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Discovering Nutrition with Cronometer

Discovering Nutrition with Cronometer

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Join Cronometer’s Community Manager, Eliisa Tennant as she speaks to experts in the field of nutrition science. We’re here to help you gain a better understanding of the role nutrition plays in your overall health.

51 - Episode 50: Debunking Wellness Myths and Supplement Hype With Registered Dietitian Kevin Klatt, PhD
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  • 51 - Episode 50: Debunking Wellness Myths and Supplement Hype With Registered Dietitian Kevin Klatt, PhD

    Do you need to balance your hormones? Is collagen worth buying? And can years of dieting really damage your metabolism? In this episode of Discovering Nutrition, Eliisa sits down with registered dietitian and nutrition researcher Kevin Klatt, PhD, RD, an assistant professor at the University of Toronto, to unpack the nutrition and wellness claims filling our social feeds. Kevin explains how he evaluates evidence, why a convincing biological explanation doesn’t establish that a treatment works, and why uncertainty belongs in honest health advice. He also shares his perspective as a researcher and someone navigating an autoimmune condition. Together, they discuss hormone balancing, perimenopause, protein and fibermaxxing, diet soda, collagen supplements, gut-healing claims, food-sensitivity tests, metabolic adaptation, and anti-inflammatory diets. They also explore MTHFR and prenatal vitamin claims, pregnancy nutrition anxiety, food guilt, and the role of nutrition tracking. Whether you’re choosing supplements, making sense of conflicting advice, or trying to feel more at ease with your food choices, this episode offers a candid and funny conversation about what we know, what we’re still learning, and how to keep wellness promises in perspective. Watch more episodes of Discovering Nutrition on YouTube, or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and your favourite podcast platform. Guest: Kevin Klatt, PhD, RDAssistant Professor, Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of TorontoFaculty profileInstagram: @kcklattKevin’s writing Key Notes What hormone-balancing claims mean and why specificity matters. What fiber and estrogen research can tell us about menopause claims. Why protein and fiber targets need the context of the whole diet. Why mouse studies don’t automatically translate into human diet advice. Kevin’s perspective on diet soda, collagen, and supplement priorities. Questioning gut-healing promises and commercial food-sensitivity tests. Metabolic adaptation and claims of permanent damage from dieting. Inflammatory markers versus improvements in symptoms and quality of life. MTHFR, prenatal marketing, and fear around pregnancy nutrition. Using tracking alongside flexibility and enjoyment of food. Timestamps: (00:00) Your Biggest Nutrition Questions (00:32) What Does Hormone Balancing Mean? (04:33) Perimenopause, Symptoms & Finding Good Care (07:59) Fiber, Estrogen & Menopause Claims (15:26) Women’s Health Research & Wellness Sales Pitches (17:26) Proteinmaxxing & Fibermaxxing (25:08) Mouse Studies & Human Nutrition Advice (32:49) Why Nutrition Is So Hard to Study (42:07) How Much Flexibility Is There in a Healthy Diet? (46:52) What Kevin Actually Eats (52:30) Food Guilt & Trying to Eat Perfectly (55:55) Tracking, Wearables & Health Habits (59:02) Diet Soda: What Does the Evidence Say? (01:03:03) Collagen Supplements, Skin & Protein Goals (01:08:40) Can You Heal Your Gut? (01:12:44) Food-Sensitivity Tests & Getting Support (01:20:35) Can Dieting Damage Your Metabolism? (01:24:49) What Does Anti-Inflammatory Mean? (01:37:15) Turmeric & Weighing Supplement Claims (01:40:35) MTHFR, Folic Acid & Prenatal Claims (01:46:11) Pregnancy Nutrition & The Pressure to Be Perfect (01:53:05) Heavy Metals, Fear & Your Social Feed (01:56:27) Where to Find Kevin & His Research

    Fri, 30 Oct 2026
  • 50 - Episode 49: GLP-1s & Nutrition | What Your Body Still Needs With Registered Dietitian Erin Jowett

    When GLP-1 medications change your appetite, how do you make sure your body still gets the nutrition it needs? In this episode of Discovering Nutrition, Eliisa sits down with integrative registered dietitian Erin Jowett to explore nutrition on GLP-1 medications, the challenges of eating with a reduced appetite, and the importance of planning for weight maintenance. Drawing on her experience in medical weight management and longevity care, Erin explains how she distinguishes hunger, appetite, and cravings, why nutrient density matters when portions get smaller, and how nutrition tracking can help people make every bite count. Together, they discuss protein, muscle preservation, fiber, hydration, constipation, hair loss, and how Cronometer can support a closer look at nutrient intake. They also explore the emotional side of weight management, the influence of diet culture, and the shame that can surround using medication for weight loss. Whether you’re considering GLP-1 medications, already taking one, or curious about the nutrition behind weight management, this episode offers a practical and compassionate conversation about nourishing your body, building sustainable habits, and thinking beyond the number on the scale. Watch more episodes of Discovering Nutrition on YouTube, or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and your favourite podcast platform. Guest: Erin Jowett, RDCompany: Integrative Weight and WellnessWebsite: integrativeweightandwellness.com Key Notes What Erin wishes people understood before taking their first dose of a GLP-1 medication. Understanding the differences between hunger, appetite, and cravings. Recognizing your body’s need for fuel when you don’t feel like eating. Making every bite count through nutrient density and food variety. How Cronometer can help you look beyond calories and understand your nutrient intake. The role of protein in supporting muscle during weight loss. Why fiber variety, hydration, and digestive comfort belong in the GLP-1 conversation. Discussing hair loss, rapid weight loss, and potential nutrient gaps with your care team. Planning for maintenance and exploring what happens after stopping medication. Navigating diet culture, stigma, and the idea that using medication is “cheating.”

    Fri, 16 Oct 2026
  • 49 - Episode 48: The Health Data You're Flushing Away | Scott Hickle, CEO & Co-Founder of Throne Science

    Most of us don't think twice about what happens after we flush—but what if your poop could tell you about your gut health, hydration, and even your long-term health? In this episode of Discovering Nutrition, Eliisa sits down with Scott Hickle, Co-Founder and CEO of Throne, to explore how our bathroom habits can reveal valuable insights about digestion, hydration, food intolerances, and overall wellness. Scott shares the story behind building a smart toilet device that automatically tracks gut health and hydration, why poop became such a taboo topic, and how continuous health tracking could help people detect changes in their health earlier. Together, they discuss the Bristol Stool Scale, fiber, coffee, period poops, travel constipation, GLP-1 medications, hydration, and why understanding your own digestive patterns may be one of the most overlooked tools in preventive health. Whether you're curious about gut health, fascinated by the science of digestion, or simply wondering if your poop is "normal," this episode offers an educational—and surprisingly entertaining—look at one of the most important indicators of overall health. Watch more episodes of Discovering Nutrition on YouTube, or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and your favourite podcast platform. Guest: Scott Hickle Company: Throne Science Website: https://www.thronescience.com Key Notes- Why Scott founded Throne after learning how often patients send photos of their stool to physicians. - What your poop can reveal about gut health, hydration, digestion, and overall wellness. - Why bowel movements became a taboo topic—and how that impacts public health today. - Understanding the Bristol Stool Scale and what a healthy bowel movement actually looks like. - How stress, travel, hydration, fiber, coffee, hormones, and food intolerances affect digestion. - Why colorectal cancer is increasing in younger adults and the importance of early detection. - How continuous tracking can help identify patterns that traditional recall often misses. - The science behind hydration, underhydration, and why water may be the "forgotten nutrient." - How GLP-1 medications can affect digestion and bowel habits. - Why personalized health tracking is key to understanding your own body's unique patterns.

    Thu, 17 Sep 2026
  • 48 - Episode 47: From 328 Pounds to Stronger Than Ever with Cronometer User Joel Holdener

    In this episode of Discovering Nutrition, Eliisa sits down with Joel Holdener, a Cronometer user from Revelstoke, BC, to talk about his health transformation, his relationship with food, and how tracking helped him take control of his nutrition. Joel shares how he started using Cronometer in December 2024 after reaching his heaviest weight of 328.9 pounds, and how simply seeing what he was eating became the catalyst for major change. Joel opens up about the motivation cycles that kept him starting and stopping in the past, why extreme restriction didn’t work long term, and how tracking helped him move away from shame and toward awareness. Together, he and Eliisa discuss calorie deficits, moderation, binge-and-restrict cycles, GLP-1s, food noise, hydration, sleep, protein, body recomposition, and the role strength training has played in helping Joel feel healthier and more confident. They also explore Joel’s experience navigating an autoimmune diagnosis, why improving his physical health became something he could control, and how starting with small, realistic changes helped him build momentum. Whether you’re just starting your own health journey, trying to build consistency, or looking for a more sustainable way to track your nutrition, this episode offers an honest and inspiring look at what can happen when you stop relying on motivation and start building habits that last. Follow Joel on Instagram: beefyy.lifts   Key Notes: How Joel discovered Cronometer and why tracking what he was already eating helped him create awareness before making changes. Why motivation alone wasn’t enough, and how discipline and consistency helped Joel stay on track. How tracking helped Joel move away from food shame, all-or-nothing thinking, and the idea that one high-calorie day ruins your progress. Why hydration, sleep, protein, and strength training became key parts of Joel’s transformation. Joel’s experience with GLP-1 medication, food noise, and deciding to continue his weight loss journey through nutrition and training. How body recomposition, calorie awareness, and small adjustments helped Joel lose weight while building strength. Why Joel believes the best place to start is simply tracking what you eat, learning from the data, and making changes gradually.

    Wed, 02 Sep 2026
  • 47 - Episode 46: The Truth About Macros, Motherhood & Strength with Marlie Cohen

    In this episode of Discovering Nutrition, Eliisa sits down with fitness coach, creator, and Bounce Forward co-founder Marlie Cohen to explore what sustainable health and fitness can look like for women navigating motherhood, busy schedules, changing bodies, and years of diet culture. As a mom of two, Marlie shares why she rejects the pressure to “bounce back” and instead helps women build strength, confidence, and habits that move them forward. Marlie shares her own journey with postpartum fitness, macro tracking, and rebuilding trust with food. Together, she and Eliisa discuss the all-or-nothing mindset, why so many women fear carbohydrates, and how tracking nutrition can create more awareness and freedom rather than restriction. They also explore why under-eating during the day can lead to cravings at night, how food noise impacts daily choices, and why consistency matters more than perfection. Whether you’re trying to improve your relationship with food, build muscle, feel stronger, or create a routine that fits into real life, this episode offers an honest and practical look at macros, motherhood, strength training, and sustainable progress.   Key Notes: Why Marlie created Bounce Forward and why she believes women don’t need to “bounce back” after motherhood or major life changes. How the all-or-nothing mindset can keep people stuck in cycles of restriction, guilt, and starting over. Why tracking nutrition can create awareness, reduce food noise, and support more freedom around eating. How fear of carbohydrates, under-eating during the day, and cravings at night are often connected. Why strength training is so important for women, especially as they age, and how to start in a realistic way. How small habits like tracking protein, lifting weights, drinking water, and paying attention to how you feel can build lasting progress over time.

    Tue, 28 Jul 2026
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