
9 Ways to Optimize Breakfast
855. Is your "healthy" breakfast actually setting you up for a mid-morning crash? Many of us reach for 100-calorie yogurt cups or fiber bars thinking we’re making the right choice, only to find oursel...
11 Mars 10min

New Research Alert: How do sugar substitutes affect the microbiome?
854. Do artificial sweeteners help—or hurt—efforts to manage weight? Fresh research offers some surprising new answers. References:Effect of sweeteners and sweetness enhancers on weight management and...
4 Mars 12min

Study proves that UPFs cause weight gain…or does it?
853. A recent study on ultra-processed foods seems to be yet another nail in the coffin for UPFs. But all is not as it seems.ReferencesEffect of ultra-processed food consumption on male reproductive a...
25 Feb 11min

How do fermented dairy products affect cholesterol?
852. Fermented dairy may affect cholesterol differently than butter or processed meats—but it’s not a free pass. Here’s what the evidence actually shows about yogurt, cheese, saturated fat, and LDL ch...
18 Feb 8min

Fiber-maxxing: How much fiber is too much?
851. A current nutrition trend encourages people to dramatically increase their fiber intake. But how much fiber is actually helpful? And when can “more” start to backfire? Find a transcript here. Rec...
11 Feb 13min

Maybe “hyperpalatabilty” isn’t the problem after all
850. What if the real danger of hyperpalatable junk food isn't that it tastes too good, but that it actually silences the biological signals that tell you you're full? This episode explores groundbrea...
4 Feb 14min

Have GLP-1s become the new Botox?
849. It is now easier than ever to get a prescription for powerful weight-loss drugs, thanks to a growing number of telehealth providers. But is this responsible care for obesity or something else?Fi...
28 Jan 24min

Your questions about coffee and health
848. An episode we did earlier this month about coffee prompted questions from many listeners. Does coffee spike your cortisol? How does it affect the bladder? Is espresso healthier than drip? Answers...
21 Jan 10min



















