Can I get an order of Truffle Fries, please? Love em' or hate em', mushrooms and truffles - along with other fungi - are a huge part of today's culinary environment. But are these types of foods offer any nutrition, or do they just offer their signature pungent flavor and smell? If you are a fan, what are all the ways you can use truffles or mushrooms in meals? We get deep into the world of fungi, including how and why to use certain types of fungi over others. Join Josh and his special guest as they have fun with fungi while enjoying Truffle Kush. 

Everyone knows they should drink water. It's common knowledge, too, that many of us don't drink enough. But is water the only drink that "counts" as hydration? What other drinks can hydrate you? Where do electrolyte drinks come into play, and do they do a better job of hydrating you? If you live an active lifestyle, how much more fluid do you need to stay hydrated than someone who is more sedentary? Join Josh and his special guest as they discuss the ins and outs of what it means to hydrate while toking on Water strain. 

Call it heartburn, indigestion, or reflux, but gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is no joke. What types of foods cause GERD symptoms, and what foods can help keep symptoms at bay? What other conditions may include GERD as a side effect? What happens if GERD is left untreated? Join Josh and his special guest as they break down the science of heartburn while they enjoy Reflux strain. 

Are you a "gassy" person? Flatulence is common, and we make talking about those gassy times comfortable. There are lots of reasons someone might experience flatulence, from the foods we eat to signs of a larger issue at hand. Join Josh and his special guest as they break down the science, the foods, and the fiction of gas while toking on Modified Gas strain. 

We receive a lot of questions, all the time. So we thought we'd compile a most frequently asked list of your questions and run them through our very own highatitian Josh Ryan! Got a question yourself? Drop us a line, and yours might be selected for a future episode! 

Some like it hot, and some definitely do not. Capsaicin is known to promote certain health benefits, but what exactly does it do? What foods besides spicy peppers contain this compound? Does consuming spicy food do the trick, or are there other ways to get the benefits of capsaicin? Join Josh and his special guest as they discuss the joy of spicy food and how to get the benefits of capsaicin without the sting while they enjoy Fire OG strain. 

Nitrates, phosphates, oh my! Research shows eating smoked meats may increased the risk of certain health conditions. Are ingredients found in smoked meats the culprit, or the act of smoking? Join Josh and his special guest as they discuss the culinary marvels and health impact of smoked meats as they enjoy Hickory Hash strain. 

Is eating red meat that bad for you? How much is "moderation?" Josh digs deep into the truth behind the claim that eating red meat can cause negative health outcomes with his guest as they enjoy Cherry Burger strain. 

Cereal for Dinner was a concept popularized by the CEO of Kellogg's, who recommended low income families eat cereal for dinner to reduce food expenses. Is this a nutritious option? Josh and his guest dig deep while enjoying Fruity Pebbles strain.