Nutrition For Mortals

Testosterone Maxxing With The Boys [Summer Re-Release] Aug 12, 2026 2826 This episode was originally released 4/29/2026Want to support the show and get bonus episodes EVERY MONTH? ⁠⁠Join our Patreon!⁠⁠Don’t want to miss any episodes in the future? Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!And if you are looking for the support of a registered dietitian you can always contact our ⁠⁠real, live nutrition counseling practice⁠⁠, Oceanside Nutrition to learn mor

We React To Our A.I. Copycats! [SAMPLE] Aug 5, 2026 420 Head to our Patreon to hear the rest of this episode and dozens of other full-length bonus episodes for only $3!

Adrenal Fatigue and Cortisol Confusion [Summer Re-Release] Jul 29, 2026 2682 This episode was originally released 3/18/2026Want to support the show and get bonus episodes EVERY MONTH? ⁠⁠Join our Patreon!⁠⁠Don’t want to miss any episodes in the future? Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!And if you are looking for the support of a registered dietitian you can always contact our ⁠⁠real, live nutrition counseling practice⁠⁠, Oceanside Nutrition to learn mor

The Blue Zones Story Keeps Getting Weirder [Summer Re-Release] Jul 15, 2026 3268 This episode was originally released 2/18/2026Want to support the show and get bonus episodes EVERY MONTH? ⁠⁠Join our Patreon!⁠⁠Don’t want to miss any episodes in the future? Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!And if you are looking for the support of a registered dietitian you can always contact our ⁠⁠real, live nutrition counseling practice⁠⁠, Oceanside Nutrition to learn mor

The Strange History of Incentivized Weight Loss Programs [Sample] Jul 8, 2026 464 Head to our Patreon to hear the rest of this episode and dozens of other full-length bonus episodes for only $3!

Is Leaky Gut Real? [Summer Re-Release] Jul 1, 2026 2998 This episode was originally released 10/1/2025Want to support the show and get bonus episodes EVERY MONTH? ⁠⁠Join our Patreon!⁠⁠Don’t want to miss any episodes in the future? Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!And if you are looking for the support of a registered dietitian you can always contact our ⁠⁠real, live nutrition counseling practice⁠⁠, Oceanside Nutrition to learn mor

How Nutrition Misinformation Spreads [Summer Re-Release] Jun 17, 2026 3086 This episode was originally released 9/3/2025Want to support the show and get bonus episodes EVERY MONTH? ⁠⁠Join our Patreon!⁠⁠Don’t want to miss any episodes in the future? Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!And if you are looking for the support of a registered dietitian you can always contact our ⁠⁠real, live nutrition counseling practice⁠⁠, Oceanside Nutrition to learn more

Ian Rafalko Joins the Show! (Son of Dr. Eric Berg, Scientologist Wellness Grifter) [SAMPLE] Jun 8, 2026 614 Hear the rest of this episode and access our full back-catalog of bonus episodes on Patreon for only $3!Head to our Patreon to sign up: ⁠patreon.com/nutritionformortals⁠⁠

The Scientologist Chiropractor Who Became The Internet’s Biggest Nutrition Influencer May 27, 2026 2840 Donate for World Hunger Day! Dr. Eric Berg has built one of the biggest nutrition empires on the internet. With millions of YouTube subscribers and billions of views, his videos on keto, fasting, “hidden toxins,” and miracle health hacks reach an audience larger than many major media outlets. To his fans, he’s the calm, trustworthy doctor explaining the “real truth” about health that mainstream me

Are Nitrates The Cigarette For Our Buttholes? May 13, 2026 2788 Across headlines, documentaries, and social media posts, nitrate-cured processed meats are often talked about with the same language once used for cigarettes. Bacon, hot dogs, deli turkey, pepperoni—foods many people grew up eating—are now linked in people’s minds with colon cancer and claims that nitrates are “poisoning” us. Meanwhile, Americans consume billions and billions of dollars of process

MAHA Update! Are We Healthy Again Yet?! [SAMPLE] May 6, 2026 482 Hear the rest of this episode and access our full back-catalog of bonus episodes on Patreon for only $3!Head to our Patreon to sign up: ⁠patreon.com/nutritionformortals⁠⁠

Testosterone Maxxing With The Boys Apr 29, 2026 2768 Across TikTok, Reddit, and podcast circuits, young men are being sold a blueprint for increasing their testosterone. Known as ‘T-maxxing’, this trend is a mix of diet rules, supplement stacks, gym routines, and lifestyle hacks all centered around boosting testosterone as the ultimate marker of health. But behind the steak, organ meats, and anti-soy rhetoric is a more complicated story—one that ble

Let’s Talk About Youngevity… Apr 15, 2026 2950 Joel Wallach built an empire on a wild promise: that EVERY single human disease is simply the result of a mineral deficiency. Through his lectures and various supplement companies, his message reached millions and made him a central figure in one of the most controversial corners of the wellness world. From his “90 essential nutrients” claim to the spread of COVID-19 pseudoscience, this story isn’

From Protein Bars to Jeffrey Epstein [SAMPLE] Apr 8, 2026 550 Hear the rest of this episode and access our full back-catalog of bonus episodes on Patreon for only $3!Head to our Patreon to sign up: ⁠patreon.com/nutritionformortals⁠⁠

Are These Foods SECRETLY Trying to KILL YOU Until You Are Dead? Apr 1, 2026 1394 Released April 1st, 2026In this episode, we sit down with a totally real, definitely credible “expert” and author of Are These Foods SECRETLY Trying to KILL YOU Until You Are Dead?, a groundbreaking exposé claiming that the true enemies of human health have been hiding in plain sight all along: tomatoes, mozzarella, and bread. In this very serious interview, our special guest will walk us through

Adrenal Fatigue and Cortisol Confusion Mar 18, 2026 2620 Cortisol is one of the most misunderstood hormones on the internet. From adrenal fatigue to diet recommendations to supplement suggestions, claims abound regarding what you should be doing to regulate your stress response. But is there actually evidence to support these diet and supplement recommendations? And what behaviors truly help support and normalize cortisol levels? Join us, two registered

Nutrition Myths That Refuse To Die [SAMPLE] Mar 11, 2026 586 Hear the rest of this episode and access our full back-catalog of bonus episodes on Patreon for only $3!Head to our Patreon to sign up: ⁠patreon.com/nutritionformortals⁠⁠

Red Wine, The French Paradox and The Truth About Alcohol and Health Mar 4, 2026 2332 For decades, the French Paradox has suggested that a diet loaded with cheese, butter, and other saturated fats can coexist with low rates of heart disease—if you just sip a little wine. But, as with many nutrition headlines, the truth is far more complicated. So join us, two registered dietitians, as we explore how red wine became a “health” beverage, unpack what the science really says about alco

Dietitians React: Blue Zones Docuseries (Live to 100: Secrets of The Blue Zones) [SAMPLE] Feb 23, 2026 524 Hear the rest of this episode and access our full back-catalog of bonus episodes on Patreon for only $3!Head to our Patreon to sign up: ⁠patreon.com/nutritionformortals⁠⁠

The Blue Zones Story Keeps Getting Weirder Feb 18, 2026 3204 Are there really places in the world where people routinely live past 100—and if so, do they hold the secret to longevity? Enter the Blue Zones. From Sardinia to Okinawa, these regions have been held up as proof that specific diets and lifestyles can dramatically extend life. But it turns out, the Blue Zones story isn’t as straightforward as it sounds. So join us, two Registered Dietitians, as we

Send This To Your Doctor Feb 4, 2026 2686 If you’ve ever left a medical appointment feeling dismissed, judged, or like your body size became the diagnosis... then this episode is for you — and honestly, for your doctor too. In today’s episode, we’re talking about the very real stigma larger-bodied people face in health care settings—and how often weight bias gets in the way of actual care. We’re joined by you, our listeners, through power

The NEW Food Pyramid Jan 21, 2026 3354 The new dietary guidelines are out, and if you felt a mix of confusion, skepticism, and mild dystopian dread… you’re not alone. From the upside-down food pyramid (yes, South Park called it) to a big reversal on saturated fat, these new guidelines are chock-full of both nutrition and philosophical issues. So join us, two Registered Dietitians, as we dig into concerns around ‘healthy fats’, conflict

The Optimization Trap [SAMPLE] Jan 14, 2026 588 Hear the rest of this episode and access our full back-catalog of bonus episodes on Patreon for only $3!Head to our Patreon to sign up: ⁠patreon.com/nutritionformortals⁠⁠

Non-Diet Hormone Health (with Gregory Dodell, MD) Jan 7, 2026 2358 In diet culture, hormones are frequently blamed for everything from weight gain and fatigue to irregular periods and mood changes. Scroll long enough and you’ll find promises to “balance your hormones” through food rules, cleanses, or cutting out entire macronutrients. But what actually supports hormone health, and what’s just another diet in disguise? In this episode, Matt sits down with endocrin

Terrible Moments in Diet Culture History (Part 1) Holiday Release! Dec 24, 2025 3612 Happy Holidays! Today we are sharing a full bonus episode as a little holiday gift. You can hear Part 2 and access our full back-catalog of bonus episodes on Patreon for only $3!⁠patreon.com/nutritionformortals⁠⁠

Unfortunate Nutrition Trends of 2025 & Our 2026 Predictions! [SAMPLE] Dec 17, 2025 336 Hear the rest of this episode and access our full back-catalog of bonus episodes on Patreon for only $3!Head to our Patreon to sign up: ⁠patreon.com/nutritionformortals⁠⁠

Was There A Great Sugar Conspiracy? (Part Two) Dec 10, 2025 2286 Leave us a voicemail that may be featured on a future episode! Call us at (562)-N4M-POD1 (562-646-7631). *Right now we are asking for stories about times when a doctor’s care didn’t feel very… caring. Perhaps there was an over-focus on weight/BMI and an under-focus on why you were seeking care? Were you given questionable nutrition, diet, or exercise advice? Were assumptions made about your behav

Was There A Great Sugar Conspiracy? (Part One) Nov 26, 2025 1948 This episode kicks off our two-part deep dive into one of nutrition’s most talked-about controversies: the idea that “Big Sugar” reshaped health policy, redirected blame toward dietary fat, and helped create the low-fat food era many of us grew up in. Did the sugar industry really “rewrite the rules of health” or is there more to this story? Join us, two Registered Dietitians (and friends!) as we

Food Combining Diets Nov 12, 2025 2818 Can the way you combine foods really change how your body digests them—or even help you lose weight? For well over a century, food combining diets have claimed exactly that. From the early natural hygiene movement to the wildly popular Hay Diet, to the celebrity-fueled Beverly Hills Diet of the 1980s, these plans have promised better digestion, improved energy, and rapid weight loss all by simply

The Nutrition Claims of The Medical Medium [SAMPLE] Nov 5, 2025 566 Hear the rest of this episode and access our full back-catalog of bonus episodes on Patreon for only $3!Head to our Patreon to sign up: ⁠patreon.com/nutritionformortals⁠⁠

Vitamin D Truths (and Truthers) Oct 29, 2025 2469 Few nutrients get as much hype as vitamin D. It’s been promoted for everything from stronger bones and better mood to reduced risk of chronic disease and cancer prevention. And during the COVID-19 pandemic, a wave of self-proclaimed “vitamin D truthers” took things further—claiming massive doses could prevent or even cure the virus. But what does the science actually say about how much Vitamin D y

Let’s Talk About Microplastics... (with Dr. Katie Pelch) Oct 15, 2025 3196 Microplastics are having a major moment in the headlines, but there’s a lot of confusion about what they actually mean for our health. In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Katie Pelch, Senior Scientist with the Natural Resources Defense Council, to unpack the truth about microplastics—what they are, how they get into our food and water and what the current research says about their risks to humans

Women, Food and God [SAMPLE] Oct 8, 2025 572 Hear the rest of this episode and access our full back-catalog of bonus episodes on Patreon for only $3!Head to our Patreon to sign up: ⁠patreon.com/nutritionformortals⁠⁠

Is Leaky Gut Real? Oct 1, 2025 2934 "Leaky Gut"—or more accurately increased intestinal permeability—has become a buzzword in the world of gut health. It's often blamed for everything from bloating and fatigue to autoimmune diseases and food sensitivities. Social media is full of gut-healing advice and restrictive plans like the AIP and GAPS diets, which claim to ‘heal’ the gut lining and reverse chronic illness. But

The Blood Type Diet Sep 17, 2025 2710 The Blood Type Diet has been touted as a personalized approach to eating—claiming that your blood type determines the foods you should eat (or avoid) to optimize health, lose weight, and prevent disease. It’s a compelling idea, with books and websites promising individualized wellness based on nothing more than your ABO type. But how much of this is backed by science? And where did this idea even

Dietitians React: Fit for TV (The Reality of The Biggest Loser) [SAMPLE] Sep 10, 2025 658 Hear the rest of this episode and access our full back-catalog of bonus episodes on Patreon for only $3!Head to our Patreon to sign up: ⁠patreon.com/nutritionformortals⁠⁠

How Nutrition Misinformation Spreads Sep 3, 2025 3038 In nutrition, uncertainty isn’t just common—it’s expected. Science evolves, studies conflict, and context matters. But in the space between “we’re still learning” and “we know for sure,” there’s opportunity—and not always the good kind. Enter a formula that’s been used again and again: highlight the confusion, cast doubt on conventional advice, then sell a clear, confident solution. In this episod

How To Think About Intermittent Fasting (Summer Re-Release) Aug 20, 2025 2572 This episode was originally released 11/13/2024Want to support the show and get bonus episodes EVERY MONTH? ⁠⁠Join our Patreon!⁠⁠We’ve got MERCH! Check it out ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠Don’t want to miss any episodes in the future? Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!Feel free to contact our ⁠⁠real, live nutrition counseling practice⁠⁠**This podcast is for information purposes only, is not a subs

Dietitians React: Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead [SAMPLE] Aug 13, 2025 514 Hear the rest of this episode and access our full back-catalog of bonus episodes on Patreon for only $3!Head to our Patreon to sign up: ⁠patreon.com/nutritionformortals⁠⁠

No Seriously, Are You Dehydrated? (Summer Re-Release) Aug 6, 2025 2864 This episode was originally released 2/19/2025Want to support the show and get bonus episodes EVERY MONTH? ⁠Join our Patreon!⁠We’ve got MERCH! Check it out ⁠HERE⁠Don’t want to miss any episodes in the future? Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!Feel free to contact our ⁠real, live nutrition counseling practice⁠**This podcast is for information purposes only, is not a substitute

Let's Talk About The Glucose Goddess... (Summer Re-Release) Jul 23, 2025 2944 This episode was originally released 2/5/2025Want to support the show and get bonus episodes EVERY MONTH? Join our Patreon!We’ve got MERCH! Check it out HEREDon’t want to miss any episodes in the future? Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!Feel free to contact our real, live nutrition counseling practice**This podcast is for information purposes only, is not a substitute for ind

Nutrition In The News! [SAMPLE] Jul 17, 2025 442 Hear the rest of this episode and access our full back-catalog of bonus episodes on Patreon for only $3!Head to our Patreon to sign up: ⁠patreon.com/nutritionformortals⁠⁠

100 Years of Diet Food (Summer Re-Release) Jul 9, 2025 4386 This episode was originally released 6/12/2024Want to support the show and get bonus episodes EVERY MONTH? Join our Patreon! We’ve got MERCH! Check it out HEREDon’t want to miss any episodes in the future? Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!Feel free to contact our real, live nutrition counseling practice**This podcast is for information purposes only, is not a substitute for i

Let’s Talk About Food Dyes… Jun 25, 2025 3130 Synthetic food dyes have recently made headlines—again. From bold health assertions to whispers of an upcoming U.S. ban, these additives come with a lot of claims and a lot of controversy. But what does the research actually tell us about the health risks of consuming food dyes? And where did these health claims actually originate? Join us, two Registered Dietitians, as we dive into the colorful h

The Weight Loss Cure "They" Don’t Want You To Know About [SAMPLE] Jun 18, 2025 514 Hear the rest of this episode and access our full back-catalog of bonus episodes on Patreon for only $3!Head to our Patreon to sign up: ⁠patreon.com/nutritionformortals⁠⁠

A Tale of Two Ketos (Diet Culture Keto) Jun 11, 2025 4082 Keto became a popular weight loss diet in the 1990s and has been a mainstay of diet culture ever since. Promoted as the ultimate solution for weight loss, mental clarity, and better health, keto has earned a loyal fanbase. But do these bold claims actually hold up under scientific scrutiny? And can anyone realistically maintain such a restrictive eating pattern in the long term? Join us, two Regis

A Tale of Two Ketos (Miracle Keto) May 28, 2025 2348 Join us, two Registered Dietitians (and friends!), as we explore the history and science of the ketogenic diet as a miraculous therapeutic tool in the treatment of neurological disease. This is the first of two episodes about the keto diet. Next time we’ll dive into the world of “Diet Culture Keto.” Same diet, very different story! Want to support the show and get bonus episodes? Join our Patreon!

What We Get Wrong About Organic Foods May 14, 2025 3324 Organic food dominates grocery store aisles and farmers markets—but what does “organic” actually mean? Consumers often believe that organic foods are healthier, more nutrient dense, better for the environment and free from pesticides. They also may assume that buying organic means avoiding big food and big agriculture. But how well do the perceptions of organic food align with reality and science?

The Ultimate Nutrition Hack: Brian Wansink (SAMPLE) May 7, 2025 492 Hear the rest of this episode and access our full back-catalog of bonus episodes on Patreon for only $3! Head to our Patreon to sign up: ⁠patreon.com/nutritionformortals⁠⁠Note: If you are using the Patreon app on an iPhone or iPad to sign up there is a 30% mark-up imposed by Apple. Simply sign up on a mobile web browser or computer to avoid this mark-up!

Make America Healthy Again…Like, When Exactly? Apr 30, 2025 2850 The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement has garnered tremendous attention and amassed a huge following since its inception in the 2010s. Advocates of the movement frequently reference a desire to return to an earlier time in American history—when life was simpler, food was more wholesome, and overall wellness was supposedly at its peak. But were Americans truly healthier in decades past? An

The Rise of The U.S. Supplement Industry (Part 2) Apr 16, 2025 3124 More adults in the U.S. are using dietary supplements than ever before. For decades, however, tensions have existed between the U.S. government, supplement manufacturers and consumers who all have different stances around the safety and efficacy of these products. But just how did dietary supplements become so mainstream? And how did such a massive industry largely avoid regulatory oversight? How

Terrible Moments in Diet Culture History (Part 2) [SAMPLE] Apr 9, 2025 498 To hear the rest of the episode head on over to our Patreon!patreon.com/nutritionformortals

The Rise of The U.S. Supplement Industry (Part 1) Apr 2, 2025 2734 More adults in the U.S. are using dietary supplements than ever before. For decades, however, tensions have existed between the U.S. government, supplement manufacturers and consumers who all have different stances around the safety and efficacy of these products. But just how did dietary supplements become so mainstream? And how did such a massive industry largely avoid regulatory oversight? How

Can Hypnosis Trance-Form Your Eating? Mar 19, 2025 3088 Hypnotherapy has been used for decades to effectively help people reduce stress, manage pain and improve mental health. More recently, there have been claims that hypnotherapy can help with a variety of food-related challenges including: binge eating, eating disorders, irritable bowel syndrome and weight loss. But how evidence-based are these claims? Join us, two Registered Dietitians, as we do a

Terrible Moments in Diet Culture History (Part 1) [TEASER] Mar 12, 2025 582 To hear the rest of the episode head on over to our Patreon!patreon.com/nutritionformortals

What Is “Food Noise” Really? Mar 5, 2025 3066 “Food Noise” was a relatively unused term until the recent rise of GLP-1RA medications. Now, social media is abuzz with claims of people ridding themselves of their “food noise” and companies are using this language to sell their own compounded GLP-1 drugs. But what is “food noise” really? And should this term only be used by certain people? Is some “food noise” normal or should we be trying to ri

No Seriously, Are You Dehydrated? Feb 19, 2025 2832 Hydration recommendations abound. Some claim we should all be drinking 8 glasses of water daily, while others argue a gallon everyday is beneficial to our health. So how much fluid do you actually need to be drinking in a day? What about water enhancers that claim to hydrate you even faster than water alone? And is there anything to this new trend of drinking hydrogenated water? Join us, two Regis

The Wellness Grifter Super Bowl! [TEASER] Feb 7, 2025 630 To hear the rest of the episode head on over to our Patreon! patreon.com/nutritionformortals

Let’s Talk About The Glucose Goddess... Feb 5, 2025 2916 Jessie Inchauspé, also known as The Glucose Goddess, burst onto the Instagram scene in 2018, where she began educating people on how to manage their blood sugar and control glucose ‘spikes’. An overnight sensation, she now sells books, supplements, courses and recipes all focused on how to manage blood sugar levels. But how do we actually define a glucose ‘spike’? And are her glucose ‘hacks’ reall

Can We Trust Our Dietary Guidelines? (Part 3: Beyond The Pyramid) Jan 22, 2025 2576 The U.S. government has been making nutrition recommendations for well over 100 years. More recently, however, people have started questioning these guidelines, with concerns around the influences of big food and big agriculture. Social media is ablaze with cries of corruption and deception. Health professionals are being called into question, as are the real motives behind these health recommenda

Can We Trust Our Dietary Guidelines? (Part 2: The Great Pyramid) Jan 8, 2025 2730 The U.S. government has been making nutrition recommendations for well over 100 years. More recently, however, people have started questioning these guidelines, with concerns around the influences of big food and big agriculture. Social media is ablaze with cries of corruption and deception. Health professionals are being called into question, as are the real motives behind these health recommenda

New Years Resets and Wellness Challenges [TEASER] Jan 1, 2025 552 To hear the rest of the episode head on over to our Patreon! patreon.com/nutritionformortals

Nutrition For Mortals Trailer! Jan 1, 2025 90 Don’t want to miss any episodes in the future? Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!Want to support the show and get bonus episodes? Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/nutritionformortalsFor feedback or to suggest a show topic email us at nutritionformortals@gmail.comFeel free to contact our real, live nutrition counseling practice

30 Bananas A Day (Holiday Release!) Dec 25, 2024 3708 This is a re-release of one of our bonus episodes from earlier this year. To catch all of our bonus episodes head over to our Patreon at patreon.com/nutritionformortals

Unfortunate Nutrition Trends of 2024 and Predictions for 2025! [TEASER] Dec 18, 2024 388 To hear the rest of the episode head on over to our Patreon! patreon.com/nutritionformortals

Can We Trust Our Dietary Guidelines? (Part 1: Before the Pyramid) Dec 11, 2024 3096 The U.S. government has been making nutrition recommendations for well over 100 years. More recently, however, people have started questioning these guidelines, with concerns around the influences of big food and big agriculture. Social media is ablaze with cries of corruption and deception. Health professionals are being called into question, as are the real motives behind these health recommenda

Sugar and Hyperactivity Nov 27, 2024 3100 It’s a common trope: a bunch of kids go to a birthday party, eat some cake, and suddenly they all start acting out and bouncing off the walls. This idea, that sugar causes kids to become hyperactive, has been around for generations. But do we actually have evidence to support it? Could there be something else going on? And how might sugar intake impact the brain of folks with ADHD? Join us, two Re

How To Think About Intermittent Fasting Nov 13, 2024 2538 16:8 or is it 14:10? Intermittent fasting has quickly become a popular way to try and improve health markers and lose weight. Diet books, health apps and social media influencers all make grandiose claims about the advantages of restricting food intake to a specific window of time. But what are the benefits and risks of intermittent fasting? And does the research align with how our culture (and so

The Problems With The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics [TEASER] Nov 6, 2024 616 To hear the rest of the episode head on over to our Patreon! patreon.com/nutritionformortals

The Truth About Body Weight "Set Point Theory" Oct 30, 2024 2304 Set Point Theory. It’s a term that gets thrown around a lot in both diet and wellness culture and suggests that our bodies have a genetically predetermined weight range. But where did this term come from? And what evidence do we have to support theoretical models of body weight regulation? Join us, two Registered Dietitians, as we explore the intricacies of weight regulation and discuss both the p

On Healthism and Social Determinants (with Shana Minei Spence) Oct 16, 2024 2434 In today’s episode, we are joined by a titan in the anti-diet social media space, Shana Minei Spence. Healthism and social determinants of health are lesser discussed, albeit incredibly important, aspects of how people feed themselves. Shana feels passionate about bringing awareness to these ideas and calling out how nutrition and wellness is often steeped in privilege. So join us, three! register

We Take The Bright Line Eating Masterclass [TEASER] Oct 9, 2024 628 To hear the rest of the episode head on over to our Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/nutritionformortals

Let's Talk About The Whole30... Oct 2, 2024 2816 It’s not a diet! Or is it? The Whole30 burst onto the wellness scene in the late aughts and became hugely popular. Its creators claim it’s not a diet, but instead a short term reset that will not only help you feel better but also create a path to food freedom. But are elimination diets like The Whole30 necessary for everyone? And is the path to food freedom found by cutting out multiple food grou

The Ancestral Diet Trend [TEASER] Sep 19, 2024 418 To hear the rest of the episode head on over to our Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/nutritionformortals

The Raw Milk Movement Sep 18, 2024 3350 Over the last few years sales of raw, unpasteurized milk have skyrocketed. Raw milk advocates claim that pasteurization destroys key nutrients in milk and reduces important health benefits. But beyond the health claims, raw milk has become a symbol of consumer choice and a protest against government oversight and intervention. It may seem like a simple beverage, but it has become so much more! So

No Seriously, How Dangerous Are Ultra-Processed Foods? Sep 4, 2024 2534 Ultra-processed foods are an ultra-hot topic currently in the world of nutrition. Headlines abound suggesting that any consumption of ultra-processed foods will destroy our health and cause a multitude of chronic diseases. But what makes a food ultra-processed? And does current research on ultra-processed foods and health risks support these extreme declarations? Join us, two registered dietitian

N4M Best Of: Can You Hack Your Metabolism? Aug 21, 2024 2792 This is a re-release of an episode originally shared 11/01/2023 Jen and Matt are on summer break drinking Mai Tais on the beach. Or wait, no, I think we said we're floating around on the International Space Station. We're losing the thread at this point! In reality we're working hard on future episodes and seeing clients. New main feed episodes return in September! If you'd lik

Jordan Rubin & His Biblical Diets [TEASER] Aug 13, 2024 706 What a rollercoaster! To hear the rest of the episode head on over to our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/nutritionformortals

N4M Best Of: Plant Panic!! (Anti-Nutrients & Seeds Oils) Aug 7, 2024 2674 This is a re-release of an episode originally shared 7/26/2023 Jen and Matt are on summer break drinking Mai Tais on the beach. Or wait, no, I think we said we're floating around on the International Space Station. We're losing the thread at this point! In reality we're working hard on future episodes and seeing clients. New main feed episodes return in September! If you'd like

N4M Best Of: Let's Talk About Optavia... Jul 24, 2024 2268 This is a re-release of an episode originally shared 11/15/2023 Jen and Matt are on summer break drinking Mai Tais on the beach. Or wait, no, I think we said we're floating around on the International Space Station. We're losing the thread at this point! In reality we're working hard on future episodes and seeing clients. New main feed episodes return in September! If you'd lik

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