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  • Maybe “hyperpalatabilty” isn’t the problem after all
    2026/02/04

    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 groundbreaking neuroscience suggesting that overeating is driven by a lack of satisfaction rather than an excess of pleasure.

    Related episodes:

    483 - Protein Density: How To Get More Protein for Fewer Calories | Nutrition Diva

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    479 - How to increase fiber without overloading on calories

    References

    The body sends a signal: Perspectives on interoception | PLOS Biology

    In defense of pleasure: We need to rethink food reward and obesity | PLOS Biology

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    14 分
  • Have GLP-1s become the new Botox?
    2026/01/28

    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?

    Find a transcript here.

    Ted Kyle on Telemedicine for Obesity Care.

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    24 分
  • Your questions about coffee and health
    2026/01/21

    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 to your questions here.

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    846 - Fact check: Is it bad to drink coffee on an empty stomach?

    Find a transcript here.

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    11 分
  • Does a high protein diet accelerate aging?
    2026/01/14

    847. Does a high-protein diet accelerate aging or shorten life expectancy? It’s not a simple yes or no.

    References

    Low Protein Intake Is Associated with a Major Reduction in IGF-1, Cancer, and Overall Mortality in the 65 and Younger but Not Older Population: Cell Metabolism

    New Horizons: Dietary protein, ageing and the Okinawan ratio | Age and Ageing | Oxford Academic

    Dietary protein intake and all-cause mortality: results from The Kawasaki Aging and Wellbeing Project - PMC

    The impact of dietary protein intake on longevity and metabolic health - PMC

    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9269106/

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  • Fact check: Is it bad to drink coffee on an empty stomach?
    2026/01/07

    846. The internet has lots to say about how coffee affects your stomach. Unfortunately, most of it is wrong.

    References:

    Addition of milk to coffee beverages; the effect on functional, nutritional, and sensorial properties - PubMed

    A dark brown roast coffee blend is less effective at stimulating gastric acid secretion in healthy volunteers compared to a medium roast market blend - Rubach

    Effect of coffee on gastro-oesophageal reflux in patients with reflux disease and healthy controls - PubMed

    Effects of Coffee and Its Components on the Gastrointestinal Tract and the Brain–Gut Axis - PMC

    Effects of Coffee on the Gastro-Intestinal Tract: A Narrative Review and Literature Update

    Multi‐parametric approach to identify coffee components that regulate mechanisms of gastric acid secretion

    Pharmacology of caffeine and its effects on the human body - ScienceDirect

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    786 - How to beat acid reflux for good

    841 - How long does caffeine really stay in your system?

    Find a transcript here.

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    12 分
  • Nutrition's Year in Review: Trends of 2025 and what's coming in 2026
    2025/12/31

    845. A look back at the biggest food and nutrition trends of the last year, plus, a glimpse into my crystal ball.

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    789 - The surprising links between UPFs and diet quality

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    837 - Can healthier soil make food more nutritious? Yes, but…

    Find a transcript here.

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    10 分
  • How alcohol is metabolized (Reissue)
    2025/12/24

    169. What should you eat before and after drinking alcohol?

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    6 分
  • Does soybean oil drive obesity?
    2025/12/17

    844. A recent study claimed to identify a mechanism by which soybean oil drives obesity (and coconut oil does not). But the interactions between diet and biology are rarely as black-and-white as the headlines suggest.

    References:

    P2-HNF4α Alters Linoleic Acid Metabolism and Mitigates Soybean Oil-Induced Obesity: Role for Oxylipins - Journal of Lipid Research

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    528 - Is extra-virgin olive oil good for high-heat cooking?

    Find a transcript here.

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    16 分