Does soybean oil drive obesity?
844. A recent study claimed to identify a mechanism by which soybean oil drives obesity (and coconut oil does not). But the interactions between diet and biology are rarely as black-and-white as the h...
17 Des 202515min
Does growing almonds really waste too much water?
843. A closer look at how these alleged water-hogs stack up against other crops in terms of nutrition, environmental and economic impacts.References: Water-indexed benefits and impacts of California a...
10 Des 202510min
IV drip bars: What you really get for $300
842. With holiday indulgence season approaching, IV drip lounges promise to “undo” the damage—but do they deliver?References:To IV or Not to IV: The Science Behind Intravenous Vitamin Therapy - PMCSta...
3 Des 202512min
How long does caffeine really stay in your system?
There’s definitely a lot of individual variation. But knowing the half-life of caffeine is useful…especially if you actually understand what the half-life of a substance actually means.Related episode...
26 Nov 202511min
When “healthy eating” means eating more
840. Eating healthy is usually understood to mean eating less. So, what happens when you actually need to eat more—and everything you’ve learned about ‘good choices’ suddenly works against you?Related...
19 Nov 202510min
Getting the lead out (of your protein shake)
839. Lots of us rely on powders and shakes to meet our protein goals. A new report suggests that this could be exposing us to “concerning” levels of lead.Resources:Protein intake calculatorFDA Resourc...
12 Nov 202511min
Touching GRAS: What ‘generally recognized as safe’ really means
838. Are manufacturers using a regulatory loophole to sneak untested chemicals into our food? In this episode, we break down what GRAS really means, why it exists, and how the process works. Resources...
5 Nov 202512min
Can healthier soil make food more nutritious? Yes, but…
837. Regenerative farming focuses on improving the health of the soil. How does this translate into improved human health? It’s a bit more complex than you might think.Resources:Soil Health Academy Re...
29 Okt 202519min
