Podcast Episodes

#568: Does the Maternal Diet Impact Risk of ADHD & Autism? – David Horner, PhD

To what extent can maternal nutrition during pregnancy influence a child’s later cognitive or behavioural development?

While genetic and environmental factors are known to contribute to neurodevelopm…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

#567: Did Big Sugar Hijack the Food Pyramid? Were Low-fat Diets a Scam that Damaged Our Health?

For decades, dietary guidelines—and the Food Pyramid in particular—have been at the center of heated debates and considerable controversy. These guidelines have often been accused of being influenced…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

SNP41: Do Certain Foods Really Cause Inflammation – And Are Anti-Inflammatory Diets the Answer?

Inflammation has become a nutrition buzzword, often used in extreme or misleading ways. This episode aims to clarify what inflammation is, how it relates to diet and health, and whether specific food…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

#566: Can We Maintain Weight Loss? Pharmacology and Behavior – Tara Schmidt, RD

GLP-1 receptor agonists have changed the landscape of obesity treatment, offering levels of weight loss once thought unattainable without surgery. But what happens after the weight is lost? And can w…

Published on 3 months ago

#565: How Zinc Insufficiency Impacts Inflammation, Immunity & Aging – Prof. Emily Ho

Zinc is an essential micronutrient that often flies under the radar, despite being vital for hundreds of enzymes and transcription factors involved in immunity, antioxidant defense, and DNA repair.

A…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

#564: Is Protein’s Appetite-Suppressing Power Overstated?

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the commonly held belief that protein is the most satiating macronutrient. It’s an idea that shows up frequently in both clinical guidance and popular nutrit…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

#563: The Financialization of the Food System – Prof. Martin Caraher

Global food systems have been increasingly subjected to financial speculation, leading to adverse consequences for growers, consumers, and public health. But what are the systemic vulnerabilities tha…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

SNP40: Do Seed Oils Cause Inflammation & Chronic Disease?

Seed oils have recently become a hotly debated topic in nutrition, fueled by sensational claims on social media. In this episode, the central theme is examining whether seed oils are truly harmful or…

Published on 4 months ago

#562: How to Detoxify Yourself – Quack Asylum Special

In this Quack Asylum episode, Danny and Alan critically examine the claims surrounding “detoxification protocols” – specialized diets, cleanses, or supplements marketed to eliminate toxins from the b…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

#561: Emulsifiers in the Modern Diet: Health Risk or Harmless Additive?

Emulsifiers are a ubiquitous component of the modern food supply, found in everything from salad dressings and dairy products to pastries and sauces. Traditionally regarded as safe by regulatory agen…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago