Best Foodasmedicine Podcasts (2025)

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The Fry Lie: McDonald's Fries for Better Or... 6:25

1d ago6:25

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The Fry Lie: How McDonald's Fries Got Worse—Not Healthier For years, McDonald’s fries ruled the world. They were golden, crispy, salty, and delicious. People called them the best fries ever made. But then something changed. Around the 1990s, fans noticed the fries didn’t taste the same anymore. What happened? Let’s dive into the real story of why M…

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Superfood Myths: What Works, What Hurts, What’s Hype 8:19

11d ago8:19

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Superfood Snake Oil: Why Kale Won’t Save You (But Also Isn’t Killing You) Every week, there's a new superfood: sea moss, turmeric shots, raw milk, lion’s mane mushrooms, and the obligatory $18 acai bowl. These so-called miracle foods promise to heal your gut, detox your liver, reverse aging, and apparently, cure loneliness if you add enough coconut…

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Fruit Fearmongering: Is Fruit Bad For You? 6:16

18d ago6:16

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Is Fruit Bad For You? Have you heard the latest nonsense from the diet grift industrial complex? Apparently, fruit is now dangerous. Yes—fruit. The stuff that grows on trees and ends up in your kid’s lunchbox is being blamed for everything from diabetes to “metabolic collapse.” The same influencers who once screamed about seed oils are now coming f…

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On a GLP-1 - You Should be on the Mediterranean Diet Also 7:47

25d ago7:47

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Weight Loss Surgery and Mediterranean Diet to GLP-1 and the Mediterranean Diet For years, I have guided my weight loss surgery patients toward the Mediterranean diet. Why? Because it’s not only delicious and sustainable, but it’s also backed by decades of science. Now, as GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Zepbound transform how we approach obesity…

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Banning Neon Cupcakes While Ignoring Real Public Health Threats: Welcome to America 2025 5:20

1M ago5:20

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Welcome to the theater of absurdity. While the federal government waves the flag of victory over removing petroleum-based food dyes from snacks, it is simultaneously gutting critical public health programs like food inspection, bird flu monitoring, injury prevention initiatives, and scientific research grants. The result? A dazzling case study in m…

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Mission FORK U 4:08

1M ago4:08

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Welcome to FORK U. Fork University. Where we make sense of the madness, bust a few myths, and teach you a little about food and medicine. I’m Dr. Terry Simpson—surgeon, scientist, and your chief medical explanationist. At FORK U, we’re not here to sell you supplements or tell you carbs are evil. We’re here to bring the science back to your plate—wi…

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Butter, LDL, and the Myth of Plaque 7:48

2M ago7:48

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Butter, LDL, and the Myth of Harmless Plaque Why High Cholesterol Isn’t Just a Number—and What the Latest Science Says About Oils, Fats, and Your Risk of Death By Dr. Terry Simpson, MD – The Culinary Medicine Doc We’ve all heard the story: butter’s back, LDL doesn’t matter, and as long as you’re low-carb, your heart is safe. But what if I told you …

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Blue Zones: Beautiful Myth or Measured Truth? 8:39

2M ago8:39

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The idea of Blue Zones—those rare places where people supposedly live longer, healthier lives—has become nutritional gospel. From best-selling books to Netflix specials, Blue Zones have been painted as longevity utopias we can mimic if we just eat more beans and nap more often. But here’s the thing: Blue Zones aren’t science—they’re storytelling. I…

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Common Carnivore/Low-Carb Myths 7:32

2M ago7:32

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Dietary Myths vs. Nutritional Science: Why the Mediterranean Diet Reigns Supreme As an Athabascan physician and culinary medicine expert, I'm often amused by the dietary myths perpetuated online, particularly those championed by keto and carnivore diet enthusiasts. Today, let's debunk some of these myths—Inuit diets, Hong Kong longevity, Maasai hea…

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Why Bitterness is Good for You 10:57

3M ago10:57

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The Bitter Truth: Why Bitterness Matters More Than You Think Have you ever taken a sip of black coffee and immediately regretted it? Or maybe you’ve bitten into a grapefruit and felt like your tongue was under attack? If so, you’re not alone. Bitterness is one of the most misunderstood flavors, but it plays a huge role in our health and survival. F…

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The Egg: From Villain to Victory 10:20

3M ago10:20

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The Great Egg Redemption: How Science Saved Breakfast (But Not Your Wallet) For decades, the humble egg was treated like a ticking time bomb for your arteries. Nutrition guidelines told us to avoid them, doctors warned us about cholesterol, and many Americans swapped their morning omelet for a sad bowl of processed cereal. But here’s the kicker—tho…

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Apple Watch vs. Oura, Whoop, and Withings 9:57

3M ago9:57

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Apple Watch vs. Oura, Whoop, and Withings Health wearables have exploded in popularity, promising better sleep, fitness, and recovery tracking. But with so many options—Apple Watch, Whoop, Withings, Oura, and Ultrahuman Rings—which one is actually worth your money? More importantly, do these devices improve your health, or are they just expensive d…

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The Beneficial Side To Omega 6 Fatty Acids 12:46

4M ago12:46

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Send us a text Is there actually a GOOD side to omega 6 fatty acids? This episode dives into the delicate balance of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids in our diets, addressing specific listener concerns about GLA supplementation and its implications for health. We explore the complex pathways of these essential fatty acids, their roles in inflammatio…

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Ultra-Processed Food Myths 10:01

4M ago10:01

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What Are Ultra-Processed Foods? Ultra-processed food (UPF) might sound like something concocted in a secret laboratory, but it simply refers to foods that are significantly altered from their original state. These often contain additives like emulsifiers, preservatives, and stabilizers—ingredients you wouldn’t typically find in a home kitchen. This…

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Why The Alkaline Diet Is Just NONSENSE! 11:20

4M ago11:20

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Send us a text https://www.dalepinnock.com/ The alkaline diet has been around for decades and it keeps on popping up and haunting the nutrition space. This week's podcast is a listener question from over on instagram, asking whether there is any validity to the alkaline diet. Well.....in short...NO! There are huge benefits from the diet that is pre…

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Ignore Instagram - Your Diet DOES Influence Immunity 23:15

4M ago23:15

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Send us a text My Brand New Book - 1o1 Nutrition Myths Debunked. Out Now In Paperback. get It Here: https://amzn.eu/d/d3WsXRW Despite what numerous people are saying on social media, your diet absolutely DOES affect your immunity. In a big way. This episode will tell you why and how, and help you realise that it is more a case of wrong terminology …

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Update: Flu and More Bird Flu 10:44

4M ago10:44

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Bird Flu, Flu Season, and Protecting Your Health: What You Need to Know While I typically focus on food and your health, pressing medical updates demand attention. Today, we’re tackling two critical topics: the latest on bird flu (avian influenza) and the rise in seasonal respiratory illnesses, including flu and COVID-19. With public communication …

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Why Inflammation Causes Disease 19:34

4M ago19:34

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Send us a text https://www.nutritionalmedicineschool.com/ Inflammation is one of the biggest drivers of chronic disease. Yet, it is a silent killer that most of us are unaware is an issue for us until it is too late. So how do we stop it and prevent it from causing untold damage? This episode explains it all...…

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Fuel, Don't Fad. Eat for Health, not Hype. 14:05

4M ago14:05

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Fuel, Don’t Fad: How to Eat for Health, Not Hype If you’ve ever fallen for a fad diet, you’re not alone. They promise quick results, make bold claims, and usually leave you hungry, cranky, and disappointed. But here’s the truth: fad diets don’t work in the long run. What does work? Fueling your body with the right foods. In this blog, we’ll break d…

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How Our Gut Influences Inflammation 19:35

5M ago19:35

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Send us a text https://www.nutritionalmedicineschool.com/ Managing inflammation is one of the biggest keys to long term health. Chronic low grade inflammation is a driver of many common degenerative diseases from cardiovascular disease to metabolic syndrome. But what does our gut have to do with all of this? Well, quite a lot actually. This episode…

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Number One Diet 2025: Mediterranean 13:20

5M ago13:20

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The Mediterranean Diet: Why It’s Still #1 in 2025 When it comes to choosing the best diet for overall health, the Mediterranean diet has topped the list again in 2025. It’s easy to see why: it’s simple, it’s sustainable, and it delivers proven health benefits. Are you looking to manage your weight, reduce your risk of heart disease, or improve your…

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Bird Flu: Risks, Realities, Readiness 11:45

5M ago11:45

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Bird Flu: What You Need to Know About Risks, Realities, and Readiness Bird flu, or highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), has far-reaching effects on public health, the food supply, and even the global economy. While human-to-human transmission hasn’t occurred, its potential to mutate poses significant concerns. Understanding how bird flu impact…

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GLP-1 Guide to Healthy Habits and Success 20:22

5M ago20:22

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Navigating GLP-1 Medications and Building a Healthier You: A Fork U Guide Introduction: The Revolution Starts Here Welcome to Fork University, where science meets sarcasm, and healthy eating gets a reality check. Today, we’re diving into the world of GLP-1 medications, like Ozempic and Zepbound—those little injections making waves in the weight los…

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GLP-1: Eating for Long-term Health 12:25

5M ago12:25

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Beyond the Scale: Eating for Long-Term Health, Not Just Weight Loss Weight loss is often the first thing people think about when starting GLP-1 medications like semaglutide or liraglutide. These medications are powerful tools for helping manage appetite and regulate the body’s hunger hormones. But here's the real truth: losing weight is just one pa…

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Obesity is not about Forks and Willpower 9:10

6M ago9:10

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Obesity: Not Just About Forks and Willpower For years, obesity has been misunderstood, oversimplified, and even stigmatized. It's been framed as a personal failing, a lifestyle choice, or simply a matter of "eating less and moving more." But science tells a different, more nuanced story—one where our brains, biology, and ultra-processed food enviro…

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Diets are Dead. Long Live Diets. 11:14

6M ago11:14

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The Future of Diets: From Weight Loss to Nutrition, Thanks to GLP-1 Drugs For as long as we can remember, dieting has been humanity’s awkward tango with food—three steps forward, two cheat days back. From eating grapefruit by the dozen to proclaiming kale chips as a snack revolution, our obsession with shrinking waistlines has been both fascinating…

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From Starving to Stuffed 14:58

6M ago14:58

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From Starving to Stuffed: The Evolution of Obesity in America The rise of ultra-processed foods in the United States closely parallels the surge in obesity rates and increased caloric intake observed from the 1980s onward. Starting in the 1970s, shifts in food production and consumer habits paved the way for these foods to become dietary staples, u…

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Food Noise, Addictions, and Ozempic 9:47

7M ago9:47

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In recent years, GLP-1 agonists have gained significant attention as effective treatments for obesity and type 2 diabetes. However, emerging research suggests these medications may also influence brain function and behaviors related to reward and addiction. In this article, we’ll explore how GLP-1 agonists work, where they act in the brain, and how…

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Cholesterol and Heart Disease 12:55

8M ago12:55

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Apolipoprotein B (apoB) is the causative agent in atherosclerosis. If your apoB is low, you will not develop atherosclerosis. However, if your apoB is high, you could die young. We know this because of genetic studies of people with different levels of apoB and their health outcomes. What is Atherosclerosis of the heart? Atherosclerosis is a progre…

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Autoimmune Diseases and Charlatans 11:39

9M ago11:39

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The Cyclical Nature of Autoimmune Diseases: A Huckster's Playground Autoimmune diseases are notoriously difficult to manage because they don’t follow a linear progression. Patients often experience periods of remission, where symptoms lessen or disappear, followed by flare-ups, where symptoms return, sometimes worse than before. This cyclical natur…

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Bread: The Evil Staff of Life 11:22

11M ago11:22

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Should I eat bread? The low carbohydrate movement has demonized bread. But is bread fattening? Does it cause inflammation? And if so, why do we call bread the Staff of Life? The Staff of Life Imagine calling white bread the staff of life. And yet bread is more responsible for humans ending a nomadic existence. The cultivation of wheat and barley, b…

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Seed Oils: Toxic or Not? 11:28

11M ago11:28

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Seed Oils: Toxic or Not? Today, the low-carb/carnivore community has a new enemy. It is seed oils. Here is their argument: There were no seed oils in ancient lands Seed oils are highly inflammatory Seed oils are extracted with hexane, a cancer-causing agent The rise of seed oils correlates with the rise of obesity Seed oils are high in omega-6 fatt…

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Ancestral Diets and Logical Fallacies 13:43

12M ago13:43

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Ancestral Diets and Logical Fallacies There is an appeal to ancient history: the idea that ancient beings were either "designed"—as from a creator—or "evolved" to eat in a certain way. Both are logical fallacies, but both are meant to be the "ex-cathedra" in a debate. You read these logical fallacies in communities that claim they understand this. …

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Rice and Fruit or Carnivore 13:12

1y ago13:12

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Rice and Fruit or Carnivore The rice diet successfully treated malignant hypertension. Today, we have medications that treat malignant hypertension. Before the 1940s, there were no drugs available to treat this disease, resulting in death from untreated malignant hypertension within six months. Despite the best medical care available, President Fra…

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Grains on the Mediterranean Diet 13:14

1y ago13:14

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The Benefits of Whole Grains in Your Diet I want to take you back in time. While we talk about the Mediterranean diet not being a diet of culture but a pattern of eating – it still had its origins in the Mediterranean. The original Mediterranean diet was described as far back as 500 BC in the Ilead. The ancient Greeks ate whole grains, fruits, vege…

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Secrets to Cooking Fish 10:53

1y ago10:53

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Learn to Cook Fish Fish is not only a healthy option but also a versatile ingredient that can be transformed into a myriad of mouthwatering dishes. Whether you're a seafood aficionado or looking to expand your culinary repertoire, mastering the art of cooking fish can elevate your cooking skills to new heights. In this article, we'll explore the te…

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Health Benefits of Fish Consumption 15:44

1+ y ago15:44

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Health Benefits of Fish Consumption Fish consumption has been linked to various health benefits due to its rich nutritional profile. The health benefits of fish consumption include cardiovascular health, brain function, and well-being. Because fish are a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients, they are an import…

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Reducing Dementia with Diet 13:53

1+ y ago13:53

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Three Great Diets The Mediterranean diet, the DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension), and the MIND diet (Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay) are all great eating patterns. Each diet focuses on different aspects of health. Mediterranean Diet The Mediterranean diet comes from the traditional dietary patterns of c…

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DASH, The Best Diet You've Never Heard Of 11:56

1+ y ago11:56

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Abstract: The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet is a widely recognized dietary pattern designed to lower blood pressure and promote cardiovascular health. I will attempt to provide an in-depth review of the DASH diet, its origins, key principles, health benefits, and potential limitations. It also explores the scientific evidence …

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Health Benefits of Limiting Red Meat 17:51

1+ y ago17:51

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Did You Try the Carnivore Diet? Did you try the carnivore in January? A month of red meat, eggs, and butter? If you did, you probably lost weight. If you lost weight, you felt better. The Carnivore crowd will point to weight loss as proof of superiority. But did you worry that this might not be the healthiest diet for you long-term? Is it healthy? …

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The Three Keys To Life Long Health 29:01

1+ y ago29:01

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Send us a text https://www.nutritionalmedicineschool.com/ With so much conflicting dietary advice, divided opinion, and contradiction, what SHOULD we be eating and doing from a dietary perspective? The truth is NOBODY knows. What we do know however is how our modern diet is killing us. What if we flipped that on. its head and did the opposite. What…

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Diet Disappointment 2024 Version 12:11

1+ y ago12:11

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Sorry It Didn't Work This is the time of year when everyone is excited about some change in their life. My neighbors are doing a "dry January" because they want to cut down on their alcohol. Other neighbors committed to more physical activity before a hip replacement. And there is the inevitable "what diet will I do this time?" Now, before I go to …

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Nutritional Supplements - How To Know What To Look For 16:11

1+ y ago16:11

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Send us a text https://www.nutritioncoachacademy.com/ If there is one question I get more than any other on social media it is "how do I know what to look for with nutritional supplements? How do I choose a good one?". Well, this episode answers that very question. We cover: Determining your needs Watch out for these ingredients Know this about dos…

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New Year Diet? Just Do THIS! 7:27

1+ y ago7:27

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Send us a text Here we are again. The new year diet nonsense crowding the headlines and popular press. The time when everyone ends top totally confused, fed up with the contradiction restriction and rubbish, gives up and just goes back to their old ways. Well, Im here to tell you to ignore the noise and just focus on one beautifully simple thing! T…

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Salesmen of Supplements and Scams 28:11

1+ y ago28:11

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The Scams and Quacks of the Year The New Year, the point we all look for a second chance. To get healthy, lose weight, adopt a new habit. And waiting for you are the hucksters who want to sell you hydrogen in your water, expensive supplements of dubious value, and some choices that might actually harm you. If it sounds too good to be true, you migh…

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Surviving The Christmas Indulgence 8:50

1+ y ago8:50

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Send us a text There is no escaping the fact that this time of year can take its toll on how we feel. A few days of cheese, wine and mince pies and we can soon feel out of whack. In this episode I want to share with you my top 5 tips to prevent the heavy horrid washed out feeling that days of indulgence can bring, whilst still enjoy yourself.…

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Canola Oil is Healthy and Inexpensive 10:38

1+ y ago10:38

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Canola Oil is Healthy and Inexpensive Did you ever notice there are those people who will tell you how everything is bad for you? Don't eat this and don't eat that? They make grand assertions about the modern food system. Often claiming we should return to the age of the caveman. Assuming that health will return when we eat what our ancestors ate. …

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Nuts and Seeds, or Supplements 10:36

1+ y ago10:36

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Nuts and Seeds, or Supplements People who count calories notice nuts contain about 200 calories per ounce. Nuts are calorie-dense. However, nuts are also nutrient-dense. Moreover, nuts provide fiber, healthy oils, and essential minerals. Nuts have been shown to decrease sudden cardiac death, decrease cholesterol, and provide satiety that helps peop…

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The Beautiful Bean 12:12

1+ y ago12:12

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We Love Legumes The legume is a powerhouse plant protein. The beautiful bean. Often the source of protein for vegetarians and vegans, and forgotten about in most modern diets today. Thus, we will campaign to bring back the legume. In today's gym, you will find people selling protein powders, advocating all meat diets, and flexing their muscles. But…

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Controlling Appetite - How To Do It Effectively!! 13:27

1+ y ago13:27

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Send us a text Are you driven to snack constantly? Our modern foods and the environment we are in has caused havoc with our appetites and our natural hunger signals. Regulating appetite is certainly a big concern for so many people that I work with. The beauty is though, with a few key changes we can change the chemistry that keeps our appetite in …

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