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This episode was originally released 6/12/2024

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Synthetic food dyes have recently made headlines—again. From bold health assertions to whispers of an upcoming U.S. ban, these additives come with a lot of claims and a lot of controversy. But what does the research actually tell us about the health risks of consuming food dyes? And where did these health claims actually originate? Join us, two Registered Dietitians, as we dive into the colorful history, controversial discourse and current science of synthetic food dyes.

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Things we talked about and additional reading: 

• How Vitamin A is Made

• Complete List of European Food Dyes

• 2012 Meta-Analysis 

• History of Aniline Purple

• 1988 Rat Study

• Butter Yellow Article

• European Re-Eval of Erythrosine

• Color Additives History

• RFKjr/Makary Press Conference

• CBS News Article (Food Industry Response)

• Why Your Child Is Hyperactive

• The Chemistry of Food Dyes

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Keto became a popular weight loss diet in the 1990s and has been a mainstay of diet culture ever since. Promoted as the ultimate solution for weight loss, mental clarity, and better health, keto has earned a loyal fanbase. But do these bold claims actually hold up under scientific scrutiny? And can anyone realistically maintain such a restrictive eating pattern in the long term? Join us, two Registered Dietitians, for the second in this two part series, A Tale of Two Ketos. Today it's time to tackle “Diet Culture Keto.” 

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Things we talked about and additional reading: 

• Letter on Corpulence, Addressed to the Public by William Banting

• The Drinking Man’s Diet, 1964

• Martinis and Whipped Cream, 1966

• The Atkins’ Diet Revolution, 1972

• Robert C. Atkins, 72, Creator of Controversial Diet, Dies 

• Joe Rogan Experience #994 with Dom D’Agostino 

• Joe Rogan Experience #1364 with Brian Redban

• Energy Expenditure and Body Composition on Keto 

• Low Carb vs Isocaloric Low Fat Over One Year 

• “Short-Term” Keto for Weight Loss

• “Long-Term” Keto in Type 2 Diabetes

• Potential Genetic Adaptation in Inuit Peoples

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Join us, two Registered Dietitians (and friends!), as we explore the history and science of the ketogenic diet as a miraculous therapeutic tool in the treatment of neurological disease. This is the first of two episodes about the keto diet. Next time we’ll dive into the world of “Diet Culture Keto.” Same diet, very different story! 

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Things we talked about and additional reading: 

• The History of Epilepsy: From Ancient Mystery to Modern Misconception

• Ketogenic Diet in the Treatment of Epilepsy 

• The Metabolic Role of Ketogenic Diets in Treating Epilepsy

• Charlie Foundation

• Millicent Kelly and the Modern History of the Ketogenic Diet 

• First, Do No Harm starring Meryl Streep

• The Effect of the Ketogenic Diet on the Therapy of Neurodegenerative Diseases and Its Impact on Improving Cognitive Functions

• Effects of ketogenic diet on cognitive function of patients with Alzheimer’s disease

• Mediterranean ketogenic diet… in Alzheimer’s disease in humans 

• Impact of keto diet on symptoms of Parkinson’s disease

• Ketogenic diet versus Mediterranean diet on glycated hemoglobin in prediabetes and T2DM

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Organic food dominates grocery store aisles and farmers markets—but what does “organic” actually mean? Consumers often believe that organic foods are healthier, more nutrient dense, better for the environment and free from pesticides. They also may assume that buying organic means avoiding big food and big agriculture. But how well do the perceptions of organic food align with reality and science? And is organic food really worth the higher price tag? Join us, two Registered Dietitians, as we do a deep dive into the world of organic food to answer these questions and more!

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Things we talked about and additional reading: 

• Silent Spring

• USDA Organic Definition

• 2021 Agriculture Development Article

• How The EPA Sets Tolerances

• 2024 Consumer Reports Article

• Consumer Perceptions of Organic Foods

• 2024 Organic Vs Conventional Meta-analysis

• Environmental Impact Organic Farming

• Vitamin C Comparison

• Is Eating Organic Healthier?

• Portlandia!

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The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement has garnered tremendous attention and amassed a huge following since its inception in the 2010s. Advocates of the movement frequently reference a desire to return to an earlier time in American history—when life was simpler, food was more wholesome, and overall wellness was supposedly at its peak. But were Americans truly healthier in decades past? And does looking to the past genuinely promote better health, or is it merely a distraction that keeps us mired in nostalgia? Join us, two Registered Dietitians, as we explore the complexities of the MAHA movement and examine whether we should truly desire to return to a bygone era of American health.  

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