121 | Move Over, Tobacco—Sugar’s the New Villain in Town

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165 | Fiber and Gut Health: Why “Eat More Fiber” Isn’t Enough

Fiber, Fermentation, and the Gut MicrobiomeHealthcare practitioners can request free samples of NeuroFiber hereWe’re all guilty of telling patients to “eat more fiber,” but that recommendation is often too basic. Fiber type, diversity, tolerance, and the patient’s specific health ...  Show more

164 | What Actually Helps Chronic Pain?

Nutrition, supplements, and what the evidence saysIn this episode, I’m joined by Chelsey Hoffmann, PA-C, RDN, who specializes in pain medicine at Mayo Clinic, to break down where nutrition fits into chronic pain management and how to evaluate supplements without overpromising res ...  Show more

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