Mayo Clinic on Nutrition

Eating disorders are much more than anorexia and bulimia. Many people — including men, older adults and people living with obesity — struggle with their relationship with food in ways that can be harmful to their health. In some cases, treatments such as GLP-1 medications may exacerbate or uncover an underlying eating disorder. In this episode of On Nutrition, pediatrician and eating disorder specialist Dr. Angela Mattke discusses the different types of eating disorders, how to find support and treatment, and the groundbreaking research that has shaped much of what we know about starvation and nutrition. Disclaimer: This episode includes discussion of suicide. Sign up to receive Mayo Clinic Press emails. Find us online at Mayo Clinic Press for more health and wellness articles, podcasts and books. Do you have feedback, questions or topic suggestions? Email us at mcppodcasts@mayo.edu.

Fatphobia affects more than social interactions; it can interfere with access to proper health care. But where do stigmas against larger bodies originate, and what can be learned from the space between diet culture and body positivity? On this episode of On Nutrition, “Weight For It” host Ronald Young Jr. examines his experiences in medical settings, the popularity of the “What I Eat in a Day” trend, and how society defines the word “healthy.” Sign up to receive Mayo Clinic Press emails. Find us online at Mayo Clinic Press for more health and wellness articles, podcasts and books. Do you have feedback, questions or topic suggestions? Email us at mcppodcasts@mayo.edu. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dementia is the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States, and its most common form, Alzheimer’s disease, is increasing worldwide. Although some risk factors are beyond a person’s control, research suggests that certain eating patterns may support brain health. On this episode of On Nutrition, neurologist Bryan Neth, M.D., explains dietary approaches linked to brain health and offers practical guidance for caregivers on supporting nutrition and mealtimes for individuals living with dementia. Sign up to receive Mayo Clinic Press emails. Find us online at Mayo Clinic Press for more health and wellness articles, podcasts and books. Do you have feedback, questions or topic suggestions? Email us at mcppodcasts@mayo.edu. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Morning sickness, cravings and a long list of foods you can’t eat — no one said pregnancy was easy. So, how should you adjust your diet to grow a healthy baby and make the next nine months as smooth as possible? On this episode of On Nutrition, dietitian Kate Zeratsky shares which nutrients to prioritize, which types of cheese you’ll need to skip and what else to expect when you’re expecting. Sign up to receive Mayo Clinic Press emails. Find us online at Mayo Clinic Press for more health and wellness articles, podcasts and books. Do you have feedback, questions or topic suggestions? Email us at mcppodcasts@mayo.edu. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

You might have noticed that “seed oils” are all over social media lately — and not in a good way. So are they really as bad for you as influencers say? In this episode of On Nutrition, clinical scientist Dr. Jessie Burns explains the pros and cons of seed oils, the importance of balancing omega-6s with omega-3s, and why roasting your Brussels sprouts in canola oil isn’t the problem. Sign up to receive Mayo Clinic Press emails. Find us online at Mayo Clinic Press for more health and wellness articles, podcasts and books. Do you have feedback, questions or topic suggestions? Email us at mcppodcasts@mayo.edu. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tara Schmidt, M.Ed., RDN, LD is the lead dietitian for the Mayo Clinic Diet, host of the Mayo Clinic On Nutrition podcast, and Medical Editor of the Nutrition & Fitness channel. Today she joins me for a holistic, evidence-based conversation about GLP-1s, where we cut through the misinformation around these drugs and offer information you can really trust. If you’re already taking Ozempic or Wegovy, you want to start so you can lose weight, or maybe your doctor’s recommending it — this episode is for you. We discuss: What GLP-1s are and how they work The place of medication and are these long term drugs? Micro-dosing and low-dosing GLP-1s Which doctors should be prescribing metabolic drugs Regenerative healing from GLP-1s The causes of food noise Hunger vs appetite The triggers for emotional eating Why eating for comfort makes sense Reclaiming your agency so you want to change (rather than feeling like you “should”) Find us online at Mayo Clinic Press for more health and wellness articles, podcasts and books. Do you have feedback, questions or topic suggestions? Email us at mcppodcasts@mayo.edu. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Whether it's social media, traditional news, or our friends and family, we're constantly hearing about nutrition trends that may or may not be rooted in solid science. So how do we find reliable information? On this episode of On Nutrition, we brought back dietitian nutritionist Joy Heimgartner to talk about the hierarchy of evidence in studies, resources for fact-checking the headlines, and how to spot junk science. International Food Information Council American Institute for Cancer Research American Cancer Society American Diabetes Association American Heart Association Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy