podcast episodes

Mission FORK U

At FORK U, we make sense of the madness, bust a few myths, and teach you a little about food and medicine. We dive into the science, roast the grifters, and serve up real nutrition facts—with a side of sarcasm. If you’re tired of six-pack influencers selling buffalo heart supplements, you’re in the right place.

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Butter, LDL, and the Myth of Plaque

Butter increases mortality. LDL drives plaque. Plant oils reduce risk. The science is clear—ditch the myths, save your heart.

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Common Carnivore/Low-Carb Myths

Debunking dietary myths (Inuit, Maasai, French paradox) and highlighting why 70+ years of science supports the Mediterranean diet for optimal long-term health.

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Why Bitterness is Good for You

Bitterness aids survival, digestion, and health. Your stomach “tastes” it too! Once medicine, even gin and tonic fought malaria. Embrace the bitter—start small

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The Egg: From Villain to Victory

A notion made eggs the enemy of the heart, not science. Today eggs are back – too bad they are expensive. Here is the egg story

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Apple Watch vs. Oura, Whoop, and Withings

Everyone has an Apple Watch, it seems to monitor everything. But is it worth it? Check out the Withings system, Oura Ring, and the Whoop in this article and podcast

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Ultra-Processed Food Myths

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) get a bad rap, but do they deserve it? While some claim they’re toxic and immortal the truth is more nuanced.

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Update: Flu and More Bird Flu

Influenza A is on the rise, COVID is declining as is RSV. What can you do to protect yourself? And a bird flu update since the government isn’t talking

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Fuel, Don’t Fad. Eat for Health, not Hype.

Your relationship with food has probably been altered due to fad diets. Don’t demonize food. Food is for fuel, fads are for clothes.

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