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Challenging the Hype About Gut Health and Ultra-Processed Foods with Laura Thomas
The first part of this episode is available to all listeners. To hear the whole thing, become a paid subscriber here. Registered nutritionist, author…
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Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
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Laura Thomas, PhD, RNutr
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54:41
Andrew Huberman and the Problem with "Cutting-Edge" Research
On the shaky evidence behind intermittent fasting and cold showers—and why we fall for it
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Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
17:27
You Are More Than What You Eat
A critical look at Netflix’s latest food-fearmongering documentary series
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Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
11:29
Intuition v. Science, and What You Need to Know About Cycle Syncing
Should you change what you eat based on your menstrual cycle? And is that part of intuitive eating? Plus, some thoughts on the relationship between…
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Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
Why Sugar Isn't As Bad As You've Been Told with Karen Throsby
Listen now (64 mins) | Sociologist and Sugar Rush author Karen Throsby joins us to discuss why sugar became demonized despite a lot of actual…
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Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
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1:03:52
Death, Candy, and Food Additives: A November 1 Grab Bag
Reasons not to fear sugar or food dyes, plus a remembrance
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Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
Can a Diet Really Help Solve Your Period Problems?
Q&A: What diet advice for period pain and endometriosis gets wrong
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Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
Does Nutrition Response Testing Work? Plus: Can a Diet Treat Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
Q&A: how to know whether a particular test is legit, and what to say to a doctor who’s recommending a diet for ME/CFS or other poorly understood…
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Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
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20:40
How to Handle Bizarre Wellness Claims, Plus the Real Scoop on Seed Oils
Q&A: The next time you come across a wellness influencer saying sensational things, try this. And: are seed oils are as bad for you as some sources…
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Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
20:37
Do You Really Need a Diet for Long Covid?
Q&A: Functional-medicine elimination diets for long Covid, plus what to do if a doctor recommends supplements and probiotics
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Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
Bonus: Food and Farming without Wellness Culture, Mindful Eating without Dieting, and More
In this bonus episode, Christy answers audience questions about how to be involved in the food and farming world without falling prey to diet and…
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Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
51:51
What You Should Know About Aspartame, SIBO
Q&A: Looking deeper into recent controversy over the artificial sweetener, plus more on gut health (SIBO edition)
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Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
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