Nutrition For Mortals

Serving sizes have been a central part of the nutrition label for years, but there continues to be a lot of confusion around how exactly serving sizes are determined and what the heck they actually mean. So join us, two Registered Dietitians, as we explain where serving sizes come from, why they’re not the ‘recommendations’ you may think they are, and what needs to change in the future. Topics covered in this episode: Why are we talking about serving sizes? When did we first start seeing serving sizes on food products? What is the intended purpose of serving sizes?  Wait, how does the government figure out these figures?  RACCs! The joys of governmental data collection The NHANES gauntlet  Issues with self-reported dietary intake  Lots of other problems with the data we are using  4 year olds! “Statistics… not a fan” -Matt  Brian Regan weighs in on ice cream serving sizes  CAN! YOU! GUESS! THAT! SERVING SIZE?! No, no we cannot How could we change nutrition labels to make them more helpful and less harmful? A great (see: boring) new acronym is introduced (ACNLB!) Matt introduces a revolutionary new system that Jen can find no flaws in whatsoever How much did the FDA drop the ball? Jen reveals her parting snack of the week Don’t want to miss any episodes in the future? Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! Contact us! For feedback or to suggest a show topic email us at nutritionformortals@gmail.com To contact our real, live nutrition practice visit us at https://www.oceansidenutrition.com We're on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/nutritionformortals/ **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**

We’ve all seen the ads. The ones telling us that with one. simple. test. we can finally know exactly which foods are good for our bodies and which ones we should avoid. But is there sound science behind food sensitivity tests? And are they actually worth their exorbitant price tags? Join us, two Registered Dietitians, as we take a deep dive into the (highly) questionable world of food sensitivity tests. Topics covered in this episode: We took our own food sensitivity test for the pod! The difference between food allergies, sensitivities, and intolerances.. with some mild frustration about the lack of clear definitions Reflecting on how huge the industry of food sensitivity/intolerance testing actually is Different types of tests on the market What is actually being tested with blood sample tests? Is IgG-binding a valid way to assess food sensitivities? We have a melancholy laugh about how ridiculous the answer is to the previous question We describe the process of selecting and completing the hair analysis test we chose Matt mails his arm hair across the country Jen’s nutrition status is (insert high pitched alarm sound) not optimal Jen is mad about whiskey, Matt about gin We consider spending all our money on a supplement called Anti-Flame! (not really) Wait, what did they do with our hair exactly? No seriously, what did they do?! Robot voice: quantum cellular biotechnology with 10,000 science papers Matt nags the company until he gets answers and is pulled towards the dark side but does not succumb Minds are blown and reggae music is played We get serious again and talk about the problems with unvalidated and frankly kooky testing processes We hear a clip from a doctor who offers absolutely no help whatsoever We encourage symbolic burial ceremonies Look out for the Nutrition For Mortals Food Sensitivity Test coming soon (jk jk) Don’t want to miss any episodes in the future? Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! Contact us! For feedback or to suggest a show topic email us at: nutritionformortals@gmail.com To contact our real, live nutrition practice visit us at: http://www.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. **

Discover what adaptogens are and how they claim to aid in stress management. Delve into the fascinating history of herbs like ginseng and ashwagandha, alongside their modern marketing hype. Learn about the balance between traditional uses and scientific evaluations, while the hosts share their personal month-long experiments with these supplements. They discuss both the challenges and experiences in integrating these herbs into daily life, advocating for a cautious approach to their benefits.

Many of us tend to automatically label foods as “good” or “bad,” but are these labels helpful or harmful? And does nutrition science even provide us with enough information to call an entire group of foods “bad?” Join us, two registered dietitians, as we discuss how food categorization can impact how we feel about and relate to food. Don’t want to miss any episodes in the future? Make sure you subscribe to the show in your podcast app! Links to stuff we talked about in this episode: 1970s Cream Cake Ad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=voPzNTO9uJE&t=13s Contact us!  For feedback or to suggest a show topic email us at: nutritionformortals@gmail.com To contact our real, live nutrition practice visit us at: https://www.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. **

We are two registered dietitians and friends who believe that life is too short to spend your time and attention worrying about your food choices. In this quick intro episode, we’ll introduce ourselves and give you an idea of just what this podcast is all about. We’ll also discuss some upcoming show topics that we’re super excited about! Don’t want to miss any episodes in the future? Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!  Contact us! For feedback or to suggest a show topic email us at: nutritionformortals@gmail.com To contact our real, live nutrition practice visit us at: oceansidenutrition.com