Podcast Episodes

Getting the lead out (of your protein shake)

Episode 839

839. Lots of us rely on powders and shakes to meet our protein goals. A new report suggests that this could be exposing us to “concerning” levels of lead.

Resources:

Protein intake calculator

FDA Resour…

Published on 8 hours ago

Touching GRAS: What ‘generally recognized as safe’ really means

Episode 838

838. Are manufacturers using a regulatory loophole to sneak untested chemicals into our food? In this episode, we break down what GRAS really means, why it exists, and how the process works. 

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Published on 1 week ago

Can healthier soil make food more nutritious? Yes, but…

Episode 837

837. Regenerative farming focuses on improving the health of the soil. How does this translate into improved human health? It’s a bit more complex than you might think.

Resources:

Soil Health Academy 

R…

Published on 2 weeks ago

This is your brain on blueberries (Reissue)

Episode 673

673. Can daily blueberry consumption actually improve your brain health? A 2022 study finds that daily blueberry consumption may help improve your cognitive abilities. But the researchers left one im…

Published on 3 weeks ago

Is beef tallow a healthy fat?

Episode 836

836. Fast-food chains are frying their French fries in beef tallow instead of vegetable oil. Is this actually a healthier choice—or just clever marketing? 

Episodes mentioned in this episode: 

185: Doe…

Published on 4 weeks ago

Does Time-Restricted Eating increase heart risk?

Episode 835

835. A new study suggests that a short eating window more than doubles your risk of dying from cardiovascular disease. But is that really what the data shows?

References:

Association of eating duration…

Published on 1 month ago

The Truth About ‘Cortisol Belly’

Episode 834

834. Is stress really to blame for stubborn belly fat—or is this just the latest internet hype? Let’s look at the science behind cortisol, belly fat, and what truly works.

References 

Effects of Withan…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Can an estrogen-lowering diet make men more manly?

Episode 833

833. From broccoli to red wine, certain foods are promoted as natural estrogen blockers. Is there any science to support the claims?

References 

Aromatase Inhibitors Plus Weight Loss Improves the Hormo…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Does Ozempic slow aging? Separating facts from hype

Episode 832

Could Ozempic slow—or even reverse—aging? We take a closer look at the science behind the buzzy headlines.

References:

Semaglutide Slows Epigenetic Aging in People with HIV-associated lipohypertrophy: …

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Are industrial emulsifiers harmful to your health?

Episode 831

831. Food emulsifiers are everywhere—from ice cream to peanut butter to bread. How do they affect gut health, inflammation, and chronic disease risk? 

Find a full transcript here.

New to Nutrition Div…

Published on 2 months ago