

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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Nov 15, 2024 • 50min
Recap: Top Takeaways & Highlights of Dr. Shannon Ritchey Episode on Muscle Building 101!
Hi friends! This episode is about a recap of Monday's episode with Dr. Shannon Ritchey, all of the TOP highlights and takeaways on the best ways to build muscle, how to optimize your workouts, the minimum effective dose for building muscle, what she eats in a day and more! Get 20% off the Tone LUX Crystal Red Light Therapy Face Mask with the code VANESSA BIOPTIMIZERS Black Friday Sale is ON NOW! Get 25% OFF AND a chance to win $100 in free gifts with your order at bioptimizers.com/vanessa using the code VANESSA! Everyone is loving Tone Protein! Scientifically formulated based on the science to support Muscle Protein Synthesis. Click Here to Check it out! Join the Community! Follow Vanessa on instagram to see her meals, recipes, informative posts and much more! Click here @ketogenicgirl 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/ - This podcast content does not constitute an attempt to practice medicine and does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical advice and personal health questions. 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 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 podcasts & 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.

Nov 11, 2024 • 1h 8min
Muscle Building 101 with Dr. Shannon Ritchey!
Hi friends! I am so excited for today’s episode all about muscle building! Listen to Dr. Shannon Ritchey, PT, DPT, as she combines the latest scientific research with her expertise as a fitness trainer, providing you with practical insights to enhance your fitness and muscle building journey! Timeline: Get 10% off Mitopure, clinically proven to boost mitophagy. Go to timeline.com/vanessa. Get 20% OFF Energybits Spirulina and Chlorella with the code KETOGIRL Energybits.com TONE COLLAGEN is NOW OUT! Check it out HERE Check out Tone Protein! Scientifically formulated based on the science to support Muscle Protein Synthesis. Click Here to Check it out! Join the Community! Follow Vanessa on instagram to see her meals, recipes, informative posts and much more! Click here @ketogenicgirl 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/ - This podcast content does not constitute an attempt to practice medicine and does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical advice and personal health questions. 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 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 podcasts & 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.

Nov 8, 2024 • 54min
New Study on Protein Timing For Building Muscle & Recap of Dr. Eric Helms Episode!
Hi friends! This episode is about a recap of Monday's episode with Dr. Eric Helms, all of the TOP highlights and takeaways on protein intakes during fat loss, the best ways to build muscle and fasted vs. fed workouts, how to repair your metabolism and more! We also cover a new study on protein timing. See the study HERE Get 20% off the Tone LUX Crystal Red Light Therapy Face Mask with the code VANESSA BIOPTIMIZERS Black Friday Sale is ON NOW! Get 25% OFF AND a chance to win $100 in free gifts with your order at bioptimizers.com/vanessa using the code VANESSA! Everyone is loving Tone Protein! Scientifically formulated based on the science to support Muscle Protein Synthesis. Click Here to Check it out! Join the Community! Follow Vanessa on instagram to see her meals, recipes, informative posts and much more! Click here @ketogenicgirl 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/ - This podcast content does not constitute an attempt to practice medicine and does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical advice and personal health questions. 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 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 podcasts & 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.

Nov 4, 2024 • 1h 27min
Fat Loss & Protein Intake, Optimizing Muscle Growth & More with Expert Dr. Eric Helms
Hi friends! This episode is featuring Dr. Eric Helms, protein expert and body builder. He is a prolific researcher and scientist, did his Masters thesis on the topic of optimizing protein intake during fat loss and is currently completing an updated meta analysis on this topic. We also discuss the best way to build muscle, what the science says on fasted vs fed workouts, and more! See full bio below. Timeline: Get 10% off Mitopure, clinically proven to boost mitophagy. Go to timeline.com/vanessa. Get 20% OFF Energybits Spirulina and Chlorella with the code KETOGIRL Energybits.com TONE COLLAGEN is NOW OUT! Check it out HERE Check out Tone Protein! Scientifically formulated based on the science to support Muscle Protein Synthesis. Click Here to Check it out! Join the Community! Follow Vanessa on instagram to see her meals, recipes, informative posts and much more! Click here @ketogenicgirl 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/ Dr. Eric Helms is a coach, athlete, author, and educator. A trainer since the early 2000’s, he’s worked in the US Air force, commercial gyms, private training studios, medical fitness and strength and conditioning facilities. Eric has published multiple peer reviewed articles in exercise science and nutrition journals and writes for commercial fitness publications. He’s taught undergraduate and graduate level nutrition and exercise science and speaks internationally at academic and commercial conferences for fitness, nutrition and strength and conditioning. He has a BSc in fitness and wellness, an MSc in exercise science, a second masters in sports nutrition, a PhD in strength and conditioning, and is a research fellow for AUT at the Sports Performance Research Institute New Zealand. He is also co-founder for MASS monthly strength and conditioning review. Check out the MASS monthly research review - This podcast content does not constitute an attempt to practice medicine and does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical advice and personal health questions. 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 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 podcasts & 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.

Nov 1, 2024 • 1h 7min
Recap of Dr. Luc van Loon Episode, Update on My Weight Loss & How Keto & Fasting Is Going For Me & More!
Hi friends! This episode is about a recap of Monday's episode with Dr. Luc van Loon, all of the TOP highlights and takeaways, as well as a personal update on my fat loss and more being back on high protein keto and intermittent fasting! Get 20% off the Tone LUX Crystal Red Light Therapy Face Mask with the code VANESSA BIOPTIMIZERS Black Friday Sale is ON NOW! Get 25% OFF AND a chance to win $100 in free gifts with your order at bioptimizers.com/vanessa using the code VANESSA! Everyone is loving Tone Protein! Scientifically formulated based on the science to support Muscle Protein Synthesis. Click Here to Check it out! Join the Community! Follow Vanessa on instagram to see her meals, recipes, informative posts and much more! Click here @ketogenicgirl 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/ - This podcast content does not constitute an attempt to practice medicine and does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical advice and personal health questions. 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 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 podcasts & 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.

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Oct 28, 2024 • 1h 28min
Muscle & Protein Science 101: Dr. Luc van Loon! Optimizing Fat Loss, Protein Intake, Timing for Women, Frequency & Much More
Dr. Luc van Loon, a leading expert in skeletal muscle metabolism and Professor at Maastricht University, shares fascinating insights into muscle protein synthesis. He discusses optimizing fat loss and the importance of protein timing and intake, especially for women. The conversation covers strategies for preserving muscle mass during dietary changes, comparing intermittent fasting with caloric restriction. Luc also highlights the synergy of resistance training and protein for muscle growth and the critical role of mitochondrial health in aging and energy production.

Oct 25, 2024 • 1h 3min
HOW I Am Going Back on Keto: My EXACT Macros, Fasting, Exercise & More!
Hi friends! This episode is about HOW I Am Going Back on Keto: My EXACT Macros, Fasting, Exercise & More! Enter the GIVEAWAY HERE! Get 20% OFF Energybits Spirulina and Chlorella with the code KETOGIRL Energybits.com Get 20% off the Tone LUX Crystal Red Light Therapy Face Mask with the code VANESSA Everyone is loving Tone Protein! Scientifically formulated based on the science to support Muscle Protein Synthesis. Click Here to Check it out! Join the Community! Follow Vanessa on instagram to see her meals, recipes, informative posts and much more! Click here @ketogenicgirl 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/ - This podcast content does not constitute an attempt to practice medicine and does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical advice and personal health questions. 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 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 podcasts & 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.

Oct 21, 2024 • 1h 29min
The Paradox of High Carb & Pre-Diabetes in Athletes with Researcher Dr. Andrew Koutnik
Why do some athletes on high carb diets develop pre-diabetes? Is a high carb diet truly safe for all athletes? Hi friends! This episode is featuring Andrew Koutnik, PhD, a Research Scientist studying the influence of nutrition and metabolism on health, disease, and performance. We discuss his personal weight loss journey losing over 20% of his body weight and successfully maintaining it, as well as many of his research studies on metabolic health, athletes, low carb, ketosis and performance. Dr. Andrew Koutnik's scientific publications. Timeline: Get 10% off Mitopure, clinically proven to boost mitophagy. Go to timeline.com/vanessa. Get 20% OFF Energybits Spirulina and Chlorella with the code KETOGIRL Energybits.com TONE COLLAGEN is NOW OUT! Check it out HERE Everyone is loving Tone Protein! Scientifically formulated based on the science to support Muscle Protein Synthesis. Click Here to Check it out! Join the Community! Follow Vanessa on instagram to see her meals, recipes, informative posts and much more! Click here @ketogenicgirl 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/ - This podcast content does not constitute an attempt to practice medicine and does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical advice and personal health questions. 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 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 podcasts & 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.

Oct 19, 2024 • 47min
Why I Am Going Back on Keto + New Study on Keto for Fat Loss & Chronic Pain
Discover the advantages of the Mediterranean ketogenic diet for weight loss and pain management. Hear personal stories that reflect on dietary choices and travel experiences. Delve into individual experiments with carb intake and the impact on health. Learn about the benefits of protein optimization and how it can affect migraines and body composition. The hosts tease upcoming insights on low-carb research and the importance of consulting healthcare professionals before starting a ketogenic lifestyle.

Oct 18, 2024 • 1h 15min
New Clinical Study on Anti Aging Effects of Spirulina & Chlorella with Catharine Arnston, PhD
Hi friends! This episode is all about the studies on the anti aging effects of spirulina and chlorella, as well as sharing a brand new ongoing clinical study testing the effects of the algae by Energybits on enhancing biological age va the mitochondria using mescreen. 2023 Study on Spirulina's anti aging effects Get 20% off Energybits with the code KETOGIRL HERE Get 20% off the Tone LUX Crystal Red Light Therapy Face Mask with the code VANESSA Join the Community! Follow Vanessa on instagram to see her meals, recipes, informative posts and much more! Click here @ketogenicgirl 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/ - This podcast content does not constitute an attempt to practice medicine and does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical advice and personal health questions. 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 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 podcasts & 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.