Ever wondered which diet is the best? Or if artificial sweeteners are actually bad for you?

In this Fitness Friday episode, I chat with nutrition expert Dr. Layne Norton as he reveals a surprising truth about dieting. We discuss why personalization matters in choosing a diet strategy, the truth about artificial sweeteners and diet soda, and how cognitive dissonance affects our diet beliefs.

Tune in for evidence-based perspectives that might challenge what you thought you knew about dieting.

Layne Norton is the founder of BioLayne. He created the company to provide ethical, science-based coaching that synthesized real-world experience with evidence-based protocols. In his coaching career, he has turned over 70 people pro and reshaped the way that countless people think about nutrition. To that end, Layne completed a BS in Biochemistry and a Ph.D. in Nutritional Sciences, honing his intellectual skills under Dr. Donald Layman, one of the foremost researchers on protein metabolism and fat loss in the world.

What we discuss:

Comparison of different diets for long-term weight loss
Personalization of diet strategies
Flexible dieting approach
Diet soda and artificial sweeteners
Effects on weight loss
Impact on gut microbiome
Common misconceptions
Breakdown of aspartame and its components

Find the full episode here:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-245-layne-norton-the-secret-hack-to-following/id1451897026?i=1000614962499

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Website: https://biolayne.com/

Instagram: @biolayne

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