Nutrition For Mortals

Explore the origins and development of functional medicine, the intersection of functional medicine and nutrition, the expensive nature of functional medicine consultations, and the skepticism towards weight loss claims. Discover the potential problems with supplement pushing, the importance of finding a doctor who prioritizes patients' needs, and the gratitude for knowledge gained.

Explore the surprising history of MSG, including racism, bad science, and xenophobia. Learn about the origins and misconceptions of MSG, how it was marketed to Japanese housewives, and its rise and fall in the US market. Discover the flaws in studies linking negative effects to MSG consumption and the lack of resolution in the MSG controversy.

Intuitive Eating co-creator Evelyn Tribole discusses the co-opting of Intuitive Eating by diet culture, common misconceptions, and exciting new research on its benefits. They also explore the negative effects of dieting, challenges faced by specific groups, and the need for changes in healthcare's approach to weight. The speakers express gratitude for Intuitive Eating and its impact on lives.

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!

Exploring the effects of heavy metals in our environment, debunking claims of heavy metal detoxes, discussing mercury risks in seafood, and examining the questionable effectiveness of heavy metal removal supplements and colloidal silver.

In this episode, the hosts debunk health claims about coffee, addressing topics such as dehydration, bone loss, cortisol levels, and the recommended intake. They explore the historical battle and propaganda surrounding coffee, discuss its impact on bone health and cortisol levels, and highlight the diverse range of health benefits it provides. The hosts also share their changing coffee preferences and engage in a friendly debate about light roast vs dark roast coffee.

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."

Explore the fascinating history of coffee in the United States, including the anti-coffee movement, controversial figures like John Harvey Kellogg and Charles William Post, their rivalry, the impact of a marketing scheme in the coffee industry, aggressive advertising tactics by Postam coffee, and the history of coffee nerfs.

Explore the world of Optavia, a nutrition MLM, and the deleterious effects of diet culture and multi-level marketing. Dive into the intersection between pyramid schemes and nutrition and wellness in MLMs. Delve into the history and rebranding of Optavia, and learn about the specific food guidelines of the Optavia program. Discover the ethical concerns in Optavia coaching and MLM, and discuss the normalization of disordered eating behaviors within the program.

Join us, two registered dietitians (and friends!) as we ask the question: do you really want to live forever? (It's Bryan Johnson BTW) To hear the rest of the episode, support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nutritionformortals