Nutrition For Mortals

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Nutrition For Mortals episodes

April 01 Are These Foods SECRETLY Trying to KILL YOU Until You Are Dead?
Released April 1st, 2026
In this episode, we sit down with a totally real, definitely credible “expert” and author of Are These Foods SECRETLY Trying to KILL YOU Until You Are Dead?, a groundbreaking exposé claiming that the true enemies of human health have been hiding in plain sight all along: tomatoes, mozzarella, and bread. In this very serious interview, our special guest will walk us through how these everyday foods are waging a coordinated attack on your body—from the “acidic chaos” of tomatoes, to the “mucus-forming menace” of mozzarella, to bread, which he assures us is basically just “edible sabotage.” So join us, as we use dramatic language, say big words and cherry-pick a whole bunch of science all in an attempt to sound confident, convincing and intelligent.
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24 min
March 18Adrenal Fatigue and Cortisol Confusion
Cortisol is one of the most misunderstood hormones on the internet. From adrenal fatigue to diet recommendations to supplement suggestions, claims abound regarding what you should be doing to regulate your stress response. But is there actually evidence to support these diet and supplement recommendations? And what behaviors truly help support and normalize cortisol levels? Join us, two registered dietitians, as we explore the origins of the adrenal fatigue theory, the science behind the body’s stress response, and why real endocrine conditions like Adrenal Insufficiency are very different from the wellness version of “burned-out adrenal glands.”
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Things we talked about and additional reading:
Adrenal Fatigue (Book by James Wilson)
Adrenal Fatigue Article #1
Endocrine Society
Cortisol and Physiology
Dieting and Cortisol
Depression and Cortisol
Cortisol and Caffeine
Stress and CVD
Cortisol Rhythm
Cortisol and Weight Gain
Cortisol, Weight and Aging
Nutrition and Cortisol
Dangers of Glandular Supplements
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44 min
March 11 Nutrition Myths That Refuse To Die [SAMPLE]
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10 min
March 04Red Wine, The French Paradox and The Truth About Alcohol and Health
For decades, the French Paradox has suggested that a diet loaded with cheese, butter, and other saturated fats can coexist with low rates of heart disease—if you just sip a little wine. But, as with many nutrition headlines, the truth is far more complicated. So join us, two registered dietitians, as we explore how red wine became a “health” beverage, unpack what the science really says about alcohol and health, and examine why resveratrol, observational studies, and the way health data is recorded can make it tricky to separate fact from fiction.
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Things we talked about and additional reading:
1991 60 Minutes Episode
2009 60 Minutes Episode
2003 Sirtuin Article
Resveratrol Article #1
Resveratrol Article #2
Resveratrol Article #3
Resveratrol Article #4
Resveratrol Article #5
French Paradox Article #1
French Paradox Article #2
Red Wine and Cardiovascular Health
Alcohol and Cancer Risk
Alcohol and Cancer Risk #2
Alcohol and Cancer Risk #3
Alcohol and Other Disease Risk
Alcohol and All Cause Mortality
Stanford Report Alcohol and Health
Risk Increase of Alcohol Intake
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39 min
February 23 Dietitians React: Blue Zones Docuseries (Live to 100: Secrets of The Blue Zones) [SAMPLE]
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9 min
February 18The Blue Zones Story Keeps Getting Weirder
Are there really places in the world where people routinely live past 100—and if so, do they hold the secret to longevity? Enter the Blue Zones. From Sardinia to Okinawa, these regions have been held up as proof that specific diets and lifestyles can dramatically extend life. But it turns out, the Blue Zones story isn’t as straightforward as it sounds. So join us, two Registered Dietitians, as we explore the fascinating, unexpected, and surprising story of the Blue Zones—and unpack what they can (and can’t) teach us about health and longevity.
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Things we talked about and additional reading:
Life Magazine, September 1966
60 Minutes 1975 Archived Video
Caucasus and Altay Longevity: A Biological or Social Proble? 1974
Longevity and Age Exaggeration in Ecuador, 1979
Identification of Extreme Longevity in Sardinia, 2004
The Blue Zone (The Original Book), 2008
Hemispheric Influence on Hair Whorl
Saul Justin Newman’s IgNobel Prize Winning Research [Preprint]
The Longevity of Blue Zones: Myth or Reality
The Validity of Blue Zones Demography: A Response to Critiques
Adventist Health Acquires Blue Zones
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54 min
February 04Send This To Your Doctor
If you’ve ever left a medical appointment feeling dismissed, judged, or like your body size became the diagnosis... then this episode is for you — and honestly, for your doctor too. In today’s episode, we’re talking about the very real stigma larger-bodied people face in health care settings—and how often weight bias gets in the way of actual care. We’re joined by you, our listeners, through powerful voicemails sharing both painful and healing experiences with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare providers. From being told to “just lose weight” to finally being listened to and taken seriously, these stories highlight what’s broken, what’s possible, and the power of weight inclusive care.
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Additional Reading:
Journal Articles:
Weight-Inclusive vs Weight-Normative Approach
Nature Med: Joint International Consensus Statement for Ending Stigma of Obesity
Weight Science: Evaluating The Evidence for a Paradigm Shift
Impact of Weight Bias and Stigma on Quality of Care
BMJ: Weight Stigma and Bias: Standards of Care in Overweight and Obesity
Obesity Stigma: Important Considerations for Public Health
Pediatrics: Stigma Experienced by Children and Adolescents with Obesity
Pervasiveness, Impact, and Implications of Weight Stigma
Assessing Weight Stigma Interventions Systematic Review of RCTs
Obesity Stigma: Cases, Consequences, and Potential Solutions
Weight Discrimination and Risk of Mortality
Books:
Health At Every Size by Lindo Bacon
Intuitive Eating by Tribole and Resch
Body Respect by Bacon and Aphramor
What We Don’t Talk About When We Talk About Fat by Aubrey Gordon
Fearing the Black Body by Sabrina Strings
This Is Body Grief by Jayne Mattingly
The Body Is Not An Apology by Sonya Renee Taylor
More!
Weight Neutral Provider Lead List
Association For Size Diversity and Health
Association For Weight And Size Inclusive Medicine

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45 min
January 21The NEW Food Pyramid
The new dietary guidelines are out, and if you felt a mix of confusion, skepticism, and mild dystopian dread… you’re not alone. From the upside-down food pyramid (yes, South Park called it) to a big reversal on saturated fat, these new guidelines are chock-full of both nutrition and philosophical issues. So join us, two Registered Dietitians, as we dig into concerns around ‘healthy fats’, conflicts of interest and a blatant disregard of health equity and real-world access to food.
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Things we talked about and additional reading:
Eat Real Food
Press Conference
New Dietary Guidelines
Expanded New Dietary Guidelines
Americans Don’t Meet Guidelines
Dietary Guidelines Appendices
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56 min
January 14 The Optimization Trap [SAMPLE]
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10 min
January 07 Non-Diet Hormone Health (with Gregory Dodell, MD)
In diet culture, hormones are frequently blamed for everything from weight gain and fatigue to irregular periods and mood changes. Scroll long enough and you’ll find promises to “balance your hormones” through food rules, cleanses, or cutting out entire macronutrients. But what actually supports hormone health, and what’s just another diet in disguise? In this episode, Matt sits down with endocrinologist Dr. Gregory Dodell for a grounded conversation on hormone health, GLP-1 medications and how to approach endocrinology through a non-diet lens.
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Where to find Dr. Dodell:
IG: everything_endocrine
Practice: www.centralparkendocrinology.com
For feedback or to suggest a show topic email us at [email protected]
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40 min

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