Mayo Clinic on Nutrition
Episodes
Can Diet Help With Chronic Pain?
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Almost a fourth of the U.S. population lives with chronic pain, with treatment options including medication and physical therapy. But where does nutri...
Obesity Phenotypes
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why do some people seem to shed weight easily while others don’t get the same results, no matter how hard they try? According to the theory of obesi...
Live Younger Longer
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Humans are living longer than ever — but longer life doesn’t always mean better health. More than half of U.S. adults are living with at least one...
What Makes a Habit Stick?
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why are habits so hard to build — and even harder to break? And do they really have to be perfect to improve your health? On this episode of On Nut...
Liver health: You Don’t Need a Detox
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
About 4.5 million U.S. adults have been diagnosed with some form of liver disease, and some will go on to need a liver transplant. What interventions ...
Unlocking the Food Matrix
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Food is more than the sum of its parts. Nutrients in supplements act differently than the same nutrients in whole foods. The way those nutrients are p...
Less Salt, Lower Blood Pressure: Diet Advice for Hypertension
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Almost half of US adults have been diagnosed with hypertension, with the main culprit being a high-sodium diet. So how can we avoid being part of that...
Why Am I Eating My Feelings?
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Stress, uncertainty and unmet emotional needs can influence eating patterns in ways that go beyond hunger. Research suggests that many adults turn to ...
Why Am I Eating My Feelings?
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Stress, uncertainty and unmet emotional needs can influence eating patterns in ways that go beyond hunger. Research suggests that many adults turn to ...
SPECIAL EPISODE! What's Really Required Right Now & In the New Year
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Are your New Year’s resolutions supporting your long-term health, or sending you back into another cycle of short-term diet trends? Before you commi...
SPECIAL EPISODE! What's Really Required Right Now & In the New Year
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Are your New Year’s resolutions supporting your long-term health, or sending you back into another cycle of short-term diet trends? Before you commi...
Whole-Body Care, Starting with a Smile
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Almost half of U.S. adults over age 30 have some form of gum disease, and the effects can extend far beyond the mouth. Research has linked gum disease...
Coming in 2026: More Nutrition, More Nuance
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is it possible to run out of things to say about nutrition? Not at all! Coming up on On Nutrition: the oral-systemic connection, emotional eating, hyp...
The F Word: Navigating Fatphobia in Healthcare and Beyond
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fatphobia affects more than social interactions; it can also interfere with access to proper health care. So where do stigmas against larger bodies or...
Perimenopause, PMS, and PCOS: All About the Period
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Experiencing a menstrual cycle — or the lack of one — can bring up a lot of questions. Why do I have more bowel movements during my period? How co...
Nutrition on the MIND: Alzheimer's and Diet
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dementia is the sixth-leading cause of death in the U.S., and the most common form, Alzheimer’s disease, is on the rise globally. Although some risk...
Who Is Gluten-Free Really For? Grains, Gluten, and Your Gut
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s more common than ever to hear about gluten sensitivities and celiac disease. But is a gluten-free diet for everyone? How do you know if you nee...
Eating for Two? Pregnancy and Nutrition
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Morning sickness, cravings and a long list of foods you can’t eat — no one said pregnancy was easy.So, how should you adjust your diet to grow a h...
The Psychology of Change: Finding Support for Health Goals
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You know you need to make a health change. You want to make a health change. But you don’t have to do it alone. In fact, having a social support sys...
Seed Oils: Know the Facts
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You might have noticed that “seed oils” are all over social media lately — and not in a good way. So are they really as bad for you as influence...
A Cancer-Fighting Diet: Managing Symptoms and Food Safety
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cancer changes everything: your body, your relationships, and of course, what you eat. Nutrition can’t cure cancer (spoiler alert), but it can be a ...
SPECIAL EPISODE! A Holistic Approach to GLP-1s with Mayo Clinic Dietician Tara Schmidt
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tara Schmidt, M.Ed., RDN, LD is the lead dietitian for the Mayo Clinic Diet, host of the Mayo Clinic On Nutrition podcast, and Medical Editor of the ...
Food is Fuel: How to Eat Like an Athlete, Nutrients for Endurance, and Handling Plateaus
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We know the general calculation for fueling exercise: more calories = more power. But how do we properly nourish ourselves while training to get the b...
From Study to Headline: How We Get Our Nutrition News
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Whether it's social media, traditional news, or our friends and family, we're constantly hearing about nutrition trends that may or may not be...
SPECIAL EPISODE! Diet for Longevity: Eating Well to Age Well
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, we'll hear On Nutrition host Tara Schmidt as a guest on Mayo Clinic Aging Forward!One in two older adults are at risk for...
The Functionality of Fiber: Caring for Your Gut Microbiome
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's still so much to learn about the gut microbiome. For example, do we have any other microbiomes in our bodies? What comes first, a chronic ...
Debunking the Protein Propaganda: How Much is Too Much?
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nowadays you can find protein added to almost anything - pancakes, popcorn, crackers, pasta, granola, and so much more. Many people, from bodybuilders...
Unpacking the Ultra-Processed: How to Curb the Health Risks of Convenient Food
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bright orange cheese puffs. Daffodil-yellow snack cakes. Lime green soda. These are clearly ultra-processed foods. But, what about your frozen veggie ...
Sober-Curious? The Surprising Harmful Impacts of Alcohol on the Body
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alcohol can be a social lubricant at awkward happy hours, or a way to take the edge off after a long day. But over time, how can regular drinking lead...
Pre-Diabetes Prevention and Management: Tips From a Diabetes Dietitian
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One in three Americans has a pre-diabetes diagnosis -- and about 12 percent of the US population has some form of diabetes. What can be done to preven...
Why Energy Drinks Are More Dangerous Than You Realize & Exploring Natural Alternatives
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When you're pulling an all-nighter, or driving a long distance, you may be tempted to grab an energy drink to stay alert.But once the caffeine has...
The Truth Behind '10,000 Steps A Day': Using Health Tech to Improve Your Wellbeing
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's common to have some sort of health tracker on your phone, wrist -- or even around your finger. But is recording all activity in our diet and ...
Can French Fries Increase Your Fertility?: Navigating the Myths of Conceiving, Risk Factors, and Proper Nourishment
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One in six people struggle to conceive. Factors like age and irregular menstrual cycles are out of their hands -- but their diet, however, is complete...
Keeping the Weight Off
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You did it: you found the right diet, exercise routine, surgery or medication to help you lose weight. Now what?On this episode of On Nutrition, we ta...
Fat Is Not the Enemy
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you were around during the 90's, you probably remember the low-fat and fat-free craze: skim milk, low-fat snacks... and god forbid you ate a pl...
SPECIAL EPISODE! Beyond Ozempic: The GLP-1 Boom
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, we'll hear On Nutrition host Tara Schmidt as a guest on Mayo Clinic Health Matters!Ozempic. Wegovy. Mounjaro. Zepbound. Y...
Where Food Meets Medicine
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt energized after a hearty salad, or sluggish after a slice of cake? Or maybe tomatoes upset your stomach, or alcohol triggers your m...
Breaking the Poo Taboo
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Everybody does it. And yet there seems to be an aura of shame around our bowel movements and potential complications, like anxiety poops, constipation...
Is Intermittent Fasting Right For Me?
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us are aware of intermittent fasting, an eating pattern that involves taking breaks from food for certain periods of time. But what are the ac...
Eating Healthy on a Budget
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Organic or non-organic? Fresh or frozen? Generic or brand name? The art of buying groceries is a delicate balance of finding food that's healthy, ...
Weight Is Just A Number
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You're probably used to thinking about your weight as some big, scary number that can influence how you feel about yourself. But what if weight...
The Sweet Truth: All About Sugar
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sugar - particularly added sugar - is in nearly all of our food. Whether you have a sweet tooth or not, it's important to know the benefits and co...
The Magic of Magnesium
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You might not think about magnesium unless you're searching for sleep aids, but it's a mineral essential to your body's functioning. Witho...
Meal Planning 101
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The phrase "meal planning" can immediately trigger a sense of dread. But brainstorming healthy recipes, cooking, and portioning out all your m...
Obesity Is Not A Moral Failing
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A snide remark from a coworker. Airplane seats that only fit a certain size. A provider’s insistence that your knee pain is due to overweight. More ...
Does It Go Back to My Childhood?
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Many of the eating habits we learn or adopt in childhood can continue into adulthood. So let's take a trip down memory lane. What was the nutritio...
Heal Your Gut, Save Your Brain
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The rise in diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's could have a surprising source: the gut. Scientists are still exploring the link between...
I Saw It on TikTok: Fad Diets
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There’s this one weird trick doctors don’t want you to know… because it doesn’t work. It’s natural to hope for a one-size-fits-all, lose-wei...
Eating Your Feelings
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us have reached for a sweet or salty treat out of loneliness, anxiety, or stress. But where does the emotional impulse to eat come from? And d...
Should I Go Vegan?
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
People choose to ‘go vegan’ for a myriad of reasons, from animal welfare to environmentalism. But is veganism automatically healthier just because...
What We Talk About When We Talk About Diet
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Diet" is one of those words where two people can say it and mean totally different things. And in a medical nutrition context, those differen...
Mayo Clinic On Nutrition Trailer
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Mayo Clinic on Nutrition" digs into the latest nutrition trends and research to help you understand what’s health, and what’s hype. Toget...