The Nutrition Science Podcast

Welcome back to the podcast. Today, we are publishing the 100th episode of the show, and I want to celebrate by going back through some of the lessons from the previous episode.  If you would like to learn more about any fo the topics that we discussed today, use this searchable podcast episode archive. Want to join the Nutrition Mastery Blueprint course? Sign up here.  (Use code "Podcast&quo...

Welcome back to another episode of the show. Today we have a Q&A episode covering the following 3 topics: Is there truth to the hype around peptides? Are there benefits to taking apple cider vinegar? Do you need to grind chia seeds? Tune in to learn more about the science surrounding these popular topics.  Previous Podcasts to Listen to: Protein Episode Fiber Episode Omega-3 Episode  Scientifi...

Do you ever feel like you are reacting negatively to some of the foods that you eat?  You may be.  In this episode of the podcast, we discuss the different types of adverse reactions to food that people can experience. We cover: The difference between a food allergy and an intolerance The different types of food intolerances  Immune vs. non-immune mediated intolerances Why food sensitivity testing...

You’ve probably seen the headlines blaming everything from seed oils to tomatoes for chronic inflammation—but what does the science really say? Whether you're trying to support your immune system, improve gut health, or just make sense of the “inflammatory foods” panic online—this episode is for you. 🔑 In This Episode, You’ll Learn: What inflammation actually is—and why it’s not the bad guy...

Welcome back to the show, today we are going to discuss how nutrition science works. I realize that most people don't understand the various forms of nutrition research and how each of these types of research helps us to develop conclusions about a topic.  So today we are going to cover:  The 4 main types of nutrition research The pros and cons of each of these types of research How each type...

What is the healthiest diet according to science?  Is it vegan, vegetarian, Mediterranean, Keto, or something else? This is a question that I get often and I think that answer deserves a more thorough answer so I am covering it here on this episode.  Today we discuss:  What I would consider the only appropriate response to the question: "what is the healthiest diet?" What that looks like...

Welcome back to the show! Today we have a Q and A episode covering some topics that I have been getting asked about a lot recently. In this episode, we cover the following: Are there heavy metals in protein powder and do we need to be worried? Does coffee have health benefits even though it is decaf? What is an ideal body fat % Tune into the show to hear more about these topics.  Links Paypal Dona...

Welcome back to the show, today we are talking all things weight loss. There are A LOT of people who are on a journey to drop some excess body fat and most of them fail due to a variety of reasons.  While losing weight is hard, it shouldn't be a mystery. There is no special secret or magic formula that you are missing. In most cases what people really need is:  To learn what YOUR body needs t...

Happy New Year and welcome back to the podcast! A lot of people have health goals in the new year, which is great! However, most people fail to reach those goals and one of the reasons is they are not tied to clear consistent actions. So in this episode of the podcast we revisit one of our most popular podcast episodes of 2024 and discuss 9 simple, low-effort nutrition habits that you can make in...

The year is coming to a close and we are going to recap some of our most popular episode topics and leave you with some lessons to take with you into 2024.  We cover some of the top nutrition fads of the year, some trends to look out, and how to focus on what matters most to improve your health in 2025 and beyond.  Below are some links to things that we discussed on the podcast.  Metabolic Health...

The term insulin resistance has become a popular buzzword recently and most of the information that I have seen about this topic online has been misleading. So today on the podcast, I want to break down the topic of insulin resistance in more depth and we are going to discuss:  What insulin resistance is and why it’s important How to determine if you may have insulin resistance How to improve insu...

Are you being exposed to toxic chemicals from your cooking and food storage practices? Do you find it confusing when you hear claims that certain chemicals in common kitchen items like pots, pans, cooking dishes, and tupperware may be harming your health?  If so, this is the episode for you! In this week’s episode of the podcast, we discuss:  What PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” are and p...

Welcome back to another episode of The Nutrition Science podcast, today we are going to be discussing 8 tips for staying healthy through the holiday season.  The average person gains weight during the time between Thanksgiving and New Years.  We tend to be off of our schedule, traveling more, celebrating more, spending time with family and all of these can lead to poor sleep, eating, and exercise...

Welcome back to the show! Today we have a Q and A episode and I have my friend and former client Emma Becker joining me to help ask the questions. In this episode we cover the following: Are nitrates/nitrites in lunch meat harmful to our health? Does cheese impact LDL cholesterol? What are the benefits of strength training versus cardio and is one better than the other? Are there any health benefi...

The slogan Make America Healthy Again has picked up some traction recently and I love that people are thinking more about their health.  There are some good things coming from this movement and also some not so good things and I want to talk about of them.  So this week I brought my friend and colleague, Dr. Jessica Knurick, to discuss some of our thoughts about this #MAHA movement as nutrition pr...

Do you find it hard to stick to healthy habits over time? Sometimes we are unknowingly making things harder on ourselves and there are some simple changes that we can make to move things in our favor.  In this week’s episode of the podcast, we are going to cover simple environmental and lifestyle modifications you can do that will make being healthy as easy as possible.  We will discuss: How to ma...

Did you know that most Americans aren’t getting the recommended amounts of important micronutrients? Meeting our micronutrient needs is one of the most important pillars of a healthy dietary approach.  So, in this week’s episode of the podcast, we are going to cover the top 7 micronutrients that Americans aren’t getting enough of. In this episode we will discuss:  Why these nutrients are important...

Over the years of working in this field I have met HUNDREDS if not thousands of people who were all struggling with a similar issue. They feel like they have to eat so little to maintain their body weight and if they "indulge" they gain weight very easily. Well today on the podcast, I am going to talk about the one lifestyle change that many people struggling with this issue can make to...

Welcome back to the show. Today we have a Q and A episode and we are going go cover:  Whether mushroom coffee is worth adding to your routine What resistant starches are and are they something you want to include in your diet Whether or not nightshade foods contribute to arthritis or other inflammatory conditions  We break each of these topics down and give you some practical takeaways to help you...

Last week Senator Ron Johnson organized a roundtable discussion in Washington titled: "American Health and Nutrition: A Second Opinion". This roundtable discussion featured Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Jordan Peterson, Vani Hari (The Food Babe, Casey Means, and a few other activists and influencers. The discussion has gotten a lot of press and while I am happy to see more people wanting to see...

In a matter of 10 years gluten went from being something most people have never heard of to something millions of people were avoiding in their diets which sparked a huge market for gluten-free products.  But why? Is there any reasoning to it?  Gluten might be one of the most complicated topics in nutrition and in today's episode I am going to attempt to unpack this topic and help you to unde...

Today on the show we are going to discuss flexible eating and the 80/20 rule in nutrition. The 80/20 rule refers to eating healthy foods 80% of the time and then allowing 20% for flexibility.  If you listen to the show, you know I am a big fan of flexibility, so you might be surprised to hear my take here. On the show we discuss:  The 80/20 doesn't make sense for everyone Circumstances where...

Inflammation!! This has become a popular term recently and most people don't really know what it means or if its something that we should be worried about.  So, on this episode of the podcast, we are going to discuss:  What inflammation is Why it's important  The difference between acute and chronic inflammation  How inflammation contributes to disease development  How our diet can contr...

On this episode of the podcast we have a. Q and A episode covering three topics. 1) Are caffeine and coffee beneficial or harmful to our health? 2) What are the best oils to cook with? 3) Does dairy interfere with the absorption of nutrients from berries? We will be discussing some of the research looking at the health benefits (and negative effects) of coffee and caffeine, the differences between...

Did you know that all health improvements that people experience from following any new diet or nutrition plan can be distilled into 3 key changes? Today on the show we are going to discuss what those specific changes are and help you to understand How Diets Work and where you should place your focus if your goal is make nutrition changes that will benefit your health. Previous episode that may be...