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Fork U with Dr. Terry Simpson

Fork U(niversity) Not everything you put in your mouth is good for you. There’s a lot of medical information thrown around out there. How are you to know what information you can trust, and what’s just plain old quackery? You can’t rely on your own “google fu”. You can’t count on quality medical advice from Facebook. You need a doctor in your corner. On each episode of Your Doctor’s Orders, Dr. Terry Simpson will cut through the clutter and noise that always seems to follow the latest medical

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09:49

Protein Powders: Hype and Science

Fork U with Dr. Terry Simpson ·

2025/08/21

Protein Powders: What’s Real, What’s Hype, and Why It MattersProtein powders are everywhere. Walk into a gym, scroll through social media, or visit a health food store, and you’ll see tubs of whey, egg, pea, and soy protein. Add buzzwords like “isolate,” “hydrolysate,” and “grass-fed,” and suddenly these powders sound like liquid gold. But how much of this is science—and how much is hype?From Surgeons to ShakersSurgeons were among the first to use modular proteins. In the ICU, when patients couldn’t

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07:30

MAHA Myths: Why Nutrition Alone Won’t Save You

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2025/08/14

Make America Healthy Again? Hyman’s Half-Truths ExposedMark Hyman loves a soundbite. One of his favorites is:“If doctors were trained in nutrition, we could prevent 90% of heart disease and type 2 diabetes.”It sounds inspiring. Unfortunately, it isn’t true.Nutrition Is Powerful — But It’s Not MagicI’m certified in culinary medicine, and I live the Mediterranean diet. Good nutrition matters. It lowers risk. It supports treatment. However, it cannot replace medicine for people with established

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08:14

Liver Detox- Carter's to Dose

Fork U with Dr. Terry Simpson ·

2025/08/07

Carter’s Little Liver Pills: The Original Detox Scam and Its Modern CousinsFor more than a century, people have searched for quick fixes to “cleanse” the liver. From old‑time laxatives to today’s wellness shots and hangover probiotics, the promise is the same: remove toxins, feel better, live longer. However, as science catches up with marketing claims, we learn a hard truth — most of these cleanses never did what they promised.The Sluggish Liver MythBack in the 1800s, doctors blamed nearly every

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10:36

Edinburgh’s Surgical Revolution

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2025/07/31

Goat Glands, Chloroform, and the City That Saved Surgery(How Edinburgh dragged American medicine out of the Wild West)When we think about modern surgery, it’s easy to imagine it has always been clean, safe, and scientific. However, that could not be further from the truth. Surgery was more like a horror show just over 150 years ago. Patients faced unbearable pain, filthy instruments, and shocking guesswork.Today, we’ll explore how the Scottish city of Edinburgh transformed surgery — and how America,

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07:24

Ancient Neurosurgery and Modern Brain Scams

Fork U with Dr. Terry Simpson ·

2025/07/24

A Hole Lot of Nonsense: Surgery Before SciencePeople once drilled holes in skulls to cure madnessAnd in some cases… it actually helped. Well, if you consider madness what happens if you get a stroke from too much pressure in your brain from traumaThat’s the wild part.While visiting the Surgeons’ Hall Museum in Edinburgh, I saw ancient skulls with round holes cut into them—evidence of trepanation, one of the world’s oldest surgeries. Even more shocking? Many of those patients survived. Some healed so

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07:08

Radium to Cleanses: Why We Still Fall for Bad Science

Fork U with Dr. Terry Simpson ·

2025/07/17

A Shocking Health Trend from the PastToday, you might see ads for detox teas, liver cleanses, and even hydrogen water. These products promise energy, better health, and a longer life.But strange health trends are nothing new.In the 1920s and 1930s, people paid good money to drink radioactive water. They believed it gave them energy, cured pain, and even helped them live longer. One brand, called Radithor, was sold as “perpetual sunshine in a bottle.”Yes—people drank water mixed with radium, the same

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06:14

The Steak That Tried to Cure Everything

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2025/07/10

Who Was Dr. Salisbury?First, let’s meet the man behind the meat.Dr. James Henry Salisbury was a doctor during the American Civil War. He worked hard to understand why so many soldiers got sick. He noticed that stomach problems like diarrhea and dysentery were everywhere in the army camps.Because of this, he believed the problem came from food. But instead of looking at germs, he blamed vegetables.That’s right—he thought vegetables caused disease. To children everywhere, he became a hero. To science

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15:26

Smoothie Mornings Made Easy with Two Simple Appliances

Fork U with Dr. Terry Simpson ·

2025/07/02

The Smoothie That Changed My Mornings (And the Appliances That Helped)Let’s talk about kitchen appliances.Yes, those gadgets sitting on your counter—or hiding in a cabinet—can either make your life easier... or drive you nuts. Today, I want to share how two small appliances completely changed my mornings. And no, I’m not paid to say any of this.It Started With the Air FryerFirst, let’s be honest: nothing has brought more people back into the kitchen than the air fryer. It’s fast, easy, and makes

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08:09

Dr. Kellogg Cereal, Surgery, and Strange Ideas

Fork U with Dr. Terry Simpson ·

2025/06/26

🥣 The Curious Case of Dr. Kellogg: Surgeon, Cereal, and a Whole Lot of EnemasWhen you think of Kellogg, you probably picture cereal—maybe a sweet bowl of Frosted Flakes or Corn Flakes. But the real story behind Kellogg is far weirder than breakfast. It starts with a doctor. A good one. A very strange one.Meet Dr. John Harvey KelloggDr. John Harvey Kellogg wasn’t just any doctor. He was a skilled surgeon, and even Dr. Charles Mayo—the founder of the Mayo Clinic—called him one of the best abdominal

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11:03

How Ozempic Works and Why Diets Still Matter

Fork U with Dr. Terry Simpson ·

2025/06/20

What Is Ozempic or Zepbound, Really?You’ve probably heard about Ozempic or Zepbound. Maybe from a friend, a celebrity, or a TikTok ad. These are powerful medicines used to help people lose weight and manage diabetes. But what do they actually do?Ozempic is a GLP-1 receptor agonist—a type of drug that helps control hunger, improve blood sugar, and lower the risk of heart disease.But here's the big surprise: the real power of these drugs isn’t in your stomach—it’s in your brain.How It Works in the

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10:55

Longevity That Actually Works

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2025/06/12

Longevity Without the Grift: What Actually Helps You Age BetterEveryone wants to live longer. That’s why people are plunging into ice baths, sweating in infrared saunas, and rubbing beef tallow on their faces like it’s a miracle cream. Meanwhile, supplement companies make billions selling capsules that promise eternal youth.But here’s the thing: we don’t need to chase immortality. We need to focus on healthspan—the number of years we stay active, sharp, and independent. Living longer doesn’t mean

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09:54

Sustainable Eating: Lab Grown Meat to Farmed Fish

Fork U with Dr. Terry Simpson ·

2025/06/05

Hi, I'm Dr. Terry Simpson, your chief medical explanationist. Welcome to another edition of FORK U—where we bust myths, make sense of the madness, and teach you a little about food and medicine.Today, let's explore how our food choices impact the environment and our health. We'll discuss lab-grown meat, grass-fed beef, and sustainable seafood.🍔 Lab-Grown Meat: The Future of Food?Imagine enjoying a burger that didn't require raising or slaughtering an animal. That's the idea behind lab-grown meat,

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06:25

The Fry Lie: McDonald's Fries for Better Or...

Fork U with Dr. Terry Simpson ·

2025/05/30

The Fry Lie: How McDonald's Fries Got Worse—Not HealthierFor years, McDonald’s fries ruled the world. They were golden, crispy, salty, and delicious. People called them the best fries ever made. But then something changed. Around the 1990s, fans noticed the fries didn’t taste the same anymore.What happened?Let’s dive into the real story of why McDonald’s fries lost their magic—and how the changes didn’t make them healthier. In fact, for a while, they actually made them worse.Once Upon a Time… in

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08:19

Superfood Myths: What Works, What Hurts, What’s Hype

Fork U with Dr. Terry Simpson ·

2025/05/21

Superfood Snake Oil: Why Kale Won’t Save You (But Also Isn’t Killing You)Every week, there's a new superfood: sea moss, turmeric shots, raw milk, lion’s mane mushrooms, and the obligatory $18 acai bowl. These so-called miracle foods promise to heal your gut, detox your liver, reverse aging, and apparently, cure loneliness if you add enough coconut flakes.But here’s the reality: “superfood” is a marketing term, not a scientific one.Let’s dig into the hype, the risks, and what the research really

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06:16

Fruit Fearmongering: Is Fruit Bad For You?

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2025/05/14

Is Fruit Bad For You?Have you heard the latest nonsense from the diet grift industrial complex?Apparently, fruit is now dangerous. Yes—fruit. The stuff that grows on trees and ends up in your kid’s lunchbox is being blamed for everything from diabetes to “metabolic collapse.”The same influencers who once screamed about seed oils are now coming for your bananas, blueberries, and yes, even your smoothies.It would be laughable if it weren’t so successful.I’ve Seen Real Diets That Work—They Include

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07:47

On a GLP-1 - You Should be on the Mediterranean Diet...

Fork U with Dr. Terry Simpson ·

2025/05/07

Weight Loss Surgery and Mediterranean Diet to GLP-1 and the Mediterranean DietFor years, I have guided my weight loss surgery patients toward the Mediterranean diet. Why? Because it’s not only delicious and sustainable, but it’s also backed by decades of science. Now, as GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Zepbound transform how we approach obesity, the question arises again: what should people eat while on these powerful drugs? The answer, as it turns out, remains the same.GLP-1 medications have

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05:20

Banning Neon Cupcakes While Ignoring Real Public...

Fork U with Dr. Terry Simpson ·

2025/04/30

Welcome to the theater of absurdity.While the federal government waves the flag of victory over removing petroleum-based food dyes from snacks, it is simultaneously gutting critical public health programs like food inspection, bird flu monitoring, injury prevention initiatives, and scientific research grants. The result? A dazzling case study in misplaced priorities.Today, let's walk through what is actually happening — not the headline-friendly soundbites — and why Americans should be far more

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04:08

Mission FORK U

Fork U with Dr. Terry Simpson ·

2025/04/24

Welcome to FORK U. Fork University. Where we make sense of the madness, bust a few myths, and teach you a little about food and medicine.I’m Dr. Terry Simpson—surgeon, scientist, and your chief medical explanationist. At FORK U, we’re not here to sell you supplements or tell you carbs are evil. We’re here to bring the science back to your plate—with a healthy side of sarcasm.Food hasn’t been medicine for 2,000 years, and despite what the smoothie bowl crowd says, it still isn’t. But we do know that

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07:48

Butter, LDL, and the Myth of Plaque

Fork U with Dr. Terry Simpson ·

2025/04/15

Butter, LDL, and the Myth of Harmless PlaqueWhy High Cholesterol Isn’t Just a Number—and What the Latest Science Says About Oils, Fats, and Your Risk of DeathBy Dr. Terry Simpson, MD – The Culinary Medicine DocWe’ve all heard the story: butter’s back, LDL doesn’t matter, and as long as you’re low-carb, your heart is safe.But what if I told you that the science—real, peer-reviewed science—tells a different story?In this post, I’ll walk you through three powerful studies that dismantle the myth of

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08:39

Blue Zones: Beautiful Myth or Measured Truth?

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2025/04/10

The idea of Blue Zones—those rare places where people supposedly live longer, healthier lives—has become nutritional gospel. From best-selling books to Netflix specials, Blue Zones have been painted as longevity utopias we can mimic if we just eat more beans and nap more often.But here’s the thing: Blue Zones aren’t science—they’re storytelling.In this post, we take an unfiltered look at the Blue Zones concept, explore recent controversies, and compare it with something backed by actual

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