Nutrition For Mortals

We’ve all heard the phrase ‘Let Food Be Thy Medicine’. Besides being a classic opening for many  wellness speeches, this phrase is often used to justify why people should take a ‘foods first’ approach to health. But should we really try and ‘let food be our medicine’? Or can this approach backfire and cause more harm than good? Join us, two registered dietitians, as we dig into the history of this famous quote and give our thoughts on whether food really is the best medicine.  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: Article: Let not thy food be confused with thy medicine: The Hippocratic Misquotation CBC News report on Brian Clement 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. **

Ingredient Households. Almond Moms. The Clean Plate Club. Most of us have seen these buzzwords floating around on social media. But more than hashtags, these phrases all describe consequential ways people can be raised to think about or interact with food. So join us, two registered dietitians, as we explore how early language and modeling with eating may impact our relationship with food as adults.  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: Abby Sharp Clip Tyler Bender Clips: 1 and 2 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. **

Alkaline water is lining shelves. Celebrities like Tom Brady, Kate Hudson and Gwyneth Paltrow have all claimed that an ‘alkaline diet’ has improved their health and wellness. But do you actually need to worry about the pH of what you put into your body?  Or is this just another (of many!) nutrition myths? Join us, two registered dietitians, as we dig into the question: Does the pH of what we eat and drink actually impact our health? 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: The Early Show Interview with Robert of Young 2018 Review Article: Acid Balance, Dietary Acid Load, and Bone Effects—A Controversial Subject - PMC Contact us! For feedback or to suggest a show topic email us To contact our real, live nutrition 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. **

The Minnesota Starvation Experiment is a truly remarkable piece of nutrition research conducted during wartime in the 1940s. It’s an experiment that could never be replicated again, but one that gives so many insights into the physiological and psychological impacts of starvation. So join us, two registered dietitians, as we tell the story of the Minnesota Starvation Experiment and discuss how it relates to modern day dieting.  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: Full Interview with Jim Graham: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcjdPE1nDQg 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. **

Intuitive Eating is a non-diet framework that can drastically improve how people relate to food, however it’s often mischaracterized or misunderstood. Join us, two registered dietitians, as we discuss what Intuitive Eating is all about, why we practice through an Intuitive Eating lens, and how we respond to common critiques of Intuitive Eating.  Topics covered in this episode: Intuitive Eating! (dancehall airhorn!) Where did this whole thing come from? Jen brings us back to the mid-90's Matt continues to impersonate Casey Kasem OK, so what is Intuitive Eating exactly? What does the science say? What do people get wrong about Intuitive Eating? We hear clips from Intuitive Eating haters! Restriction vs structure Are cucumbers terrible?! Are we calorie counting robots?! Why does "unconditional permission" feel so scary? Jen gets real about eating disorder statistics "Priven's Law" is coined Jen doesn't like mustard in her hamburger Is Intuitive Eating a panacea that makes life completely perfect?? How can you get started in practicing Intuitive Eating principles? We ride off to some 90's throwback 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://oceansidenutrition.com Links to stuff we talked about in this episode: Intuitive Eating, 4th Edition:  https://read.macmillan.com/lp/intuitive-eating-4th-edition/ **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. **

Many of us have heard the claim that sugar is more addictive than cocaine. We’re tired of this unhelpful and unsubstantiated framing. In today's episode we’ll go through the current science and hear different sides of the argument. So join us, two registered dietitians, as we explain why sugar is NOT a drug.  Topics covered in this episode:  What kind of sugar are we talking about with “sugar addiction?” Where does sugar even come from?  We dig into the research with a taste of stand-up comedy from the ridiculously funny Jenny Zigrino Why is the idea of sugar addiction so prevalent?  How do people use the idea of “sugar addiction” to sell you stuff?  We hear a clip from Dr. Mark Hyman talking about breaking sugar addiction We hear a clip from the company Redefined Vitamins about their Sugar Craving Buster Kit Isn’t breathing oxygen so annoying?! What’s up with “sugar withdrawal?” Matt gets a little snarky  We summarize our official take on the matter Jen wants to enjoy her cake! 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**

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. **