Few ingredients in our food supply have been more vilified than artificial sweeteners. Ever since the 1970s, these additives have been implicated in a host of health concerns ranging in severity from weight gain to cancer. But how much truth exists behind the rumors? With Julian on paternity leave, Lauren and Molly discuss if artificial sweeteners really deserve their bad reputation.

Episode 11: Artificial Sweeteners

The Three Aminos is a podcast for people who are tired of conflicting nutrition advice that seems too good to be true. Julian Whitford, MPH, RDN, Molly Haas MS, RD, and Lauren Rice, MPH, RDN are Registered Dietitian Nutritionists who met in their nutritional sciences graduate program at the University of Washington.

Twice a month, the trio will take on a current diet trend and discuss its merits and/or limitations using evidence-based science, experience, and a good dose of humor.

- Can eating like Tom Brady help you throw a football?
- Are eggs as bad for you as cigarettes?
- Is it possible to despise kale and still be healthy?
Let’s talk about it.

From paleo to veganism to juice cleanses, nothing is off limits. We want to provide our audience with the information with which to make informed decisions about their health and wellbeing.

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Health & Fitness

These dark days of winter have us feeling a little blue. From light lamps to deals on flights to sunny locations, there is no shortage of remedies on the market to help alleviate the emotional burden of this season. But where does our diet fit in? In this episode, we investigate the research on food for mood.

Episode 23: Food & Mood

Protein powders are popular for their simplicity and convenience. No time for breakfast? No problem! Just a scoop of protein powder into your morning smoothie gives you the protein of a full meal. But what’s the catch? Stay tuned to this mini pod episode and find out.

Episode 22: Protein Powders

Welcome to the first Three Aminos “mini” pod, where we will take a quick dive into some lighthearted food and nutrition topics!

Episode 20: The Peterson All Meat Diet

Fiber. We’ve talked about it before, we’ll talk about it again. Today we take a deeper dive into the subject and discuss the benefits of fiber, where to get it, and why most Americans don’t get enough.

Episode 19: Fiber 101

In today’s bonus episode, we explore the darker side of food and nutrition. A warning, some of what we will discuss is not for the faint of heart. Join us, won’t you?

Episode 11: Artificial Sweeteners

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