

Optimal Protein Podcast with Vanessa Spina
Vanessa Spina
Vanessa Spina is a Sports Nutrition Specialist, Best Selling author, creator of the innovative TONE device, as well as a sought after international speaker. On the Optimal Protein podcast, Vanessa shares how to get effortlessly lean and improve metabolic health and fitness with an optimal protein intake!
Featuring interviews with world renowned and leading edge protein scientists & experts, authors, and people with inspiring transformational stories discussing the best tools for becoming optimizing your metabolic health with whole foods, nutrition, exercise and more!
Featuring interviews with world renowned and leading edge protein scientists & experts, authors, and people with inspiring transformational stories discussing the best tools for becoming optimizing your metabolic health with whole foods, nutrition, exercise and more!
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Aug 8, 2022 • 1h 14min
Dr. Ted Naiman, Dr. Stu Philips, Dr. Gabrielle Lyon & Dr. Don Layman: Best of Protein Experts Part #1
Hi friends!! This is a POWER packed episode featuring 4 protein experts including Dr. Stu Phillips, Dr. Ted Naiman, Dr. Gabrielle Lyon and Dr. Don Layman! Links to listen to the original episodes in full: Clip #1 Dr. Ted Naiman https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/fast-keto-with-ketogenic-girl/id1344681226?i=1000456519200 Clip #2 Dr. Stu Philips https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/fast-keto-with-ketogenic-girl/id1344681226?i=1000549567807 Clip #3 Dr. Gabrielle Lyon https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/fast-keto-with-ketogenic-girl/id1344681226?i=1000537099610 Clip #4 - Dr. Don Layman https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/fast-keto-with-ketogenic-girl/id1344681226?i=1000532459578 All TONE devices are NOW SHIPPING Worldwide!! Order the Black & Gold TONE HERE Order the Black & Rose Gold TONE HERE Follow @optimalproteinpodcast on Instagram to see visuals and posts mentioned on this podcast. Link to join the facebook group for the podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2017506024952802/ Follow Vanessa on instagram to see her meals, recipes, informative posts and much more! Click here @ketogenicgirl Try the Higher Protein Keto Meal Plans & Coaching: https://www.ketogenicgirl.com Special thank you to our podcast sponsor: Masszymes by BiOptimizers For an exclusive free bundle offer including a bottle of Masszyme + 3 Free Books for my listeners go to http://www.masszymes.com/fastketofree and you will automatically get access to your unique coupon code to claim your free bottle. Limit one per household. Offer is valid while supplies last. You’re going to love their products. Go now and let me know how you like them! - Prior to beginning a ketogenic diet you should undergo a health screening with your physician to confirm that a ketogenic diet is suitable for you and to rule out any conditions and contraindications that may pose risks or are incompatible with a ketogenic diet, including by way of example: conditions affecting the kidneys, liver or pancreas; muscular dystrophy; pregnancy; breast-feeding; being underweight; eating disorders; any health condition that requires a special diet [other conditions or contraindications]; hypoglycemia; or type 1 diabetes. A ketogenic diet may or may not be appropriate if you have type 2 diabetes, so you must consult with your physician if you have this condition. Anyone under the age of 18 should consult with their physician and their parents or legal guardian before beginning such a diet. Use of Ketogenic Girl videos are subject to the Ketogenicgirl.com Terms of Use and Medical Disclaimer. All rights reserved. If you do not agree with these terms, do not listen to, or view any Ketogenic Girl podcasts or videos.

Aug 4, 2022 • 1h 1min
Keto Birthday Cake, High Protein vs High Fat Keto for Fat Loss, Muscle Gain & Longevity; Kelly Hogan's 80/20 High Fat Keto Tone Experiment and More!
Hi friends!! Today's episode is about: -The keto birthday cake I made for Luca's Birthday - get the cake recipe HERE -High Protein vs High Fat Keto and which approach is best suited to various goals including fat loss, muscle gain and longevity. -Kelly Hogan's recent 80/20 ketogenic carnivore keto experiment with the Tone device (hint: it has been a big success!) -My similar experiments with keto birthday cake... Introducing the brand new TONE Device! Struggling to lose weight or reach your fitness goals? The TONE is a new breath acetone meter which lets you know if your body is burning fat and how much! All TONE devices are NOW SHIPPING Worldwide!! Order the Black & Gold TONE HERE Order the Black & Rose Gold TONE HERE Get Your FREE ebook on keto: https://www.ketogenicgirl.com/pages/free-ebook Try the Higher Protein Keto Meal Plans & Coaching: https://www.ketogenicgirl.com Special thank you to Fast Keto sponsors: Try Athletic Greens! ONE tasty scoop of Athletic Greens contains 75 vitamins, minerals and whole food-sourced ingredients, including a multivitamin, multimineral, probiotic, greens superfood blend and more, that all work together to fill the nutritional gaps in your diet, increase energy and focus, aid with digestion and supports a healthy immune system, all without the need to take multiple products or pills. Visit www.athleticgreens.com/ketogenicgirl and join health experts, athletes and health conscious go-getters around the world who make a daily commitment to their health every day. Again, simply visit www.athleticgreens.com/ketogenicgirl and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today. Pregnant or nursing women should seek professional medical advice before taking this or any other dietary supplement. - ButcherBox is offering new members a free Grilling Bundle in their first order. This is a deal you don’t want to miss! Sign up at butcherbox.com/FASTKETO and get two, 10 oz ribeyes, 5 pounds of chicken drumsticks, and a pack of burgers for FREE. That’s butcherbox.com/FASTKETO to claim this deal! - Prior to beginning a new diet you should undergo a health screening with your physician to confirm that a new diet is suitable for you and to rule out any conditions and contraindications that may pose risks or are incompatible with a new diet, including by way of example: conditions affecting the kidneys, liver or pancreas; muscular dystrophy; pregnancy; breast-feeding; being underweight; eating disorders; any health condition that requires a special diet [other conditions or contraindications]; hypoglycemia; or type 1 diabetes. A new diet may or may not be appropriate if you have type 2 diabetes, so you must consult with your physician if you have this condition. Anyone under the age of 18 should consult with their physician and their parents or legal guardian before beginning such a diet. Use of Ketogenic Girl videos are subject to the Ketogenicgirl.com Terms of Use and Medical Disclaimer. All rights reserved. If you do not agree with these terms, do not listen to, or view any Ketogenic Girl podcasts or videos.

Aug 1, 2022 • 1h 10min
Keto Weight Loss, Hormones and More with Dr. Tro!
Dr. Tro Kalayjian is a board certified physician practicing internal and obesity medicine, with a focus on diabetes, hypertension and lipid management. His focus is on implementing lifestyle and dietary modifications whenever possible. Dr. Tro Kalayjian, himself, has lost over 150lbs and has also worked with over countless patients with weight loss, diabetes, and hypertension through remote consultations via tele-medicine equipment and software. https://www.doctortro.com/ All TONE devices are NOW SHIPPING Worldwide!! Order the Black & Gold TONE HERE Order the Black & Rose Gold TONE HERE Follow @optimalproteinpodcast on Instagram to see visuals and posts mentioned on this podcast. Link to join the facebook group for the podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2017506024952802/ Follow Vanessa on instagram to see her meals, recipes, informative posts and much more! Click here @ketogenicgirl Try the Higher Protein Keto Meal Plans & Coaching: https://www.ketogenicgirl.com Special thank you to our podcast sponsor: Masszymes by BiOptimizers For an exclusive free bundle offer including a bottle of Masszyme + 3 Free Books for my listeners go to http://www.masszymes.com/fastketofree and you will automatically get access to your unique coupon code to claim your free bottle. Limit one per household. Offer is valid while supplies last. You’re going to love their products. Go now and let me know how you like them! - Prior to beginning a ketogenic diet you should undergo a health screening with your physician to confirm that a ketogenic diet is suitable for you and to rule out any conditions and contraindications that may pose risks or are incompatible with a ketogenic diet, including by way of example: conditions affecting the kidneys, liver or pancreas; muscular dystrophy; pregnancy; breast-feeding; being underweight; eating disorders; any health condition that requires a special diet [other conditions or contraindications]; hypoglycemia; or type 1 diabetes. A ketogenic diet may or may not be appropriate if you have type 2 diabetes, so you must consult with your physician if you have this condition. Anyone under the age of 18 should consult with their physician and their parents or legal guardian before beginning such a diet. Use of Ketogenic Girl videos are subject to the Ketogenicgirl.com Terms of Use and Medical Disclaimer. All rights reserved. If you do not agree with these terms, do not listen to, or view any Ketogenic Girl podcasts or videos.

Jul 28, 2022 • 42min
Mitochondrial Health Series: Mitochondrial Uncouplers, Polyphenols & Postbiotics for the Microbiome/mitochondria Crosstalk!
Hi friends!! This episode is the third of the Mitochondrial Health Series!! We discuss: -Biohacks, Foods & Compounds that to Uncouple Mitochondria -Polyphenols, Postbiotics and Fiber ...and more! Introducing the brand new TONE Device! Struggling to lose weight or reach your fitness goals? The TONE is a new breath acetone meter which lets you know if your body is burning fat and how much! All TONE devices are NOW SHIPPING Worldwide!! Order the Black & Gold TONE HERE Order the Black & Rose Gold TONE HERE Get Your FREE ebook on keto: https://www.ketogenicgirl.com/pages/free-ebook Try the Higher Protein Keto Meal Plans & Coaching: https://www.ketogenicgirl.com Special thank you to Fast Keto sponsors: Try Athletic Greens! ONE tasty scoop of Athletic Greens contains 75 vitamins, minerals and whole food-sourced ingredients, including a multivitamin, multimineral, probiotic, greens superfood blend and more, that all work together to fill the nutritional gaps in your diet, increase energy and focus, aid with digestion and supports a healthy immune system, all without the need to take multiple products or pills. Visit www.athleticgreens.com/ketogenicgirl and join health experts, athletes and health conscious go-getters around the world who make a daily commitment to their health every day. Again, simply visit www.athleticgreens.com/ketogenicgirl and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today. Pregnant or nursing women should seek professional medical advice before taking this or any other dietary supplement. - ButcherBox is offering new members a free Grilling Bundle in their first order. This is a deal you don’t want to miss! Sign up at butcherbox.com/FASTKETO and get two, 10 oz ribeyes, 5 pounds of chicken drumsticks, and a pack of burgers for FREE. That’s butcherbox.com/FASTKETO to claim this deal! - Prior to beginning a new diet you should undergo a health screening with your physician to confirm that a new diet is suitable for you and to rule out any conditions and contraindications that may pose risks or are incompatible with a new diet, including by way of example: conditions affecting the kidneys, liver or pancreas; muscular dystrophy; pregnancy; breast-feeding; being underweight; eating disorders; any health condition that requires a special diet [other conditions or contraindications]; hypoglycemia; or type 1 diabetes. A new diet may or may not be appropriate if you have type 2 diabetes, so you must consult with your physician if you have this condition. Anyone under the age of 18 should consult with their physician and their parents or legal guardian before beginning such a diet. Use of Ketogenic Girl videos are subject to the Ketogenicgirl.com Terms of Use and Medical Disclaimer. All rights reserved. If you do not agree with these terms, do not listen to, or view any Ketogenic Girl podcasts or videos.

Jul 25, 2022 • 1h 6min
Special Q&A on Muscle Building, Reverse Dieting, Cutting Fat, and Women’s Physiology with Robert “Keto Savage” Sikes
Hi friends! This episode is with Robert Sikes a.k.a Keto Savage! In this episode we talk all about YOUR questions on muscle building, women's physiology, dieting, reverse dieting and cutting fat, carbs vs total calories, resetting the metabolism and much more! Robert Sikes, AKA Keto Savage, is a lifetime natural competitive keto bodybuilder. Using the ketogenic diet, he has seen consistent gains in building lean muscle mass, finding it to be much less stressful on the body than bulking and cutting the traditional way with carbs. Robert Sikes went from a 115-pound kid in high school to 230 pounds in college and started competing in 2010. A few years ago he began transitioning to a keto bodybuilding approach and found that his body recovered faster after competitions and that the ketogenic diet provided a much more sustainable and healthier way to building lean muscle. When not training, you can find Robert providing online coaching through his company Keto Savage. https://ketosavage.com/ All TONE devices are NOW SHIPPING Worldwide!! Order the Black & Gold TONE HERE Order the Black & Rose Gold TONE HERE Follow @optimalproteinpodcast on Instagram to see visuals and posts mentioned on this podcast. Link to join the facebook group for the podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2017506024952802/ Follow Vanessa on instagram to see her meals, recipes, informative posts and much more! Click here @ketogenicgirl Try the Higher Protein Keto Meal Plans & Coaching: https://www.ketogenicgirl.com Special thank you to our podcast sponsor: Masszymes by BiOptimizers For an exclusive free bundle offer including a bottle of Masszyme + 3 Free Books for my listeners go to http://www.masszymes.com/fastketofree and you will automatically get access to your unique coupon code to claim your free bottle. Limit one per household. Offer is valid while supplies last. You’re going to love their products. Go now and let me know how you like them! - Prior to beginning a ketogenic diet you should undergo a health screening with your physician to confirm that a ketogenic diet is suitable for you and to rule out any conditions and contraindications that may pose risks or are incompatible with a ketogenic diet, including by way of example: conditions affecting the kidneys, liver or pancreas; muscular dystrophy; pregnancy; breast-feeding; being underweight; eating disorders; any health condition that requires a special diet [other conditions or contraindications]; hypoglycemia; or type 1 diabetes. A ketogenic diet may or may not be appropriate if you have type 2 diabetes, so you must consult with your physician if you have this condition. Anyone under the age of 18 should consult with their physician and their parents or legal guardian before beginning such a diet. Use of Ketogenic Girl videos are subject to the Ketogenicgirl.com Terms of Use and Medical Disclaimer. All rights reserved. If you do not agree with these terms, do not listen to, or view any Ketogenic Girl podcasts or videos.

Jul 21, 2022 • 52min
3 Ways to Optimize Mitochondria, Burn Fat and Repair Mitochondria & Update on My Melatonin Experiment (TLDR: Massive Fail!)
Hi friends!! This episode is the second of the Mitochondrial Health Series!! We discuss: -3 Ways to Uncouple Mitochondria -Update on my Melatonin Experiment (Mitochondrial Antioxidant) ...and more! Introducing the brand new TONE Device! Struggling to lose weight or reach your fitness goals? The TONE is a new breath acetone meter which lets you know if your body is burning fat and how much! All TONE devices are NOW SHIPPING Worldwide!! Order the Black & Gold TONE HERE Order the Black & Rose Gold TONE HERE Get Your FREE ebook on keto: https://www.ketogenicgirl.com/pages/free-ebook Try the Higher Protein Keto Meal Plans & Coaching: https://www.ketogenicgirl.com Special thank you to Fast Keto sponsors: Try Athletic Greens! ONE tasty scoop of Athletic Greens contains 75 vitamins, minerals and whole food-sourced ingredients, including a multivitamin, multimineral, probiotic, greens superfood blend and more, that all work together to fill the nutritional gaps in your diet, increase energy and focus, aid with digestion and supports a healthy immune system, all without the need to take multiple products or pills. Visit www.athleticgreens.com/ketogenicgirl and join health experts, athletes and health conscious go-getters around the world who make a daily commitment to their health every day. Again, simply visit www.athleticgreens.com/ketogenicgirl and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today. Pregnant or nursing women should seek professional medical advice before taking this or any other dietary supplement. - ButcherBox is offering new members a free Grilling Bundle in their first order. This is a deal you don’t want to miss! Sign up at butcherbox.com/FASTKETO and get two, 10 oz ribeyes, 5 pounds of chicken drumsticks, and a pack of burgers for FREE. That’s butcherbox.com/FASTKETO to claim this deal! - Prior to beginning a new diet you should undergo a health screening with your physician to confirm that a new diet is suitable for you and to rule out any conditions and contraindications that may pose risks or are incompatible with a new diet, including by way of example: conditions affecting the kidneys, liver or pancreas; muscular dystrophy; pregnancy; breast-feeding; being underweight; eating disorders; any health condition that requires a special diet [other conditions or contraindications]; hypoglycemia; or type 1 diabetes. A new diet may or may not be appropriate if you have type 2 diabetes, so you must consult with your physician if you have this condition. Anyone under the age of 18 should consult with their physician and their parents or legal guardian before beginning such a diet. Use of Ketogenic Girl videos are subject to the Ketogenicgirl.com Terms of Use and Medical Disclaimer. All rights reserved. If you do not agree with these terms, do not listen to, or view any Ketogenic Girl podcasts or videos.

Jul 18, 2022 • 1h 11min
Dr. Steven Gundry: A Unified Theory on Mitochondrial Uncoupling & Optimal Health
Hi friends!! This episode is featuring Dr. Stephen Gundry! All TONE devices are NOW SHIPPING Worldwide!! Order the Black & Gold TONE HERE Order the Black & Rose Gold TONE HERE Follow @optimalproteinpodcast on Instagram to see visuals and posts mentioned on this podcast. Link to join the facebook group for the podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2017506024952802/ Follow Vanessa on instagram to see her meals, recipes, informative posts and much more! Click here @ketogenicgirl - Prior to beginning a ketogenic diet you should undergo a health screening with your physician to confirm that a ketogenic diet is suitable for you and to rule out any conditions and contraindications that may pose risks or are incompatible with a ketogenic diet, including by way of example: conditions affecting the kidneys, liver or pancreas; muscular dystrophy; pregnancy; breast-feeding; being underweight; eating disorders; any health condition that requires a special diet [other conditions or contraindications]; hypoglycemia; or type 1 diabetes. A ketogenic diet may or may not be appropriate if you have type 2 diabetes, so you must consult with your physician if you have this condition. Anyone under the age of 18 should consult with their physician and their parents or legal guardian before beginning such a diet. Use of Ketogenic Girl videos are subject to the Ketogenicgirl.com Terms of Use and Medical Disclaimer. All rights reserved. If you do not agree with these terms, do not listen to, or view any Ketogenic Girl podcasts or videos.

Jul 15, 2022 • 1h 6min
Mitochondrial Health Series: Mitochondria 101, Mitochondrial Uncoupling for Fat Loss & Repair, Ketones as Signalling Molecules, Melatonin as a an Antioxidant
Hi friends!! This episode is the first of the Mitochondrial Health Series!! We discuss Mitochondria 101: -What are the mitochondria? -How do they work? -How do they generate ATP? -What is the Electron Transport Chain? -What is mitochondrial biogenesis (example with brown & beige fat) -What is "Mitochondrial Uncoupling" for effective fat loss & repair? -Ketones as a signalling molecule vs a super fuel -Ways to uncouple mitochondria and -Adjusting Protein intake based on goals -Melatonin as a Mitochondrial Antioxidant ...and much more! Introducing the brand new TONE Device! Struggling to lose weight or reach your fitness goals? The TONE is a new breath acetone meter which lets you know if your body is burning fat and how much! All TONE devices are NOW SHIPPING Worldwide!! Order the Black & Gold TONE HERE Order the Black & Rose Gold TONE HERE Get Your FREE ebook on keto: https://www.ketogenicgirl.com/pages/free-ebook Try the Higher Protein Keto Meal Plans & Coaching: https://www.ketogenicgirl.com - Prior to beginning a new diet you should undergo a health screening with your physician to confirm that a new diet is suitable for you and to rule out any conditions and contraindications that may pose risks or are incompatible with a new diet, including by way of example: conditions affecting the kidneys, liver or pancreas; muscular dystrophy; pregnancy; breast-feeding; being underweight; eating disorders; any health condition that requires a special diet [other conditions or contraindications]; hypoglycemia; or type 1 diabetes. A new diet may or may not be appropriate if you have type 2 diabetes, so you must consult with your physician if you have this condition. Anyone under the age of 18 should consult with their physician and their parents or legal guardian before beginning such a diet. Use of Ketogenic Girl videos are subject to the Ketogenicgirl.com Terms of Use and Medical Disclaimer. All rights reserved. If you do not agree with these terms, do not listen to, or view any Ketogenic Girl podcasts or videos.

Jul 11, 2022 • 1h 7min
Gaining & Losing over 60 LBS TWICE on Purpose: Drew Manning "Fit2Fat2Fit" Author
Hi friends! This episode is featuring Drew Manning. Drew is a fitness trainer and Keto Diet expert. Manning made major headlines when he embarked on a journey to gain 70 pounds to understand what his clients undergo and experience the challenges himself. "Fit2Fat2Fit: The Unexpected Lessons from Gaining and Losing 75 lbs on Purpose" is a New York Times Bestseller, released in 2012, and his weight gain and weight loss journey was made into a TV show for A&E. Drew recently re-did the experiment again in 2020 and tested and shared not only his journey but also his bloodwork while doing "healthy" and "dirty" versions of keto, paleo, vegetarian and vegan diets and his results might surprise you! Introducing the brand new TONE Device! Struggling to lose weight or reach your fitness goals? The TONE is a new breath acetone meter which lets you know if your body is burning fat! All TONE devices are NOW SHIPPING Worldwide!! Order the Black & Gold TONE HERE Order the Black & Rose Gold TONE HERE Follow @optimalproteinpodcast on Instagram to see visuals and posts mentioned on this podcast. Link to join the facebook group for the podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2017506024952802/ Follow Vanessa on instagram to see her meals, recipes, informative posts and much more! Click here @ketogenicgirl - Prior to beginning a ketogenic diet you should undergo a health screening with your physician to confirm that a ketogenic diet is suitable for you and to rule out any conditions and contraindications that may pose risks or are incompatible with a ketogenic diet, including by way of example: conditions affecting the kidneys, liver or pancreas; muscular dystrophy; pregnancy; breast-feeding; being underweight; eating disorders; any health condition that requires a special diet [other conditions or contraindications]; hypoglycemia; or type 1 diabetes. A ketogenic diet may or may not be appropriate if you have type 2 diabetes, so you must consult with your physician if you have this condition. Anyone under the age of 18 should consult with their physician and their parents or legal guardian before beginning such a diet. Use of Ketogenic Girl videos are subject to the Ketogenicgirl.com Terms of Use and Medical Disclaimer. All rights reserved. If you do not agree with these terms, do not listen to, or view any Ketogenic Girl podcasts or videos.

Jul 7, 2022 • 47min
Activating Fat to Make it Metabolically Active! Brown & Beige Adipose Tissue (BAT) & "Browning" White Adipose Tissue; Wasting Energy with Mitochondrial Uncoupling and UCP1
Hi friends!! This episode is about Activating Fat to Make it Metabolically Active! Brown & Beige Adipose Tissue (BAT) & "Browning" White Adipose Tissue; Wasting Energy with Mitochondrial Uncoupling and UCP1 Introducing the brand new TONE Device! Struggling to lose weight or reach your fitness goals? The TONE is a new breath acetone meter which lets you know if your body is burning fat and how much! All TONE devices are NOW SHIPPING Worldwide!! Order the Black & Gold TONE HERE Order the Black & Rose Gold TONE HERE Get Your FREE ebook on keto: https://www.ketogenicgirl.com/pages/free-ebook - Prior to beginning a new diet you should undergo a health screening with your physician to confirm that a new diet is suitable for you and to rule out any conditions and contraindications that may pose risks or are incompatible with a new diet, including by way of example: conditions affecting the kidneys, liver or pancreas; muscular dystrophy; pregnancy; breast-feeding; being underweight; eating disorders; any health condition that requires a special diet [other conditions or contraindications]; hypoglycemia; or type 1 diabetes. A new diet may or may not be appropriate if you have type 2 diabetes, so you must consult with your physician if you have this condition. Anyone under the age of 18 should consult with their physician and their parents or legal guardian before beginning such a diet. Use of Ketogenic Girl videos are subject to the Ketogenicgirl.com Terms of Use and Medical Disclaimer. All rights reserved. If you do not agree with these terms, do not listen to, or view any Ketogenic Girl podcasts or videos.