Nutrition For Mortals

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This episode was originally released 2/19/2025Want to support the show and get bonus episodes EVERY MONTH? ⁠Join our Patreon!⁠We’ve got MERCH! Check it out ⁠HERE⁠Don’t want to miss any episodes in the future? Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!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**

This episode was originally released 2/5/2025Want to support the show and get bonus episodes EVERY MONTH? Join our Patreon!We’ve got MERCH! Check it out HEREDon’t want to miss any episodes in the future? Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!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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This episode was originally released 6/12/2024Want to support the show and get bonus episodes EVERY MONTH? Join our Patreon! We’ve got MERCH! Check it out HEREDon’t want to miss any episodes in the future? Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!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**

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.Want to support the show and get bonus episodes? Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/nutritionformortalsWe’ve got MERCH! Check it out HEREDon’t want to miss any episodes in the future? Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!Things we talked about and additional reading: How Vitamin A is MadeComplete List of European Food Dyes2012 Meta-Analysis History of Aniline Purple1988 Rat StudyButter Yellow ArticleEuropean Re-Eval of ErythrosineColor Additives HistoryRFKjr/Makary Press ConferenceCBS News Article (Food Industry Response)Why Your Child Is HyperactiveThe Chemistry of Food DyesFor feedback or to suggest a show topic email us at nutritionformortals@gmail.comFeel 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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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.” Want to support the show and get bonus episodes? Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/nutritionformortalsWe’ve got MERCH! Check it out HEREDon’t want to miss any episodes in the future? Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!Things we talked about and additional reading: Letter on Corpulence, Addressed to the Public by William BantingThe Drinking Man’s Diet, 1964Martinis and Whipped Cream, 1966The Atkins’ Diet Revolution, 1972Robert C. Atkins, 72, Creator of Controversial Diet, Dies Joe Rogan Experience #994 with Dom D’Agostino Joe Rogan Experience #1364 with Brian RedbanEnergy 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 DiabetesPotential Genetic Adaptation in Inuit PeoplesFor feedback or to suggest a show topic email us at nutritionformortals@gmail.comFeel 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**

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! Want to support the show and get bonus episodes? Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/nutritionformortalsWe’ve got MERCH! Check it out HEREDon’t want to miss any episodes in the future? Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!Things we talked about and additional reading: The History of Epilepsy: From Ancient Mystery to Modern MisconceptionKetogenic Diet in the Treatment of Epilepsy The Metabolic Role of Ketogenic Diets in Treating EpilepsyCharlie FoundationMillicent Kelly and the Modern History of the Ketogenic Diet First, Do No Harm starring Meryl StreepThe Effect of the Ketogenic Diet on the Therapy of Neurodegenerative Diseases and Its Impact on Improving Cognitive FunctionsEffects of ketogenic diet on cognitive function of patients with Alzheimer’s diseaseMediterranean ketogenic diet… in Alzheimer’s disease in humans Impact of keto diet on symptoms of Parkinson’s diseaseKetogenic diet versus Mediterranean diet on glycated hemoglobin in prediabetes and T2DMFor feedback or to suggest a show topic email us at nutritionformortals@gmail.comFeel 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**