Nutrition For Mortals

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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. 

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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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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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. 

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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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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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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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!

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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A huge thank you to Dr. Murray McBride for helping Jen understand more about heavy metals!

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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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