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Every summer the search term “bloat” peaks on Google - with good reason. The hot weather uniform of a little less clothing and a little more skin often invokes a sense of self-consciousness about our stomachs. While the infamous food baby is a natural, albeit, annoying result from our stomach expanding after a meal, bloat is a whole other ball game. Bloating is the feeling of tightness, pressure or fullness in your belly and is caused by excessive gas in our digestive tract.  Not only can it cause you to look inflated, but it can also be incredibly uncomfortable. While a lot of the motivation to prevent bloating is driven by vanity, for many it can be an awful experience that disrupts their daily lives, or even a symptom of an underlying health condition. So tune in to learn more about bloating, what causes it, and what we can do to manage it. Want to recommend an episode topic? Send me a message on Instagram or TikTok @nutritionbitespodcast Credit to MonoSheep for the theme music

Vitamin D  is one of those odd nutrients in the sense that we don't really consume it via food. Instead, we make it on our own from exposure to  UV rays. This so-called sunshine vitamin is vital  to build and maintain strong bones, but over the past decade it’s also been given a reputation for being a panacea of sorts, able to prevent cancer, fight depression and boot our immune system. But is this cure-all hype actually deserved? And if so, what does that mean for those of us who are cooped up inside for half the year, and slathered in SPF the other half?  Tune in to find out. Want to recommend an episode topic? Send me a message on Instagram or TikTok @nutritionbitespodcast Credit to MonoSheep for the theme music

Branded as the “fasting plan that lets you eat”, ProLon is a 5-day subscription dietary program that is designed to support healthy aging. Compared to more traditional fasting regimes where one goes many hours without food, ProLon allows you to consume a small amount of calories every day. It's based off a concept called The Fasting Mimicking Diet which tricks your body into thinking it's fasting when in reality you are eating. The benefit? A younger you (on the inside). But if this sounds too good to be true, know you are not alone in your skepticism. Tune in to uncover the truth about this latest diet craze.  Want to recommend an episode topic? Send me a message on Instagram or TikTok @nutritionbitespodcast Credit to MonoSheep for the theme music.

Supplement trends are a dime a dozen these days, and the latest powder to make a name for itself promises youthful skin, injury recovery, and better bones. Collagen is a special protein, in fact, it is the most abundant protein in our body. With key functionality in so many of our organs and tissues, one would think that adding a little boost of collagen into our diet would make us healthier. But the science seems skeptical at best - especially when it comes in the form of trendy bone broth. Tune in to find out more. Want to recommend an episode topic? Send me a message on Instagram or TikTok @nutritionbitespodcast Credit to MonoSheep for the theme music.

Despite its reputation as a goopy and gross place, our gut hosts an incredibly complex world of microorganisms. With such a big influence on how we feel, trying to create a healthy digestive tract is a goal for many.  Two ways to encourage a merry microbiome are by taking prebiotics and probiotics. But these terms often elicit a lot of confusion - not just about their difference but what they even do. Tune in to find out more. Want to recommend an episode topic? Send me a message on Instagram or TikTok @nutritionbitespodcast Credit to MonoSheep for the theme music.

Insects are a great source of sustainable protein that have the potential to feed the world en masse, at a cheap price, and with a small environmental footprint. While two billion people regularly consume insects today, many people in Western countries are still uncomfortable with the idea of beetle burritos or cricket curries. But considering the health and wellbeing of our planet relies on us to change how we eat, we may have to start bugging out soon. Tune in to find out more about insects as our future diet staple, and just how nutritious they really are. Want to recommend an episode topic? Send me a message on Instagram or TikTok @nutritionbitespodcast Credit to MonoSheep for the theme music.

Athletic Greens is an incredibly popular supplement backed by celebrities and investment bankers. This green-coloured powder, which is added to water for a morning beverage, is packed with 75 different vitamins, minerals, powdered fruits and veggies, probiotics, prebiotics, and plenty of other "natural” ingredients. With a potion-like consistency and plenty of promises of better health, it’s easy to see why people are keen to try this daily powder out. But is this another too good to be true wellness product? Tune in to find out. Want to recommend an episode topic? Send me a message on Instagram or TikTok @nutritionbitespodcast Credit to MonoSheep for the theme music.

According to their LinkedIn, Noom is the world’s leading behaviour change company, disrupting the weight loss and healthcare industries by combining artificial intelligence, mobile tech, and psychology to help people adopt long-term habits.  It’s the latest it girl weight loss program and their advertisements can be found plastered across your digital universe. But what’s really the deal with this company that promises it  will be “the last weight loss program you’ll ever need”? And is it any different from the hundreds of other diets out there? Tune in to find out more. Want to recommend an episode topic? Send me a message on Instagram @nutritionbitespodcast Credit to MonoSheep for the theme music.

The early days of the COVID-19 pandemic were marked by a lot of memorable moments, including many that had to do with food. From bare grocery store shelves to shuttered restaurants to the sourdough craze, our relationship with eating drastically shifted. Researchers around the world sent thousands of surveys to try and quantify just how the pandemic was changing the way we eat. What did they find out? Tune in to hear! Want to recommend an episode topic? Send me a message on Instagram @nutritionbitespodcast Credit to MonoSheep for the theme music.

One in four North Americans will suffer from a diagnosed mental disorder in their lifetime, and with temporary conditions like seasonal affective disorder rearing its head these days, it's no wonder people are in search of a mood boost.  Knock knock. Who's there? Why the health and wellness industry of course! Ready to offer up some quick and easy “au natural” happiness remedies. But if the answer to depression was to simply eat more oysters I feel like we would have known that by now.  Now, it’s true that our diet and mental well-being are connected, but can what we eat really affect our mental wellbeing? Tune in to find out! Want to recommend an episode topic? Send me a message on Instagram @nutritionbitespodcast Credit to MonoSheep for the theme music.

If you search the term “gluten-free” on Google you'll get results like “is gluten-free still trending?”, “why is everything gluten-free now?” and “are gluten-free products bad for you?" It’s been over a decade since gluten became a hot health topic and yet people are still confused.  And while the hype for the average person to go gluten-free has died down, gluten-free foods and flours are still popular, and still maintain an aura of health. But, is it deserved? Tune in to find out. Want to recommend an episode topic? Send me a message on Instagram @nutritionbitespodcast Credit to MonoSheep for the theme music.

In the early days of the pandemic sales of dietary supplements skyrocketed - in part driven by a perception that these pills and capsules could protect us due to their “immune-boosting” properties. But when it comes to preventing, or managing, a viral infection (including COVID-19) can nutrition and supplements help us out? Tune in to find out. Want to recommend an episode topic? Send me a message on Instagram @nutritionbitespodcast Credit to MonoSheep for the theme music.