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Fork U with Dr. Terry Simpson

Terry Simpson
Mediterranean Diet
Nutrition
Culinary Medicine
Glp-1
Longevity
Diabetes
Obesity
Heart Disease
Carnivore Diet
DASH Diet
Glp-1 Medications
Healthspan
Ultra-Processed Foods
Gut Health
Cancer
Cholesterol
Mitochondria
Cognitive Decline
Mcdonald's Fries
Protein

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. Te... more

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Dr. Terry Simpson
Host of Fork U; Chief Medical Explanationist; medical educator focused on evidence-based nutrition and obesity biology.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 160 ratings
  • Doctor’s orders!

    Truthfully, I started listening to this podcast because I wanted to hear from a doctor and not an influencer! I am on a similar journey and I like how candid Terry is! The information he shares gives me hope and makes me want to learn more for my own well-being. Thank you, Terry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    madastith
    United States3 months ago
  • Great resource!

    Thank you, Teri. You are fantastic.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RenoBruin
    United States6 months ago
  • Dr. Simpson is very articulate and is excellent at explaining the science behind improving your health

    Podchaser
    5
    msmeal
    6 months ago
  • Love this Doc

    I just wish I had not fallen for all the non-sense for so long! TY for keeping the information, simple and short!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ggmomma
    United States10 months ago
  • No nonsense advice

    First followed Dr Simpson on TikTok and really enjoyed him cutting through all of the nonsense. These short podcasts are quick and to the point. Thank you Dr Simpson and love the funny bit and the end of each episode

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ipshee
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners praise concise, evidence-based insights that cut through hype.
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Mexican Food Is Healthy. The Taco Took the Blame.
Q: What is the main misconception about Mexican food?
Many think Mexican food is unhealthy, confusing traditional dishes with Americanized versions that are high in saturated fat and refined carbs.

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This show blends medical evidence, science communication, and skepticism to cut through nutrition and wellness hype. Episodes often tackle obesity, GLP-1 therapies, metabolic science, and the social/media noise around diets, food myths, and health claims. The host emphasizes evidence-based medicine, practical strategies, and clear explanations, with a focus on biology-driven explanations for appetite, weight management, and disease. A noteworthy angle is treating obesity as a neurohormonal issue rather than a simple matter of willpower, and often calling out wellness misinformation with accessible storytelling and personal clinical experience.

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