This is my longest episode I have done so far. In it I discuss my favorite polyphenol, resveratrol. It is commonly found in wine and for a long time was thought to be the primary contributor to many of the health benefits of wine. This episode is actually the main episode, which is only … Continue reading Scientific Nutrition Update 39: Resveratrol
Today we get to talk about my favorite liquor, tequila. Actually we are going to talk about how the vast majority of science reporting is absolutely worthless, but we are going to use the fact that people keep saying tequila helps with weight loss to accomplish that. Now in episode 8 I previously discussed the health effects … Continue reading Scientific Nutrition Update 38: Tequila and Weight Loss (Science Reporting Sucks)
https://youtu.be/LgWNKsaQW4U Been a long time since I have done a review, but I am back today with one for Four Sigmatic Mushroom Matcha Drink Mix with Lion's Mane and Ginger. I have covered the science of Lion's Mane before and I would recommend you look at that if you're curious. Want to try it out yourself? If you want … Continue reading Four Sigmatic Mushroom Matcha Drink Mix with Lion’s Mane Review
Yesterday we got to discuss one of my favorite effects in health the placebo effect. It is a fascinating window into the effect that our psychology and our mindset has on our health. Today we are looking at the opposite effect, which is called the nocebo effect. The nocebo effect is when you actually get worse or … Continue reading Scientific Nutrition Update 37: The Nocebo Effect
https://youtu.be/uQI5_XUwp_c This is one of the best recipes I have come up with guys. Super simple and it is delicious too. I know some of you may be worried about the MSG but you really shouldn't be. It is safe and delicious. Sous Vide Chuck Roast (Discount Prime Rib) This is my attempt to make a … Continue reading Sous Vide Chuck Roast (Discount Prime Rib)
In this episode I get to rant about something I have always found very interesting, the placebo effect. This effect is so much larger and more important than is often realized. Script (Remember I ad-lib and often leave parts blank because I know what I want to say): For today’s episode I am going to … Continue reading Scientific Nutrition Update 36: The Placebo Effect
this is going to be a controversial episode. I am talking about the science of a spice I have grown to quite like MSG (monosodium glutamate). It has a beautiful umami flavor, and for the vast majority of people is safe. Script (remember I ad-lib a lot): For today’s episode I am going to talk … Continue reading Scientific Nutrition Update 35: Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)
Inspired by some of the profiles in Tim Ferriss' book The Tool's of Titans who used saunas to improve athletic performance I looked at what the literature suggested and found that this is a pretty well supported tactic. Script (remember I ad-lib a lot): For today’s episode I am going to talk about something I have come … Continue reading Scientific Nutrition Update 34: Sauna’s
I have come to the inescapable conclusion that most Americans are stupid. Actually I take that back as it is technically inaccurate. I have come to the inescapable conclusion that many Americans are shockingly ignorant. Basically we seem to not know anything about anything, and many seem to relish in their lack of knowledge. A … Continue reading Americans are Dumb and Need to Fail
And here we go again. Liars on the internet are trying to take advantage of people again. I won't bury the lede, magnetized water has no demonstrated health effects in humans and is a waste of your money. Script (remember I ad-lib and go off script when recording, this is not a transcription): For today’s … Continue reading Scientific Nutrition Update 33: Magnetized Water
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