us, three! registered dietitians, as we dig into these important ideas and together challenge several outdated and unhelpful social media narratives.

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We Take The Bright Line Eating Masterclass [TEASER] Oct 09, 2024

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Let's Talk About The Whole30... Oct 02, 2024

It’s not a diet! Or is it? The Whole30 burst onto the wellness scene in the late aughts and became hugely popular. Its creators claim it’s not a diet, but instead a short term reset that will not only help you feel better but also create a path to food freedom. But are elimination diets like The Whole30 necessary for everyone? And is the path to food freedom found by cutting out multiple food groups and following a rule-based approach to eating? Join us, two registered dietitians, as we analyze The Whole30 and discuss how programs like this can often do more harm than good.

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The Ancestral Diet Trend [TEASER] Sep 19, 2024

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The Raw Milk Movement Sep 18, 2024

Over the last few years sales of raw, unpasteurized milk have skyrocketed. Raw milk advocates claim that pasteurization destroys key nutrients in milk and reduces important health benefits. But beyond the health claims, raw milk has become a symbol of consumer choice and a protest against government oversight and intervention. It may seem like a simple beverage, but it has become so much more! So join us, two registered dietitians, as we dig into the story and the science of the raw milk movement.

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No Seriously, How Dangerous Are Ultra-Processed Foods? Sep 04, 2024

Ultra-processed foods are an ultra-hot topic currently in the world of nutrition. Headlines abound suggesting that any consumption of ultra-processed foods will destroy our health and cause a multitude of chronic diseases. But what makes a food ultra-processed? And does current research on ultra-processed foods and health risks support these extreme declarations? Join us, two registered dietitians, as we separate fact from fiction in the world of ultra-processed foods.

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N4M Best Of: Can You Hack Your Metabolism? Aug 21, 2024

This is a re-release of an episode originally shared 11/01/2023

Jen and Matt are on summer break drinking Mai Tais on the beach. Or wait, no, I think we said we're floating around on the International Space Station. We're losing the thread at this point! In reality we're working hard on future episodes and seeing clients. New main feed episodes return in September!

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Jordan Rubin & His Biblical Diets [TEASER] Aug 13, 2024

What a rollercoaster!

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N4M Best Of: Plant Panic!! (Anti-Nutrients & Seeds Oils) Aug 07, 2024

This is a re-release of an episode originally shared 7/26/2023

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N4M Best Of: Let's Talk About Optavia... Jul 24, 2024

This is a re-release of an episode originally shared 11/15/2023

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William Davis’ "Wheat Belly” [TEASER] Jul 17, 2024

Do ya’ll remember Wheat Belly?!

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N4M Best Of: Nutrition on Social Media (Navigating the Chaos) Jul 10, 2024

This is a re-release of an episode originally shared 09/20/2023

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Nutrition in Space! Jun 26, 2024

Space, the final frontier! Have you ever wondered how the nutrition needs of an astronaut change when they enter space? Or whether or not Matt Damon really could survive on potatoes grown in Martian soil? How about making cricket bread and cultured meat in space? Well join us, two Registered Dietitians and NASA Nutritionist Dr. Scott M. Smith as we answer these questions (and more!) and learn all about how nutrition in space actually works.

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Are We Food Industry Stooges?! [TEASER] Jun 14, 2024

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100 Years of Diet Food Jun 12, 2024

Diet foods have been around in some shape or form for well over a hundred years. Whether they are low-calorie, low-fat, low-carb, or claim to possess some type of magical fat-burning property, diet foods are staple of diet culture. But just how have diet foods changed throughout the decades? And how exactly might they impact our relationship with food? Join us, two Registered Dietitians, as we answer these questions and take a romp through some of the most infamous diet food trends of the past century.

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Personalized Nutrition Part 3: Zoe and Metabolic Response Testing May 29, 2024

In the final installment of this three-part series we’re digging into the world of metabolic response testing. Currently, there seems to be increasing emphasis on the importance of understanding your unique response to macronutrients, especially carbs and fat. Companies like Zoe are encouraging everyone to wear continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) while influencers like the Glucose Goddess are extolling the virtues of flattening your glucose curve. But is personalized metabolic response testing necessary for everyone? And do these expensive programs lead to clinically significant health improvements? Join us, two Registered Dietitians, as we explore these questions (and more) in this look at personalized metabolic response testing.

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Things we talked about and additional reading:

Zoe Method Study
LEVELS explains how they set their lines
CGM research in non-diabetic subjects #1
CGM research in non-diabetic subjects #2
A prospective study looking at CVD and stroke risk after fat-tolerance testing

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Personalized Nutrition Part 2: Nutrigenetics (with Dr. Lara Hyde) May 15, 2024

In the second of this three part series, we’re digging into the world of nutrigenetics. Over the last several years, there has been a huge uptick in companies offering personalized diet recommendations ‘based on your own unique DNA!’. But how evidence-based are companies like GenoPalate? And are there potential downsides of over-focusing on how your DNA interacts with the foods you eat? Join us, two Registered Dietitians (well mostly Matt), as we answer these and a whole host of other questions about the science of Nutrigenetics.

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30 Bananas a Day [TEASER] May 08, 2024

A trip to Banana Island, anyone?

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Personalized Nutrition Part 1: Viome and the Microbiome (With Dr. Lara Hyde) May 01, 2024

In the first of this three part series, we dive into the world of personalized nutrition starting with the microbiome. Most of us have seen companies like Viome, promising that their revolutionary microbiome test can help us "optimize" our gut and consequently improve our overall health. But how much do we actually know about the microbiome? And are these tests really reliable? Join us, two registered dietitians and one very special guest, as we dig deep into the world of personalized microbiome testing.

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The Great Saturated Fat Debate Apr 17, 2024

For decades the advice around saturated fat seemed clear: lowering your intake of saturated fat would lower your risk of developing cardiovascular disease. But about a decade ago, things changed. The carnivore diet gained popularity, Time Magazine featured ‘Butter is Back’ on their cover, and social media became awash with influencers claiming that everything we knew about saturated fat was wrong. With all of these opposing views, what does the research actually tell us about saturated fat and heart disease? Join us, two registered dietitians, as we dig into what has become one of the biggest controversies in the world of nutrition.

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Article Links:

Seven Countries Study

Coconut Oil Meta-Analysis

Cochrane Review 2020

2015 Harvard Replacement Study

Is Butter Back? Meta-analysis

Saturated Fat Bogeyman Meta-Analysis

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Documentary Deep Dive on “You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment” [TEASER] Apr 10, 2024

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Join us, two registered dietitians (and friends!) as we watch (and talk through) the popular documentary "You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment.”

The Language of Weight Stigma (with Ragen Chastain) Apr 03, 2024

The words “overweight” and “obesity” are used both colloquially and throughout the healthcare establishment. But what impact does this language have on us? And how do these words hold the power to stigmatize and cause harm? Matt had the pleasure of speaking with Ragen Chastain, a speaker and writer who focuses on the intersection of weight science, weight stigma, and healthcare practice. Matt and Ragen’s conversation emphasizes just how powerful language can be in fueling anti-fat bias. So join us, two Registered Dietitians (well mostly Matt), in this nuanced and important conversation.

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Website | Substack | IG

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Let’s Talk About Weight Watchers… Mar 20, 2024

Weight Watchers has been around for decades. Generations of individuals have attended meetings, logged their food and counted points. But is Weight Watchers as effective as it claims to be? And what does the science behind the program actually tell us? Join us, two Registered Dietitians, as we examine the world of WW and ultimately answer the question: Is Weight Watchers truly unique in the diet space?

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WW RCT #1

WW RCT #2

WW RCT #3

NYC WW study

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The Dara-Lynn Weiss Story [TEASER] Mar 13, 2024

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In 2012, an article came out in Vogue that ignited a storm of controversy. The article, written by a woman named Dara-Lynn Weiss, highlighted how diet culture gets pushed at children from an incredibly young age. In this month's episode, we use this article as a way of discussing kids, diet culture and how we talk to children about food (and their bodies). This is not an easy topic, but wow it's an important one.

No Seriously, How Much Protein Do We Need? Mar 06, 2024

How much protein do we need? Seems like a simple enough question, right? Well, in the world of nutrition, few questions are more fraught than this one. So join us, two Registered Dietitians (and friends!) as we navigate these treacherous waters and attempt to come out the other side with some useful information for our own lives. #rollininthebeef

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The nitrogen balance study we discussed

Protein “requirements” beyond the RDA: implications for optimizing health

Muscle loss is so much more than protein intake..

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It’s Time to Get Rid of BMI Feb 21, 2024

Body mass index or BMI is a metric that most of us are familiar with. It’s recorded on our health charts, can dictate how much we pay for insurance or even determine whether or not we can access medical care. But how did the BMI become so integrated into healthcare? And what, if anything, does BMI even tell us about our health? Join us, two Registered Dietitians, as we do a deep dive into the science and history of the body mass index.

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The Chocolate Weight Loss Hoax [TEASER] Feb 14, 2024

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Remember in 2015 when news reports were full of claims about the magic of chocolate in weight loss efforts? Well, there is SO much more than meets the eye with this story. This is a wild ride.. we hope everyone enjoys this (sort of) Valentine's-themed episode.

A Frank Discussion About Functional Medicine Feb 07, 2024

Functional Medicine is becoming increasingly popular in the United States. More and more individuals are embracing this contemporary approach to medicine with hopes of feeling better and accessing more personalized care. But what are the origins of functional medicine? And are there concerns with this emerging discipline? Join us, two Registered Dietitians, for a frank discussion about the world of functional medicine.

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Links to stuff we talked about in this episode:

2016 David Gorski Article:

FTC Activity

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The MSG Myth Jan 24, 2024

Most of us have heard about MSG, that amazing flavor enhancer often used in a variety of Asian cuisines. But MSG has a surprising backstory, one filled with racism, bad science, and xenophobia, which all contributed to one of the most enduring misconceptions in food history. So join us, two Registered Dietitians, as we explore MSG’s sordid past and answer the question: Is MSG bad for us?!

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A Conversation with Intuitive Eating Creator Evelyn Tribole! Jan 10, 2024

We had the immense honor of being joined by Intuitive Eating co-creator, Evelyn Tribole. We covered a ton of ground in our conversation including: how diet culture has co-opted Intuitive Eating, common misconceptions of Intuitive Eating, and exciting new research being done on the benefits of Intuitive Eating. So join us, three (!) Registered Dietitians, as we discuss and explore all things Intuitive Eating.

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Intuitive Eating 4th Edition

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One Year Celebration! (Unfortunate Nutrition Trends of 2023 & Calorie Labeling at Restaurants) [TEASER] Jan 03, 2024

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Join us, two registered dietitians (and friends!) as we run down the Unfortunate Nutrition Trends of 2023. We also tackle a listener question about calorie labeling on restaurant menus!

Are We Full Of Heavy Metals? Dec 27, 2023

Heavy metal detoxes, mercury in seafood, colloidal silver. There is a ton of buzz about heavy metals currently in the world of nutrition. But are the foods we eat really packed with toxic heavy metals? And do these metals accumulate in our bodies in a way that’s impacting our health? Join us, two registered dietitians, as we dive into the world of heavy metals (guitar riff!).

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Coffee Wars: Part Two Dec 13, 2023

Episode 24: Coffee Wars: Part Two

In the second episode of this two part series, we dig into the countless health claims associated with coffee: Is coffee dehydrating? Does it cause bone loss over time? Will it really stunt your growth? Does it mess up your cortisol levels? How much is too much? So join us, two Registered Dietitians, as we answer these questions and finally get to the bottom of whether or not there are risks associated with enjoying your favorite cup of coffee.

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Documentary Deep Dive on "How Ultra-Processed Food is Slowly Killing Us" [TEASER] Dec 06, 2023

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Join us, two registered dietitians (and friends!) as we watch (and talk through) the popular documentary "How Ultra-Processed Food is Slowly Killing Us."

Coffee Wars: Part One Nov 29, 2023

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Coffee is one of the most consumed beverages in the world and it also comes with a variety of health claims attached to it.. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, an anti-coffee movement began that still influences our current cultural discourse around this popular beverage. So join us, two Registered Dietitians, as we dive into the fascinating history of coffee in the United States in the first of this two part episode.

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Let's Talk About Optavia... Nov 15, 2023

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Optavia is a nutrition MLM that markets itself as a complete transformational system. But is this program really different from a fad diet? And how do programs like these impact our relationship with food? Join us, two Registered Dietitians, as we dive into the world of Optavia and discuss the deleterious intersection of diet culture and multi-level marketing.

Links to stuff we talked about in this episode:

2018 Cardenas Article

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The Man Who Wants to Live Forever [TEASER] Nov 08, 2023

Join us, two registered dietitians (and friends!) as we ask the question: do you really want to live forever? (It's Bryan Johnson BTW)

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Can You Hack Your Metabolism? Nov 01, 2023

Increasing metabolism is often a central focus of diet and wellness programs. But do the foods we eat actually impact our metabolic rate? And what about supplements that claim to "burn and melt fat?" Join us, two Registered Dietitians, as we debunk common metabolism myths and ultimately answer the question: Can you really hack your metabolism?

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Guts! (Cleanses, Detoxes & “Resets”) Oct 18, 2023

In our modern world of wellness, it feels impossible to avoid the barrage of content focused on achieving purity of the gut. While our gut is truly an amazing ecosystem, is it really necessary for us to engage in juice detoxes or colon cleanses in order to improve how our gut functions? Join us, two registered dietitians, as we dive into the world of gut health and do some serious myth-busting along the way.

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A History of Diet Drugs Oct 04, 2023

Diet drugs have been marketed and sold in some shape or form for well over a hundred years. Some of these drugs have been simply ineffective while others have had devastating side-effects. Join us, two registered dietitians, as we take a look at the fascinating history of weight loss drugs and discuss our current cultural moment with medications like Wegovy and Ozempic.

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Nutrition On Social Media (Navigating The Chaos) Sep 20, 2023

Social media influencers disseminate massive amounts of nutrition and health related content daily. But just how accurate is this information? And what are the consequences of constantly exposing ourselves to all this nutrition-related messaging? Join us, two registered dietitians, as we explore the problems with nutrition-related social media, discuss how it can negatively impact how we think about food, and brainstorm ways to insulate ourselves from the chaotic world of online nutrition information.

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Some Awesome Folks to Consider Following:

Martinus Evans (@300poundsandrunning)
Aaron Flores (⁠@aaronfloresrdn⁠)
Dr. Lisa Folden (⁠@healthyphit⁠)
Aubrey Gordon (⁠@yrfatfriend⁠)
Anna Sweeney (⁠@dietitiananna⁠)
Michael Ulloa (⁠@michaelulloapt⁠)
Dr. Joshua Wolrich (@drjoshuawolrich)

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The Hormone Balancing Hoax Sep 06, 2023

The phrase "balance your hormones" is popping up everywhere. Social media influencers are pushing raw carrot salad for estrogen balance and convincing women to eat differently during the distinct phases of their menstrual cycles. But is there validity to hormone balancing or are we once again dealing with another unhelpful wellness trend? Join us, two registered dietitians, as we discuss the connection between the foods we eat and hormone levels, explore the trend of "cycle syncing," and ultimately try to answer the question: do you really need to balance your hormones?

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Links to stuff we talked about in this episode:

Norah MacKendrick Article

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Counting Down Toxic Fitness Trends (with Michael Ulloa) Aug 23, 2023

Just like in the world of nutrition, the fitness industry is rife with misinformation and toxic messaging. Today we are joined by our first ever guest on the show, Michael Ulloa. Michael is a weight neutral personal trainer who works hard to combat the massive amounts of erroneous information rampant in the exercise and fitness world. So join us, two registered dietitians (and one awesome personal trainer) as we count down the top five toxic fitness trends and do some serious debunking!

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Where to find Michael Ulloa:

His Website / His Podcast / His Instagram

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Let's Talk About Noom... Aug 09, 2023

Noom! The app that has revolutionized weight loss by using psychology! But has it? Most of us have seen Noom ads on social media, on television, or as part of a workplace wellness program, but is Noom really as innovative as it claims? Join us, two Registered Dietitians, as we explore the Noom app, dig into the ‘psychology’ of the program and discuss how Noom may impact someone’s relationship with food.

Links to stuff we talked about in this episode:

Self-Weighing Study 1: The Effect of Repeated Weighing on Psychological State
Self-Weighing Study 2: Self-Weighing Behaviors in Young Adults: Tipping the Scale Towards Unhealthy Eating Behaviors?
Business Insider Article: Noom sells psychology-driven weight loss. Some users expected therapy. Former employees say they were unprepared for and overwhelmed by users’ eating disorders, depression, and trauma.
Cosmopolitan Article: Noom Lured Me in With Its Wellness Hype–and Wrecked My Relationship With Food
What We Don’t Talk about When We Talk about Fat by Aubrey Gordon

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Plant Panic!! (Anti-Nutrients & Seed Oils) Jul 26, 2023

The carnivore diet has recently been gaining popularity... But why? Are there truly aspects of plant foods that can harm our health or is this just another fad diet trend? Join us, two registered dietitians, as we discuss anti-nutrients, lectins, and seed oils in an attempt to quell the recent ‘plant panic’ once and for all.

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Links to stuff we talked about in this episode:

Dr. Steven Gundry Clip

Dr. Gil Carvalho Clip

2020 Petroski Article

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Vitamin C (Friends Forever) Jul 12, 2023

Vitamin C and the common cold have been inexorably linked for decades. Because of this, many of us tend to down some OJ or mix up some Emergen-C when we’re under the weather. But does Vitamin C actually cure the common cold? And how did our understanding of Vitamin C evolve over time? Join us, two Registered Dietitians, as we dig into the history and explore what the science really says about the curative properties of Vitamin C.

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Is Diet Soda Bad For You? Jun 28, 2023

Cancer! Alzheimer’s! Heart Disease! Diet soda has A LOT of health risk claims swirling around it. So much so that it feels really hard to know whether drinking diet soda (or consuming artificial sweeteners in general) is actively harming our health. So join us, two registered dietitians, as we dig into both the history of diet soda and the research, to help answer the question: Is drinking diet soda bad for you?!

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Food is NOT Thy Medicine Jun 14, 2023

We’ve all heard the phrase ‘Let Food Be Thy Medicine’. Besides being a classic opening for many wellness speeches, this phrase is often used to justify why people should take a ‘foods first’ approach to health. But should we really try and ‘let food be our medicine’? Or can this approach backfire and cause more harm than good? Join us, two registered dietitians, as we dig into the history of this famous quote and give our thoughts on whether food really is the best medicine.

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Ingredient Households, Almond Moms, & The Clean Plate Club May 31, 2023

Ingredient Households. Almond Moms. The Clean Plate Club. Most of us have seen these buzzwords floating around on social media. But more than hashtags, these phrases all describe consequential ways people can be raised to think about or interact with food. So join us, two registered dietitians, as we explore how early language and modeling with eating may impact our relationship with food as adults.

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Links to stuff we talked about in this episode:

Abby Sharp Clip
Tyler Bender Clips: 1 and 2

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Alkaline Water & pHony Diets May 17, 2023

Alkaline water is lining shelves. Celebrities like Tom Brady, Kate Hudson and Gwyneth Paltrow have all claimed that an ‘alkaline diet’ has improved their health and wellness. But do you actually need to worry about the pH of what you put into your body? Or is this just another (of many!) nutrition myths? Join us, two registered dietitians, as we dig into the question: Does the pH of what we eat and drink actually impact our health?

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Links to stuff we talked about in this episode:

The Early Show Interview with Robert of Young
2018 Review Article: Acid Balance, Dietary Acid Load, and Bone Effects—A Controversial Subject - PMC

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The Minnesota Starvation Experiment May 03, 2023

The Minnesota Starvation Experiment is a truly remarkable piece of nutrition research conducted during wartime in the 1940s. It’s an experiment that could never be replicated again, but one that gives so many insights into the physiological and psychological impacts of starvation. So join us, two registered dietitians, as we tell the story of the Minnesota Starvation Experiment and discuss how it relates to modern day dieting.

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Links to stuff we talked about in this episode:

Full Interview with Jim Graham: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcjdPE1nDQg

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Intuitive Eating in a Nutshell Apr 19, 2023

Intuitive Eating is a non-diet framework that can drastically improve how people relate to food, however it’s often mischaracterized or misunderstood. Join us, two registered dietitians, as we discuss what Intuitive Eating is all about, why we practice through an Intuitive Eating lens, and how we respond to common critiques of Intuitive Eating.

Topics covered in this episode:

Intuitive Eating! (dancehall airhorn!)
Where did this whole thing come from?
Jen brings us back to the mid-90's
Matt continues to impersonate Casey Kasem
OK, so what is Intuitive Eating exactly?
What does the science say?
What do people get wrong about Intuitive Eating?
We hear clips from Intuitive Eating haters!
Restriction vs structure
Are cucumbers terrible?!
Are we calorie counting robots?!
Why does "unconditional permission" feel so scary?
Jen gets real about eating disorder statistics
"Priven's Law" is coined
Jen doesn't like mustard in her hamburger
Is Intuitive Eating a panacea that makes life completely perfect??
How can you get started in practicing Intuitive Eating principles?
We ride off to some 90's throwback

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Links to stuff we talked about in this episode:

Intuitive Eating, 4th Edition: https://read.macmillan.com/lp/intuitive-eating-4th-edition/

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Sugar is NOT a Drug Apr 05, 2023

Many of us have heard the claim that sugar is more addictive than cocaine. We’re tired of this unhelpful and unsubstantiated framing. In today's episode we’ll go through the current science and hear different sides of the argument. So join us, two registered dietitians, as we explain why sugar is NOT a drug.

Topics covered in this episode:

What kind of sugar are we talking about with “sugar addiction?”
Where does sugar even come from?
We dig into the research with a taste of stand-up comedy from the ridiculously funny Jenny Zigrino
Why is the idea of sugar addiction so prevalent?
How do people use the idea of “sugar addiction” to sell you stuff?
We hear a clip from Dr. Mark Hyman talking about breaking sugar addiction
We hear a clip from the company Redefined Vitamins about their Sugar Craving Buster Kit
Isn’t breathing oxygen so annoying?!
What’s up with “sugar withdrawal?”
Matt gets a little snarky
We summarize our official take on the matter
Jen wants to enjoy her cake!

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"Dishing" About Serving Sizes Mar 22, 2023

Serving sizes have been a central part of the nutrition label for years, but there continues to be a lot of confusion around how exactly serving sizes are determined and what the heck they actually mean. So join us, two Registered Dietitians, as we explain where serving sizes come from, why they’re not the ‘recommendations’ you may think they are, and what needs to change in the future.

Topics covered in this episode:

Why are we talking about serving sizes?
When did we first start seeing serving sizes on food products?
What is the intended purpose of serving sizes?
Wait, how does the government figure out these figures?
RACCs!
The joys of governmental data collection
The NHANES gauntlet
Issues with self-reported dietary intake
Lots of other problems with the data we are using
4 year olds!
“Statistics… not a fan” -Matt
Brian Regan weighs in on ice cream serving sizes
CAN! YOU! GUESS! THAT! SERVING SIZE?!
No, no we cannot
How could we change nutrition labels to make them more helpful and less harmful?
A great (see: boring) new acronym is introduced (ACNLB!)
Matt introduces a revolutionary new system that Jen can find no flaws in whatsoever
How much did the FDA drop the ball?
Jen reveals her parting snack of the week

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The Insane World of Food Sensitivity Tests Mar 08, 2023

We’ve all seen the ads. The ones telling us that with one. simple. test. we can finally know exactly which foods are good for our bodies and which ones we should avoid. But is there sound science behind food sensitivity tests? And are they actually worth their exorbitant price tags? Join us, two Registered Dietitians, as we take a deep dive into the (highly) questionable world of food sensitivity tests.

Topics covered in this episode:

We took our own food sensitivity test for the pod!
The difference between food allergies, sensitivities, and intolerances.. with some mild frustration about the lack of clear definitions
Reflecting on how huge the industry of food sensitivity/intolerance testing actually is
Different types of tests on the market
What is actually being tested with blood sample tests?
Is IgG-binding a valid way to assess food sensitivities?
We have a melancholy laugh about how ridiculous the answer is to the previous question
We describe the process of selecting and completing the hair analysis test we chose
Matt mails his arm hair across the country
Jen’s nutrition status is (insert high pitched alarm sound) not optimal
Jen is mad about whiskey, Matt about gin
We consider spending all our money on a supplement called Anti-Flame! (not really)
Wait, what did they do with our hair exactly?
No seriously, what did they do?!
Robot voice: quantum cellular biotechnology with 10,000 science papers
Matt nags the company until he gets answers and is pulled towards the dark side but does not succumb
Minds are blown and reggae music is played
We get serious again and talk about the problems with unvalidated and frankly kooky testing processes
We hear a clip from a doctor who offers absolutely no help whatsoever
We encourage symbolic burial ceremonies
Look out for the Nutrition For Mortals Food Sensitivity Test coming soon (jk jk)

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WTF are: Adaptogens? Feb 22, 2023

Welcome to the first episode in the WTF series! WTFisode? In this series we’ll define and explore common nutrition buzzwords and trends that are ubiquitous in the world of wellness. So join us, two registered dietitians, as we answer the question, WTF is an adaptogen anyway?

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Are There Actually Good and Bad Foods? Jan 25, 2023

Many of us tend to automatically label foods as “good” or “bad,” but are these labels helpful or harmful? And does nutrition science even provide us with enough information to call an entire group of foods “bad?” Join us, two registered dietitians, as we discuss how food categorization can impact how we feel about and relate to food.

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Links to stuff we talked about in this episode:

1970s Cream Cake Ad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=voPzNTO9uJE&t=13s

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Intro! Jan 18, 2023

We are two registered dietitians and friends who believe that life is too short to spend your time and attention worrying about your food choices. In this quick intro episode, we’ll introduce ourselves and give you an idea of just what this podcast is all about. We’ll also discuss some upcoming show topics that we’re super excited about!

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