Did you know bacon is really a low-fat food? That is just one of the many fascinating food science facts you’ll discover when you listen to food writer David Joachim author of The Science of Good Food. You’ll also discover why hot liquids freeze faster than cold ones, why you should never cook veggies with lemon and the science of cooking the perfect steak – ... Show More
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How Not to Die Anytime Soon & Why You Need Friction in Your Life
When you get sick, your instinct is to withdraw — crawl into bed, cancel plans, and avoid people. As unpleasant as that feels, it turns out that instinct may be doing something surprisingly important for everyone else. This episode begins with why feeling miserable when you’re si ... Show More
49m 53s
Jan 19
How to Adapt When Life Throws a Curveball & Understanding the Flow of Time
What if one of the best-performing investments over the last few decades wasn’t stocks, real estate, or gold — but LEGO? It sounds absurd, yet when researchers tracked the resale value of LEGO sets, they found returns that beat many traditional investments. We begin by looking at ... Show More
48m 21s
Jan 2024
The Science of Why You Eat When You're Not Hungry–And How to Stop | Judson Brewer
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p>---</p> <p>Dr. Jud breaks down how habits work and how to change them. Plus, insights on stress, boredom, mindfulness, pleasure, satisfaction, ... Show More
1h 13m
Feb 2024
2463: Do You Have FOMO Around Food? by Jill Coleman of JillFit on Eating Habits & Environmental Influence
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Episode 2463:
Jill Coleman of JillFit.com shares her personal journey and strategies to overcome food FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out), e ... Show More
11m 41s
Feb 2024
2472: What Is Restrictive Eating? AND The Best Time to Weigh Yourself by Chalene Johnson on Body Weight Management
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Episode 2472:
Chalene Johnson of ChaleneJohnson.com sheds light on the pitfalls of restrictive eating and the psychological impact ... Show More
10m 44s
Feb 2024
2466: 4 Cooking Tips That Will End Your Recipe Guessing by Chef Todd Mohr with Ben Greenfield Fitness
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Episode 2466:
Chef Todd Mohr shares indispensable cooking advice to eliminate guesswork from your kitchen routine in "4 Cooking Tip ... Show More
9m 54s
Apr 2024
2520: How To Stop Eating At Night AND Overcome Emotional Eating by Chalene Johnson on Mental Fitness
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Episode 2520:
Chalene Johnson offers practical advice on curbing late-night snacking and emotional eating in her insightful article ... Show More
9m 8s