Nutrition For Mortals

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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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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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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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A trip to Banana Island, anyone?

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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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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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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 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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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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