These dark days of winter have us feeling a little blue. From light lamps to deals on flights to sunny locations, there is no shortage of remedies on the market to help alleviate the emotional burden of this season. But where does our diet fit in? In this episode, we investigate the research on food for mood.

Protein powders are popular for their simplicity and convenience. No time for breakfast? No problem! Just a scoop of protein powder into your morning smoothie gives you the protein of a full meal. But what's the catch? Stay tuned to this mini pod episode and find out.

Welcome to the first Three Aminos "mini" pod, where we will take a quick dive into some lighthearted food and nutrition topics!

Fiber. We've talked about it before, we'll talk about it again. Today we take a deeper dive into the subject and discuss the benefits of fiber, where to get it, and why most Americans don't get enough.

From vegan to paleo, DASH to keto, and everything in between, diet creators always seem to have an opinion on dairy. Often lauded for their calcium, vitamin D, and protein content, dairy foods like milk, yogurt, and cheese can also contain a large quantity of saturated fat. In today's episode, we will take a look at current research to give you the scoop on dairy.

In Episode 16, we discuss another bustling nutrition and marketing fad known as SUPERFOODS. Can adding one food into your diet make all the difference in your life and health? Will swimming in green tea while eating an acai bowl and smelling kale make you even more awesome? In today's episode, we take a look at the some of the science, marketing, and culture around superfoods.

Today's topic is alcohol. The evidence is clear, heavy drinking is bad for our mental, physical, and social health. Therefore, we will not be discussing the dangers of binge drinking as we believe these to be well known. Instead, we talk about moderate drinking and its supposed health benefits. Can a glass of wine every day really be good for your heart? Pour yourself a beverage of choice and stay tuned to find out.

We are bombarded with messages about vitamins and minerals and how we may be deficient in key nutrients. Are we really? And if so, will taking one - or several - vitamins help? In this episode, we take a look into the multi-billion dollar supplement industry. We'll examine the history of what are now the least regulated products on the market and the measures you can take to make sure you aren't getting swindled.

What can happen if clean eating is taken to extreme? Today, we're talking about "orthorexia" which is a term used to describe an obsession with proper or 'healthful' eating to the extent of harming one's body and health. In an industry that praises "healthful" eating, it's important to understand the warning signs that healthy eating has gone too far.