Have you ever tried a food sensitivity test and felt more confused than ever (or STRESSED than ever)? In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Andrea Love, a renowned microbiologist and immunologist to uncover the truth behind these popular but MAJORLY misleading tests.

We explore how these tests can fuel anxiety around food choices and dietary restrictions. It's time to question the hype and understand the science behind these tests.

Are food sensitivity tests truly beneficial or just another health trend gone wrong

Plus we discuss the responsibility of healthcare practitioners. Are they inadvertently endorsing tests that lack scientific validation for their own monetary gain? Tune in to get the real scoop, be educated by the best and empower yourself with knowledge.

Resources mentioned:
Lyme disease diet episode

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TOPICS COVERED 👇
Misconceptions related to food sensitivity tests (03:16)
The lack of FDA approval and regulation (06:21)
The science behind food allergies (12:05)
Explaining food intolerances (19:32)
The difference between food sensitivity and intolerance (24:06)
IgG antibodies and misconceptions (25:13)
The challenges in diagnosing food intolerance (31:06)
Harmful impact of misleading tests (34:03)
Influence of wellness influencers and experts (39:50)
Impact on quality of life caused by misleading tests (43:46)
Elimination Diets and Food Intolerance (51:56)

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Are you ready to challenge everything you thought you knew about intuitive eating and the anti-diet movement? As someone who has been a huge fan of intuitive eating, lately I've started to see some flaws in it.

Have you ever questioned the cherry-picked data and misleading narratives these intuitive eating coaches push? And what about the contradiction between intuitive eating's support for body autonomy and its rejection of intentional weight loss? These are just two of the 5 icks I open up about in today's episode.

As a reminder what I share is just my take, it might not hit home for everyone who's into intuitive eating, anti-diet vibes, or Health at Every Size. These are just my general observations and I'd love to hear what you think too!

Resources mentioned:
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Deep dive episode on Health At Every Size

TOPICS COVERED 👇
Ick 1: The overcorrection around food morality (00:01:01)
Ick 2: Cherry-picked and misleading data (00:07:50)
"95% of diets fail" (00:09:06)
Starvation mode (00:13:33)
The concept that obesity does not negatively impact health (00:22:27)
BMI and Body Fat Percentage (00:34:09)
Ick 3: Intentional weight loss debate (00:36:28)
Ick 4: Feelings vs. Facts (00:43:15)
Ick 5: Concerns about intuitive eating coaches (00:46:59)
Why I struggle supporting Intuitive Eating (00:49:28)

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Do you ever wonder if organic food is really worth the extra cost? Well, today I'm joined by Dr. Adrian Chavez, and we chat about what exactly sets organic produce apart, especially when it comes to things like pesticides and nutritional value.

Adrian is ready to debunk some common misconceptions and shed light on the actual impact of pesticides on our bodies. We explore what the persuasive power of organic food marketing is. Is it influencing our choices more than we realize? Plus, we take a closer look at the contentious "Dirty Dozen" list. Is it a helpful guide or a source of unnecessary worry?

Stay tuned as we encourage you to keep an open mind and ask the hard questions. After all, the most empowered consumer is an informed one!

TOPICS COVERED 👇
Misconceptions about Organic Foods (00:01:26)
Definition of Organic (00:02:36)
Pesticides and Health Concerns (00:03:00
Nutrient Content of Organic Foods (00:07:54)
Cost and Accessibility of Organic Foods (00:13:12)
Pesticide Residue (00:16:05)
Regulation of Organic Pesticides (00:21:23)
Neurotoxic and Hormone Disruption (00:22:35)
Financial Considerations of Organic Produce (00:23:44)
Organic Farming Practices (00:24:30)
Long-Term Studies on Organic Food (00:27:25)
Regulation Differences in Europe and America (00:30:15)
Dirty Dozen List (00:37:30)
Organic vs Conventionally Grown Produce(00:42:52)
Sustainable Habits (00:46:10)

Dr. Adrian Chavez Links:
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Website
The Nutrition Science Podcast
➝Adrian's Organic vs Grass Fed vs Free Range episode

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