Nutrition For Mortals

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

Do foods and supplements really impact metabolism? The podcast debunk metabolism-boosting foods and the lack of research behind supplements. They explore a device called Lumen for understanding metabolism and provide insights on dietary recommendations. They discuss the complicated version of diet culture and debunk common myths surrounding metabolism.

The podcast explores the pursuit of clean guts and debunks the need for juice detoxes and colon cleanses. It discusses the historical belief in colon cleansing and disease, the concept of auto intoxication, and the dangers of saltwater flushes. The hosts also debunk the need for apple cider vinegar for digestion and discuss the truth about gut cleansing supplements. They expose the myths surrounding anti-parasite supplements and warn against unverified supplement protocols for parasites.

Diet drugs have been marketed and sold in some shape or form for well over a hundred years. Some of these drugs have been simply ineffective while others have had devastating side-effects. Join us, two registered dietitians, as we take a look at the fascinating history of weight loss drugs and discuss our current cultural moment with medications like Wegovy and Ozempic.   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: Human Enhancement Drugs by Jim Mcveigh America’s First Amphetamine Epidemic by Nicolas Rasmussen Weintraub’s Phen-Fen Study Pieter Cohen Article An Historical Review of Steps and Missteps in the Discovery of Anti-Obesity Drugs 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**

Social media influencers disseminate massive amounts of nutrition and health related content daily. But just how accurate is this information? And what are the consequences of constantly exposing ourselves to all this nutrition-related messaging? Join us, two registered dietitians, as we explore the problems with nutrition-related social media, discuss how it can negatively impact how we think about food, and brainstorm ways to insulate ourselves from the chaotic world of online nutrition information.  Don’t want to miss any episodes in the future? Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! Some Awesome Folks to Consider Following: Martinus Evans (@300poundsandrunning) Aaron Flores (⁠@aaronfloresrdn⁠) Dr. Lisa Folden (⁠@healthyphit⁠) Aubrey Gordon (⁠@yrfatfriend⁠) Anna Sweeney (⁠@dietitiananna⁠) Michael Ulloa (⁠@michaelulloapt⁠) Dr. Joshua Wolrich (@drjoshuawolrich) 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 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**