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Send us Fan Mail Protein bars, protein cereal, even protein popcorn. Protein-enriched products are everywhere, but do we actually need all this extra protein… or is it just another diet trend in disguise? In this episode, we discussed the science behind our protein needs, from how much you really need to thrive to what the RDA actually means (and why it may not be enough). We talked through myths like the “30g per meal” rule, the obsession with protein snacks, and the cultural moment protein ...
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Send us Fan Mail In this Best of Season 4 episode, we’re bringing together some of our favorite conversations on recovery, menopause and the wellness industry, electrolytes, do food intolerance tests actually tell us anything and what actually counts as strength training. We revisit the questions, evidence, and nuance behind these topics and hopefully leave you with a few things to think about the next time you see an (overly)confident health claim online. 🎗️ Timestamps: 00:00 Best of Season ...
Send us Fan Mail What if today’s wellness grifters aren’t as original as they think they are? We’re taking a trip down wellness history in today's episode as we talk about snake oil salesmen, questionable miracle cures, Clark Stanley, Sylvester Graham, John Harvey Kellogg, and John Brinkley (yes, the goat testicles guy!) And honestly, some of these stories are so wild, you might start seeing modern wellness trends a little differently. 🎗️ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 03:17 Wellness Gr...
Send us Fan Mail The Mediterranean Diet is constantly touted the “best” diet for everyone. And there are a lot of reasons why! In this episode, we’re taking a closer look at why the Mediterranean diet became known as one of the “best diets” in the world, what the eating pattern actually gets right and how its history shaped the way we understand it today. We’re not here to dismiss the Mediterranean diet but we’re here to add some much-needed context and help us think about healthy eating beyo...
Send us Fan Mail What if one of the most overlooked parts of our diet is also one of the simplest? In this episode, we’re taking a closer look at fiber and why it’s so easy to overlook. We’re not here to tell you to completely change the way you eat but we’re here to help you understand where fiber fits into the bigger picture and find practical ways to include more of it. 🎗️ Timestamps: 00:00 Are We in a Fiber Crisis? 05:03 Have We Completely Forgotten About Fiber? 09:06 Why Is Fiber So Hard...
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we looked into the research to ask: is all the fear around artificial sweeteners actually justified? We dive into the history of non-nutritive sweeteners, the challenges of nutrition science, and how artificial sweeteners compare to sugar. We get into the claims around artificial sweeteners and cancer, gut health, weight changes, metabolic disruptions, and cardiovascular disease. If you've ever wondered whether you should be worried about that Diet Coke, this...