The Nutrition Science Podcast

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Deconstructing Energy Balance: Beyond Calories In Vs. Calories Out Feb 27, 2023

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In this episode, we discuss a topic that is a source of endless confusion for many people: Energy Balance.

Properly fueling ourselves with the right amount of energy is an important aspect of health and well-being. So, in this podcast episode we are going to:

Define energy balance
Discuss the various components that contribute to energy balance
Explore why proper energy intake is important for health and well-being
Describe what it means to be at an "ideal" body fat level
Explain some of the reasons why it is harder for some people to lose weight (or gain weight than others
Break down 6 common myths around energy balance

If you have every been confused about this topic, this episode is for you!

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Omega 3 Fats: Why They're Important, How to Get Them, and More Feb 20, 2023

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In this episode, we are going to be discussing a topic that can be a source of confusion for many people: omega-3 fats.

Omega-3 fats are a complicated topic as there are different types of omega-3 fats which have different functions in our body and some of them can actually be made from others.

So in this episode, we are going to break this topic down and discuss:

The primary types of omega-3 fats and how to get them through food
Omega-3 fat needs throughout our lifespan
Benefits of consumption of omega-3 fats on various aspects of health
The relationship between blood levels of omega-3 on important health outcomes
The role of supplementation with omega-3 fats on various health outcomes
How to determine your omega-3 fat status

And more...

If you have ever been confused about this topic, you don't want to miss this episode.

Here are some of the links that we discussed on the show.

Omega-3 Index Test on Amazon

Supplement Store Link

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The Great Egg Debate: Separating Fact from Fiction Feb 13, 2023

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Introduction: Eggs are a staple in many diets, but the debate about their health benefits has been ongoing for decades. Depending on who you ask some people claim that eggs are nature's perfect food, while others claim eating them is just as bad as smoking cigarettes.

In this episode, we examine the latest research on the health effects of eggs and dispel some of the myths and misconceptions surrounding this versatile food.

We will cover:

The nutrient composition of eggs
The role that eggs play in risk for serious chronic health conditions
Mechanisms underlying the health effects of eggs
How eggs can fit within a healthy dietary pattern

And more…

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Collagen: A Superfood Supplement or Another Wellness Fad? Oct 26, 2022

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Collagen has become one of the most popular supplements on the market over the last few years and is being touted for a range of potential benefits, including skin, joints, digestive health, and even weight loss.

In this episode, we will examine some of these claims and review the research on collagen to discuss whether or not this is a worthwhile supplement to include in your routine or another misleading wellness fad.

Here is the link to the online supplement store I discuss on the podcast.

Supplement Store

Links to Articles

Collagen for Skin

Collagen for Osteoarthritis

Collagen for Join Injury and Muscle Growth

Collagen for Bone

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Are Artificial Sweeteners Really a Safe Alternative to Sugar? Oct 18, 2022

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Artificial sweeteners might be one of the most controversial topics in nutrition. Some people claim that they are dangerous and others will say that they are perfectly safe.

In today's episode we are going to discuss some of the most recent research on artificial sweeteners that has been published in the last few years that has actually caused me to change my mind a little on the topic recently.

Here are the citations to the studies I cover in the episode:

Acute blood sugar responses

Longer term consumption and weight and glucose intolerance -

Study on sucralose from Huberman podcast

More sucralose studies:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31258108/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8880058/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30535090/

Microbiome:

Individual response study published in 2022

Artificial sweeteners luminal cancers

Another sweeteners study that showed no functional impact on the microbiome

Cardiovasciular Disease

Low calorie sweetened beverages and cardiovascular disease

Artificially sweeted beverages vs. sugar sweetened beverages

NutriNet Sante Study of individual sweeteners

Cancer

Meta analysis showing no cancer risk, but increase all-cause mortality

Review on specific cancer types

NutriNet Sante Study that got headlines earlier this year

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Understanding Forms of Evidence in Nutrition Oct 13, 2022

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Welcome back to another episode of The Nutrition Science Podcast. In this episode we discuss the different forms of evdience in nutrition and how we can utilize each of these types of evidence to help us make decisions about our health.

We talk about why people's stories are often flawed, the limitations of scientific research, and more. Tune in to learn more!

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Nutrition is a Science, Not an Opinion Oct 10, 2022

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Nearly everyone has an opinion on nutrition.

Listening to everyone's opinion will leave you confused and overwhelmed.

So how do we know what to listen to and who to trust?

In this episode, I discuss the difference between opinion-based and evidence-based nutrition.

And discuss why you must get your information from people providing evidence for their claims and not just giving their opinion.

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