Nutrition For Mortals

In the second of this three part series, we’re digging  into the world of nutrigenetics. Over the last several years, there has been a huge uptick in companies offering personalized diet recommendations ‘based on your own unique DNA!’. But how evidence-based are companies like GenoPalate? And are there potential downsides of over-focusing on how your DNA interacts with the foods you eat? Join us, two Registered Dietitians (well mostly Matt), as we answer these and a whole host of other questions about the science of Nutrigenetics. Want to support the show and get bonus episodes? Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/nutritionformortals Don’t want to miss any episodes in the future? Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! Find Lara Hyde on ⁠YouTube⁠ | ⁠IG⁠ Things we talked about and additional reading:  Celis-Morales 2017 Turnwald 2018 Bayer 2020 Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 2021 Consensus Statement  Holzapfel 2022  Höchsmann RCT 2023 For feedback or to suggest a show topic email us at nutritionformortals@gmail.com Feel free to contact our real, live nutrition counseling practice **This podcast is for information purposes only, is not a substitute for individual medical or mental health advice, and does not constitute a patient-provider relationship**

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In the first of this three part series, we dive into the world of personalized nutrition starting with the microbiome. Most of us have seen companies like Viome, promising that their revolutionary microbiome test can help us "optimize" our gut and consequently improve our overall health. But how much do we actually know about the microbiome? And are these tests really reliable? Join us, two registered dietitians and one very special guest, as we dig deep into the world of personalized microbiome testing.  Want to support the show and get bonus episodes? Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/nutritionformortals Don’t want to miss any episodes in the future? Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! Find Lara Hyde on YouTube | IG Article Links:  Connell 2023 David 2014 McDonald 2018 Wastyk 2021 For feedback or to suggest a show topic email us at nutritionformortals@gmail.com Feel free to contact our real, live nutrition counseling practice **This podcast is for information purposes only, is not a substitute for individual medical or mental health advice, and does not constitute a patient-provider relationship**

For decades the advice around saturated fat seemed clear: lowering your intake of saturated fat would lower your risk of developing cardiovascular disease. But about a decade ago, things changed. The carnivore diet gained popularity, Time Magazine featured ‘Butter is Back’ on their cover, and social media became awash with influencers claiming that everything we knew about saturated fat was wrong. With all of these opposing views, what does the research actually tell us about saturated fat and heart disease?  Join us, two registered dietitians, as we dig into what has become one of the biggest controversies in the world of nutrition.  Want to support the show and get bonus episodes? Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/nutritionformortals Article Links:  Seven Countries Study Coconut Oil Meta-Analysis Cochrane Review 2020 2015 Harvard Replacement Study Is Butter Back? Meta-analysis Saturated Fat Bogeyman Meta-Analysis Don’t want to miss any episodes in the future? Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! For feedback or to suggest a show topic email us at nutritionformortals@gmail.com Feel free to contact our real, live nutrition counseling practice **This podcast is for information purposes only, is not a substitute for individual medical or mental health advice, and does not constitute a patient-provider relationship**

To hear the rest of the episode, support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nutritionformortals Join us, two registered dietitians (and friends!) as we watch (and talk through) the popular documentary "You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment.”

The words “overweight” and “obesity” are used both colloquially and throughout the healthcare establishment. But what impact does this language have on us? And how do these words hold the power to stigmatize and cause harm? Matt had the pleasure of speaking with Ragen Chastain, a speaker and writer who focuses on the intersection of weight science, weight stigma, and healthcare practice. Matt and Ragen’s conversation emphasizes just how powerful language can be in fueling anti-fat bias. So join us, two Registered Dietitians (well mostly Matt), in this nuanced and important conversation.  Want to support the show and get bonus episodes? Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/nutritionformortals Links to Find Ragen:  Website | Substack | IG Don’t want to miss any episodes in the future? Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! For feedback or to suggest a show topic email us at nutritionformortals@gmail.com Feel free to contact our real, live nutrition counseling practice **This podcast is for information purposes only, is not a substitute for individual medical or mental health advice, and does not constitute a patient-provider relationship**

Weight Watchers has been around for decades. Generations of individuals have attended meetings, logged their food and counted points. But is Weight Watchers as effective as it claims to be? And what does the science behind the program actually tell us? Join us, two Registered Dietitians, as we examine the world of WW and ultimately answer the question: Is Weight Watchers truly unique in the diet space? Want to support the show and get bonus episodes? Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/nutritionformortals Links to stuff we talked about in this episode: WW RCT #1 WW RCT #2 WW RCT #3 NYC WW study For feedback or to suggest a show topic email us at nutritionformortals@gmail.com Feel free to contact our real, live nutrition counseling practice **This podcast is for information purposes only, is not a substitute for individual medical or mental health advice, and does not constitute a patient-provider relationship**

Listen to the full episode (and all of our past and future bonus episodes) by joining our Patreon. By supporting us on Patreon you'll get a special podcast feed right in your favorite podcast app that will update automatically every time a new bonus episode is released. We donate 20% of our Patreon proceeds to The Hunger Project. https://www.patreon.com/nutritionformortals In 2012, an article came out in Vogue that ignited a storm of controversy. The article, written by a woman named Dara-Lynn Weiss, highlighted how diet culture gets pushed at children from an incredibly young age. In this month's episode, we use this article as a way of discussing kids, diet culture and how we talk to children about food (and their bodies). This is not an easy topic, but wow it's an important one. 

How much protein do we need? Seems like a simple enough question, right? Well, in the world of nutrition, few questions are more fraught than this one. So join us, two Registered Dietitians (and friends!) as we navigate these treacherous waters and attempt to come out the other side with some useful information for our own lives. #rollininthebeef Want to support the show and get bonus episodes? Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/nutritionformortals Links to stuff we talked about in this episode: The nitrogen balance study we discussed Protein “requirements” beyond the RDA: implications for optimizing health Muscle loss is so much more than protein intake.. Don’t want to miss any episodes in the future? Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! For feedback or to suggest a show topic email us at nutritionformortals@gmail.com Feel free to contact our real, live nutrition counseling practice **This podcast is for information purposes only, is not a substitute for individual medical or mental health advice, and does not constitute a patient-provider relationship**

Body mass index or BMI is a metric that most of us are familiar with. It’s recorded on our health charts, can dictate how much we pay for insurance or even determine whether or not we can access medical care. But how did the BMI become so integrated into healthcare? And what, if anything, does BMI even tell us about our health? Join us, two Registered Dietitians, as we do a deep dive into the science and history of the body mass index. Want to support the show and get bonus episodes? Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/nutritionformortals Links to stuff we talked about in this episode: A Treatise On Man and The Development Of His Faculties by Adolphe Quetelet  Some BMI History The Meta-Analysis The WHO Used Beyond BMI  How Body Mass Index Compromises Care of Patients With Disabilities Don’t want to miss any episodes in the future? Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! For feedback or to suggest a show topic email us at nutritionformortals@gmail.com Feel free to contact our real, live nutrition counseling practice **This podcast is for information purposes only, is not a substitute for individual medical or mental health advice, and does not constitute a patient-provider relationship**

To hear the rest of the episode, support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nutritionformortals Remember in 2015 when news reports were full of claims about the magic of chocolate in weight loss efforts? Well, there is SO much more than meets the eye with this story. This is a wild ride.. we hope everyone enjoys this (sort of) Valentine's-themed episode. 

Functional Medicine is becoming increasingly popular in the United States. More and more individuals are embracing this contemporary approach to medicine with hopes of feeling better and accessing more personalized care. But what are the origins of functional medicine? And are there concerns with this emerging discipline? Join us, two Registered Dietitians, for a frank discussion about the world of functional medicine.  Want to support the show and get bonus episodes? Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/nutritionformortals Links to stuff we talked about in this episode: 2016 David Gorski Article: FTC Activity Don’t want to miss any episodes in the future? Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! For feedback or to suggest a show topic email us at nutritionformortals@gmail.com Feel free to contact our real, live nutrition counseling practice **This podcast is for information purposes only, is not a substitute for individual medical or mental health advice, and does not constitute a patient-provider relationship**

Most of us have heard about MSG, that amazing flavor enhancer often used in a variety of Asian cuisines. But MSG has a surprising backstory, one filled with racism, bad science, and xenophobia, which all contributed to one of the most enduring misconceptions in food history. So join us, two Registered Dietitians, as we explore MSG’s sordid past and answer the question: Is MSG bad for us?! Want to support the show and get bonus episodes? Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/nutritionformortals Links to stuff we talked about in this episode: A Short History of MSG By Jordan Sand A Racist Little Hat by Thomas Germain Vintage Accent Commercial Don’t want to miss any episodes in the future? Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! For feedback or to suggest a show topic email us at: nutritionformortals@gmail.com Feel free to contact our real, live nutrition counseling practice **This podcast is for information purposes only, is not a substitute for individual medical or mental health advice, and does not constitute a patient-provider relationship**

We had the immense honor of being joined by Intuitive Eating co-creator, Evelyn Tribole. We covered a ton of ground in our conversation including: how diet culture has co-opted Intuitive Eating, common misconceptions of Intuitive Eating, and exciting new research being done on the benefits of Intuitive Eating. So join us, three (!) Registered Dietitians, as we discuss and explore all things Intuitive Eating.  Want to support the show and get bonus episodes? Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/nutritionformortals Links to stuff we talked about in this episode: Intuitive Eating 4th Edition Don’t want to miss any episodes in the future? Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! For feedback or to suggest a show topic email us at nutritionformortals@gmail.com Feel free to contact our real, live nutrition counseling practice **This podcast is for information purposes only, is not a substitute for individual medical or mental health advice, and does not constitute a patient-provider relationship**

To hear the rest of the episode, support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nutritionformortals Join us, two registered dietitians (and friends!) as we run down the Unfortunate Nutrition Trends of 2023. We also tackle a listener question about calorie labeling on restaurant menus!

Heavy metal detoxes, mercury in seafood, colloidal silver. There is a ton of buzz about heavy metals currently in the world of nutrition. But are the foods we eat really packed with toxic heavy metals? And do these metals accumulate in our bodies in a way that’s impacting our health? Join us, two registered dietitians, as we dive into the world of heavy metals (guitar riff!). Want to support the show and get bonus episodes? Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/nutritionformortals Don’t want to miss any episodes in the future? Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! A huge thank you to Dr. Murray McBride for helping Jen understand more about heavy metals! Links to some of the stuff we talked about: McGill Article 2021 Journal Tox Article Mercury and Seafood Resource For feedback or to suggest a show topic email us at nutritionformortals@gmail.com Feel free to contact our real, live nutrition counseling practice **This podcast is for information purposes only, is not a substitute for individual medical or mental health advice, and does not constitute a patient-provider relationship**

Episode 24: Coffee Wars: Part Two In the second episode of this two part series, we dig into the countless health claims associated with coffee: Is coffee dehydrating? Does it cause bone loss over time? Will it really stunt your growth? Does it mess up your cortisol levels? How much is too much? So join us, two Registered Dietitians, as we answer these questions and finally get to the bottom of whether or not there are risks associated with enjoying your favorite cup of coffee.  Want to support the show and get bonus episodes? Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/nutritionformortals Don’t want to miss any episodes in the future? Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! Links to stuff we talked about in this episode: Coffee and coronary heart disease: a review Caffeine and coffee: effects on health and cardiovascular disease Coffee consumption and health: umbrella review of meta-analyses of multiple health outcomes Effects of dietary caffeine on renal handling of minerals in adult women Caffeine and bone loss in healthy postmenopausal women Caffeine ingestion and fluid balance: a review Coffee consumption and risk of fractures: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis For feedback or to suggest a show topic email us at nutritionformortals@gmail.com Feel free to contact our real, live nutrition counseling practice **This podcast is for information purposes only, is not a substitute for individual medical or mental health advice, and does not constitute a patient-provider relationship**

To hear the rest of the episode, support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nutritionformortals Join us, two registered dietitians (and friends!) as we watch (and talk through) the popular documentary "How Ultra-Processed Food is Slowly Killing Us."

Want to support the show and get bonus episodes? Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/nutritionformortals Coffee is one of the most consumed beverages in the world and it also comes with a variety of health claims attached to it.. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, an anti-coffee movement began that still influences our current cultural discourse around this popular beverage. So join us, two Registered Dietitians, as we dive into the fascinating history of coffee in the United States in the first of this two part episode.  Links to stuff we talked about in this episode: Coffeeland by Augustine Sedgewick The Cornflake Crusade by Gerald Carson Don’t want to miss any episodes in the future? Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! For feedback or to suggest a show topic email us at nutritionformortals@gmail.com Feel free to contact our real, live nutrition counseling practice at https://oceansidenutrition.com **This podcast is for information purposes only, is not a substitute for individual medical or mental health advice, and does not constitute a patient-provider relationship**

Want to support the show and get bonus episodes? Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/nutritionformortals Optavia is a nutrition MLM that markets itself as a complete transformational system. But is this program really different from a fad diet? And how do programs like these impact our relationship with food? Join us, two Registered Dietitians, as we dive into the world of Optavia and discuss the deleterious intersection of diet culture and multi-level marketing.  Links to stuff we talked about in this episode: 2018 Cardenas Article Don’t want to miss any episodes in the future? Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! For feedback or to suggest a show topic email us at nutritionformortals@gmail.com Feel free to contact our real, live nutrition counseling practice: https://oceansidenutrition.com **This podcast is for information purposes only, is not a substitute for individual medical or mental health advice, and does not constitute a patient-provider relationship**