Delve into the world of fasting with discussions on its various types, established health benefits, and underlying reasons. Learn how to use fasting as a tool in your nutrition toolbox and discover the best approach according to current science.

Food is medicine...but is it really though?  In this episode I am interviewing my friend Dr. Nicole Lipman-Barile to discuss the role of food in our mental health. In this episode we discuss: Nicole's story and how she became interested in nutrition  Why we can't make broad claims about nutrition and mental health  Whether nutrition can be a viable alternative to medication for depression and anxiety The relationship between our "gut health" and mental health  Genetics and other factors that contribute to mental health conditions Simple strategies that we can do to improve our mental health  and more... Check out the episode to hear more.  Here is the link to Dr. Nicole's course if you are interested in it.  Building Mental Health and Wellness Course Enjoying the show or have a questions about a particular topic? Send us a message here.

Exploring the speaker's personal health journey and the impact of nutrition on overcoming health challenges. Discussing the experience of navigating through misinformation and false beliefs. Highlighting the importance of unlearning wellness misinformation and the significance of proper nutritional guidance.

This podcast discusses 6 biohacks backed by thousands of studies that can improve long-term health. Topics covered include nutrition, exercise, active living, reducing sedentary time, staying hydrated, and personalized nutrition and exercise programs.

In this podcast, the host discusses energy balance, debunking myths and exploring factors that impact weight management. Topics include water weight fluctuations, calorie measurement, energy density in macronutrients, ideal body fat percentage, and effective weight management strategies.

In this episode, we are going to be discussing a topic that can be a source of confusion for many people: omega-3 fats. Omega-3 fats are a complicated topic as there are different types of omega-3 fats which have different functions in our body and some of them can actually be made from others. So in this episode, we are going to break this topic down and discuss:  The primary types of omega-3 fats and how to get them through food Omega-3 fat needs throughout our lifespan Benefits of consumption of omega-3 fats on various aspects of health  The relationship between blood levels of omega-3 on important health outcomes The role of supplementation with omega-3 fats on various health outcomes How to determine your omega-3 fat status  And more... If you have ever been confused about this topic, you don't want to miss this episode.  If you would like to support the show and the work that we do, check out the links below: Patreon Monthly Supporter Page  Paypal One-Time Donation Page  Here are some of the links that we discussed on the show.  Omega-3 Index Test on Amazon Supplement Store Link For a written version of this podcast and to see all of the citations covered in this episode check out the blog:  Read the BlogEnjoying the show or have a questions about a particular topic? Send us a message here.

Introduction: Eggs are a staple in many diets, but the debate about their health benefits has been ongoing for decades. Depending on who you ask some people claim that eggs are nature's perfect food, while others claim eating them is just as bad as smoking cigarettes. In this episode, we examine the latest research on the health effects of eggs and dispel some of the myths and misconceptions surrounding this versatile food. We will cover: The nutrient composition of eggs The role that eggs play in risk for serious chronic health conditions Mechanisms underlying the health effects of eggs How eggs can fit within a healthy dietary pattern And more… Tune into the episode to hear more.    If you would like to support the show and the work that we do, check out the links below: Patreon Monthly Supporter Page  Paypal One-Time Donation Page  Click here to read our blog post on this topic along with links to all of the research discussed in this show. Enjoying the show or have a questions about a particular topic? Send us a message here.

Delve into the hype surrounding collagen supplements, exploring their potential benefits for skin, joint, and digestive health, as well as their role in muscle growth. Debunk myths and analyze research findings to determine if collagen is truly a superfood supplement or just another wellness fad.

Artificial sweeteners might be one of the most controversial topics in nutrition. Some people claim that they are dangerous and others will say that they are perfectly safe.  In today's episode we are going to discuss some of the most recent research on artificial sweeteners that has been published in the last few years that has actually caused me to change my mind a little on the topic recently.  Here are the citations to the studies I cover in the episode:    Acute blood sugar responses  Longer term consumption and weight and glucose intolerance -  Study on sucralose from Huberman podcast  More sucralose studies: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31258108/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8880058/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30535090/   Microbiome:    Individual response study published in 2022  Artificial sweeteners luminal cancers  Another sweeteners study that showed no functional impact on the microbiome   Cardiovasciular Disease  Low calorie sweetened beverages and cardiovascular disease Artificially sweeted beverages vs. sugar sweetened beverages  NutriNet Sante Study of individual sweeteners   Cancer  Meta analysis showing no cancer risk, but increase all-cause mortality  Review on specific cancer types  NutriNet Sante Study that got headlines earlier this year    Please leave a review if you appreciate the content. Enjoying the show or have a questions about a particular topic? Send us a message here.

Welcome back to another episode of The Nutrition Science Podcast. In this episode we discuss the different forms of evdience in nutrition and how we can utilize each of these types of evidence to help us make decisions about our health.  We talk about why people's stories are often flawed, the limitations of scientific research, and more. Tune in to learn more! Enjoying the show or have a questions about a particular topic? Send us a message here.