Salt is an essential mineral that plays a critical role in various bodily functions. While it has often been demonized in discussions around the modern diet and health, recent research sheds light on the necessity of salt for opitmal function, particularly regarding hormonal health, cardiovascular well-being, muscle function, and overall health. In this podcast, we delve into the multifaceted role of salt in our diet, exploring its importance in maintaining hormonal balance, cardiovascular health, supporting muscle function and contributing to overall bodily health.

For decades low fat diets were hailed as the gold standard for health, weight management, and heart disease prevention. Supermarket shelves brimmed with "low fat" and "fat-free" alternatives, and millions of us dutifully swapped butter with margarine and whole mild with skim. But where did this low fat idea originate and why did it hold such sway for so long? This podcast helps shed some light on this question, how this idea kept hold of this country for so long.

Iron and Ferritin play important roles in maintaining human health, particulary in supporting hormone formation, immunoglobin development, and red blood cell production. This podcaste explores their functions, optimal levels, deficiency symptoms, factors affecting their absorption, and dietary considerations.