If you are overwhelmed with all of the conflicting information in nutrition this is the podcast for you. On this podcast, Dr. Adrian Chavez, who has a doctorate in nutrition and years of experience working with over 1,000 clients, helps to break down the science and practical application around popular topics in nutrition to help you make more informed decisions about nutrition and your health. Weekly episodes include research breakdowns of specific nutrition topics along with practical take ...
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Taking care of yourself should feel good. And it should be fun. Join registered dietitian Desiree Nielsen and an incredible roster of guest experts as we explore all sorts of nutrition and wellness topics from plant-based nutrition to gut health to diet culture and more. We'll dive deep and get super nerdy about how nutrition and your body works. We'll get curious about the more problematic aspects of wellness and indulge our deep love of all things food.
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3 Underlying Reasons Why Any Diet Improves Health
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Did you know that all health improvements that people experience from following any new diet or nutrition plan can be distilled into 3 key changes? Today on the show we are going to discuss what those specific changes are and help you to understand How Diets Work and where you should place your focus if your goal is make nutrition changes that will…
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Soy is one of the most widely misunderstood foods. There are a variety of claims regarding the health effects of soy. It disrupts female hormones, feminizes men, increases risk of cancer, is inflammatory, and more... But what does the actual science show? In this episode of the podcast we are going to discuss the evidence for the health effects of …
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Q and A: ZOE Nutrition, Nutrigenomics, and Cold Plunge Science
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On this episode of the podcast we have a Q and A episode we are covering 3 popular topics. 1) The personalized nutrition company ZOE 2) Nutrigenomics and whether we should use our genes to determine what to eat 3) The science of cold plunging Research on cold exposure: Cold Water Immersion and Recovery Cold Exposure and Muscle Growth If you are int…
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Lifestyle Strategies to Lower Cholesterol Levels
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On the last episode of the show we discussed WHY LDL cholesterol matters and why we don't want to have a high number of LDL particles floating around in our blood. In this episode we discuss: - The two main dietary factors that contribute to LDL levels - A surprising fact about coffee and cholesterol levels - Simple swaps for lowering cholesterol l…
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Does LDL Cholesterol Cause Heart Disease?
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Today is part 1 of a 2 part series on lowering LDL cholesterol. In this episode we are going to cover what LDL cholesterol is and how it might contribute to the development of heart disease. In the next episode we are going to discuss nutrition and lifestyle strategies for lowering LDL. In this episode we cover: What cholesterol is and how it funct…
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Q and A: Farmed vs. Wild Fish, Raw Milk, and Functional Medicine,
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Welcome back to another episode of the podcast. Today we have another Q and A episode and we are going to discuss: Is wild-caught fish more nutritious or safer than farmed fish? Is drinking raw milk a health hack or pointless wellness trend? What Functional Medicine is and whether or not I recommend it Studies discussed in this episode: Farmed Fish…
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How To Do The Bare Minimum With Nutrition...And Still Get Results
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Sometimes nutrition isn't going to be a top priority in your life. Maybe you just had a child, you are moving, you're traveling, you lost your job, etc. and you just need to place your focus elsewhere and put as little energy as possible into your nutrition. These times are going to happen and it can be helpful to have a strategy for what we are go…
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Today on the show I have Jessica Issacs who is a Registered Dietitian and Sports Nutrition Specialist and we are going to talk about nutrition tips for parents of children who are active in sports. On today's episode we cover: Nutrition priorities for young athletes Some of th most common mistakes that many young athletes make Sports drinks and whe…
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Is Red Meat Healthy? One one end of the spectrum we’ve got people telling us that it causes cancer and heart disease and should be avoided at all costs and then people on the other end of the aisle who say it is a superfood and we should build our diet around it. But what is the truth? In this episode of the podcast we are going to break down the s…
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Top 3 Muscle Building Mistakes to Avoid
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Building and maintaining muscle is one of the most important things that we can to protect or long term health. But, building muscle can be a challenge and it is a lot more difficult if you are not doing it effectively. Today on the show, I have my friend Dr. Joey Munoz on to discuss the 3 muscle building mistakes that you want to avoid to ensure t…
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Plant-based nutrition for hormone health with Rohini Bajekal MSc
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If you’ve been inundated with people talking about hormone health online, you’re not alone… it’s definitely a big trend. And in some ways, I am happy it is. As a dietitian, I know how common reproductive issues like endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are and I also know how little we talk about them. But there is another side to thi…
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Q and A: Beef Liver supplements, Hack Your Health Documentary, Alkaline Water, and Creatine
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Today, we have another Q and A episode, in this episode we discuss : Liver supplements: are they worth taking? The new Netflix Hack Your Health Documentary Alkaline Water and Purported Health Benefits Creatine Supplementation: Should You Take It? Multivitamin Episode 5 Supplements That May Be Worth Taking Episode Creatine Instagram post Creatine Su…
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Nutrition for Perimenopause with Barbie Boules RD
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Our bodies are meant to change…which means the way we care for them might need to change too. For women over the age of 40, who have entered the menopause transition (AKA perimenopause) there are shifts in our minds, muscles and metabolism function that might have us wondering what the heck is going on. And if so, this is the episode for you. We ar…
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Exercise vs. Nutrition: Which is More Important for Health?
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I was having a discussion with a friend recently and a discussion came up that I've had quite a few times before. He asked me, which is more important: exercise or nutrition? And in my typical fashion I gave an incredibly long-winded response that didn't provide an answer to the question, but appeared to be helpful nevertheless. So on this episode …
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10 "Superfoods" to Include in Your Diet for Better Health
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Welcome back to another episode of the show. Today, I have a simple, practical episode where I discuss 10 nutritious foods that you may want to include in your diet. My approach to nutrition is focused on meeting your nutrition needs and maximizing the health promoting potential of the diet. One of the ways to do that is by adding in more nutrient …
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The Science of Menopause with Dr Nitu Bajekal MD
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If you’re the proud owner of a pair of ovaries, and you’re “of a certain age” you may have noticed that things are starting to change. Could it be…perimenopause??? It can be hard to talk about perimenopause and the menopause transition…not the least of which is that there is still such a ridiculous stigma about women getting older. Like it’s a “use…
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Are Cancer Rates Increasing? with Dr. Krystle Zuniga
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A report was published by the American Cancer Society with some updated statistics and this report led to a number of headlines that have caused some concern for a lot of people. Many headlines highlighted the fact that there are over 2 million cancer cases in the US, more than ever before. Others highlight the increasing cancer rates among young p…
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Tips for Adopting a Plant-Based Diet with Dr. Matthew Nagra
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Many people are considering plant-based diets for health, environmental, or ethical purposes. So this week I brought my friend Dr. Matthew Nagra to the show to discuss plant-based diets. Dr. Nagra is a long-time Vegan and also a Naturopathic Doctor who is very well versed in the science of this topic and does a great job of presenting the research …
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Wondering if you’ve got irritable bowel syndrome? Or, newly diagnosed and trying to figure out what the heck it all means? You’ve come to the right place: as a gut health dietitian with IBS myself, I know that sometimes it can feel a bit overwhelming at times. Particularly because there are just so many damn OPINIONS. About what causes IBS, what yo…
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The Science of Seed Oils: Myth-Busting with Dr. Idz
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Welcome back to another episode of the podcast! On this episode, I have a special guest Dr. Idrees Mughal on the show and we are going to be tackling one of the most persistent myths in nutrition: The Alleged Harmful Effect of Seed Oils. In this episode, we discuss: Why seed oils have been demonized online so much Do seed oils cause inflammation? A…
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Thyroid Health 101: Hashimoto's and Beyond with Dr. Arti Thangudu
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I am so excited to welcome a very special guest to the show today Dr. Arti Thagudu. Dr. Thangudu is a triple board-certified physician and is a specialist in endocrinology, diabetes, and thyroid disease the founder of Complete Medicine, a direct care endocrinology practice based out of Texas, and Hey Healthy, a company providing accessible and supp…
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Anti-Nutrients and Plant Toxins: The Truth About Lectins, Phytates, Oxalates, and More...
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PLANTS ARE KILLING YOU AND SUCKING NUTRIENTS FROM YOUR BODY!! This is a common claim among "animal-based" diet proponents and it has caused a lot of confusion for people. So on this episode of the show I want to discuss the topic of anti-nutrients and toxic substances found in plant foods. In this episode we discuss What the different compounds are…
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Q and A: Choosing Milk, Whole Wheat Pasta, Storing Rice Properly, & Microplastics
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Today we have another Q and A episode for you and we are going to be covering the following topics: How to choose the right milk for your nutritional needs Whether or not it is nutirtionally better to choose whole wheat pasta vs. regular options The dangers of storing rice impoperly Microplastics and our health Tune into the show to hear more. Reme…
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Deep Dive Into Weight Loss Medications Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and more with Dr. Nisha Patel
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On today's podcast we have special guest Dr. Nisha Patel. Dr. Patel is a physician who is double board certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine and who has been studying these medications as well as prescribing them to her patients for years and she shares her insight about all things weight loss meds. In this episode we discuss: The typ…
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Eating for Better Performance with Patrick McCarthy
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Do you want to have more energy and perform better in your day-to-day life? Eating to improve performance is the topic of the show today with my friend Pat McCarthy who is a performance nutritionist who works with elite athletes today he is sharing some takeaways from helping athletes perform better and helping us apply some of these strategies to …
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Of all of the supplements on the shelf, by far the most complicated ones are probiotics. How complicated? Even health professionals don’t always fully understand them! Because probiotics aren’t just one thing: every individual strain of probiotics - or combination of strains - is a totally unique entity so we can’t just paint them all with the same…
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Q and A: Faster Way to Fat Loss, Counting Macros, Oat Milk, Eating Veggies, and Tasting Salt
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Welcome back to another episode of the show. Today we have another Q and A episode where we are going to discuss the following 5 topics: The Faster Way to Fat Loss Program Whether I recommend "counting macros" or not My take on oat milk and if I think it is "healthy" Tips for meeting nutritional needs if you have a hard time eating veggies And how …
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How to Address Picky Eating and Raise Intuitive Eaters with Dr. Taylor Arnold
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Welcome back to the Nutrition Science Podcast, today I am going to be interviewing one of my colleagues Dr. Taylor Arnold to discuss kids' nutrition. Taylor and I met while we were getting our PhDs and she is an amazing resource for child nutrition. Most of this conversation is going to be centered around picky eating as this is the issue that came…
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