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Ever wonder about why you don’t have “willpower” when it comes to eating? Laura and Amy will explore a few of the myths of weight loss.

* Green tea & chili peppers will boost metabolism* Our metabolic rates can’t change* Eating late at night makes you gain weight* Fat makes you fat* To lose weight you have to give up all your favorite foods* And more!

In the podcast we mentioned the Set Point Theory. Here’s one of Laura’s favorite Ted Talks about what set point theory means in terms of weight loss from neuroscientist Sandra Aamodt.

In this episode, Amy and Laura discuss the differences between food allergy and food intolerance.

·         How are food allergies diagnosed?  Which foods are most likely to cause symptoms?

·         How do you read a food label when you have a food allergy?

·         Which tests should be avoided for the diagnosis of food allergies?

·         Are home food sensitivity tests helpful?

·         What are the new guidelines for introducing peanuts to your child?

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Show links:

IgG food intolerance tests continue to mislead consumers into unnecessary dietary restrictions.

https://sciencebasedmedicine.org/igg-food-intolerance-tests-continue-to-mislead-consumers-into-unnecessary-dietary-restrictions/

Food sensitivity tests: Science or scam?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewqTqxVcRiY#action=share

Instructions for home feeding of peanut protein for infants at low risk of an allergic reaction to peanut

https://www.niaid.nih.gov/sites/default/files/addendum_guidelines_peanut_appx_d.pdf

New Guidelines: Early Introduction of Peanut to Prevent Peanut Allergy

https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/family-resources-education/700childrens/2017/01/new-guidelines-early-introduction-of-peanut-to-prevent-peanut-allergy

In this episode, Amy and Laura discuss the differences between food allergy and food intolerance.

·         How are food allergies diagnosed?  Which foods are most likely to cause symptoms?

·         How do you read a food label when you have a food allergy?

·         Which tests should be avoided for the diagnosis of food allergies?

·         Are home food sensitivity tests helpful?

·         What are the new guidelines for introducing peanuts to your child?

Listen Here

Show links:

IgG food intolerance tests continue to mislead consumers into unnecessary dietary restrictions.

IgG food intolerance tests continue to mislead consumers into unnecessary dietary restrictions

Food sensitivity tests: Science or scam?

Instructions for home feeding of peanut protein for infants at low risk of an allergic reaction to peanut

https://www.niaid.nih.gov/sites/default/files/addendum_guidelines_peanut_appx_d.pdf

New Guidelines: Early Introduction of Peanut to Prevent Peanut Allergy

https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/family-resources-education/700childrens/2017/01/new-guidelines-early-introduction-of-peanut-to-prevent-peanut-allergy

In this episode, Laura and Amy take on some of the most popular rumors about nutrition to hit the internet.  

* Is there such a thing as a negative calorie food?* Should you juice your celery?* Is apple cider vinegar the missing key to weight loss?* Are dairy products really full of hormones and antibiotics?* How worried should you be about arsenic levels in food?* Is margarine really just one molecule away from plastic?

For more information on these topics visit,

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Negative Calorie Foods

https://foodinsight.org/mythbuster-negative-calorie-foods/

Celery Juice

https://foodinsight.org/is-celery-juice-healthy-fad-diet-trends/

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/celery-juice-will-not-work-miracles-no-matter-what-you-read-on-goop/2019/02/22/a4ddac18-348f-11e9-af5b-b51b7ff322e9_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.fc75ea4578e2

Apple Cider Vinegar

https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/apple-cider-vinegar-diet-does-it-really-work-2018042513703

https://foodinsight.org/food-fad-friday-apple-cider-vinegar/

Dairy and Hormones/Antibiotics

https://www.realclearscience.com/blog/2018/04/09/the_biggest_myth_about_rbst-free_milk.html

https://www.seattletimes.com/life/wellness/worried-about-antibiotics-in-livestock-here-are-the-facts/

Arsenic

https://foodinsight.org/what-you-should-know-about-arsenic-in-food-and-beverages/

https://foodinsight.org/what-a-pediatrician-would-tell-you-about-arsenic-rice-and-food-safety-qa-with-dr-claire-chehrazi/

Margarine and Plastic

https://sciencebasedmedicine.org/fake-news-about-margarine/

Do you have a myth you want us to bust on a future episode?  Drop us a line at [email protected] or www.secretliferd.com

In this episode, Laura and Amy take on some of the most popular rumors about nutrition to hit the internet.  

* Is there such a thing as a negative calorie food?* Should you juice your celery?* Is apple cider vinegar the missing key to weight loss?* Are dairy products really full of hormones and antibiotics?* How worried should you be about arsenic levels in food?* Is margarine really just one molecule away from plastic?

For more information on these topics visit,

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Negative Calorie Foods

Mythbuster: Negative Calorie Foods

Celery Juice

Why Are People Juicing Their Celery?

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/celery-juice-will-not-work-miracles-no-matter-what-you-read-on-goop/2019/02/22/a4ddac18-348f-11e9-af5b-b51b7ff322e9_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.fc75ea4578e2

Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar diet: Does it really work?

Food Fad Friday: Apple Cider Vinegar

Dairy and Hormones/Antibiotics

https://www.realclearscience.com/blog/2018/04/09/the_biggest_myth_about_rbst-free_milk.html

https://www.seattletimes.com/life/wellness/worried-about-antibiotics-in-livestock-here-are-the-facts/

Arsenic

What You Should Know about Arsenic in Food and Beverages

What A Pediatrician Would Tell You About Arsenic, Rice, and Food Safety: Q&A with Dr. Claire Chehrazi

Margarine and Plastic

Fake News About Margarine

Do you have a myth you want us to bust on a future episode?  Drop us a line at [email protected] or www.secretliferd.com

Check out our first listener-suggested episode!  In this episode, we welcome a special guest, dietitian Sally Kuzemchak, MS, RD.  She is an author and mom, and she blogs at RealMomNutrition.com.   She helped us understand a little bit more about artificial and natural colorings in food.

·         Is artificial food coloring linked to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?

·         What are some differences between artificial and natural colorings?

·         What should you look for on a label if you want to avoid artificial coloring?

·         Sally shares suggestions for ways to make some favorite foods without adding artificial coloring.

Sally’s Parents magazine story on food dyes: 

https://www.parents.com/recipes/tips/food-dyes/

Naturally colored frosting recipes: 

https://www.realmomnutrition.com/recipe-naturally-colored-frosting/

15 Products With Natural Colors: 

https://www.realmomnutrition.com/15-products-made-with-natural-food-colors/

Do you have a show idea?  We want to cover it!  Visit our website www.secretliferd.com or email us at [email protected]

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Check out our first listener-suggested episode!  In this episode, we welcome a special guest, dietitian Sally Kuzemchak, MS, RD.  She is an author and mom, and she blogs at RealMomNutrition.com.   She helped us understand a little bit more about artificial and natural colorings in food.

·         Is artificial food coloring linked to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?

·         What are some differences between artificial and natural colorings?

·         What should you look for on a label if you want to avoid artificial coloring?

·         Sally shares suggestions for ways to make some favorite foods without adding artificial coloring.

Sally’s Parents magazine story on food dyes: 

https://www.parents.com/recipes/tips/food-dyes/

Naturally colored frosting recipes: 

https://www.realmomnutrition.com/recipe-naturally-colored-frosting/

15 Products With Natural Colors: 

https://www.realmomnutrition.com/15-products-made-with-natural-food-colors/

Do you have a show idea?  We want to cover it!  Visit our website www.secretliferd.com or email us at [email protected]

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In this episode, Laura and Amy discuss how intuitive eating can be a part of your child’s life from early on. 

·         What is responsive feeding? 

·         How do solid foods fit into the first year of life?

·         Do kids really need to take a “no thank you bite?” 

·         What is the division of responsibility when it comes to feeding your children? 

Responsive Feeding link mentioned in today’s podcast.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6dO3W-SJK0&feature=youtu.be

In this episode, Laura and Amy discuss how intuitive eating can be a part of your child’s life from early on. 

·         What is responsive feeding? 

·         How do solid foods fit into the first year of life?

·         Do kids really need to take a “no thank you bite?” 

·         What is the division of responsibility when it comes to feeding your children? 

Responsive Feeding link mentioned in today’s podcast.

In this episode, you’ll get the facts on the gluten-free diet.

* What is gluten?  Who should be following a gluten-free diet?* What’s the difference between celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity?* Will going gluten-free help you lose weight?*  What should you do first if you think you have issues with gluten?

Visit our website www.secretliferd.com for more information about Laura and Amy, ask questions, and suggest future show topics!

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