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Do you need to balance your hormones? Is collagen worth buying? And can years of dieting really damage your metabolism? In this episode of Discovering Nutrition, Eliisa sits down with registered dietitian and nutrition researcher Kevin Klatt, PhD, RD, an assistant professor at the University of Toronto, to unpack the nutrition and wellness claims filling our social feeds. Kevin explains how he evaluates evidence, why a convincing biological explanation doesn’t establish that a treatment works, and why uncertainty belongs in honest health advice. He also shares his perspective as a researcher and someone navigating an autoimmune condition. Together, they discuss hormone balancing, perimenopause, protein and fibermaxxing, diet soda, collagen supplements, gut-healing claims, food-sensitivity tests, metabolic adaptation, and anti-inflammatory diets. They also explore MTHFR and prenatal vitamin claims, pregnancy nutrition anxiety, food guilt, and the role of nutrition tracking. Whether you’re choosing…
Do you need to balance your hormones? Is collagen worth buying? And can years of dieting really damage your metabolism? In this episode of Discovering Nutrition, Eliisa sits down with registered dietitian and nutrition researcher Kevin Klatt, PhD, RD, an assistant professor at the University of Toronto, to unpack the nutrition and wellness claims filling our social feeds. Kevin explains how he evaluates evidence, why a convincing biological explanation doesn’t establish that a treatment works, and why uncertainty belongs in honest health advice. He also shares his perspective as a researcher and someone navigating an autoimmune condition. Together, they discuss hormone balancing, perimenopause, protein and fibermaxxing, diet soda, collagen supplements, gut-healing claims, food-sensitivity tests, metabolic adaptation, and anti-inflammatory diets. They also explore MTHFR and prenatal vitamin claims, pregnancy nutrition anxiety, food guilt, and the role of nutrition tracking. Whether you’re choosing…
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Episode 50: Debunking Wellness Myths and Supplement Hype With Registered Dietitian Kevin Klatt, PhD
SlušanoDo you need to balance your hormones? Is collagen worth buying? And can years of dieting really damage your metabolism? In this episode of Discovering Nutrition, Eliisa sits down with registered dietitian and nutrition researcher Kevin Klatt, PhD, RD, an assistant professor at the University of Toronto, to unpack the nutrition and wellness claims filling our social feeds. Kevin explains how he evaluates evidence, why a convincing biological explanation doesn’t establish that a treatment works, and why uncertainty belongs in honest health advice. He also shares his perspective as a researcher and someone navigating an autoimmune condition. Together, they discuss hormone balancing, perimenopause, protein and fibermaxxing, diet soda, collagen supplements, gut-healing claims, food-sensitivity tests, metabolic adaptation, and anti-inflammatory diets. They also explore MTHFR and prenatal vitamin claims, pregnancy nutrition anxiety, food guilt, and the role of nutrition tracking. Whether you’re choosing…
Episode 49: GLP-1s & Nutrition | What Your Body Still Needs With Registered Dietitian Erin Jowett
SlušanoWhen GLP-1 medications change your appetite, how do you make sure your body still gets the nutrition it needs? In this episode of Discovering Nutrition, Eliisa sits down with integrative registered dietitian Erin Jowett to explore nutrition on GLP-1 medications, the challenges of eating with a reduced appetite, and the importance of planning for weight maintenance. Drawing on her experience in medical weight management and longevity care, Erin explains how she distinguishes hunger, appetite, and cravings, why nutrient density matters when portions get smaller, and how nutrition tracking can help people make every bite count. Together, they discuss protein, muscle preservation, fiber, hydration, constipation, hair loss, and how Cronometer can support a closer look at nutrient intake. They also explore the emotional side of weight management, the influence of diet culture, and the shame that can surround using medication for weight loss. Whether you’re considering GLP-1 medications, already taking one, or…
Episode 48: The Health Data You're Flushing Away | Scott Hickle, CEO & Co-Founder of Throne Science
SlušanoMost of us don't think twice about what happens after we flush—but what if your poop could tell you about your gut health, hydration, and even your long-term health? In this episode of Discovering Nutrition, Eliisa sits down with Scott Hickle, Co-Founder and CEO of Throne, to explore how our bathroom habits can reveal valuable insights about digestion, hydration, food intolerances, and overall wellness. Scott shares the story behind building a smart toilet device that automatically tracks gut health and hydration, why poop became such a taboo topic, and how continuous health tracking could help people detect changes in their health earlier. Together, they discuss the Bristol Stool Scale, fiber, coffee, period poops, travel constipation, GLP-1 medications, hydration, and why understanding your own digestive patterns may be one of the most overlooked tools in preventive health. Whether you're curious about gut health, fascinated by the science of digestion, or simply wondering if your poop is "normal," this…
Episode 47: From 328 Pounds to Stronger Than Ever with Cronometer User Joel Holdener
SlušanoIn this episode of Discovering Nutrition, Eliisa sits down with Joel Holdener, a Cronometer user from Revelstoke, BC, to talk about his health transformation, his relationship with food, and how tracking helped him take control of his nutrition. Joel shares how he started using Cronometer in December 2024 after reaching his heaviest weight of 328.9 pounds, and how simply seeing what he was eating became the catalyst for major change. Joel opens up about the motivation cycles that kept him starting and stopping in the past, why extreme restriction didn’t work long term, and how tracking helped him move away from shame and toward awareness. Together, he and Eliisa discuss calorie deficits, moderation, binge-and-restrict cycles, GLP-1s, food noise, hydration, sleep, protein, body recomposition, and the role strength training has played in helping Joel feel healthier and more confident. They also explore Joel’s experience navigating an autoimmune diagnosis, why improving his physical health became something he…
Episode 46: The Truth About Macros, Motherhood & Strength with Marlie Cohen
SlušanoIn this episode of Discovering Nutrition, Eliisa sits down with fitness coach, creator, and Bounce Forward co-founder Marlie Cohen to explore what sustainable health and fitness can look like for women navigating motherhood, busy schedules, changing bodies, and years of diet culture. As a mom of two, Marlie shares why she rejects the pressure to “bounce back” and instead helps women build strength, confidence, and habits that move them forward. Marlie shares her own journey with postpartum fitness, macro tracking, and rebuilding trust with food. Together, she and Eliisa discuss the all-or-nothing mindset, why so many women fear carbohydrates, and how tracking nutrition can create more awareness and freedom rather than restriction. They also explore why under-eating during the day can lead to cravings at night, how food noise impacts daily choices, and why consistency matters more than perfection. Whether you’re trying to improve your relationship with food, build muscle, feel stronger, or create a routine…