Calories are one of the most prominently placed items on the nutrition facts label, but how much weight should we place on them? Susana and MJ unpack what a calorie actually measures, how metabolism really works, and why “calories in, calories out” sparks so many online debates. We separate what’s physiologically true from what gets lost in viral nutrition discourse.

Find Susana here:
TikTok and Instagram: susana.ritchey.rd
Bluesky Social: susanaritcheyrd.bsky.social

Music Credit:
Pixabay: TVARI - Tokyo Cafe

An Everything is Public Health production.

Welcome to Ingredients!

In this intro episode, we share why we’re exploring nutrition one ingredient at a time through science, public health, and culture (if that’s what we’re calling TikTok now). Listen for a glimpse into who we are and what you can expect from Ingredients.

Find Susana here:
TikTok and Instagram: susana.ritchey.rd
Bluesky Social: susanaritcheyrd.bsky.social

Music Credit:
Pixabay: TVARI - Tokyo Cafe

An Everything is Public Health production.