The Three Aminos Podcast: Real Nutrition for Real People

What would it look like to give ourselves permission to eat whatever we wanted? Would it look like foods that nourish our bodies or would we behave like literal kids in candy stores? Likely, a little of both. Tune into this episode on intuitive eating to find out why indulging your cravings isn't such a bad thing.

These dark days of winter have us feeling a little blue. From light lamps to deals on flights to sunny locations, there is no shortage of remedies on the market to help alleviate the emotional burden of this season. But where does our diet fit in? In this episode, we investigate the research on food for mood.

Protein powders are popular for their simplicity and convenience. No time for breakfast? No problem! Just a scoop of protein powder into your morning smoothie gives you the protein of a full meal. But what’s the catch? Stay tuned to this mini pod episode and find out.

Inflammation, a natural process that when left unchecked contributes to some of the most serious chronic medical conditions. Diets high in processed and refined foods are believed to contribute to many of these medical conditions by fueling this inflammation. Today we discuss a diet intended to put out the fire of chronic inflammation, the anti-inflammatory diet.

Welcome to the first Three Aminos “mini” pod, where we will take a quick dive into some lighthearted food and nutrition topics!

Fiber. We’ve talked about it before, we’ll talk about it again. Today we take a deeper dive into the subject and discuss the benefits of fiber, where to get it, and why most Americans don’t get enough.

In today’s bonus episode, we explore the darker side of food and nutrition. A warning, some of what we will discuss is not for the faint of heart. Join us, won’t you?  

The field of nutrition has many unanswered questions. Go online and you will find any number of unsubstantiated claims offered up by thousands of so-called experts with dubious credentials. In today’s episode, we hope to shed some light on various nutrition trends by answering your questions! Stay tuned for our take on gluten, collagen, adrenal fatigue and more.

From vegan to paleo, DASH to keto, and everything in between, diet creators always seem to have an opinion on dairy. Often lauded for their calcium, vitamin D, and protein content, dairy foods like milk, yogurt, and cheese can also contain a large quantity of saturated fat. In today’s episode, we will take a look at current research to give you the scoop on dairy.

In Episode 16, we discuss another bustling nutrition and marketing fad known as SUPERFOODS. Can adding one food into your diet make all the difference in your life and health? Will swimming in green tea while eating an acai bowl and smelling kale make you even more awesome? In today’s episode, we take a look at the some of the science, marketing, and culture around superfoods.

Today’s topic is alcohol. The evidence is clear, heavy drinking is bad for our mental, physical, and social health. Therefore, we will not be discussing the dangers of binge drinking as we believe these to be well known. Instead, we talk about moderate drinking and its supposed health benefits. Can a glass of wine every day really be good for your heart? Pour yourself a beverage of choice and stay tuned to find out.

We are bombarded with messages about vitamins and minerals and how we may be deficient in key nutrients. Are we really? And if so, will taking one - or several - vitamins help? In this episode, we take a look into the multi-billion dollar supplement industry. We’ll examine the history of what are now the least regulated products on the market and the measures you can take to make sure you aren’t getting swindled.

What can happen if clean eating is taken to extreme? Today, we're talking about "orthorexia" which is a term used to describe an obsession with proper or ‘healthful’ eating to the extent of harming one's body and health. In an industry that praises "healthful" eating, it's important to understand the warning signs that healthy eating has gone too far.

What does it mean to eat clean? Today, we look at the research behind processed foods and consider whether or not it is possible to separate out health from life circumstance. We will discuss how dirty our food supply actually is and some easy ways to pay a little more attention to where food comes from.

Few ingredients in our food supply have been more vilified than artificial sweeteners. Ever since the 1970s, these additives have been implicated in a host of health concerns ranging in severity from weight gain to cancer. But how much truth exists behind the rumors? With Julian on paternity leave, Lauren and Molly discuss if artificial sweeteners really deserve their bad reputation.

In Episode 6, we discussed a growing movement among dietitians and other health practitioners called “Health at Every Size.” This approach is based on the belief that anyone can be healthy, regardless of their body type, size, or shape. Critics of this movement cite increased rates of chronic disease among those who are obese by BMI, but what does the science really show us? In today’s episode, we take a look at the science behind Health at Every Size.

How much protein do we actually need? Is whole milk really that bad for you? In this week’s episode, we’re tackling these questions - and more - that many of you sent our way. We did the research, and some of what we discovered even surprised us!

The dietary patterns of people living in the countries that border the mediterranean sea have been praised over the past several years for the heart healthy qualities. We won’t even bury the lede here. We love this dietary pattern and in this episode you will not only learn why, you will hear some tips on how to bring a litle mediterranean into your diet.

Ever wondered what it would be like to eat butter straight from the stick or snack on blue cheese salad dressing...by itself? Then do we have the diet for you! Sold as a magic bullet for weight loss, the ketogenic diet promises health results like you’ve never seen and you can eat whatever you want, so long as you never want any carbohydrates. Join us as we chew the fat on the ketogenic diet.

Change your body, they say. You’ll be healthier, they say. You’ll feel better, look better, and *do* better, they say. False. Today, it’s time to drown out the noise and learn about a growing and powerful movement in the wellness world called Health At Every Size. The Health at Every Size approach is founded on the principle that we accept and respect the diversity of ALL body shapes and sizes. It recognizes that a multitude of factors - including, but not limited to physical, social, emotional, occupational, structural, and systemic forces - all influence how well we live, and therefore, how healthy we are. It focuses on a person’s health behaviors in the context of their  life, rather than using markers such as weight and BMI to assess health. Today’s episode will challenge everything you *thought* you knew about weight.

Do you like food? Sure! Who doesn’t? What if I told you you could lose weight, prevent disease, and live longer, you’d be interested right? What’s the catch? Nothing! All you have to do is not eat… for some unspecified amount of time… with some unknown frequency. Sound too good to be true? It just might be. In this week's episode, we're here to help you decide if intermittent fasting is right for you.

As we move through the holiday season and get closer to 2018, many people are considering starting a diet. The Whole30 program is a popular diet that eliminates sugar, alcohol, grains, legumes, soy, and dairy in an effort to “reset” some of the negative effects of the typical American diet. Many people try the Whole30 as a means to lose weight, feel better, and identify any potential food intolerances. But how "whole" is the Whole30? Are there potential benefits or consequences to attempting this diet for 30 days? Tune in to this week's episode for the tools to decide if the Whole30 program is really the best way to support the WHOLE you.

If you’re like 45 million other Americans, you’ve tried dieting this year. As registered dietitians practicing counseling in the nutrition world, we can empathize and understand why people are drawn to dieting. But there is consensus among researchers and professionals in the wellness community that dieting does not work. In today's episode, we highlight the evidence supporting WHY dieting FAILS YOU every time, what you can do to fight against diet culture, and ideas of how you can develop sustainable behaviors to support your health and happiness.

In this week's episode, we're talking about Tom Brady's TB12 Method. Tom Brady is a five-time Super Bowl champion and continues to excel even at 40 years old (typically, football players are retired by 40!) Brady just released his first book, "The TB12 Method: How to Achieve a Lifetime of Sustained Peak Performance" in September 2017, and we're here today to break down some of Brady's claims made about exercise and nutrition.

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Three Aminos Podcast: Real Nutrition for Real People! In this short teaser episode, we talk a little bit about what to expect from our podcast, WHY you should tune in to future episodes, and some black-mail worthy fun facts about your hosts: Molly Haas, MS, RD, Julian Whitford, MPH, RDN, and Lauren Rice, MPH, RDN. What we cover The differences between a Registered Dietitian and a Nutritionist Why we're different and what we can offer you as a listener What to expect from the podcast and future episodes Some fun facts about us "Homework" before our next episode: watch the Netflix Documentary, What the Health.