51 episodes
Your Nutrition Profs Megan Grimsley and Susan Kazen
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- Health & Fitness
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5.0 • 12 Ratings
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After teaching for more than a quarter century, and fielding many of the same questions about nutrition from their college students, Registered Dietitians Megan and Susan decided to share the answers to these questions and knowledge of all things nutrition with other curious eaters - without the grading!
The profs offer evidence-based information on a wide range of topics. Listen in while they discuss nutrition detective stories, explore unique foods, and even conduct entertaining taste tests. Let Your Nutrition Profs be your go-to source for reliable nutrition information and captivating discussions. New podcast episodes drop every Tuesday. Remember to subscribe, rate, and review our podcast on your preferred platform. *This podcast is not a substitute for individual medical or mental health advice. It is for information purposes only and does not constitute a patient-provider relationship.*
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Why Does Spicy Food Make My Nose Run?
Feel the heat and embrace the burn in this episode! Join us as we dive into the realm of spicy cuisine and the reactions it sparks, including making your nose feel like its running a race. We’ll discuss the science behind this and share tips for handling the heat.
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Do We Really Need 8 Glasses of Water a Day?
Discover the truth about hydration: do we really need 8 glasses of water a day? Tune in as we investigate the science behind this recommendation and whether it holds water.
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How Do GI Meds Work?
In this episode we unravel the mechanisms behind how gastrointestinal medications alleviate discomfort and promote healing. From proton pump inhibitors to antidiarrheals, we'll break down the science so you can better understand and manage your gastrointestinal health.
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Is Ghee Better than Butter?
Have you heard of ghee? It holds a revered place in culinary traditions worldwide and has been used in Indian and Pakistani cultures for thousands of years. This golden, nutty substance also boasts medicinal properties in Ayurvedic practices. But what exactly is it? And is ghee better than butter? Tune in to find out.
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Surprising Secrets of Saliva
Prepare to immerse yourself into the unexpectedly captivating world of saliva. From its surprising role in digestion and taste to its unexpected impact on health and beyond, we’ll explore the secrets hiding in every drop. Tune in to our episode on saliva - it's more than just spit!
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What is Lab Grown Meat?
Dive deep with us into a petri dish of innovation as we explore the science behind lab-grown meat. Join us as we discuss the implications of this animal friendly, environmentally sustainable, protein source and answer the question is this really the future of our food?
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Customer Reviews
Great Podcast!
Highly recommend! Knowledgeable hosts and answers to fun nutrition questions.
Great - entertaining and enlightening !
This is a fun, lighthearted, podcast, which answers some questions that you might be too embarrassed to ask and it’s just a fun source of nutrition knowledge! Good job Susan and Megan!
Your Nutrition Profs
Professors Susan & Megan are both very knowledgeable and entertaining! I have always wondered about that & now I have the answer! Great job & can’t wait for #2 (pun intended 😜)