Nutrition For Mortals

Body mass index or BMI is a metric that most of us are familiar with. It’s recorded on our health charts, can dictate how much we pay for insurance or even determine whether or not we can access medical care. But how did the BMI become so integrated into healthcare? And what, if anything, does BMI even tell us about our health? Join us, two Registered Dietitians, as we do a deep dive into the science and history of the body mass index.

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Links to stuff we talked about in this episode:

• A Treatise On Man and The Development Of His Faculties by Adolphe Quetelet
• Some BMI History
• The Meta-Analysis The WHO Used
• Beyond BMI
• How Body Mass Index Compromises Care of Patients With Disabilities
  

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Remember in 2015 when news reports were full of claims about the magic of chocolate in weight loss efforts? Well, there is SO much more than meets the eye with this story. This is a wild ride.. we hope everyone enjoys this (sort of) Valentine's-themed episode.

Functional Medicine is becoming increasingly popular in the United States. More and more individuals are embracing this contemporary approach to medicine with hopes of feeling better and accessing more personalized care. But what are the origins of functional medicine? And are there concerns with this emerging discipline? Join us, two Registered Dietitians, for a frank discussion about the world of functional medicine.

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Links to stuff we talked about in this episode:

• 2016 David Gorski Article:

• FTC Activity

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Most of us have heard about MSG, that amazing flavor enhancer often used in a variety of Asian cuisines. But MSG has a surprising backstory, one filled with racism, bad science, and xenophobia, which all contributed to one of the most enduring misconceptions in food history. So join us, two Registered Dietitians, as we explore MSG’s sordid past and answer the question: Is MSG bad for us?!

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Links to stuff we talked about in this episode:

• A Short History of MSG By Jordan Sand
• A Racist Little Hat by Thomas Germain
• Vintage Accent Commercial

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We had the immense honor of being joined by Intuitive Eating co-creator, Evelyn Tribole. We covered a ton of ground in our conversation including: how diet culture has co-opted Intuitive Eating, common misconceptions of Intuitive Eating, and exciting new research being done on the benefits of Intuitive Eating. So join us, three (!) Registered Dietitians, as we discuss and explore all things Intuitive Eating.

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Links to stuff we talked about in this episode:

• Intuitive Eating 4th Edition

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Join us, two registered dietitians (and friends!) as we run down the Unfortunate Nutrition Trends of 2023. We also tackle a listener question about calorie labeling on restaurant menus!

Heavy metal detoxes, mercury in seafood, colloidal silver. There is a ton of buzz about heavy metals currently in the world of nutrition. But are the foods we eat really packed with toxic heavy metals? And do these metals accumulate in our bodies in a way that’s impacting our health? Join us, two registered dietitians, as we diveinto the world of heavy metals (guitar riff!).

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A huge thank you to Dr. Murray McBride for helping Jen understand more about heavy metals!

Links to some of the stuff we talked about:

• McGill Article
• 2021 Journal Tox Article
• Mercury and Seafood Resource

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Episode 24: Coffee Wars: Part Two

In the second episode of this two part series, we dig into the countless health claims associated with coffee: Is coffee dehydrating? Does it cause bone loss over time? Will it really stunt your growth? Does it mess up your cortisol levels? How much is too much? So join us, two Registered Dietitians, as we answer these questions and finally get to the bottom of whether or not there are risks associated with enjoying your favorite cup of coffee.

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Links to stuff we talked about in this episode:

• Coffee and coronary heart disease: a review
• Caffeine and coffee: effects on health and cardiovascular disease
• Coffee consumption and health: umbrella review of meta-analyses of multiple health outcomes
• Effects of dietary caffeine on renal handling of minerals in adult women
• Caffeine and bone loss in healthy postmenopausal women
• Caffeine ingestion and fluid balance: a review
• Coffee consumption and risk of fractures: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis

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Join us, two registered dietitians (and friends!) as we watch (and talk through) the popular documentary "How Ultra-Processed Food is Slowly Killing Us."

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Coffee is one of the most consumed beverages in the world and it also comes with a variety of health claims attached to it.. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, an anti-coffee movement began that still influences our current cultural discourse around this popular beverage. So join us, two Registered Dietitians, as we dive into the fascinating history of coffee in the United States in the first of this two part episode.

Links to stuff we talked about in this episode:

• Coffeeland by Augustine Sedgewick
• The Cornflake Crusade by Gerald Carson

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