Nutrition For Mortals

Organic food dominates grocery store aisles and farmers markets—but what does “organic” actually mean? Consumers often believe that organic foods are healthier, more nutrient dense, better for the environment and free from pesticides. They also may assume that buying organic means avoiding big food and big agriculture. But how well do the perceptions of organic food align with reality and science? And is organic food really worth the higher price tag? Join us, two Registered Dietitians, as we do a deep dive into the world of organic food to answer these questions and more!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: Silent SpringUSDA Organic Definition2021 Agriculture Development ArticleHow The EPA Sets Tolerances2024 Consumer Reports ArticleConsumer Perceptions of Organic Foods2024 Organic Vs Conventional Meta-analysisEnvironmental Impact Organic FarmingVitamin C ComparisonIs Eating Organic Healthier?Portlandia!For 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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The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement has garnered tremendous attention and amassed a huge following since its inception in the 2010s. Advocates of the movement frequently reference a desire to return to an earlier time in American history—when life was simpler, food was more wholesome, and overall wellness was supposedly at its peak. But were Americans truly healthier in decades past? And does looking to the past genuinely promote better health, or is it merely a distraction that keeps us mired in nostalgia? Join us, two Registered Dietitians, as we explore the complexities of the MAHA movement and examine whether we should truly desire to return to a bygone era of American health.  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: RFK Jr on MAHASh-Boom by The Crew CutsIconic American Foods in the 1950s Artificial Trans Fats No Longer Recognized as Safe Fair Packaging and Labeling Act of 1967 Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004Folic Acid Fortification and Neural Tube DefectsVital Statistics of the US 1954Mortality Trends in the US 1954-1963Mortality in the US 2023 154 Million Lives Saved by Vaccines Deaths from Pneumonia Over Time How The Autism Diagnosis Has Changed Over Time Dietary Fiber’s History Social Determinants of HealthSocioeconomic Status and Fruit and Vegetable IntakeSocioeconomic Status and Beliefs About HealthThe Importance of Health Care AccessNutrition Quality and Household IncomeFor 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**

More adults in the U.S. are using dietary supplements than ever before. For decades, however, tensions have existed between the U.S. government, supplement manufacturers and consumers who all have different stances around the safety and efficacy of these products. But just how did dietary supplements become so mainstream? And how did such a massive industry largely avoid regulatory oversight? How could the supplement industry be poised to change and what should we think about when choosing dietary supplements? Join us, two Registered Dietians, for the first of a two part series as we explore the history, questionable practices and pitfalls of the U.S. supplement industry. Want to support the show and get bonus episodes? Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/nutritionformortalsDon’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: Vitamania by Catherine PriceRFK Jr Trademarks MAHAThe FDA, Vitamins, and the Dietary Supplement IndustryHistory and Overview of DSHEALegislative History of the Supplement IndustryMel Gibson CommercialNBC StoryDietary Supplement Listing ActClass Action Lawsuit St. John’s WortFor 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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More adults in the U.S. are using dietary supplements than ever before. For decades, however, tensions have existed between the U.S. government, supplement manufacturers and consumers who all have different stances around the safety and efficacy of these products. But just how did dietary supplements become so mainstream? And how did such a massive industry largely avoid regulatory oversight? How could the supplement industry be poised to change and what should we think about when choosing dietary supplements? Join us, two Registered Dietitians, for the first of a two part series as we explore the history, questionable practices and pitfalls of the U.S. supplement industry. Want to support the show and get bonus episodes? Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/nutritionformortalsDon’t want to miss any episodes in the future? Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!Merch designs at TeePublic! Things we talked about and additional reading: Vitamania by Catherine PriceFood, Drug, and Cosmetic ActAtlantic ArticleThe Return of Snake OilMore Patent Medicine Trade Cards!Sulfanilamide DisasterVimms Vitamin CommercialFor 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**

Hypnotherapy has been used for decades to effectively help people reduce stress, manage pain and improve mental health. More recently, there have been claims that hypnotherapy can help with a variety of food-related challenges including: binge eating, eating disorders, irritable bowel syndrome and weight loss. But how evidence-based are these claims? Join us, two Registered Dietitians, as we do a deep-dive into the intersection of hypnotherapy and nutrition. Want to support the show and get bonus episodes? Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/nutritionformortalsDon’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: Hypnosis for Permanent Weight Loss What is Hypnosis and How Might it Work?Audio Self Hypnosis for Weight LossHypnosis for IBS Hypnosis for IBS #2 Hypnosis for IBS Meta-AnalysisHypnosis for Treatment of EDsDick Sutphen Audio RecordingArticle: Hypnosis for Obesity Meta-AnalysisHypnosis for Overweight. Narrative ReviewFor 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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“Food Noise” was a relatively unused term until the recent rise of GLP-1RA medications. Now, social media is abuzz with claims of people ridding themselves of their “food noise” and companies are using this language to sell their own compounded GLP-1 drugs. But what is “food noise” really? And should this term only be used by certain people? Is some “food noise” normal or should we be trying to rid ourselves of it entirely? Join us, two Registered Dietitians, as we discuss the different definitions of “food noise” and dig into how to think about this new terminology.Want to support the show and get bonus episodes? Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/nutritionformortalsDon’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: Naturally Thin by Bethany FrankelPeople On Drugs Like Ozempic Say Their ‘Food Noise’ Has DisappearedWhat is Food Noise? A Conceptual Model of Food Cue Reactivity What if ‘Food Noise’ Is Just Hunger? Oprah on Food Noise For 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**

Hydration recommendations abound. Some claim we should all be drinking 8 glasses of water daily, while others argue a gallon everyday is beneficial to our health. So how much fluid do you actually need to be drinking in a day? What about water enhancers that claim to hydrate you even faster than water alone? And is there anything to this new trend of drinking hydrogenated water? Join us, two Registered Dietitians, as we dive (pun intended!) into the world of hydration and answer all of these questions and more!Want to support the show and get bonus episodes? Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/nutritionformortalsDon’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: Rum and Coca ColaDietary Reference Intake for WaterVariation in Human Water TurnoverLancet Serum Sodium ArticleORT ArticleORT Article #2Hydrogen Water Systematic ReviewRCT Hydrogen WaterPaul Barattiero ClipTonya Spanglo ClipNutrition For Good HealthFor 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**