#559: Skin Health & Nutrition – Thivi Maruthappu, PhD
The intersection of nutrition, dermatology, and skin health is an area of growing interest, yet one that remains riddled with misinformation and oversimplified claims. The influence of dietary pattern...
8 Apr 202545min
#558: Rethinking Ultra-Processed Foods in the Modern Food System – Duane Mellor, PhD
Discussions around ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and their role in public health have gained significant traction in recent years. While some advocate for categorizing and regulating these foods due to...
1 Apr 202552min
#557: Health Psychology & Eating Behaviour – Prof. Jane Ogden
In the realm of health psychology, our understanding of eating behaviors extends beyond mere physiological hunger cues. Research indicates that factors such as learned associations, cultural influence...
25 Mar 202548min
SNP38: What is Quality Sleep?
Sleep is one of the most critical yet often overlooked components of health, performance, and overall well-being. Poor sleep quality or insufficient sleep can disrupt circadian rhythms, impair glucose...
18 Mar 202522min
#556: Can We Restore the Gut Microbiome Through Dietary Changes? – Anissa Armet, PhD
There is research suggesting that industrialization has significantly altered the composition of our gut microbiota, with certain microbial species now absent in many industrialized populations. Given...
11 Mar 20251h 6min
#555: What Should the Dietary Guidelines Say? – Prof. Christopher Gardner
Every five years, the U.S. Dietary Guidelines are updated based on the latest scientific evidence to help shape national nutrition recommendations. A panel of experts was assembled to review the exist...
4 Mar 202559min
#554: Crucial Ideas for Understanding Nutrition Science
Understanding the complexities of diet-disease relationships requires a nuanced approach to nutritional science. Unlike other scientific disciplines, nutrition research often grapples with the inheren...
25 Feb 20251h 13min
#553: Healthy Habits for Fertility and Reproductive Health – Marjorie Nolan Cohn, RD
This episode focuses on the intersection of nutrition, lifestyle, and women's health, with a particular emphasis on managing complex conditions such as PCOS, endometriosis, and premenstrual dysphoric ...
18 Feb 202540min
