Podcasts about nutrition science

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-sized bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about zero-calorie drinks and whether they are really the guilt-free option we have been led to believe. A well-known Copenhagen study compared four groups of people who drank a liter a day of regular soda, diet soda, milk, or water for six months, and the results were surprising enough to stop anyone mid-sip. Could a beverage with absolutely no calories still be working against your blood sugar, waistline and your metabolism? What do your gut, your pancreas, and even your taste buds have to do with it? Jenn digs into the science, questions the study's details, and shares what she has seen play out in real life with herself and her clients for years. But before you toss your diet soda or defend it to the end, you should hear what Jenn has to say about who this affects, why, and whether the calorie count on the label is telling you anywhere near the whole story. Like what you're hearing? Be sure to check out the full-length episodes of new releases every Wednesday. Have an idea for a nutrition nugget? Submit it here: https://asaladwithasideoffries.com/index.php/contact/ RESOURCES:Become a Happy Healthy Hub MemberJenn's Free Menu PlanA Salad With a Side of FriesA Salad With A Side Of Fries MerchA Salad With a Side of Fries InstagramNutrition Nugget: IQ MixCopenhagen StudyKEYWORDS: Jenn Trepeck, Nutrition Nugget, Salad With A Side Of Fries, Health Tips, Wellness Tips, Zero Calorie Drinks, Diet Soda, Artificial Sweeteners, Aspartame, Insulin Response, Blood Sugar, Weight Gain, Gut Microbiome, Metabolic Health, Calorie Counting, Sugar Cravings, Glucagon, Pancreas, Glucose, Fat Burning, Gut Bacteria, Sweet Taste Addiction, Copenhagen Study, American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Diet Cola, Regular Soda, Sugar Soda, Milk, Water Intake, BMI, Non-Diabetic Subjects, Weight Loss, Caloric Beverages, Nutrition Research, Food Cravings, Hormones, Insulin Levels, Blood Pressure, Overweight, Obese, Beverage Choices, Wellness, Weight Management, Health Coaching, Microbiome, Nutrition Science, Zero Calorie Drinks And Weight Gain, Do Diet Sodas Cause Insulin Response

Dr. Campbell explains how animal protein activates cancer pathways, impairs immunity, and promotes carcinogen activity, while plant protein does not. #PlantVsAnimal #CancerScience #ImmuneHealth

Reflections on the Peter Attia/Epstein scandal; How to lower lp(a)—does diet help? What are bio-active peptides? Could they stave off kidney disease? Scientists just tested the fittest 81-year-old in the world—here's what they found; Media erroneously report that intermittent fasting is not effective for weight loss; Sugary drinks may stoke anxiety in teens; Omega-3s support kids' reading fluency and spelling scores; Surprising study shows saturated fats not harmful to kidneys.

Learn the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats, flaxseed vs. flax oil, and why frying is the worst way to cook. #FryingDangers #FatFacts #FlaxOil

Ozempic may help you lose weight—but only temporarily. Drs. Klaper and Fuhrman explain why lifestyle medicine is the true long-term solution. #OzempicMyths #LifestyleMedicine #WeightLossTruth

Fluctuating blood sugar levels disrupt sleep and raise cortisol—Dr. Murray shares how a Mediterranean diet, CGMs, and PGX fiber can stabilize energy and emotions. #BloodSugarBalance #BetterSleep #MetabolicHealth

Fluctuating blood sugar levels disrupt sleep and raise cortisol—Dr. Murray shares how a Mediterranean diet, CGMs, and PGX fiber can stabilize energy and emotions. #BloodSugarBalance #BetterSleep #MetabolicHealth

Is fatty liver disease reversible through diet?Amy Goss, PhD, Associate Professor of Nutrition Sciences at UAB and Registered Dietitian, returns to the MyHeart.net podcast to discuss metabolic-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), also known as fatty liver disease, and her research on how a carbohydrate-restricted diet may help reduce liver fat in those already diagnosed with the condition. Learn practical tips on making dietary changes that are both effective and sustainable.To read more about how exercise, diet, and other lifestyle changes may help with MASLD by exploring our article, Lifestyle Intervention as the Foundation of Care in Obesity-Related Fatty Liver Disease (MASLD).About the TeamDr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at UAB Medicine.Dr. Philip Johnson is originally from Selma, AL. Philip began his studies at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, where he double majored in Biomedical and Electrical Engineering. After a year in the “real world” working for his father as a machine design engineer, he went to graduate school at UAB in Birmingham, AL, where he completed a Masters and PhD in Biomedical Engineering before becoming a research assistant professor in Biomedical Engineering. After a short stint in academics, he continued his education at UAB in Medical School, Internal Medicine Residency, and is currently a cardiology fellow in training with a special interest in cardiac electrophysiology.Medical DisclaimerThe contents of the MyHeart.net podcast, including as textual content, graphical content, images, and any other content contained in the Podcast (“Content”) are purely for informational purposes. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard on the Podcast!If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. MyHeart.net does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the Podcast. Reliance on any information provided by MyHeart.net, MyHeart.net employees, others appearing on the Podcast at the invitation of MyHeart.net, or other visitors to the Podcast is solely at your own risk.The Podcast and the Content are provided on an “as is” basis.

From fears around hormone disruption, thyroid health, breast cancer, fertility, and even feminising effects in men, soy has been surrounded by controversy for many years.Yet at the same time, populations consuming soy regularly tend to have lower rates of chronic disease and longer life expectancy. So what does the totality of the scientific evidence actually say?To answer that question we're joined by Dr Mark Messina, one of the world's leading researchers on soya foods and health. Dr Messina is Director of Nutrition Science and Research at the Soy Nutrition Institute (SNI) Global. He has dedicated his career to studying the health effects of soya foods and has published over 125 articles and book chapters over his three decades of work in the field.In this deep dive we will distinguish the scientific evidence from pervasive online misconceptions and examine what the current research indicates about soya's effects on cardiovascular health, cancer risk, endocrine function, and well being.To contact Dr Messina:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-messina-985ba642/To read more about Dr Messina's research papers:https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Messina-Mark-2And please don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast, and share this episode with one other person today.If you'd like to support our work and be part of a growing community of like-minded people working towards creating a healthier and more sustainable future please join the Plant-Based Health Professionals UK following the link below:https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/membershipYou don't have to be a health care professional to join, but by doing so you're not only supporting our work, you'll be improving your own health;  with membership starting from as little as £15 a year, join us now and be part of the change you want to see.Discover evidence-based approaches to transform hospital meals in our upcoming Global Healthy Hospital Network webinar.Join us on 4 March 2026, 16:00 GMT to explore practical strategies to make hospital meals healthier for patients and staff while reducing environmental impact.This session is designed for healthcare professionals seeking actionable, evidence-based ways to transform hospital food environments.Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/-rnYGLwqQ9-ZQPh-P1cfPwThe Global Healthy Hospital Food Network is a collaborative initiative led by PAN International, Plant-Based Health Professionals UK, ProVeg International, and Greener by Default.

Accurately defining the population of patients with short bowel syndrome (SBS) and intestinal failure has long been a challenge in gastroenterology. In an effort to bring greater clarity to the field, Alan Buchman MD, MSPH, a professor of Clinical Surgery and Medical Director of the Intestinal Rehabilitation and Transplant Center at the University of Illinois at Chicago and director of gastroenterology at Elevance Health, led the introduction of new, more specific ICD-10-CM codes for SBS, along with corresponding updates to World Health Organization ICD-11 classifications. His recent real-world US claims analysis presented at the ASPEN 2026 Nutrition Science and Practice Conference examined how widely those codes have been adopted and what that adoption, or lack thereof, reveals about disease burden and clinical practice.Key Interview Time Stamps0:00:00 What prompted this analysis of ICD code adoption in short bowel syndrome?0:01:17 Key findings 0:03:33 Understanding reasons for variability in code adoption0:04:36 The potential benefits of improved coding accuracy 

Steve Blake shows how saturated fat not sugar is the key driver of insulin resistance, using clinical data and food examples to explain how fat disrupts blood sugar control. #SaturatedFat #InsulinResistance #DiabetesReversal #HealthTalks

Dr. Youngberg introduces a precision medicine approach to Alzheimer's and explains why identifying multiple personal risk factors brings hope for true reversal. #AlzheimersPrevention #PrecisionMedicine #BrainHealth #HealthTalks

You ever wonder why you can't eat just one chip? Or why chicken tastes different than it did decades ago? In this episode, I break down how the food industry engineered salt, sugar and fat to hit your brain's “bliss point,” how fast food reshaped American farming, and why profit became more important than public health. From factory-raised chickens to feedlot beef to grocery store manipulation, we're unpacking how the system was built—and what you can actually do about it. Spoiler: it's not a willpower problem. It's a design problem.IntroFoodSalt, Sugar, Fat and the Bliss PointSoda: The Original Thirst TrapHow fast food rewired American farmingProfitsWhat we can actually do as consumers?Music by Loghan LongoriaFollow us on instagram: Sergio Novoa My Limited View PodResources & Research:1. Moss, Michael. Salt Sugar Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us. Random House, 2013. Key themes summarized at LifeClub.org. 2. Summary of processed food engineering and industry tactics at BooksThatSlay.com. 3. Overview of addictive design and ingredient roles at SoBrief.com. 4. Discussion of food companies prioritizing taste over health in processed products. 5. Reporting on antibiotic use and public health risks in livestock farming. 6. Advocacy overview of factory farming, antibiotics, and health impacts.

Cancer is striking younger generations faster. Dr. Fuhrman explains how dietary shifts—from G-BOMBS to industrialization—are key to prevention. #CancerPrevention #NutritionScience #GBOMBS #HealthTalks

In this special series on Oral GLP-1 Receptor Agonists, Dr. Neil Skolnik will discuss the first of the GLP-1 RAs to receive FDA approval, Semaglutide.  This special episode is sponsored with support from Novo Nordisk. Presented by: Neil Skolnik, M.D., Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University; Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program, Abington Jefferson Health W. Timothy Garvey, MD.,  Butterworth Professor and University Professor of Medicine in the Department of Nutrition Sciences at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Selected references: Oral semaglutide 50 mg taken once per day in adults with overweight or obesity (OASIS 1): a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 3 trial. Knop, Filip K et al. The Lancet, Volume 402, Issue 10403, 705 – 719 Oral Semaglutide at a Dose of 25 mg in Adults with Overweight or Obesity. Wharton Sean et al. N Engl J Med 2025;393:1077-1087 Semaglutide and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Obesity without Diabetes. Lincoff, A Michael, et al.  N Engl J Med 2023;389:2221-2232  

Why are the new dietary guidelines pushing full-fat dairy and red meat? Is saturated fat actually a healthy fat? And is Dr. Oz wrong for referring to alcohol as a "social lubricant"? In this episode, Amy exposes the conflicting nutrition advice, impossible math, and double standards, and helps you make sense of the chaos—so you can eat for your brain, body, and future health.What to Listen For(03:54) – Why the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee and their 400-page report was disregarded(05:45) – RFK Jr.'s quote: “We are ending the war on saturated fats” and what nutrition science reveals(07:23) – Healthy fats vs. essential fatty acids—and what's wrong with how the guidelines defined them(09:14) – Saturated fat ≠ essential fatty acid and why that distinction matters for brain and body health(11:05) – Math problem: 3 servings of full-fat dairy per day + prioritizing protein make it nearly impossible to stay under 10% sat fat limit(13:18) – Lactose malabsorption stats by ethnicity and why nutrition science must take health equity into account(15:04) – The MIND diet's take on fats(16:38) – The culture war: carnivore vs. vegan and how that influenced the new guidelines(19:42) – Joe Rogan's carnivore diet experiment and why its biggest advocate abandoned it later(26:40) – Dr. Oz, alcohol as a “social lubricant,” and what the guidelines ignoredThe saturated fat "controversy" reveals just how much industry, culture wars, and politics are shaping our national dietary guidelines.As you navigate your health journey, focus on evidence-based strategies like increasing fiber, prioritizing omega-3s, and limiting saturated fat to support brain and metabolic health.

View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushIn this episode of The Ready State Podcast, we're joined by Dr. Kevin Hall—one of the world's leading metabolism researchers and a longtime NIH scientist—for a wide-ranging conversation on what the research actually says about weight loss, energy balance, and the modern food environment.Dr. Hall explains what we've learned from real-world and tightly controlled studies, including his work following The Biggest Loser contestants, and why exercise doesn't fully prevent the metabolic adaptations that can accompany major weight loss. We also unpack why “calories in, calories out” is both true in principle and often misunderstood in practice, how ultra-processed foods can drive overeating, and what GLP-1 medications may be changing in appetite biology.The episode also touches on Dr. Hall's departure from a 21-year career at the NIH, following the censorship of his team's findings on ultra-processed foods when they didn't align with preferred narratives—an experience he describes as chilling for scientific communication.Finally, we explore the practical challenges of doing high-quality nutrition research, why confident opinions can outpace the data, and what it will take to better understand—and ultimately prevent—diet-related chronic disease.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeWhy metabolism isn't “broken” — and why larger bodies burn more calories at restWhat the Biggest Loser study actually revealed about weight loss and regainWhy exercise doesn't “save” your metabolism during extreme dietingHow ultraprocessed foods change how much people eat — without acting like addictive drugsWhy calories in vs. calories is often misunderstood in practiceHow genetics and environment interact to shape body weightWhat GLP-1 drugs are really doing — and what they don't fixWhy nutrition science is underfunded, politicized, and desperately neededChapters(00:00) - Kevin Hall, PhD, Metabolism Researcher(01:01) - Dr. Hall on the Ready State Podcast(04:10) - Misconceptions About Metabolism(04:54) - The Biggest Loser Study & Metabolism Influence(13:09) - Challenges in Nutrition Research(19:10) - Metabolism's Role in Weight Loss(22:13) - Vitality Blueprint: Importance of Blood Work(25:45) - Calories In, Calories Out: Simplistic View?(30:45) - Understanding GLP-1 Agonists(32:20) - The Food Environment's Impact(36:05) - Ultra-Processed Foods and Caloric Intake(38:02) - The Complexity of Obesity(41:40) - Solutions for Our Food System(48:23) - Causes of Brain Fog(49:34) - Element: Nutritional Insights(51:39) - RFK Jr. Discussion(01:01:40) - Politics' Influence on Science(01:04:35) - Leaders in Nutrition Science(01:06:48) - Can Weight Loss Be Achieved?(01:08:10) - Universal Diets: Myth or Reality?(01:12:35) - Why Doritos Lead to Overeating(01:13:21) - Understanding Visceral Fat(01:14:04) - Momentous: Nutritional Products(01:20:25) - Book/TV Show/Music Recommendations(01:21:11) - Connecting with Dr. Hall(01:21:52) - OutroConnect with KevinWebsite | Bluesky | X | LinkedInBook: Food Intelligence: The Science of How Food Both Nourishes and Harms UsCheck out The Biggest Loser Study2019 Study: Ultra-Processed Diets Cause Excess Calorie Intake and Weight GainHuge thanks to our sponsors, Vitality, Momentous, and LMNT.

In this episode, we tackle one of the most absurd trends in modern nutrition: the idea that vegetables are toxic. From oxalates to lectins to nightshades, influencers have turned normal, nutrient-dense foods into villains...but the science tells a very different story. We break down what large-scale human data actually say about vegetables, disease risk, and longevity, and dig into where the fear-based narratives about spinach, beans, and tomatoes come from. You'll learn the real context behind oxalates and kidney stones, the truth about lectins and gut health, and why personalization beats fear every single time. The bottom line? The problem isn't broccoli, it's bad science communication. If you care about evidence-based nutrition, this episode will remind you why simplicity still wins and why “boring” habits like eating your vegetables remain some of the highest-ROI moves for your long-term health. Coach VinnyEmail: vinny@balancedbodies.ioInstagram: vinnyrusso_balancedbodiesFacebook: Vinny Russo Dr. ErynEmail: dr.eryn@balancedbodies.ioInstagram: dr.eryn_balancedbodiesFacebook: Eryn Stansfield LEGION 20% OFF CODEGo to https://legionathletics.com/ and use the code RUSSO for 20% off your order!

In this in-depth conversation, I sit down with Dr. James O. Hill, one of the world's leading researchers on energy balance, metabolism, weight loss, and weight regain, to unpack why losing weight and keeping it off are two very different biological processes and need different understandings. We explore what's really driving obesity today, why weight regain happens so quickly, and how metabolism, behavior, mindset, and environment interact in ways most diet conversations completely miss. Dr Hill is an OG in the world of weight loss - this conversation may be exactly what you need to hear to help with your success this year! This episode goes beyond calories-in vs calories-out and dives into: How energy expenditure and energy balance actually work Why we are worse off metabolically than ever before The role of genetics, aging, and metabolic flexibility Why every diet works — but not for the reasons you think The difference between losing weight vs maintaining weight The concept of the energy gap and why maintenance is so hard Why the most obesity-inducing diet is high fat + high carbohydrate The importance of mindset and behavioral state What the National Weight Control Registry teaches us Why people need time (often ~3 months) to establish weight loss habits Exercise, step counts, and why pedometers are still gold Small changes vs big changes — and which actually last Tracking weight, progress, and sustainability Eating out and socializing... does it make or break your results Thyroid, adrenal concerns, and metabolic context GLP-1s and where they fit into the bigger picture This is a grounded, honest discussion about what actually works long-term and why weight regain is not a failure of willpower, but a predictable biological response unless the right attitude and systems are in place. Dr. James Hill is one of the world's foremost experts in obesity and weight management. He has devoted his 40+-year career to helping people lose weight and keep it off. Dr. Hill was a co-founder of the National Weight Control Registry, which has been the single best source of information about how to maintain weight loss. Dr. Hill is Director of the Nutrition Obesity Research Center and Professor of the Department of Nutrition Sciences in the School of Health Professions at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He served as President of the American Society for Nutrition (ASN) in 2008–09 and as President of The Obesity Society (TOS) in 1997–98. Find out more about Dr Hills work here; https://internationalweightcontrolreg... BOOK 1 - State of slim; https://a.co/d/2k0b7XL New Book - Losing the weight loss meds; https://a.co/d/dAASjOh

Dr. Minich introduces the Rainbow Diet, explaining how colorful plant foods support physical, emotional, and spiritual health through phytochemicals. #RainbowDiet #ColorfulNutrition #PlantPower #Phytochemicals

The speaker shares her journey into personalized nutrition and emphasizes joyful, flexible eating using color, creativity, and kitchen environment as tools for healing. #FunctionalNutrition #JoyfulEating #PersonalizedHealth #AntiOrthorexia

The Marins share their personal health journeys, introduce gut health foundations, and explain how fiber-rich, plant-based diets transform the microbiome. #GutHealth #PlantBasedHealing #IBSRecovery #FiberPower

A leading nutrition expert breaks down what we should be eating today based on the latest science

Dr. Clement opens with rising cancer rates and shares how the Hippocrates Health Institute pioneered raw plant-based healing as early lifestyle medicine. #CancerPrevention #PlantBasedHealing #HealthTalks

Dr. Williams and Dr. Kahn explore how ketogenic diets and saturated fats impact cardiovascular health and longevity. #KetogenicDiet #SaturatedFat #HeartHealth

Zeke Emanuel (a physician, medical ethicist, and policy wonk) has some different ideas for how to lead a healthy and meaningful life. It starts with ice cream. (Part three of “The Freakonomics Radio Guide to Getting Better.”) SOURCES:Zeke Emanuel, oncologist, bioethicist, professor at the University of Pennsylvania. RESOURCES:Eat Your Ice Cream: Six Simple Rules for a Long and Healthy Life, by Zeke Emanuel (2026)."Nutrition Science's Most Preposterous Result," by David Merritt Johns (The Atlantic, 2023). EXTRAS:"Is Ozempic as Magical as It Sounds?" by Freakonomics Radio (2024)."The Suddenly Diplomatic Rahm Emanuel," by Freakonomics Radio (2023)."Ari Emanuel Is Never Indifferent," by Freakonomics Radio (2023)."What's the “Best” Exercise?" by Freakonomics Radio (2014). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

To prevent America's top killer, we must reduce sodium, sugar, saturated fat, cholesterol, and foods that harm the microbiome. #HeartDiseasePrevention #DietMatters #Nutrition

In this episode, we take a hard look at the latest changes to the food pyramid and ask the big question: are these updates finally rooted in real science—or just recycled nutrition dogma?Next, we dive deep into saturated fat. Not all saturated fats are created equal, so we explore the different types, why the body actually needs saturated fat, and whether some sources can be considered genuinely healthy.Finally, we tackle one of nutrition's most controversial topics: Is there really a correlation between saturated fat, cholesterol and heart disease? To separate fact from fear, we play a powerful clip from Dr. Aseem Malhotra as he breaks down what the actual studies show—and what they don't.If you're confused by conflicting dietary advice and want evidence-based clarity, this episode is a must

Dr. Neal Barnard challenges myths around processed foods and explains how biologically processed animal products are often more harmful than some plant-based alternatives. #ProcessedFoodMyths #PlantBasedFacts #HealthScience

Discover how switching animal protein levels controlled cancer growth in rats—and why genes don't determine our fate, diet does. #CancerResearch #ProteinEffect #NutritionPower

The panel explains how low-fat, high-fiber whole plant foods can reverse insulin resistance and promote satiety, energy, and healing. #WholeFoods #ReversingDiabetes #FiberFuel

Drs. Klaper and Fuhrman explain how whole food, plant-based diets reverse chronic diseases, debunk carnivore myths, and expose flawed nutrition studies. #PlantBasedHealing #NutritionScience #ChronicDiseaseReversal

This episode is a masterclass in navigating the confusing world of modern nutrition. Trevor and Eugene sit down with Dr. Jessica Knurick, a PhD in Nutrition Science and expert in chronic disease prevention, to debunk the most persistent health myths currently trending on social media. From protein to salt, seed oils to raw milk, they discuss the most persistent health myths we hear every day. If you've ever felt food anxiety while walking down a grocery aisle or wondered if fruit sugar is actually poisoning you, this deep dive into evidence-based health is a must-watch. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join us for an enlightening discussion on the carnivore diet and its potential health benefits. In this episode, we dive into various aspects of meat-based eating, weight loss, and gut health, backed by research and personal experiences.⏱️ Episode Chapters[00:04] Grass-Fed vs. Grain-Fed Beef: Nutritional Differences[02:05] Weight Loss & Joint Pain Relief on Keto Diets[05:50] Nine Years on the Carnivore Diet: Personal Outcomes[07:43] How Meat Became Demonized in Nutrition Science[11:41] Obesity, Cancer Risk, and Dietary Correlations[13:37] Religious & Ideological Influences on Nutrition Guidelines[17:22] Diet Change vs. Medication: Where Real Healing Begins[18:57] Meat-Based Diets & Eating Disorder Recovery[22:15] Gut Adaptation During Dietary Transitions[23:45] Human Flexibility: Carnivore vs. Plant-Based Survival[27:17] Evolutionary Evidence for Meat-Centered Diets[29:00] Historical Emphasis on Meat in Human Nutrition[32:23] Vitamin C Needs on a Carnivore Diet[34:08] Nutrient Absorption & Bioavailability[37:43] Gut Health, Fiber, and Microbiome Myths[39:32] When Fiber Helps—and When It Doesn't[42:55] Lifestyle Foundations for Optimal Health[44:42] A Decade of Red-Meat-Focused Living[48:10] Flexibility Within the Carnivore Framework[49:45] Electrolytes, Training, and Performance[52:50] Cooking Meat: Health Implications[54:24] Gut Health Without a Colon[57:43] Encouraging Dietary Diversity When Appropriate[59:08] Diet, Brain Size, and Breastfeeding Evolution[1:02:23] Optimal Complementary Foods for Infant Growth[1:03:52] Defining Health: How You Feel vs. How You PerformTune in for insights that challenge traditional dietary beliefs and explore the science behind the carnivore lifestyle!

Food is such an integral part of not just culture, but of life in itself. It is the fuel that allows our hearts to beat, our lungs to breathe, and our cells to metabolize—powering every physiological process that sustains us. But with so much conversation surrounding food, from restrictive diet culture to viral wellness trends, nourishment can become clouded by confusion, fear, and misinformation. How many meals should we actually eat per day? What are seed oils, and should we really avoid them? Are artificial sweeteners truly a better choice than sugar? Do green juice cleanses actually work?In this episode, we are joined by Stephanie Chen, MS, RDN, LDN, a Boston, MA-based registered dietitian and nutritionist trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-Enhanced (CBT-E) and the Family-Based Treatment (FBT).Stephanie earned her MS in Clinical Psychology (with research on novel body image) from Missouri State University and later earned a second MS in Nutrition Science from Boston University. Currently, Stephanie is a practicing dietitian and partner at Lori Lieberman and Associates, where she aligns with Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size® and specializes in kidney and heart disease, diabetes, GI issues, weight management, and eating disorders. Stephanie is also the founder of Boston Asian Food Network, which highlights Boston's AAPI food community and is the home of Boston Asian Restaurant Week.Outside of dietetics, Stephanie is a freelance editorial and runway fashion model, having been featured on WBZ News/CBS Boston, Harper's BAZAAR Vietnam, Tatler Philippines, and MEGA Magazine.Follow Friends of Franz Podcast: Website, Instagram, FacebookFollow Christian Franz (Host): Instagram, YouTube

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-sized bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about AND. What if the secret to achieving your 2026 health goals isn't about choosing between this OR that, but embracing this AND that? Jenn challenges the pervasive binary thinking that dominates diet culture—the "eat this, not that" mentality that's been marketed to us for years. But can we really have high protein AND high fiber, enjoy nourishing meals AND joyful treats, pursue professional success AND personal wellness? Jenn explores how the power of "and" might transform not just our relationship with food, but our entire approach to health, relationships, and even conflicting ideas. Is it possible to hold two seemingly opposite truths at the same time, or are we destined to choose sides? What does Jenn really think about finding balance in a world that demands we pick a lane? Like what you're hearing? Be sure to check out the full-length episodes of new releases every Wednesday. Have an idea for a nutrition nugget? Submit it here: https://asaladwithasideoffries.com/index.php/contact/ RESOURCES:Become a Happy Healthy Hub MemberJenn's Free Menu PlanA Salad With a Side of FriesA Salad With A Side Of Fries MerchA Salad With a Side of Fries InstagramThe Longevity EquationKEYWORDS: Jenn Trepeck, Nutrition Nugget, Salad With A Side Of Fries, Health Tips, Wellness Tips, Binary Thinking, Diet Culture, Nutrition Balance, Health Coaching, Quality Fuel, Plant Forward Eating, Animal Based Protein, Mindful Eating, Joyful Treats, Strength Training, Restorative Movement, Sleep Quality, Social Connection, Functional Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine, Weight Loss Strategies, Wellness Goals, New Year Resolutions, Food Choices, Flexible Dieting, Intuitive Eating, Emotional Wellness, Mental Health Balance, Longevity Equation, Connection And Health, Pharmaceutical Alternatives, Supplement Integration, Blood Work Analysis, Personal Wellness, Professional Performance, Restrictive Mindset, Food Freedom, Healthy Habits, Sustainable Nutrition, Wellness Community, Health Transformation, Body Positivity, Nutrition Science, Wellness Myths, Evidence Based Nutrition, How To Stop Binary Thinking About Food, Integrating Health And Enjoyment In 2026

Why Most New Year's Resolutions Fail (And What to Do Instead) Join the FREE LIVE EVENT: Meaning Beyond Macros!!!  Episode Summary: Most resolutions don't fail because people are lazy or unmotivated — they fail because they start at the surface level. In this episode, Jess pulls back the curtain on what's really happening beneath our habits and goals, using her own “biofeedback story” around money as a powerful example of how the nervous system shapes behavior. You'll learn why traditional willpower-based approaches fall short, how your internal landscape influences your choices, and what it actually looks like to build change that lasts — from the inside out.

According to investigative science journalist Gary Taubes, much of what we “know” about nutrition is built on weak evidence, bad assumptions, and decades of groupthink. In this episode of A Whole New Level, Taubes joins Mike Haney to examine how nutrition science went off the rails—and why he remains convinced the carbohydrate–insulin model still offers the most coherent explanation for obesity.Taubes explains how observational studies became policy, why randomized trials are often ignored, and why questioning the calorie-balance model remains controversial despite mounting contradictions. The conversation is less about winning an argument and more about how science should actually work—especially when public health is at stake.⁠Sign Up to Get Your Free Ultimate Guide to Glucose: ⁠⁠https://levels.link/wnl⁠⁠⁠

Dr. Pai explains how inflammation fuels chronic disease and how the average American diet—rich in meat, dairy, and processed food—drives illness. #Inflammation #ChronicDisease #StandardAmericanDiet #PlantBasedHealth

This episode explores how asking better questions and using stronger methods can resolve much of the confusion in nutrition science. Dr. Daniel Ibsen discusses why nutrition research often produces conflicting results and how careful methodological thinking can clarify true diet-disease relationships. Nutrition science has unique challenges – diets are complex, people self-report their food intake imperfectly, and we can't easily run long-term diet experiments on people. Dr. Ibsen explains how embracing concepts like food substitution analysis, the "target trial" framework, and objective dietary assessment can strengthen evidence. The episode centers on methodological insights that make nutrition research more reliable and actionable. Key themes include defining dietary comparisons explicitly (the "compared to what?" question), considering people's starting diets, and using causal inference techniques to design better studies. Daniel B. Ibsen is an epidemiologist and nutritional scientist whose work bridges rigorous causal inference methods with real-world diet and cardiometabolic disease research. He is an Associate Professor at Aarhus University, Denmark. Timestamps [00:13] Introduction to the topic [03:23] Interview start [08:02] The importance of asking the right questions in nutrition science [22:18] Understanding causal inference in nutrition [28:58] Challenges and approaches in nutrition epidemiology [32:07] Mimicking dietary interventions in studies [32:55] Target trial framework [39:52] Objective vs. subjective dietary assessment [47:01] Why causal effects of ultra-processed foods cannot be identified Links/Resources: Go to the episode page (with links to mentioned studies) Join the Sigma email newsletter for free Subscribe to Sigma Nutrition Premium Enroll in the next cohort of our Applied Nutrition Literacy course

In this special holiday episode, Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte revisit their classic conversation about vitamin D—diving into the science, surprising updates, and practical tips for your health. Whether you've heard it before or are tuning in for the first time, this "blast from the past" is the perfect way to kick off 2026 with wisdom, laughs, and a little bit of eggnog recovery. Read more at https://www.grc.com/health Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to Security Now at https://twit.tv/shows/security-now. You can submit a question to Security Now at the GRC Feedback Page. For 16kbps versions, transcripts, and notes (including fixes), visit Steve's site: grc.com, also the home of the best disk maintenance and recovery utility ever written Spinrite 6. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit

In this special holiday episode, Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte revisit their classic conversation about vitamin D—diving into the science, surprising updates, and practical tips for your health. Whether you've heard it before or are tuning in for the first time, this "blast from the past" is the perfect way to kick off 2026 with wisdom, laughs, and a little bit of eggnog recovery. Read more at https://www.grc.com/health Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to Security Now at https://twit.tv/shows/security-now. You can submit a question to Security Now at the GRC Feedback Page. For 16kbps versions, transcripts, and notes (including fixes), visit Steve's site: grc.com, also the home of the best disk maintenance and recovery utility ever written Spinrite 6. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit

In this special holiday episode, Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte revisit their classic conversation about vitamin D—diving into the science, surprising updates, and practical tips for your health. Whether you've heard it before or are tuning in for the first time, this "blast from the past" is the perfect way to kick off 2026 with wisdom, laughs, and a little bit of eggnog recovery. Read more at https://www.grc.com/health Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to Security Now at https://twit.tv/shows/security-now. You can submit a question to Security Now at the GRC Feedback Page. For 16kbps versions, transcripts, and notes (including fixes), visit Steve's site: grc.com, also the home of the best disk maintenance and recovery utility ever written Spinrite 6. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit

In this special holiday episode, Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte revisit their classic conversation about vitamin D—diving into the science, surprising updates, and practical tips for your health. Whether you've heard it before or are tuning in for the first time, this "blast from the past" is the perfect way to kick off 2026 with wisdom, laughs, and a little bit of eggnog recovery. Read more at https://www.grc.com/health Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to Security Now at https://twit.tv/shows/security-now. You can submit a question to Security Now at the GRC Feedback Page. For 16kbps versions, transcripts, and notes (including fixes), visit Steve's site: grc.com, also the home of the best disk maintenance and recovery utility ever written Spinrite 6. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit

In this special holiday episode, Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte revisit their classic conversation about vitamin D—diving into the science, surprising updates, and practical tips for your health. Whether you've heard it before or are tuning in for the first time, this "blast from the past" is the perfect way to kick off 2026 with wisdom, laughs, and a little bit of eggnog recovery. Read more at https://www.grc.com/health Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to Security Now at https://twit.tv/shows/security-now. You can submit a question to Security Now at the GRC Feedback Page. For 16kbps versions, transcripts, and notes (including fixes), visit Steve's site: grc.com, also the home of the best disk maintenance and recovery utility ever written Spinrite 6. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit

In this special holiday episode, Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte revisit their classic conversation about vitamin D—diving into the science, surprising updates, and practical tips for your health. Whether you've heard it before or are tuning in for the first time, this "blast from the past" is the perfect way to kick off 2026 with wisdom, laughs, and a little bit of eggnog recovery. Read more at https://www.grc.com/health Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to Security Now at https://twit.tv/shows/security-now. You can submit a question to Security Now at the GRC Feedback Page. For 16kbps versions, transcripts, and notes (including fixes), visit Steve's site: grc.com, also the home of the best disk maintenance and recovery utility ever written Spinrite 6. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit

In this special holiday episode, Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte revisit their classic conversation about vitamin D—diving into the science, surprising updates, and practical tips for your health. Whether you've heard it before or are tuning in for the first time, this "blast from the past" is the perfect way to kick off 2026 with wisdom, laughs, and a little bit of eggnog recovery. Read more at https://www.grc.com/health Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to Security Now at https://twit.tv/shows/security-now. You can submit a question to Security Now at the GRC Feedback Page. For 16kbps versions, transcripts, and notes (including fixes), visit Steve's site: grc.com, also the home of the best disk maintenance and recovery utility ever written Spinrite 6. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit

Dr. Luke Wilson and Vesanto Melina, R.D., review compelling research supporting the remarkable disease-preventive benefits of whole food, plant-based diets. Learn how dietary shifts can significantly reduce chronic disease risk and enhance overall wellness. #PlantBasedResearch #ChronicDiseasePrevention #NutritionScience

I am delighted to connect with Dr. Sarah Berry today. She is a professor at King's College London and the Chief Scientist at the science and nutrition company, Zoe. As an academic leader in nutrition science, Sarah has conducted over 35 human nutritional studies, and she currently leads the world's largest in-depth nutrition research project, the ZOE Predict Study. Her research is at the forefront of personalized nutrition, deepening our understanding of fats and the structure of food. Her recent studies explore menopause, snacking, cardiometabolic health, and more.  In our conversation today, we explore the general tendency of social and other media to misrepresent nutrition and discuss the importance of the food landscape, the food matrix, and fiber in addition to bioindividuality and personalized nutrition. Dr. Berry explains why bowel cancer rates in young adults are increasing and the potential drivers of that, and we dive into the impact of the exposome, the influence of menopause on our microbiome, and cardiometabolic risk factors. We examine the importance of polyphenols and other bioactive compounds, the demonization of fats and cholesterol, and we tackle the misinformation surrounding seed oils, clarifying why we should remain open-minded. We also share some simple swaps that women in perimenopause and menopause can apply.  This conversation with Dr. Sarah Berry is rich and thought-provoking, so you will likely want to listen to it more than once. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: How food labelling is so often misleading Why you should be cautious about taking nutritional advice from medical influencers The importance of considering the underlying factors that determine how healthy a particular food is   Why fiber is essential for a healthy microbiome How to avoid discomfort by spreading your fiber intake throughout the day The importance of personalized nutrition Potential drivers of early-onset colorectal cancer How the microbiome composition changes after menopause The value of polyphenols and dietary fat  Dr. Berry debunks common misconceptions about seed oils versus butter Some simple swaps to help women in perimenopause and menopause get enough fiber into their diets Bio:  Professor Sarah Berry Sarah is a Professor at King's College London and Chief Scientist at ZOE, the science and nutrition company. As an academic leader in Nutrition Science, Sarah has conducted over 35 human nutrition studies and currently leads the world's largest in-depth nutrition research program, the ZOE PREDICT study. Her research is at the forefront of personalised nutrition, our understanding of fats, and the food structure. Sarah's recent studies explore topics such as menopause, snacking, and cardiometabolic health. She's often featured as an expert on ZOE's own podcast, ZOE Science and Nutrition, and regularly appears on television and radio to translate complex science into useful advice. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow   Follow on X, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia's website Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com Connect with Dr. Sarah Berry On Instagram The Zoe Science and Nutrition Podcast