Diets

A Popular Protein Myth, and What the Science Really Says (Best Of)

Do you actually need this much protein?

13 hrs ago •

Christy Harrison, MPH, RD

18:02

Is There Any Good Evidence for the Carnivore Diet?

What does the science really say about this remarkably persistent diet fad—and why is my nurse on it? | Christy discusses the carnivore diet, why it’s…

Jun 23 •

Christy Harrison, MPH, RD

16:24

Why Rigid Food Rules Sometimes Lead to Secret Binges (It's Not Just You)

Plus, the links: Ultra-processed foods, the MAHA report's fake citations, endometriosis diets, and more

Jun 4 •

Christy Harrison, MPH, RD

Casey Means's Book Is Full of Dubious Claims, Anti-Fat Bias, and Rigid Diet Rules

Plus, the links: vaccine system upended, fluoride supplements under fire, AI in pre-K, and more

May 22 •

Christy Harrison, MPH, RD

“Adrenal Fatigue” + Anti-Inflammatory Diets + Eating-Disorder Recovery with Oona Hanson

Parent coach Oona Hanson joins us to discuss how going to a physical therapist for back pain led her down a wellness-culture rabbit hole, why dietary…

Apr 21 •

Christy Harrison, MPH, RD

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1:04:20

Does This Study Really Show Diets Are *Good* for Disordered Eating?

Plus, the links: RFK Jr. and measles, a "functional" doctor goes full MAHA, unpacking the weight-cycling research, and more

Mar 5 •

Christy Harrison, MPH, RD

Do Artificial Food Additives Cause ADHD?

What the science really says about colorings, elimination diets, and hyperactivity

Nov 18, 2024 •

Christy Harrison, MPH, RD

17:37

Fighting Mental-Health Misinformation and Wellness Pseudoscience with Jonathan Stea

Clinical psychologist Jonathan Stea joins us to discuss why there’s such a huge market for pseudoscientific mental-health practices, the truth about…

Sep 9, 2024 •

Christy Harrison, MPH, RD

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Dr. Jonathan N. Stea

1:12:32

Seed Oils, Bizarre Wellness Claims, and Some Exciting Updates

News about our new season, and a Q&A replay: Are seed oils are as bad for you as some sources say? And how do you handle viral wellness claims?

Sep 2, 2024 •

Christy Harrison, MPH, RD

20:37

Ultraprocessed Foods and the Brain, 23andMe’s Pivot to Diet Drugs, and More

Your monthly link roundup and analysis

Aug 15, 2024 •

Christy Harrison, MPH, RD

Why IgG Tests Don't Work, and the Truth About Glyphosate in Food

Plus: “Toxic” Tampons and Baby Wipes, and the Dubious Dairy-Acne Connection

Jul 24, 2024 •

Christy Harrison, MPH, RD

19:03

Ozempic and Rare Form of Blindness; Gut Health and “Food Addiction;” and More

Unpacking two new studies and their media coverage. Plus: fun links!

Jul 11, 2024 •

Christy Harrison, MPH, RD

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