Nutrition For Mortals

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**

The podcast takes a critical look at the trendy concept of 'balancing your hormones.' It explores the roles of hormones in our bodies and how vague wellness claims can mislead. Social media diets, like the infamous raw carrot salad, are scrutinized for their lack of solid research. The hosts delve into 'cycle syncing' and its questionable scientific backing. They also discuss the potential harms of misleading hormone-balancing messages, emphasizing the need for more nuanced discussions about women's health and reliable medical advice.

Michael Ulloa, weight neutral personal trainer who debunk toxic fitness trends. Topics include: misinformation in fitness, pushback on body-neutral approach, misconception about eating fruit, truth about fitness supplements, regulation of supplements, individualized approaches to nutrition.

Noom! The app that has revolutionized weight loss by using psychology! But has it? Most of us have seen Noom ads on social media, on television, or as part of a workplace wellness program, but is Noom really as innovative as it claims? Join us, two Registered Dietitians, as we explore the Noom app, dig into the ‘psychology’ of the program and discuss how Noom may impact someone’s relationship with food.  Links to stuff we talked about in this episode: Self-Weighing Study 1: The Effect of Repeated Weighing on Psychological State  Self-Weighing Study 2: Self-Weighing Behaviors in Young Adults: Tipping the Scale Towards Unhealthy Eating Behaviors?  Business Insider Article: Noom sells psychology-driven weight loss. Some users expected therapy. Former employees say they were unprepared for and overwhelmed by users’ eating disorders, depression, and trauma. Cosmopolitan Article: Noom Lured Me in With Its Wellness Hype–and Wrecked My Relationship With Food What We Don’t Talk about When We Talk about Fat by Aubrey Gordon 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**