The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show with Ben Brown

Today on the show I interview one of my long-time nutrition mentors, Bob Rakowski. “Dr. Bob” as he’s affectionately known, is a Chiropractor, Kinesiologist, Certified Clinical Nutritionist, Certified Biological Terrain Instructor, and the clinic director of the Natural Medicine Center in Houston Texas. In addition to running a busy practice, Dr. Rakowski has lectured internationally for over 24 years on various topics in Natural and Lifestyle Medicine.    He has appeared on numerous television programs and international radio talk shows. He is a recognized expert in functional endocrinology and in-office diagnostic procedures to assess nutrition status. His clinical experience ranges from treating elite professional athletes to critically ill patients with a variety of cancers and autoimmune diseases.   In this episode, we discuss the numerous impacts of our lifestyle on our immune system, including sleep, hydration, nutrient deficiencies, as well as stress management.   Additional show notes and links at: www.bslnutrition.com/episode78

   Today on the show we're talking about The Wild Diet with the Fat-Burning Man, Abel James. Abel James is a New York Times bestselling author. He's a musician and virtual reality producer and host of the hit podcast, Fat-Burning Man. His new book of irreverent poetry is called Designer Babies Still Get Scabies and that will be available July 27th of this year, 2019. Man, what an honor it was to have the Fat-Burning Man on the show today.   In this episode, we talk about The Wild Diet and how to lose 20 pounds in 40 days. One of Abel’s main tenets of health is that it’s imperative to start to eat more ancestrally or eat more wild in terms of foods that Mother Nature provides and why those are beneficial from a fat loss standpoint.    From an ancestral perspective, we talk about how to build out your plate, how to utilize the Wild Diet for different body types, what sort of lifestyle factors are also part of the Wild Diet. How it's not just relegated to the nutrition that we take in, but also the lifestyle that we're living and how that impacts how our body stores body fat. Additionally, we talk about stress management, eating seasonally, and a lot about the misinformation, the marketing and the propaganda that is so irreverent today in the fitness, nutrition industry.    As always, you're going to love this episode. Abel James is a wealth of knowledge. He's been in this business for quite some time, and if you haven't already, or if you're not already familiar with The Fat-Burning Man Show, you guys need to head over and check it out.    Enjoy!   Additional show notes and links at: www.bslnutrition.com/episode77

Inside each of us, there's a delicate dynamic and profound communication system between our brain, our digestive system, and hormones that work to synchronize the chemical processes that regulate how we store body fat. This is basically our body's inner thermostat, which stimulates or suppresses your appetite by raising or lowering your metabolic rate, which is your body's food to fuel process, in response to how much fat it thinks you should have. The problem is, there are a myriad of factors at play that, for all intents and purposes, wreak havoc with this thermostatic mechanism. Today I catch up with Jonathan Baylor. Johnathan is the Founder of Wellness Engineering and the world's fastest growing permanent weight loss and diabesity treatment company, called Sane Solution. He authored the New York Times Bestseller, The Calorie Myth and The Set Point Diet, has registered over 26 patents, and has spoken at Fortune 100 companies and TED Conferences for over a decade. His work has been endorsed and implemented by top doctors from Harvard Medical School, Johns Hopkins, the Mayo Clinic, the Cleveland Clinic, and UCLA. In this episode, we'll discuss The Set Point Diet and how our metabolism adjusts in response to both weight loss and weight gain. We talk about the eat less and exercise more approach and why it is guaranteed to fail. We talk about the hidden factors that determine your weight. This has to do with your brain, your gut, and your hormones, and, as I said, the relationship between those. Then we'll dive into the Sane, S-A-N-E, approach to regulating your metabolism. That stands for Satiety, Aggression, Nutrition, and Efficiency, and we'll talk about the nutrition and lifestyle factors that those apply with. Then lastly, but possibly most importantly, we'll talk about how to develop a weight loss mindset that revolves around self-love. How to navigate the shame cycle and how to stop saying "what the hell," so you can positively impact your body set point for longterm permanent weight loss. You can find the show notes at http://www.bslnutrition.com/episode76.  Do me a huge favor and, if you love the content that we are putting out here at The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show, then leave a positive rating and review and share this with someone who needs to know that they matter, that it's not their fault and that you love them.

Today we talk with by buddy Taylor Robbins about how he found his purpose as a man, as a father, as a husband, by identifying with his spirituality and how that really helped him create more balance in his life, less stress, and more stability - mentally, physically, emotionally and financially.    “Nothing about us is connected to any circumstance because a man is still a man and has a certain purpose even if he’s not a dad or a husband. So there is something more innate about us that we need to find and connect with.”   Taylor has been in the fitness industry for over 10 years, and he started as a personal trainer and a strength coach, and transitioned into owning his own nutrition consulting company. And more recently, he's been consulting for gyms as well as being a full-time general manager for a gym in San Diego. But he loves every element of health and nutrition and fitness, and as you'll hear, he's very wise and knowledgeable about the industry and about himself and his journey.   We'll dive into some of the useful bio-hacks revolving around testosterone replacement, when and if it's appropriate to be used. We talk about why strength training is a crucial element of any body transformation program, and why most people, frankly, are just doing it wrong. Lastly, we talk about why managing our insulin levels effectively is not only the key to better body composition, but improved longevity and quality of life.    I think, as always, you guys are going to enjoy this episode. It was really a phenomenal conversation that I learned a lot from, and Taylor definitely challenged me to think a little bit deeper about my own purpose, about why I'm doing what I'm doing, and about who I am. Who is Ben at the end of the day without this podcast, without my physique, without my family, without my job? Just who I am and what my purpose is. So hopefully he will challenge you to think the same.    Show Notes & Resources: http://www.bslnutrition.com/episode75/   The 5-Day Fasting Mimicking Diet + Detox Plan: The Fasting-Mimicking Diet + Detox Plan   Work 1-1 with Ben http://www.bslnutrition.com/levelup   Wellevate Supplement Ordering - FREE ACCOUNT - (20% off for Listeners): LINK:https://wellevate.me/benjamin-brown Just click on the “Create an Account” link below the sign in button. Once you’ve registered for your account, you can view all of the products that I personally use and recommend to my private clients.   Join the BSL Nutrition Community: BSL Nutrition Facebook Community   If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe to The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Podcast. While you’re there, leave a rating and review. It’s the best way that we can help more people ultimately make Smart Nutrition SIMPLE! And If any of this resonates with you and you’d like to talk about how we can work together to improve your health, wealth, and personal relationships by taking control of your nutrition and fitness, then let’s chat, just email me: ben@bslnutrition.com or sign up for a free strategy call here: http://www.bslnutrition.com/levelup    

We have more information at our fingertips than ever before in human history…   Yet we find ourselves more confused, sicker, fatter, and more depressed than any generation before.   Why is this?   Because there’s simply too much noise.    Too much distraction.   Not enough action.   In order to live a happy life, to be “successful”, do we really need to KNOW more?   I say it’s not about the information, rather the intention…   You have to identify WHAT you actually want and create a path for how you’re going to get there.   In this episode with coach Doreen Korba, we dive into an incredible 5-step process to help you create what you want in your life by mastering your mindset.   “We have the power to believe anything we want to believe. Make your beliefs serve you. Don’t let them prevent you.”   We'll discuss 5 crucial elements to help you identify your goals as well as daily action steps to ensure you're building the foundation for personal and professional growth, including:   Identifying what it is you actually want! What is your why? Taking an inventory of your thoughts: what are we saying to ourselves when no one's around? What are the stories we tell ourselves vs. the facts and how are they actually aligned? How to set proper expectations for yourself and the process. Doreen Korba is a personal coach, motivational speaker and writer focused on what she calls, Mindset Magic.  Taking control over one's thoughts and setting yourself up for success is what she's best known for.  As a clinically trained psychologist with a Master's Degree in Counseling and 15-year running Global Marketing organizations, Doreen combines her business skills with her personal journey through grief to help others uncover their highest potential, return to the best version of themselves and live a life full of joy. Connect with Doreen: Website: https://www.stillmama.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachkorba Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachkorba Show Notes & Resources: http://www.bslnutrition.com/episode74/ The 5-Day Fasting Mimicking Diet + Detox Plan: The Fasting-Mimicking Diet + Detox Plan Work 1-1 with Ben http://www.bslnutrition.com/levelup Wellevate Supplement Ordering - FREE ACCOUNT - (20% off for Listeners): LINK:https://wellevate.me/benjamin-brown Just click on the “Create an Account” link below the sign in button. Once you’ve registered for your account, you can view all of the products that I personally use and recommend to my private clients. Join the BSL Nutrition Community: BSL Nutrition Facebook Community If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe to The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Podcast. While you’re there, leave a rating and review. It’s the best way that we can help more people ultimately make Smart Nutrition SIMPLE! And If any of this resonates with you and you’d like to talk about how we can work together to improve your health, wealth, and personal relationships by taking control of your nutrition and fitness, then let’s chat, just email me: ben@bslnutrition.com or sign up for a free strategy call here: http://www.bslnutrition.com/levelup

In this episode we discuss herbal supplements and why and How to choose quality products, including what to look for on the labels as well as some of the shady and unethical practices currently being employed in the industry.   Additionally, we chat about our clinical nutrition degrees and the transition from student clinician to a real-world practitioner, including what it means to be a good coach and how our view of nutrition has changed over the years.   Lastly, because Brianna travels so frequently to lecture, I thought it would be helpful for her to drop some clinical pearls on travel nutrition and supplementation recommendations which I’m confident you’ll find helpful.   Brianna is a graduate from Monmouth University and the Universidad de Cadiz, where she received her B.A. in Spanish, while also receiving two minors, in Communications and Health Studies. Brianna continued on to graduate school and received her Masters of Science in Human Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport. She is also a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN), a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, and a Holistic Lifestyle Coach from the C.H.E.K Institute. She is currently enrolled in a PhD program at the University of Natural Health, pursuing her doctorate in Holistic Nutrition.   Brianna is currently the Global Educator at Vitality Works, a private label nutraceutical and herbal company and has had her own private practice for over 5 years.    Brianna has been working as a Clinical Nutritionist, specializing in alternative health, functional medicine and dietary supplements, working with a vast array of clients and businesses to educate and improve their health and dietary needs. She believes in taking a holistic and root cause approach to wellness, while also placing importance on finding balance, getting back to the basics and making lasting lifestyle changes.   Connect with Brianna: Website Facebook Instagram   Show Notes & Resources: http://www.bslnutrition.com/episode72/   The 5-Day Fasting Mimicking Diet + Detox Plan: The Fasting-Mimicking Diet + Detox Plan   Work 1-1 with Ben http://www.bslnutrition.com/levelup   Wellevate Supplement Ordering - FREE ACCOUNT - (20% off for Listeners): LINK:https://wellevate.me/benjamin-brown Just click on the “Create an Account” link below the sign in button. Once you’ve registered for your account, you can view all of the products that I personally use and recommend to my private clients.   Join the BSL Nutrition Community: BSL Nutrition Facebook Community   If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe to The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Podcast.   While you’re there, leave a rating and review. It’s the best way that we can help more people ultimately make Smart Nutrition SIMPLE!   And If any of this resonates with you and you’d like to talk about how we can work together to improve your health, wealth, and personal relationships by taking control of your nutrition and fitness, then let’s chat, just email me: ben@bslnutrition.com or sign up for a free strategy call here: http://www.bslnutrition.com/levelup

If you’re a man and you’re not waking up with an erection every morning, then there’s something wrong. This “morning glory” is indeed a natural and vital sign of good health - and the absence of suggests that your testosterone levels could be low. But that’s not the only sign of “Low T”… Low energy malaise poor concentration decreased muscle mass increased body fat low libido can  All of these can be signs and symptoms of low testosterone. In this interview with men’s hormone expert and naturopathic medical doctor, Michael Moeller, we talk about the implications of low testosterone; symptoms, contributors, risks associated, and treatment options. Additionally, we go deeper into the individualization necessary to determine “optimal”dosing, including frequency of injections, the role of estrogen in the process, and the potential contra-indications of using aromatase inhibitors. “Guys who have lower testosterone have an increased chance for alzheimer’s, increased chance for heart disease, increased chance for diabetes, increased chance for prostate cancer, overall increased chance of death. So we need to do what we can to nurture those levels and on my end I meet the patient where they're at. “ Additionally, we discuss: Which blood tests to run to identify optimal hormone balance Growth hormone and the role of peptides in body composition improvements (as well as feelings of wellbeing) Connect with Dr. Moeller: Website YouTube Podcast in iTunes Facebook  - - -  Show Notes & Resources: http://www.bslnutrition.com/episode72/ - - - The 5-Day Fasting Mimicking Diet + Detox Plan: The Fasting-Mimicking Diet + Detox Plan - - - Work 1-1 with Ben http://www.bslnutrition.com/levelup - - -  Wellevate Supplement Ordering - FREE ACCOUNT - (20% off for Listeners): LINK: https://wellevate.me/benjamin-brown Just click on the “Create an Account” link below the sign in button. Once you’ve registered for your account, you can view all of the products that I personally use and recommend to my private clients. - - - Join the BSL Nutrition Community: BSL Nutrition Facebook Community - - -  If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe to The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Podcast if you haven’t done so already. While you’re there, leave a rating and review.  It’s the best way that we can help more people ultimately make Smart Nutrition SIMPLE! And If any of this resonates with you and you’d like to talk about how we can work together to improve your health, wealth, and personal relationships by taking control of your nutrition and fitness, then let’s chat, just email me: ben@bslnutrition.com or sign up for a free strategy call here: http://www.bslnutrition.com/levelup  

Find out more about the Complete Essentials: https://bslnutritionshop.com   Welcome to this solo round of the Smart Nutrition Made Simple show.    Today I wanted to do a Throwback Thursday re-share an interview I did with my buddy Taylor Robbins on his Svavage Strength podcast.   In this interview, I share a bunch of clinical pearls on how I work with clients to maximize results, all about the supplement industry including some uncommon knowledge as well as the impetus and importance of taking a quality Essential Amino Acid Powder, like our Complete Essentials.   More specifically, I’ll touch on:   1) What my #1 "Stranded Island" supplement would be?    2) How do we know what supplements are tested for efficacy?   3) Which supplements are the biggest waste of money?    4) What are the BEST muscle building supplements?   5) The importance of essential amino acids and the Complete Essentials product.   If you want to find out more about our Complete Essentials and how it can benefit you, just head over to BSLnutritionshop.com, or you can find it on amazon by searching BSL Nutrition Complete Essentials and read the awesome reviews OR you can just shoot me an email at ben@bslnutrition.com for any questions that I can answer about all things nutrition and supplementation, our workout product and/or my personalized coaching services.   With that said, enjoy the show!  

“LEARNING IS NOT ATTAINED BY CHANCE, IT MUST BE SOUGHT FOR WITH ARDOR AND ATTENDED TO WITH DILIGENCE.” ―ABIGAIL ADAMS   In the informationally complex world of nutrition and fitness what separates the elite health professionals of the world from the rest?   Well, I’ll tell you…   It’s 3 things:   1. They never stop learning and continually make it a priority to learn from those that are getting great results in their field. 2. They can confidently admit that there is more than one way to get clients great results and accomplish this by aligning ONLY with what’s best for their client rather than any one particular nutritional dogma. 3. They practice what they preach. period.   In this conversation with strength & conditioning coach James Tognarini, we discuss his passion for learning and how its helped him to develop effective and realistic training, nutrition, and supplemental considerations for his clientele, regardless of their limitations or goals.    “Asking someone who has never stepped in a gym before, has a high-stress job and can barely stay awake halfway through the day to exercise five times a week and cut out carbs completely or what have you is a lot to ask for a lot of people. I think that’s where a lot of failures comes from.”   Additionally, we discuss:    - How improving joint limitations can contribute to weight loss  - Why logging foods can be pivotal for creating accountability  - Which nutrition decisions may be the most advantageous to long-term results  - How “dieting” struggles can often be great learning tools  - Foundational supplementation for help support nutrient deficiencies   Finally, James and I talk about the value of focusing more intrinsically through meditation and expressing gratitude daily. With a myriad of factors that affect us externally; including poor sleep, nutrition, stress, etc., having the ability to slow things down and manage stress through journaling and breathing exercises could prove to be their most valuable weight loss (and longevity) asset.   Connect with James: Website Facebook Instagram Sign up for The Five-Point Weekly to keep in touch

What if you were told you only had months to live? What would you start doing differently? Who would you spend time with? How would your priorities shift? These are some of the tough questions that Matt Terry was asking himself as he lay in a hospital bed after a somewhat routine appendectomy turned into a cancer scare. This former Olympic powerlifter had faced many challenges up to this point in his life, but none could prepare him for this pivotal moment when everything changed; priorities, values, health, and the decision to do whatever it takes to CHOOSE to define his future. No diagnosis would have as much power as his nutrition and lifestyle decisions. In this inspiring interview, we take a journey through the life of fitness and nutrition expert, Matt Terry, a co-owner of Body Solutions, a personal training studio in Overland Park Kansas.  Matt discusses his transition from animal protein gorging athlete to plant-based living and the steps that he takes daily to maintain his health; physically, mentally, and emotionally. I think that you’ll enjoy listening to Matt’s story understanding even as a “fitness professional”, it’s easy to get caught up in illogical, unnecessary, and sometimes harmful eating patterns despite the “belief” that it’s the right thing to do. Rather, if we can take a step back and follow some fundamental principles and practice some intuition, then we’re likely to be much more successful, even though it may take some work. “Just eat when it’s daylight. That’s the easiest thing to do. You don’t have to get caught up in fasting windows.” Additionally, we discuss: Matt’s struggle with weight growing up. The various nutritional dogma’s that Matt subscribed to and why it almost killed him. Why consuming too much protein (stimulating mTOR) may be a bad idea How much protein is enough The value of intermittent fasting, when, and how Time-Restricted Feeding and the Fasting Mimicking Diet How Matt has evolved over the years in his mindset towards nutrition and exercise and how he applies that to his clientele. Connect with Matt: Website Facebook Additional Show Resources: The Fasting-Mimicking Diet + Detox Plan If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe to The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Podcast if you haven’t done so already. While you’re there, leave a rating and review.  It’s the best way that we can help more people ultimately make Smart Nutrition SIMPLE! And If any of this resonates with you and you’d like to talk about how we can work together to improve your health, wealth, and personal relationships by taking control of your nutrition and fitness, then let’s chat, just email me: ben@bslnutrition.com or sign up for a free strategy call here: http://www.bslnutrition.com/levelup