Protein Diet Coke, Seamoss Propaganda & Diet Fails: The Internet’s Funniest Nutrition Myths with Shyla Cadogan, RD

02/17/25 • 85 min

This week, we’re joined by the hilarious and incredibly knowledgeable Shyla Cadogan, a Maryland-based media dietitian and food enthusiast known as @healthyshyla on socials. Shyla has built a reputation for breaking down the wildest wellness trends with evidence-based insights, all while keeping it real (and making us laugh).

In this episode, we dive into the most viral nutrition trends, from the protein obsession to fiber-packed snacks that may not be doing your gut any favors. We also tackle the biggest myths floating around the internet, like whether flaxseeds are really the same as five birth control pills (spoiler: they’re not). Shyla shares her thoughts on intuitive eating, blood sugar tracking, protein diet coke, detoxing hormones and why so many social media “nutrition experts” get away with making the wildest claims.

Plus, we discuss how to build a balanced plate, the power of getting back to nutrition basics, and why extreme diets like carnivore and keto might not be the miracle solutions they claim to be. Shyla also gives us her controversial takes on things like "building a healthy relationship with food" and seed oils.

If you're tired of the confusion online and just want straight-up, evidence-based advice (with a side of humor), this episode is for you.

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DISCLAIMER: Nothing mentioned in this episode is medical advice and should not be taken as so. If you have any health concerns, please discuss these with your doctor or a licensed healthcare professional.

If you're tired of the confusion online and just want straight-up, evidence-based advice (with a side of humor), this episode is for you.

You can (and definitely will want to) follow along with Shyla below:

Follow Shyla on Instagram and Tiktok

Follow Shyla on Youtube

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Weight loss after 40: why it feels harder and what to do about it with Dr. Andrea Gri, ND

This week we have the wonderful Dr. Andrea Gri, a naturopathic doctor, Menopause Society Certified Practitioner and past personal trainer. She is passionate about helping women navigate their hormones, lose weight, and feel like that better version of themselves again.

We focused this episode on body composition, weight loss, and building muscle for women over 40, but even if you are under 40, this information is still very relevant to your health and your future health as well. In this episode we focused on:

-The importance of building muscle and maintaining muscle, especially for those over the age of 40

-How to get started in the gym with lifting weights

-How much protein you actually need plus the best time of day to get your protein in (and the idea of protein resistance)

-Sustainable weight loss strategies for those specifically in perimenopause that focus on adding rather than eliminating

-Body composition scans, supplements... and much more!

You can connect with Dr. Gri here:

https://drgri.com/

Instagram: @andrea.gri.nd

Next Episode

Brain Longevity: How to Prevent Cognitive Decline at Any Age with Dr. Pamela Hutchison, ND

This week, we’re diving into a topic that affects all of us—our brain health. Whether it’s memory lapses, difficulty focusing, or a family history of dementia, cognitive decline is something we all want to prevent. But with so much misinformation out there, it’s hard to know what actually works.

That’s why we’re thrilled to have Dr. Pamela Hutchison, a naturopathic doctor focusing in neurological health, on the podcast. Dr. Pamela has focused her 24-year career on supporting people with neurological and mental health concerns live healthy lives.

In this episode, we break down real, science-backed ways to protect your brain, including:

When you should start thinking about brain health (hint: it’s earlier than you think!)
The biggest risk factors for cognitive decline and how to reduce them
How mental health conditions like depression and anxiety impact brain aging
The role of diet, including the MIND diet and the surprising power of leafy greens
Whether Alzheimer's should really be called "Type 3 Diabetes"
Genetic risk factors like APOE4—should you get tested?
The best lifestyle changes that actually slow cognitive decline

Connect with Dr. Hutchison below:

Instagram: @dr_pamela_hutchison_nd

Her clinic: https://acaciahealth.ca/

Her podcast: The well nurtured brain