Nutrition For Mortals

Nutrition For Mortals
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The podcast that says that life is too damn short to spend your time and attention worrying about your food choices. So join us, two Registered Dietitians (and friends!), as we explore the world of nutrition with a special focus on building a healthy and peaceful relationship with food.

  1. Ian Rafalko Joins the Show! (Son of Dr. Eric Berg, Scientologist Wellness Grifter) [SAMPLE]

    4d ago

    Ian Rafalko Joins the Show! (Son of Dr. Eric Berg, Scientologist Wellness Grifter) [SAMPLE]

    Hear the rest of this episode and access our full back-catalog of bonus episodes on Patreon for only $3! Head to our Patreon to sign up: ⁠patreon.com/nutritionformortals⁠⁠

    10 min
  2. The Scientologist Chiropractor Who Became The Internet’s Biggest Nutrition Influencer

    May 27

    The Scientologist Chiropractor Who Became The Internet’s Biggest Nutrition Influencer

    Donate for World Hunger Day! Dr. Eric Berg has built one of the biggest nutrition empires on the internet. With millions of YouTube subscribers and billions of views, his videos on keto, fasting, “hidden toxins,” and miracle health hacks reach an audience larger than many major media outlets. To his fans, he’s the calm, trustworthy doctor explaining the “real truth” about health that mainstream medicine doesn’t want you to hear. But the deeper we dug into the world of Dr. Berg, the stranger the story became. What starts as nutrition advice quickly turns into an Alice in Wonderland-style rabbit hole filled with anti-establishment wellness messaging, controversial medical claims, and eventually… Scientology. So join us, two registered dietitians, as we unravel the bizarre overlap between influencer wellness culture, algorithm-driven health misinformation, and one of the most controversial organizations in modern history. Want to support the show and get bonus episodes? Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/nutritionformortals Leave us a voicemail that may be featured on a future episode! Call us at (562)-N4M-POD1 (562-646-7631). We’ve got MERCH! Check it out HERE Don’t want to miss any episodes in the future? Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! For feedback or to suggest a show topic email us at nutritionformortals@gmail.com Feel free to contact our real, live nutrition counseling practice **This podcast is for information purposes only, is not a substitute for individual medical or mental health advice, and does not constitute a patient-provider relationship**

    47 min
  3. Are Nitrates The Cigarette For Our Buttholes?

    May 13

    Are Nitrates The Cigarette For Our Buttholes?

    Across headlines, documentaries, and social media posts, nitrate-cured processed meats are often talked about with the same language once used for cigarettes. Bacon, hot dogs, deli turkey, pepperoni—foods many people grew up eating—are now linked in people’s minds with colon cancer and claims that nitrates are “poisoning” us. Meanwhile, Americans consume billions and billions of dollars of processed meat each year. So what gives? How should we think about nitrates and processed meats? And are “uncured” meats really safer? Join us, two registered dietitians, as we explore what the research actually says about the connection between processed meats and cancer risk. Want to support the show and get bonus episodes? Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/nutritionformortals Leave us a voicemail that may be featured on a future episode! Call us at (562)-N4M-POD1 (562-646-7631). We’ve got MERCH! Check it out HERE Don’t want to miss any episodes in the future? Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! Things we talked about and additional reading:  Trends in meat consumption in the United States1980 NYT: U.S. Will Not Seek to Ban Nitrite From Foods as a Cause of CancerN-nitrosamines in processed meats: exposure, formation and mitigationIARC Monographs Volume 114 Agents classified by the IARC MonographsIARC Q&AsRole of Nitrite Exposure from Processed Meat Consumption in the Development of CRCCarcinogenicity of consumption of red and processed meatCRC Facts & Figures 2023-2025Geographic and age variations in mutational processes in colorectal cancerTrends in Daily Cigarette Consumption Among Smokers: A Population Study in England, 2008–2023Low-intensity smoking and increased risk of earlier deathFor feedback or to suggest a show topic email us at nutritionformortals@gmail.com Feel free to contact our real, live nutrition counseling practice **This podcast is for information purposes only, is not a substitute for individual medical or mental health advice, and does not constitute a patient-provider relationship**

    46 min
  4. MAHA Update! Are We Healthy Again Yet?! [SAMPLE]

    May 6

    MAHA Update! Are We Healthy Again Yet?! [SAMPLE]

    Hear the rest of this episode and access our full back-catalog of bonus episodes on Patreon for only $3! Head to our Patreon to sign up: ⁠patreon.com/nutritionformortals⁠⁠

    8 min
  5. Testosterone Maxxing With The Boys

    Apr 29

    Testosterone Maxxing With The Boys

    Across TikTok, Reddit, and podcast circuits, young men are being sold a blueprint for increasing their testosterone. Known as ‘T-maxxing’, this trend is a mix of diet rules, supplement stacks, gym routines, and lifestyle hacks all centered around boosting testosterone as the ultimate marker of health. But behind the steak, organ meats, and anti-soy rhetoric is a more complicated story—one that blends kernels of physiology with a heavy dose of misinformation, cherry-picked science, and cultural anxiety. So join us, two registered dietitians, as we unpack the science of testosterone, break down the foods and supplements at the center of T-maxxing, and explore the deeper cultural forces driving this trend—from body image to belonging to the pressure to “optimize” masculinity—even when that pressure is built on shaky science and unrealistic ideals. Want to support the show and get bonus episodes? Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/nutritionformortals Leave us a voicemail that may be featured on a future episode! Call us at (562)-N4M-POD1 (562-646-7631).  We’ve got MERCH! Check it out HERE Don’t want to miss any episodes in the future? Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! Things we talked about and additional reading:  Testosterone in hunter-gatherer men #1Testosterone in hunter-gatherer men #2Secular trends in testosterone over timeCholesterol intake not associated with total testosterone levels in menAssociations between vitamin D status and testosterone levels in menAssociations between omega-3 FA and testosterone levels in men Fish Intake and Serum Testosterone Levels in Older MalesHuberman Partners with Momentous Supplements Andrew Huberman’s Mechanisms of Control | NY MagTongkat Ali meta-analysis Testosterone and human behavior Testosterone causes both prosocial and antisocial status-enhancing behaviors in human malesTestosterone and cortisol “dual hormone hypothesis”Experiment with manipulated “win” or “loss” on androgens and psychology in men Gynecomastia and soy case report #1 Gynecomastia and soy case report #2Meta-Analysis: intake of soy on reproductive hormones in men Are Soy isoflavones truly a public health concern?Gynecomastia from meat in Italian school Gynecomastia from meat in Puerto Rican Children For feedback or to suggest a show topic email us at nutritionformortals@gmail.com Feel free to contact our real, live nutrition counseling practice **This podcast is for information purposes only, is not a substitute for individual medical or mental health advice, and does not constitute a patient-provider relationship**

    46 min
  6. Let’s Talk About Youngevity…

    Apr 15

    Let’s Talk About Youngevity…

    Joel Wallach built an empire on a wild promise: that EVERY single human disease is simply the result of a mineral deficiency. Through his lectures and various supplement companies, his message reached millions and made him a central figure in one of the most controversial corners of the wellness world. From his “90 essential nutrients” claim to the spread of COVID-19 pseudoscience, this story isn’t just unusual—it’s a case study in how confidently presented misinformation can evolve, expand, and ultimately shape the way people think about health.  So join us, two registered dietitians, as we dig into the science, the saga, and the spectacle of the multi-level marketing machine that is Youngevity.  Want to support the show and get bonus episodes? Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/nutritionformortals Leave us a voicemail that may be featured on a future episode! Call us at (562)-N4M-POD1 (562-646-7631).  We’ve got MERCH! Check it out HERE Don’t want to miss any episodes in the future? Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! Things we talked about and additional reading:  Dead Doctors Don’t Lie BookDead Doctors Don’t Like VHSThe Wallach RevolutionThe 90 Essential MineralsYoungevity WebsiteMore on Ultratrace MineralsYoungevity and FTC TroubleYoungevity DelistedFor feedback or to suggest a show topic email us at nutritionformortals@gmail.com Feel free to contact our real, live nutrition counseling practice **This podcast is for information purposes only, is not a substitute for individual medical or mental health advice, and does not constitute a patient-provider relationship**

    49 min
  7. From Protein Bars to Jeffrey Epstein [SAMPLE]

    Apr 8

    From Protein Bars to Jeffrey Epstein [SAMPLE]

    Hear the rest of this episode and access our full back-catalog of bonus episodes on Patreon for only $3! Head to our Patreon to sign up: ⁠patreon.com/nutritionformortals⁠⁠

    9 min
  8. Are These Foods SECRETLY Trying to KILL YOU Until You Are Dead?

    Apr 1

    Are These Foods SECRETLY Trying to KILL YOU Until You Are Dead?

    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.  Want to support the show and get bonus episodes? Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/nutritionformortals Leave us a voicemail that may be featured on a future episode! Call us at (562)-N4M-POD1 (562-646-7631).  We’ve got MERCH! Check it out HERE Don’t want to miss any episodes in the future? Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! For feedback or to suggest a show topic email us at nutritionformortals@gmail.com Feel free to contact our real, live nutrition counseling practice **This podcast is for information purposes only, is not a substitute for individual medical or mental health advice, and does not constitute a patient-provider relationship**

    23 min
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The podcast that says that life is too damn short to spend your time and attention worrying about your food choices. So join us, two Registered Dietitians (and friends!), as we explore the world of nutrition with a special focus on building a healthy and peaceful relationship with food.

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  • Creator
    Nutrition For Mortals
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    121
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Nutrition For Mortals
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