Answering your nutrition questions

About 40% of U.S. adults have obesity. Thankfully, there are more treatment options now than ever before. But when considering your options, what factors should you weigh beyond cost and recovery time? And what might life look like after you’ve reached your goal weight? On this episode of On Nutrition, endocrinologist Meera Shah, M.D., walks us through the considerations that can help you decide whether bariatric surgery or a GLP-1 medication may be right for you, from potential side effects to long-term sustainability. 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 [email protected].

How much protein do you need as a petite person? Is there a cutoff time for eating after a late workout? And what exactly is “excess dairy”? On this episode of On Nutrition, Tara answers your nutrition questions and unpacks the “health or hype” behind online trends like “GLP-3s” and “fibermaxxing.” 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 [email protected].

Insulin resistance is a complex metabolic condition associated with an increased risk of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. On this episode of On Nutrition, registered dietitian Dr. Ali Chappell discusses how food and lifestyle can affect insulin sensitivity, common nutrition myths, and why people with PMOS may be more likely to experience insulin resistance. Disclaimer: Insulin resistance does not have a single routine clinical test, and insulin-level testing is not routinely recommended to screen for prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. This episode discusses emerging areas of research.

Irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease are often behind bloating, frequent trips to the bathroom and having to avoid favorite foods. But there are ways to reduce symptoms and live with fewer interruptions. On this episode of On Nutrition, registered dietitian Christine Lothen-Kline explains the gut-brain connection, the role of fiber and simple habits that can support healthy digestion. 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 [email protected].

About 45 million Americans go on a diet every year. But what if there were a different way to engage with food, without so many rules? Intuitive eating, the practice of following your hunger cues, is all about rejecting diet culture, guilt and shame. On this episode of On Nutrition, registered dietitian Sam Previte shares the 10 principles of intuitive eating, exercises to examine your relationship with food and how to tap into your hunger and fullness cues. 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 [email protected].

The five-second rule. Fruit and vegetable washes. The "yoga mat" compound. When it comes to food science and safety, misinformation (and bacteria) are everywhere. On this episode of On Nutrition, food scientist Roxi Smith (@Hydroxide.FoodScience) gives a crash course in kitchen tips, food contamination and how to properly handle leftovers. 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 [email protected].

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 [email protected].

One in 10 U.S. adults has at least one food allergy. While many involve familiar triggers like peanuts or shellfish, more than 170 foods have been linked to allergic reactions. So why do food allergies seem more common than ever? And what should you do if one develops in adulthood? On this episode of On Nutrition, registered dietitian Sara Wolf answers common food allergy questions and shares how she’s navigated her own. 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 [email protected].

About one-fourth of U.S. adults have a diagnosed mental health disorder, such as depression, anxiety or ADHD. And with the everyday stress of life, even people who don't have a diagnosis may be looking for a way to find some relief. Can we find a solution on our plates? Is nutrition an effective way to treat mental health? On this episode of On Nutrition, psychiatrist Brooke Resch, M.D., a nutrition influencer who goes by @CookWithDrBrooke online, shares her take on nutritional psychiatry myths and how patients can translate nutrition information into real-life meals while dealing with real-life limitations. 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 [email protected].

Almost a fourth of the U.S. population lives with chronic pain, with treatment options including medication and physical therapy. But where does nutrition fit in? Is it possible to reduce chronic pain with food and weight management? In this episode of On Nutrition, Healthnix app founder Maja Mazur and registered dietitian Chelsey Hoffmann talk about the gut-brain connection’s role in pain, which foods trigger inflammation and how supplements may or may not help. 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 [email protected].