The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show with Ben Brown

Whether you've recently been diagnosed with or are suffering from a chronic illness, this podcast with Dr. Stephen Cabral can help give you the tools to take back your health and possibly even get you off of your medications.   "If you’re on cholesterol medication if you’re on blood pressure medication if you have Hashimoto's, what’s the end goal? Is the end goal to literally stay medicated for the rest of your life? To me, that doesn't make sense."   Stephen is a board-certified naturopathic doctor, founder of the Cabral Wellness Institute in Boston and founder of StephenCabral.com.   Stephen's interest in medicine started when he was diagnosed with a host of "incurable" health issues including Addison's disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Type 2 Diabetes. He saw more than 50 doctors and tried more than 100 treatment protocols without success. Unwilling to accept his fate, Stephen immersed himself in the world of functional medicine. It was then that he found relief from his ailments.   Following his success with his own health, Stephen decided to go to school to become a naturopathic physician. During his studies, Stephen completed internships around the world where he discovered how to combine ancient Ayurvedic healing practices with state-of-the-art naturopathic and functional medicine to fully rebalance and re-energize the body.   Now, Stephan uses functional medicine lab testing and personalized wellness plans to help clients rebalance their mind and body to recover from autoimmune, thyroid, fatigue, hormone, weight gain, digestive, mood, skin, and dozens of other hard to treat health conditions. He is living proof that you absolutely can get well again.   During our discussion, Stephen and I talk about the origin of dis-ease and what he views as the perfect diet. We also dive deep into the detoxification process and different lab testing methodology people can use to identify toxic overload. I think you're really going to enjoy this podcast and Stephen's message of hope, especially if you're suffering from chronic health problems.   In This Podcast We Also Discuss:   - Stephan's journey from being given no hope of recovery to having a thriving medical practice  [7:56]   - The most important things Stephen learned from his internships abroad [11:26]   - What are the biggest influencers on health and disease prevention [14:01]   - How we become dis-eased [15:38]   - 3 main lab tests everyone should consider taking  [16:40]   - Foundational nutrition principles that really work [25:10]   - Stephen's take on the ketogenic diet and who will and will not benefit from it [30:12]   - The steps Stephen takes to help heal his clients [37:52]   - The ultimate diet you should be eating [41:11]   Follow Dr. Stephen Cabral Here: Stephen Cabral, ND The Cabral Concept Podcast Cabral Wellness Institute    If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to iTunes and 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!

Whether you're looking to find more balance in your life, improve your health and fitness or grow your own business, this podcast with Vince Del Monte will give you simple steps you can take to accomplish your goals.   Vince is a fitness guru who has dedicated his life to transforming the lives of skinny, scrawny, wimpy men and women so that they live better, feel better and have more confidence in their bodies. Nicknamed The Skinny Guy Savior, Vince has helped thousands of individuals learn to train harder, not smarter. Utilizing his coaching skills and muscle fiber training workouts, Vince's clients see muscle gains in just a couple weeks rather than months.     Additionally, Vince is a WBFF Pro Fitness model, the author of the best-selling muscle building book No-Nonsense Muscle Building: Skinny Guy Secrets to Insane Muscle Gain, and runs an online coaching business where he helps entrepreneurs scale to 6 and 7 figures a year.     I had a really fun conversation with Vince where we dissect the 5 M's of Manhood --Muscle, Mindset, Money, Mission, and Marriage -- and how they relate to weight loss, health, fitness, and business. Vince also shares seemingly simple advice for achieving balance, clarity, vision and ultimately success in our lives. I learned a great deal during this podcast and I'm sure you will, too!   In This Podcast We Also Discuss:   - Why Vince became passionate about helping skinny men build muscle [5:07]   - How to balance the 5 M's in your life and metrics you can use to measure your success [14:08]   - The simplest path for turning your vision into a reality [20:52]   - How you can use the 5 M's approach to weight loss [25:42]   - The value of investing in a coach [29:14]   - Why community is so vital to long-term success in reaching your goals [37:51]   - What it means to live a life by design [43:05]   - Tips for structuring your day in order to provide a healthy work-life balance [47:56]   Follow Vince Del Monte Here: YouTube Vince Del Monte Fitness The Vince Del Monte Podcast Show Instagram   If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to iTunes and 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!

Do you suffer from the quintessential "dad bod," have difficulty losing weight, have low muscle tone and/or experience feelings of depression? It's possible that you could have low testosterone. Low-T is becoming increasingly common, currently affecting 4 in every 10 men over the age of 45 according to the Urology Care Foundation. If this sounds like you or someone you know, then check out my podcast with Ali Gilbert.   Ali is a trainer and fitness expert who specializes in men's health. She is highly sought after for her unique approach to training that includes a combination of nutrition and hormone optimization to improve body composition.   Ali is a Golf Digest top 50 golf fitness professional and is the founder of the personal online coaching brand Metabolic Golf, where she trains busy professionals who are aiming to improve their golf game through strength, nutrition and lifestyle changes. She is also a partner at Greenwich DX Sports Lab and the director of performance at CLAY Health Club + Spa in Port Chester, NY.   During our show today Ali and I dive deep into the importance of measuring testosterone levels in men, especially those over 40, why so many men are suffering from low T, how our environment, lifestyle, sleep, nutrition and training affect testosterone and what we can do to overcome some of these obstacles through lifestyle changes. If you're over 40 or simply just interested in understanding more about testosterone and how to improve your hormones through lifestyle, then this podcast will provide you with immense value. In This Podcast We Also Discuss:   - Why Ali became an advocate for men's health [5:15]   - How our environment and obesity contribute to the low-T epidemic [7:57]   - Whether or not our body is actually able to detoxify itself [11:27]   - Telltale signs of low-T [12:28]   - The relationships between stress and low-T [15:12]   - Some first steps men can take if they suspect they have low testosterone [17:56]   - Blood markers of low-T that conventional doctors may be overlooking [20:35]   - Lifestyle, nutrition and training factors that can help improve testosterone levels [30:12]   - Subjective and objective tools Ali uses on her clients before each training session [41:22]   Follow Ali Gilbert Here: http://metabolicgolf.com/ https://www.insideclay.com/ https://www.greenwichdxsportslabs.com   If you're interested in finding out more about testosterone optimization, check out my podcast with Jay Campbell, the author of TRT Revolution. You'll learn a ton of great information regarding hormone replacement therapy and techniques for improving physique.   You can also check out my podcast with Dr. Jade Teta who recently wrote a book called Lose Weight Here: The Metabolic Secret to Target Stubborn Fat and Fix Your Problem Areas. During our interview, Dr. Teta shares his revolutionary approach to sustained weight loss and muscle growth through caloric restriction and hormonal balance.

If you're interested in personal training, had a poor experience with a personal trainer or are a personal trainer, then you will learn a ton of quality information from this podcast with Luke Tulloch.   Luke is a personal trainer with 10+ years of experience and a strong background in exercise physiology and neuroscience. Currently, Luke is a coach at Lucid Health Coaching located in Sydney, Australia, where he combines his personal experience as a powerlifter, bodybuilder and rugby player with his science background to provide clients and trainers with safe and fast results. In addition to training the general population, Luke also trains trainers in the art and science of effective coaching.   It’s happening more and more in the Instagram age where you want to come out of a session feeling like you’ve just been beaten to the ground because that’s a mark of a good training session. But, what you have to think about is that there is a goal with your training and the goal is not to be tired at the end. The goal is to be better.   During our extremely informative interview, we talk about metabolism and energy constraints, supplementation, protein goals, protein energy pathways and meal frequency for weight loss. I guarantee you won't want to miss this, especially if you're a coach or trainer.

Most of us think that if we eat less and work out more we will lose weight, but that's simply NOT the case. In fact, doing so is often a recipe for weight gain. Why? Well, the answer lies in understanding the metabolism and what it takes to function optimally.   If you're curious about how the metabolism really works, you're struggling to lose weight and can't figure out why, or if you're simply interested in optimizing your metabolic health, then you need to check out my podcast with Dr. Jade Teta.   If you can remember that the metabolism is simply a stress barometer,  you can start to understand why it runs into problems very quickly when you don’t let is seek its natural balance. - Dr. Jade Teta    Dr. Teta is an integrative physician, highly sought after expert in the realm of metabolism and self-development and author of the best-selling books The Metabolic Effect Diet, Metabolic Aftershock and Lose Weight Here. He spent the last 25+ years immersed in the study of strength and conditioning, hormonal metabolism and the psychology of change and success. Additionally, Dr. Teta is the founder and creator of Metabolic Effect, an international health and fitness company, as well as the creator of Jade Teta, LLC, where he combines his knowledge of fitness with his expertise in self-development and mindset change. During our extremely informative discussion we take a deep dive into metabolism, why metabolism is so important, the ideas of metabolic damage, metabolic compensation, and metabolic resistance, why we experience weight-loss resistance and how to adjust our nutrition, exercise, and mindset in order to help our metabolism function the way it's supposed to function. Dr. Teta also shares both subjective and objective tools to help identify and overcome common metabolic issues many of us are struggling with on a daily basis. I guarantee this is a podcast that you will not want to miss.   In This Podcast We Also Discuss: - What metabolism is and why it's so important [4:33] - Why eating too little and exercising too much can pack on pounds [6:57] - The concepts of metabolic compensation, metabolic resistance and metabolic damage [9:19] - The 4 metabolic toggles and the best way to keep your metabolism functioning optimally [17:04] - How you can approach metabolism differently during each season and even a woman's menstrual cycle [22:17] - Why it's OK to occasionally overindulge [17:59] - How carbs are a useful tool in helping you burn fat and gain muscle [29:01] - What to do if you hit a weight-loss plateau [32:32] - The 4 Ms of Metabolism and why going to the spa is super important [33:45] - The best tools for assessing your metabolic health [38:37] - Why you should do weight training if you overeat [43:55] - Heart rate variability and the best way to structure workouts to benefit your metabolism [46:03] - The best thing trainers can do for their clients who may be experiencing metabolic issues [55:10] Follow Dr. Jade Teta Here: http://jadeteta.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jadeteta/?hl=en https://www.metaboliceffect.com If you enjoyed this episode, 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!

If you're living with joint pain, muscle imbalances or stiffness then this podcast with Dr. Sebastian Gonzales will teach you ways to both optimize joint health and prevent injury.   Sebastian is a doctor of chiropractic, certified strength and conditioning specialist, TPI certified gold medical professional and elite active release techniques provider. He is also the owner and operator of Performance Place Sports Care, a sports injury rehab facility in Huntington Beach, CA.   "I don’t like using pain as an outcome measure. Pain is the last thing to come, the first thing to go. I want my long-lasting legacy to be to leave people better than how I found them and I don’t think getting rid of pain enough for them to tear it up again is really a good idea at all."   Sebastian's journey into chiropractics started when he got injured playing high school baseball. He went through rehab, saw numerous doctors and orthopedic surgeons and tried painkillers, but ultimately found that a combination of active release techniques (ART) and strength training helped him the most.   During our interview, we talk about the types of clients Sebastian works with at his practice, some of the most common injuries associated with high volume, high repetition workouts like boot camp and CrossFit, and what sorts of strategies you can implement on a daily basis to prevent injury. I learned a ton during this interview and I hope you do, too. In This Podcast We Also Discuss:   - The difference between ART and a traditional massage or chiropractic adjustment [4:45]   - The impetus for switching from architecture to chiropractic care [11:04]   - Why Sebastian prefers to work with the athletic-minded population [14:35]   - How Sebastian's practice addresses the full spectrum of sports injury [15:44]   - Why expecting a quick fix for pain isn't realistic [17:42]   - The most common injuries and imbalances people have and how to fix them [19:28]   - How Sebastian establishes accountability with his clients and why that's so important [27:15]   - The most common issues Sebastian sees related to HIIT and CrossFit workouts [32:13]   - The idea of the pillar system and how it prevents injury [37:23]   Follow Dr. Sebastian Gonzales here: https://www.p2sportscare.com/ https://www.instagram.com/performancehb/ https://www.p2sportscare.com/podcast/ https://www.youtube.com/user/sb6bb?feature=watch%2F   If you enjoyed this episode, 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!

Are you curious about the ketogenic diet whether or not it's right for you? Then this podcast with Craig Preisendorf is an absolute MUST. Craig is ketogenic diet expert as well as a fitness trainer and nutritionist for world-class MMA fighters. Craig's interest in fitness began when he was 10 years old and continued when he joined U.S. Marine Corp. After gaining 40 lbs of fat at boot camp and leaving the military in worse shape than he entered, Craig realized there was something fundamentally wrong with the way people were being trained. This experience propelled Craig to learn as much as he could about fitness and nutrition. Following the Marines, Craig became an amateur bodybuilder. However, after just three shows and poor training advice, Craig found himself in the emergency room where he almost died of full-body paralysis. It was then that Craig became interested in learning everything there is to know about the ketogenic diet. Now Craig uses his knowledge of training and nutrition to help coach elite athletes and get them in the best shape of their lives. Additionally, Craig created The Superhero Makers where he combines biohacking and ketogenic strength and conditioning training to help people release their superhero alter ego. Craig and I had a fantastic conversation about his experiences in the military, all the mistakes he made as a bodybuilder, his passion for the ketogenic diet and his unconventional approach of using nootropics and psychedelics to improve mental clarity and fitness performance in himself and his clients. This is a really captivating interview that will certainly keep you entertained. We Also Discuss -How getting kicked out of the house motivated Craig to join the Marine Corps [5:38] -Craig's big "aha" moment in the marines [7:17] -The biggest bodybuilding mistakes Craig made that almost killed him [11:00] -What attracted Craig to the ketogenic diet [15:03] -Who should consider trying a keto diet [23:11] -How going full keto is like tripping on LSD [24:27] -Who should avoid a ketogenic diet [26:53] -The most important things you need to know before trying any type of diet [30:09] -Craig's interested in nootropics and how he created the supplement LUCID [35:32] -What nootropics are and the safest way to use them for improved brain function [41:25]   Follow Craig Preisendorf here: http://www.superhero-maker.com/  https://www.facebook.com/TheSuperheroMakers/   Check out my comprehensive Beginner's Guide to the Ketogenic Diet to learn more about the science behind the ketogenic diet and how to get started.   Subscribe to get the best (proven) tips from the worlds leading experts in health, fitness, and nutrition: https://goo.gl/DUuyC6 Ben Brown, CEO/Co-founder bbrown@bodysystemslabs.com www.bslnutrition.com 520-661-8273 Here's Where You Can Find Us Online: Website: http://www.bslnutrition.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bslnutrition Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bslnutrition Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/bslnutrition

If you're interested in losing weight or you've tried diet after diet without success, then this podcast with Josh Hillis will give you the nutrition skills you need to get effective results.   Josh began in fitness as a personal trainer and kettlebell instructor, but over the years discovered that nutrition and eating habits are the real keys to getting clients the results they want.   Josh is the Chief People Officer for One By One Nutrition, c0-author of Fat Loss Happens on Monday, an item writer for NASM CPS and PES Exams, a food habits columnist for Strength Matters Magazine and a regular speaker at Strength Matters Summit and Elite Fitness Performance Summit.   In our amazing and enlightening discussion, we talk about the idea of skills-based nutrition and how it ties in with energy and weight loss. I learned so much in this interview and I'm positive you will, too.   We Also Discuss   - The 5 core eating skills people need to implement to successfully lose weight [7:13]   - How to shift people's mindset away from rule-based meal plans to a more flexible belief system [11:43]   - Josh's pro tip for trainers and coaches to help their clients succeed [15:30]   - The most common emotions that sabotage weight-loss efforts and how to overcome them [16:52]   - How to create the right environment for weight-loss success [24:10]   - How relationships sway our behavior and the value of community [28:43]   - Why Josh believes you shouldn't keep a food journal [31:42]   - The similarity between eating and playing a musical instrument [36:16]   - Whether the quantity or quality of the food is most important for weight loss [41:49]   Follow Josh Hillis here: https://www.facebook.com/onebyonenutrition/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/joshhillisbackstage/ onebyonenutrition.com   If you're interested in learning more about habit-based nutrition and weight loss, check out my interview with One By One Nutrition Chief Science Officer Georgie Fear, RD, CSSD.

Whether you're a personal trainer, coach, health professional or you're looking to hire a personal trainer, this podcast with Luke Leaman will be incredibly beneficial for you.   Luke is highly respected in the strength and conditioning field. He is the co-founder of Muscle Nerds, an online and personal training development business that helps teach coaches, trainers and health professionals the critical thinking skills and tools they need to implement with their clients to get long-term, effective results.   The goal of Muscle Nerds is to attract like-minded coaches who truly care about their clients. Luke prides himself on spreading the knowledge that every client should be treated as an individual.   In addition to Muscle Nerds, Luke is an experienced powerlifter and a former lead instructor for Poloquin Group.   During this podcast, we chop it up about stress management, dogmatic beliefs in the fitness industry, his unique blend of both strength training and aerobics and his current perspective of what it takes to be a good fitness coach.   We Also Discuss   - The main drivers behind why people are getting fat, sick and fatigued [3:29]   - How the fitness industry is focused too much on $$$ and the need to train the trainer [6:32]   - A surprising connection between stress and nighttime bathroom breaks [10:44]   - Heart rate variability and the best ways to manage stress [16:15]   - Luke's unique way of combining cardio and heavy training for long-term results [21:12]   - The Least Mode philosophy and a sample plan for achieving success [25:37]   - Why it's critically important to eat instinctively and allow yourself to feel hungry [30:40]   - The movie that spurred Luke's interest in health and fitness [36:55]   - Qualities people should look for when hiring a personal trainer[42:17]   - Luke's favorite health apps of all time [45:12]   - The idea of the "coffee nap" and the importance of afternoon siestas [51:22]   Follow Luke Leaman here:   http://www.musclenerds.tv/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/musclenerdsinc/ zoe@musclenerds.net info@musclenerds.net   Subscribe to get the best (proven) tips from the worlds leading experts in health, fitness, and nutrition: https://goo.gl/DUuyC6 Ben Brown, CEO/Co-founder bbrown@bodysystemslabs.com www.bslnutrition.com 520-661-8273 Here's Where You Can Find Us Online: Website: http://www.bslnutrition.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bslnutrition Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bslnutrition Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/bslnutrition BSLNutritionSmartNutritionMadeSimple

If you’ve been uncomfortable in your life, uncomfortable in your job or you feel like you need to make a change but you don’t know what to do, then I think this interview with Nick Holt, NASM-CPT, is going to resonate with you. Nick is a personal trainer, nutritionist, surfer, and entrepreneur who's passionate about educating and motivating others to live healthier, fitter, more joyous lives. After six years in the corporate finance world, Nick decided to trade his regular 9-5 job and move to Costa Rica to pursue his passion for fitness and surfing. There, he created Nick Holt Fitness, a fitness and personal training business. He also founded Saltwater Fit, an online fitness and lifestyle brand where he uses principles of surfing, yoga, and strength training to get people fit. We had a great conversation about following your dreams and the importance of stepping outside your comfort zone. We Also Discuss - The impetus for Nick quitting his corporate job [3:21] - Why working on the beach may not be all it’s cracked up to be [7:18] - Why it’s important to put yourself in uncomfortable situations [10:15] - How Nick's vision of health has changed over time [14:01] - The overflow effect and the importance of bringing joy into whatever you do [17:59] - The biggest excuses people have for not prioritizing their health and fitness [20:55] - What it’s like training tourists [27:14] - Nick's best advice for someone who’s miserable with his/her job or career [36:15] Follow Nick Holt here: http://www.nickholtfitness.com/ https://saltwaterfit.com/ https://www.facebook.com/betterbikinibum/ Subscribe to get the best (proven) tips from the worlds leading experts in health, fitness, and nutrition: https://goo.gl/DUuyC6 Ben Brown, CEO/Co-founder bbrown@bodysystemslabs.com www.bslnutrition.com 520-661-8273 Here's Where You Can Find Us Online: Website: http://www.bslnutrition.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bslnutrition Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bslnutrition Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/bslnutrition BSLNutritionSmartNutritionMadeSimple