Nutrition For Mortals

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Released April 1st, 2026
In this episode, we sit down with a totally real, definitely credible “expert” and author of Are These Foods SECRETLY Trying to KILL YOU Until You Are Dead?, a groundbreaking exposé claiming that the true enemies of human health have been hiding in plain sight all along: tomatoes, mozzarella, and bread. In this very serious interview, our special guest will walk us through how these everyday foods are waging a coordinated attack on your body—from the “acidic chaos” of tomatoes, to the “mucus-forming menace” of mozzarella, to bread, which he assures us is basically just “edible sabotage.” So join us, as we use dramatic language, say big words and cherry-pick a whole bunch of science all in an attempt to sound  confident, convincing and intelligent. 
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Cortisol is one of the most misunderstood hormones on the internet. From adrenal fatigue to diet recommendations to supplement suggestions, claims abound regarding what you should be doing to regulate your stress response. But is there actually evidence to support these diet and supplement recommendations? And what behaviors truly help support and normalize cortisol levels? Join us, two registered dietitians, as we explore the origins of the adrenal fatigue theory, the science behind the body’s stress response, and why real endocrine conditions like Adrenal Insufficiency are very different from the wellness version of “burned-out adrenal glands.”
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Things we talked about and additional reading: 
Adrenal Fatigue (Book by James Wilson)
Adrenal Fatigue Article #1
Endocrine Society
Cortisol and Physiology
Dieting and Cortisol
Depression and Cortisol
Cortisol and Caffeine 
Stress and CVD
Cortisol Rhythm
Cortisol and Weight Gain
Cortisol, Weight and Aging
Nutrition and Cortisol
Dangers of Glandular Supplements
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For decades, the French Paradox has suggested that a diet loaded with cheese, butter, and other saturated fats can coexist with low rates of heart disease—if you just sip a little wine. But, as with many nutrition headlines, the truth is far more complicated. So join us, two registered dietitians, as we explore how red wine became a “health” beverage, unpack what the science really says about alcohol and health, and examine why resveratrol, observational studies, and the way health data is recorded can make it tricky to separate fact from fiction.
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Things we talked about and additional reading: 
1991 60 Minutes Episode
2009 60 Minutes Episode
2003 Sirtuin Article 
Resveratrol Article #1
Resveratrol Article #2
Resveratrol Article #3
Resveratrol Article #4
Resveratrol Article #5
French Paradox Article #1
French Paradox Article #2
Red Wine and Cardiovascular Health
Alcohol and Cancer Risk
Alcohol and Cancer Risk #2
Alcohol and Cancer Risk #3
Alcohol and Other Disease Risk
Alcohol and All Cause Mortality
Stanford Report Alcohol and Health
Risk Increase of Alcohol Intake
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