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 history, controversial discourse and current science of synthetic food dyes. Want to support the show...
Jun 25, 2025•52 min
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Jun 18, 2025•9 min
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 Registered Dietitians, for the second in this two part series, A Tale of Two Ketos. Today it's time to ta...
Jun 11, 2025•1 hr 8 min
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! https://www.patreon.com/nutritionformortals We’ve got MERCH! Check it out HERE Don’t want to miss a...
May 28, 2025•39 min
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? And is organic food really worth the higher price tag? Join us, two Registered Dietitians, as we do...
May 14, 2025•55 min
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May 07, 2025•8 min
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? And does looking to the past genuinely promote better health, or is it merely a distraction that keeps...
Apr 30, 2025•48 min
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 could the supplement industry be poised to change and what should we think about when choosing dieta...
Apr 16, 2025•52 min
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Apr 09, 2025•8 min
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 could the supplement industry be poised to change and what should we think about when choosing dieta...
Apr 02, 2025•46 min
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 deep-dive into the intersection of hypnotherapy and nutrition. Want to support the show and get bonu...
Mar 19, 2025•51 min
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Mar 12, 2025•10 min
“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 rid ourselves of it entirely? Join us, two Registered Dietitians, as we discuss the different definiti...
Mar 05, 2025•51 min
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 Registered Dietitians, as we dive (pun intended!) into the world of hydration and answer all of these que...
Feb 19, 2025•47 min
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Feb 07, 2025•11 min
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’ really revolutionary? Join us, two Registered Dietitans, as we dive into the world of CGMs, blood sugar r...
Feb 05, 2025•49 min
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 recommendations. So join us, two Registered Dietitians, in the last episode of this three part series, where w...
Jan 22, 2025•43 min
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 recommendations. So join us, two Registered Dietitians, in the second episode of our three part series dedicat...
Jan 08, 2025•46 min
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Jan 01, 2025•9 min
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Jan 01, 2025•2 min
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Dec 25, 2024•1 hr 2 min
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Dec 18, 2024•6 min
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 recommendations. So join us, two Registered Dietitians, as we kick off a three part series dedicated to answer...
Dec 11, 2024•52 min
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 Registered Dietitians, as we dig deeper into this topic and examine whether or not sugar intake is act...
Nov 27, 2024•52 min
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 social media) talk about this method of eating? Join us, two Registered Dietitians, as we dive into th...
Nov 13, 2024•42 min
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Nov 06, 2024•10 min
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 positives and the limitations of Set Point Theory. Want to support the show and get bonus episodes? J...
Oct 30, 2024•38 min
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! registered dietitians, as we dig into these important ideas and together challenge several outdated and unhe...
Oct 16, 2024•41 min
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Oct 09, 2024•10 min
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 groups and following a rule-based approach to eating? Join us, two registered dietitians, as we analyze ...
Oct 02, 2024•47 min
