Best Nutrition Made Simple Podcasts (2024)

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65 | The Two Biggest Benefits of Eating Plant-Based for Weight Loss {Plant Based, Lose Weight, Plantbased, Drop Pounds, Whole Foods, Get in Shape, Weight Loss, Goals, Resolutions} 15:55

3d ago15:55

15:55

Do you struggle with your weight? The pounds seem to have crept on relentlessly over the years and now you’re 30 pounds overweight. How did that happen? Probably through factors like stress, life events, lifestyle, exercise and eating habits…just to name a few. The problem is: you’ve already tried different ways to shed the pounds and get back to y…

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258_Q&A: Your Exercise Mindset, Why I'm Not a Fan of Optavia, and Other Diets That Are Keeping You Stuck 17:06

11d ago17:06

17:06

Welcome back to another episode of The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show. As always, I'm your host, Ben Brown. And in this Q&A episode, I'll answer some of your most pressing questions about nutrition, fitness, and fat loss. First, I'm discussing how to shift your mindset from viewing exercise as a chore to embracing it as a privilege. This is a gam…

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64 | How to Save Money with Green Onions (Scallions) – Use these Produce-Stretching Hacks! {Plant Based, Plantbased Diet, Plant-Based Budget Tips, Less Food Waste, Smart Produce Hacks, Grocery Tips} 13:48

12d ago13:48

13:48

Did you know? There are many easy ways to save money while enjoying a plant-based diet…without needing to live on flavorless meals and a limited range of plant-based foods. To eat plant-based on a budget well, one important key is knowing SMART produce storage and stretching hacks, after you buy and bring home your chosen fresh produce. That’s why …

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257_Q&A: Underrated Fat Loss Exercises, How Important Are Rest Periods, and What to Do When Motivation Is Low 12:33

4h ago12:33

12:33

Welcome to another Q&A episode of the Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show, where I answer some of your most pressing questions about nutrition, fitness, and fat loss. Today I'll be breaking down the best type of activity for fat loss, how much exercise you should really be doing, whether time between sets actually makes a difference, and perhaps the m…

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63 | Soy – How Much To Eat of It and What Kinds? {PlantBased Nutrition, Whole Foods, Protein, Health Risks, Breast Cancer, Plant-Based Diet, Plant Based Eating, Tofu} 11:33

8h ago11:33

11:33

What’s the truth on soy - is it ok to eat, or should there be a limit to how much one should eat of it? Soy is definitely a hot topic nowadays and there’s so much information circulating about it on the Internet – some for, and others against it. Not only that, more and more soy-based products seem to be coming out on the market every year. Just th…

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256_Q&A: Are You Lifting Heavy Enough, Can You Lose Fat & Gain Muscle at the same time, and Are Your "Bad Genetics" Really Holding You Back? 10:57

10d ago10:57

10:57

Welcome back to another episode of The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show. I'm Ben Brown, head coach and owner here at Body Systems and I'm excited to welcome you to this Q&A episode. In today's episode, we are going to talk about whether you're using the right weight for a given exercise and how to know how much weight you should be using. We're goi…

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62 | Why I'm Never Throwing Away Raw Squash & Pumpkin Seeds Again - Use This Hack to Enjoy Them {Kitchen Cooking Hacks, Plant-Based Diet, Save Time, Save Energy, Save Money, Plantbased, Plant Based} 14:38

26d ago14:38

14:38

Do you love pumpkin seeds but wish they weren’t so expensive to buy? Maybe like me, you’ve used fresh pumpkins or winter squashes before, and always felt guilty throwing those fresh raw seeds away. Sure, I’ve tried to use them, but somehow it never seemed worth the hassle to prep and clean them, in order to eat them. Well not any more. The other da…

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255_How to Train and Eat for Muscle Gain vs. Fat Loss 17:37

18d ago17:37

17:37

How do I get more toned without becoming too bulky? What's better, heavier weights or higher reps? Can you split up your workouts and still get the same benefits? How do we differentiate between weight loss and fat loss, and how does muscle factor into that equation? I answer all of these questions in this week's Q&A episode of the Smart Nutrition …

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61 | How to Avoid Double Cooking Eating Plant-Based - 5 Meal Prep Hacks for Chili {Kitchen Hacks, Cooking Tips, Plant Based Diet, Save Time, Save Energy, Plantbased Transition Tips, Recipe Hacks} 14:19

7d ago14:19

14:19

Are you starting your diet transition or want to start, but dread the thought of having to spend TWICE as long in the kitchen cooking? You already know it’s going to take more time to learn how to prep and make plant-based meals, but your REAL worry is this. The rest of your family doesn’t want to change yet, or isn’t ready to. So, does this mean y…

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254_Behind the Scenes: An Insiders Perspective of Nutrition and Fat Loss with Kristina Brown 56:04

1M ago56:04

56:04

All too often, clients join our Smart Nutrition Coaching Program having spent years taking care of everyone else but themselves, only to realize that the person they see in the mirror is no longer a reflection of who they want to be. This exact scenario played out with my wife, Kristina. A former collegiate athlete and all-around hard-charging indi…

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60 | Less Pain, More Energy & Nearly 50 lb Lost in 6 Months Eating Plant-Based - Interview with Rhonda [Part 2] {Plant Based, Transition Tips, Lose Weight, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes, Weight Loss} 21:28

1M ago21:28

21:28

Are you looking for a boost of natural energy, less joint pain and perhaps a downsizing of your clothes? For my guest Rhonda, these all came as unexpected perks after she moved to a full whole food plant-based diet. That’s because her biggest motivation at the time was simply to improve her severely declining kidney function due to an autoimmune di…

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253_Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze? 25:34

25d ago25:34

25:34

If it sounds too good to be true... It probably is. In today's episode of the Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show, I call bullshit on all the crap being spewed over social media on how to lose weight without having to make any sacrifices. Without giving up alcohol. Without tracking your food. Without meal prepping or meal planning. Without giving up j…

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59 | Better Kidney Function & HbA1c on a Plant-Based Diet (and Pills Cut By 85%!) – Interview with Rhonda [Part 1] {Plant Based, Inflammation, Diabetes, Depression, Anxiety, Blood Sugars, Pain} 25:02

2M ago25:02

25:02

What’s it like to have an autoimmune disease, resulting in borderline kidney failure and be on the verge of needing a kidney transplant? It must have been really scary to deal with. That’s what today’s guest Rhonda faced. She had just been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease called IgA nephropathy which significantly impairs kidney function, and i…

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252_Busting Fitness Myths: What You Think You Need Vs. What You Actually Need 16:18

1M ago16:18

16:18

In today's special Q&A episode of the Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show, I'll discuss some of the common practices that people think that they should be doing, but actually are probably hindering their success, whether you can still lose weight while drinking alcohol and eating junk food, if you need to stretch before I work out, and whether or not …

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58 | 3 Fun Ways to Save Time, Money & Energy Eating Plant-Based - With Friends and Loved Ones {Plant Based Cooking Tips, Plantbased Budget Tips, Summer Fun, Social Eating, Plant-Based Diet} 14:23

2M ago14:23

14:23

Are you feeling the ‘money pinch’ as food prices slowly but surely rise? Plus, with Fall and Winter coming, produce prices will likely increase further. So how do you stay plant-powered and thriving…while still keeping your grocery bills manageable? There are MANY ways you can do this. Remember, plant-based eating CAN be doable, fun and affordable …

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251_The 10 Commandments of Fat Loss Over 40 29:33

2M ago29:33

29:33

Things change as we get older. We start to accumulate more belly fat. We have a harder time losing weight. We have a harder time recovering from our workouts. We experience more stress and frankly have more responsibilities. We have more excuses as to why it becomes harder to eat healthier and exercise. We feel like we just don't have enough time t…

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57 | Avocados: Fruit, Vegetable or Something Else? Surprising Facts and Benefits {Plant-Based Diet, Ingredient Spotlight, Whole Foods, Plant Based Eating, Nutrition, Health Benefits, Plantbased Foods} 11:41

2M ago11:41

11:41

Do you want to start plant-based eating but feel intimidated by all these new and different plant-based foods and ingredients? Take avocados for example – are they a fruit, vegetable or something else? Just the dark leathery skin of an avocado itself looks intimidating. So what’s actually in an avocado and should you eat them? Let’s dive into the f…

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250_You Become Who You Surround Yourself With 22:01

2M ago22:01

22:01

As the adage goes, you are the sum of the five people that you surround yourself with. And when it comes to your health and fitness, this rings especially true. In today's episode of the Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show, I explain why the people you spend the most time with, and the environment you put yourself in, will dictate your weight loss suc…

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56 | How to BEST Do Your Walking To Maximize Health Benefits - with Courtney McManus [Guest Expert Interview] {Building Health, Getting Started, Exercise, Lose Weight, Live Longer, Healthy Aging} 26:44

2M ago26:44

26:44

Want to start moving but don’t know WHERE to start? You’ve been physically limited and inactive for so long that you know you can’t just hit the gym with hour-long workouts 5 days a week. Plus, it’s not realistic with your current health challenges and busy schedule. Well, if that’s how you’re feeling, I want to help! I believe that building the BE…

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249_How to Navigate Nutrition When Traveling 23:13

2M ago23:13

23:13

In today's episode of the Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show, I’m excited to share insights from my family’s recent trip to Europe and some travel nutrition strategies that were incredibly helpful during our vacation. If you’re traveling this summer and want to enjoy all the foods, drinks, and fun without completely derailing your weight loss progres…

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55 | How to Eat for Health - 3 Things to Always Check When Buying Plant-Based Vegan Packaged Foods {Plant Based Transition, Smart Shopper Tips, Grocery Shopping, Plantbased Diet, Starter Tips} 14:56

2M ago14:56

14:56

Are you finally committed to eating healthier and feel ready to move into plant-based eating, but find the grocery store super overwhelming and confusing to navigate? Everywhere you look, there seem to be so many commercially processed vegan or plant-based food products calling from store shelves. So, are these all okay to buy? If not, how do you k…

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248_Q&A: High Protein Bars, Shakes, & Snacks - Yay or Nay? 16:41

2M ago16:41

16:41

Welcome to a special Q&A episode of the Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show where I answer questions submitted by our community members. I'm your host, as always, Ben Brown, Owner and Head Coach here at Body Systems. In today's podcast, we'll discuss what's better, protein bars or protein shakes, my opinion on high-protein desserts, junk foods, and sn…

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54 | Why a Calorie is NOT a Calorie for Weight Loss - Especially on a Plant-Based Diet {Plant Based, Lose Weight, Plantbased, Drop Pounds, Whole Foods, Get in Shape, Weight Loss, Goals, Resolutions} 11:34

2M ago11:34

11:34

Have you ever heard of the saying that ‘a calorie IS a calorie’ and believed it? Perhaps you’ve tried very calorie-restricted diets in the past for this very reason. You know, the ones that have you count every single calorie eaten during the day and limit you to tiny portion sizes of certain foods. Sure, it works for a season, by reducing your tot…

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247_Q&A: The Truth About Effective Strength Training, Essential Exercises, and Debunking Popular Workouts 20:35

3M ago20:35

20:35

Welcome to a special Q&A episode of the Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show where I answer questions submitted by our community members. I'm your host, as always, Ben Brown, Owner and Head Coach here at Body Systems. In today's podcast, we're discussing whether strength training exercises need to be fancy to be effective, if there are essential exerci…

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53 | How Blueberries Can Benefit Your Brain and Health (+ Top Ways to Enjoy Them!) {Plant-Based Nutrition, Plant Based Eating, Whole Foods, Fruits, Berries, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Cognitive Health} 10:17

3M ago10:17

10:17

It’s summer time in many parts of the world, with a bounty of fresh, juicy and sweet fruits waiting to be enjoyed – like berries. You may have heard that these are good for you and seen lots of talk surrounding them, especially about blueberries. But what’s so great about them and how can they really help you – health-wise? As it turns out, blueber…

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246_How to Change Your Identity with Amber Brueseke of Biceps After Babies 42:59

3M ago42:59

42:59

What happens when you have your fitness game dialed in but aren’t seeing the changes you were hoping for? What if you feel like you’re eating healthy but still stagnant with your physique and weight loss goals? What type of training and dieting strategies actually work for long-term success? In today's episode, I catch up with Amber Brueseke, a wif…

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52 | 3 Tips for Eating (and Staying) Plant-Based During Summer Vacation Car Trips {Travel Tips, Plantbased Diet, Whole Foods, Plant based Eating, Eating Out, Vegan Meals, Restaurant Tips, Meal Ideas} 13:49

3M ago13:49

13:49

Are you feeling excited yet unsure and anxious about your upcoming summer vacation trip? You love traveling, visiting friends, relatives and exploring new places. But how do you navigate all of this as a new plant-based eater? Maybe you’ve just started plant-based eating, or have been in diet transition for a few months, and this is your first summ…

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245_Coaches Roundtable: How to Avoid Self-Sabotage 28:24

3M ago28:24

28:24

Are you self-sabotaging your weight loss process? In this week's podcast coach Dr. Dan Dodd, coach Joey Szolowicz, and I talk about some of the biggest mistakes clients unintentionally make that keep them from reaching the goals they set for themselves, and offer up some easy-to-implement solutions to prevent self-sabotage. If you have a question f…

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51 | Should You Buy Processed Commercial Vegan and Plant-Based Food Products? {Health, Smart Shopping, Grocery Tips, Plant Based Eating, Plantbased Diet, Money Saver Tips, Whole Foods, Healthy Eating} 14:31

3M ago14:31

14:31

Walk into any grocery store, especially the big ones, and you’ll likely see a plethora of vegan commercial products lining store shelves, beckoning you to buy them with shiny packages and bold words declaring they are ‘plant-based’ or ‘vegan’. These options certainly look good, but the question is, are these good for you and should you buy them? Wh…

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244_Q&A: Getting in Shape for Summer, Cardio for Fat Loss, and When to Eat Your Carbs 13:51

4M ago13:51

13:51

In today's special Q&A episode of the Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show, I'll share exactly what you should do to get in shape for summer, whether or not cardio is important for fat loss, how much cardio you should be doing, and whether there's a "best" time to consume carbs. Got a question you'd like us to tackle in an upcoming episode? Let us know…

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50 | How To Save Money Year-Round Plant-Based Grocery Shopping - 3 Simple Strategies! {Plant Based Eating, Plantbased Diet, Money Saver Tips, Less Food Waste, Smart Produce Hacks, Budget Grocery Tips} 13:01

3M ago13:01

13:01

Do you feel that eating a plant-based diet will be too expensive, so you’re afraid to try it? Or maybe you’ve started plant-based eating but don’t know how to keep your grocery bill reasonable. If you want to stay plant-based eating on a budget, I’ve got you covered! Let’s turn you into a savvy plant-based shopper. In this episode, I’ll share 3 sma…

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243_Building Healthy, Happy, and Resilient Children with Dr. Elisa Song 1:01:08

4M ago1:01:08

1:01:08

Raising healthy, happy kids shouldn't be so hard. Yet, despite living in what should be the golden age of medicine, our children are sicker than ever. Nearly 1 in 2 kids has a chronic condition, whether it's eczema, asthma, ADHD, anxiety, autoimmunity, or even all of the above. Many parents are at a loss for who to turn to for trusted advice - advi…

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49 | Make This Key Mindset Shift to Help Your Family Move to Plant-Based Eating {Plant Based Support, Transition Tips, Meat Loving Spouse, Less Double Cooking, Plantbased, Weight Loss, Whole Foods} 11:50

3M ago11:50

11:50

Are you plant-based eating but feel discouraged that your loved ones seem set in their meat-eating ways, with no desire to change? They have health challenges too and you wish they could experience for themselves the benefits you’ve seen with plant-based eating. So, what do you do? Just resign yourself to the fact that you’ll have to do double cook…

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242_Making Menopause Your B*tch with Esther Blum, MS, RD, CDN, CNS 1:13:02

4M ago1:13:02

1:13:02

Welcome to another episode of the Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show. I'm your host, as always, Ben Brown, owner and head coach at Body Systems. Today on the show I'm excited to welcome back my good friend Esther Blum, MS, RD, CDN, CNS. Esther is an integrative dietitian and menopause expert who's helped thousands of women master menopause through nu…

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48 | Plant-Based Eating and Always Hungry? Here are 3 Possible Reasons Why {Plant Based Diet, Transition Tips, Whole Foods, Plantbased, Weight Loss, Feeling Full, Satisfied, Nutrition} 14:05

4M ago14:05

14:05

Have you recently started plant-based eating, or been transitioning for a while now, but can’t seem to shake off those darn hunger pangs? It seems like you’re eating constantly, or battling snack attacks and cravings the whole day. So do you just resign yourself to the fact that it’s impossible to get full on a plant-based diet? Actually, you DEFIN…

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241_Business and Body Comp. Talk with Ben 1:01:08

4M ago1:01:08

1:01:08

Welcome to a special edition of The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show. Today on the podcast we're mixing things up a bit. Instead of the usual guest interview or solo round, I'm sharing an interview that I did on the Flex Diet Podcast with host Mike T. Nelson, PhD. In this episode we tackle everything from the challenge of breaking down scientific j…

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47 | Ask the Dietitian: Do You Need Calcium Supplements on a Plant-Based Diet? {Bone Health, Plantbased Nutrition, Plant Based Transition Tips, Whole Foods, Osteoporosis, Fractures, Dairy, Health} 12:15

4M ago12:15

12:15

Worried about getting weak bones and more fractures if you eat plant-based? After all, dairy products have long been promoted to be a good source of calcium. So, if you remove animal-based foods from your diet, that would mean taking away dairy products like cow’s milk, cheeses, and yogurts too. Where will you then get calcium on a plant-based diet…

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240_Kids Health, Gut Health, Food Quality, and The Glutening of America, with Dr. Kelly Meehan 47:21

5M ago47:21

47:21

About 1 to 2% of our population has celiac disease, and most people don't even know they have it. Similarly, as many as 1 in 10 people are gluten-sensitive, and most have no idea. Today on the show I'm joined by my close friend Kelly Meehan, IHP, MBCE, OD, FAAO. Kelly is an integrative health practitioner, certified health coach, wife, and busy mom…

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46 | What's in Green Peas & Surprising Ways to Enjoy Them [Ingredient Spotlight] {Plant-Based Diet, Whole Foods, Plantbased Eating, Plant Based Budget Tips, Nutrition, Protein-Rich Foods, Meal Ideas} 11:13

5M ago11:13

11:13

Want a budget-friendly way to give your meals a plant-protein rich boost? Then let me introduce you to our friend, green peas. Green peas, also known as spring peas, garden peas sweet peas and field peas, might be familiar to you. But what’s so great about them? Find out in this episode! See why green peas – which are inexpensive to get and can be …

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239_How to Use Exercise Snacks to Fuel your Fitness & Fat Loss Goals with Ben Brown 27:32

5M ago27:32

27:32

In today's episode, I'm going to break down a new form of snacking that revolves around short bursts of physical activity strategically spread out throughout the day that can serve to get you started on your health journey, keep your fitness levels up during times when you might be limited and your traditional routine might be suffering, and/or hel…

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45 | 8 Steps to Better Self-Care – with Kate Galli [Guest Expert Interview] {Plant-based Diet, Vegan, Whole Foods, Plant Based Eating, Health, Fitness, Exercise, Plantbased Tips, Healthy Eating} 25:35

4M ago25:35

25:35

Know you need to better prioritize self-care in your life, but don’t know how to do it or keep it up? If so, join me in this episode as I interview Guest Expert Kate Galli, a Vegan Health and Fitness Coach based in Australia. She has lived a vegan diet lifestyle for decades, to safeguard animals, the environment and for health. Learn the importance…

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238_How to Die Sexy with Adrienne Smith 49:44

5M ago49:44

49:44

Today on the show I'm excited to introduce Adrienne Smith. Adrienne is a mechanical engineer turned longevity and peak performance specialist. She has 34 certifications and more than 26 years of experience spanning strength training, corrective exercise, bodywork, nutrition, and longevity. For the past 16+ years, Adrienne has owned a training facil…

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44 | Don’t Toss Your Money Out! Here’s What To Do With That Limp Lettuce {Save Money, Plant Based Eating, Plantbased Budget Tips, Less Food Waste, Smart Produce Hacks, Plant-Based Diet, Grocery Tips} 11:24

5M ago11:24

11:24

Let’s talk about a common scenario you may find yourself in – dealing with wilting lettuce or other leafy greens. No one wants to put that in a salad. So, if you open your fridge door and see a limp bunch of greens sitting in your produce drawer, what should you do? Just toss it away…along with your hard-earned money? I hope you won’t! There are ac…

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237_Restoring Men's Health Through a Multi-Modal Approach with Justin Groce, MSN, APRN, CSCS 46:23

5M ago46:23

46:23

Welcome to another episode of the Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show. I'm your host, as always, Ben Brown, Owner and head coach at Body Systems. Today on the show I'm joining forces with Justin Groce from The Restore Clinic. Justin is a quadruple board-certified nurse practitioner and certified strength and conditioning coach specializing in men's ho…

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43 | Are Plant-Based Diets Too High Carb for Those with Diabetes? {Plant Based Eating, Blood Sugars, Plantbased Diet, Keto Diet, Glucose, Prediabetes, High Protein Low Carb Diets} 13:49

5M ago13:49

13:49

Do you want to improve your health and blood sugars, but worry about eating more carbs if you move to a plant-based diet? You know eating plant-based would mean more fruit, whole grains and beans…which are all foods you may have severely limited or avoided before. So wouldn’t eating this way make your blood sugars go haywire and worsen your diabete…

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236_Active Life Rx: Creating a Life of Physical Freedom Without Compromise with Dr. Sean Pastuch 1:05:08

6M ago1:05:08

1:05:08

Today I had the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Sean Pastuch. Sean is the owner and founder of Active Life, a personal development company that combines education, exercise, and mentorship to empower a life of freedom without compromise. He's helped Olympic medalists, professional baseball players, CrossFit games champions, and thousands of people ge…

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42 | [Part 2] Need Support? 6 Kinds You can Get for Your Plant-Based Diet Transition {Plant Based Eating, Plantbased Transition, Starter Tips, Lose Weight, Whole Foods, Get in Shape, Weight Loss} 12:58

5M ago12:58

12:58

Plant-based eating can feel like such a LONELY thing, especially if no one else in your family or social circle is making a similar change. In fact, this may be what’s stopping you from even wanting to start this new lifestyle– because of peer pressure or of having no one else doing the same thing in moving to a plant-based diet. A lack of support …

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235_Split-Second Courage, Turning Pain Into Purpose with Christine Conti 56:28

6M ago56:28

56:28

Today on the show, I am honored to have Christine Conti. Christine is an international fitness educator, chronic disease wellness specialist, and recipient of the IDEA World 2023 Fitness Professional of the Year. She is the CEO of CONTI: a woman-owned enterprise offering keynote speaking, chronic disease wellness, mindset coaching, and continuing e…

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41 | [Part 1] Need Support? 6 Kinds You can Get for Your Plant-Based Diet Transition {Plant Based Eating, Plantbased Transition, Starter Tips, Lose Weight, Whole Foods, Get in Shape, Weight Loss} 14:13

5M ago14:13

14:13

Are you transitioning to a plant-based diet but wish you didn’t feel SO alone? Your friends and family around you don’t seem to understand what you’re going through and you don’t know where to go for help. Or maybe you’re wanting to start a plant-based diet, but you’re already dreading the thought of having to go through it yourself, and of having …

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234_ Leveraging Your Nutrition & Fitness Skills to Build Physical & Financial Freedom with Thanasi Panagiotakopoulos 45:01

6M ago45:01

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Today on the show I chat with my buddy Thanasi Panagiotakopoulos. Thanasi is a former professional basketball player and Body Systems alumnus. He is also the Founder and President of Life Managed, a fee-only fiduciary independent privately owned financial planning and investment management firm in Phoenix. In today's conversation, we dive into the …

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