Sustenance with a Stoner
Join Josh Ryan, a trained chef and registered dietitian, as he tokes up with a special guest to discuss hot nutrition topics inspired by the strain of the week. Think 'Hot Ones' for nutrition!
Episodes
9 episodes
S1E9 Mushrooms, Truffles, and Fungi & Truffle Kush
Can I get an order of Truffle Fries, please? Love em' or hate em', mushrooms and truffles - along with other fungi - are a huge part of today's culinary environment. But are these types of foods offer any nutrition, or do they just offer their ...
S1E8 Hydration and Water Strain
Everyone knows they should drink water. It's common knowledge, too, that many of us don't drink enough. But is water the only drink that "counts" as hydration? What other drinks can hydrate you? Where do electrolyte drinks come into play, and d...
S1E7 GERD and Reflux Strain
Call it heartburn, indigestion, or reflux, but gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is no joke. What types of foods cause GERD symptoms, and what foods can help keep symptoms at bay? What other conditions may include GERD as a side effect? Wh...
S1E6 Flatulence & Modified Gas Strain
Are you a "gassy" person? Flatulence is common, and we make talking about those gassy times comfortable. There are lots of reasons someone might experience flatulence, from the foods we eat to signs of a larger issue at hand. Join Josh and his ...
S1E5 Questions...Answered!
We receive a lot of questions, all the time. So we thought we'd compile a most frequently asked list of your questions and run them through our very own highatitian Josh Ryan! Got a question yourself? Drop us a line, and yours might be selected...
S1E4 Capsaicin and Fire OG
Some like it hot, and some definitely do not. Capsaicin is known to promote certain health benefits, but what exactly does it do? What foods besides spicy peppers contain this compound? Does consuming spicy food do the trick, or are there other...
S1E3 Smoked Meats and Hickory Hash
Nitrates, phosphates, oh my! Research shows eating smoked meats may increased the risk of certain health conditions. Are ingredients found in smoked meats the culprit, or the act of smoking? Join Josh and his special guest as they discuss the c...
S1E2 Red Meat and Cherry Burger Strain
Is eating red meat that bad for you? How much is "moderation?" Josh digs deep into the truth behind the claim that eating red meat can cause negative health outcomes with his guest as they enjoy Cherry Burger strain.
S1E1 Cereal for Dinner with Fruity Pebbles Strain
Cereal for Dinner was a concept popularized by the CEO of Kellogg's, who recommended low income families eat cereal for dinner to reduce food expenses. Is this a nutritious option? Josh and his guest dig deep while enjoying Fruity Pebbles strai...