Exploring plant toxins and anti-nutrients in foods, dispelling myths about their harmful effects. Discussing lectins, oxalates, goitrogens, and phytates found in plant foods. Highlighting cooking methods to reduce risks and the overall health benefits of consuming these compounds. Emphasizing the need for scientific understanding in dietary choices.

Today we have another Q and A episode for you and we are going to be covering the following topics:  How to choose the right milk for your nutritional needs  Whether or not it is nutirtionally better to choose whole wheat pasta vs. regular options The dangers of storing rice impoperly Microplastics and our health  Tune into the show to hear more.  Remember if you want to have your question answered in a future Q and A episode you can submit your questions here along with a donation of any amount:  Submit here Check out the new podcast website Take advantage of Legion Athletics BOGO sale  Use code "Chavez" at checkout for 20% off or your first order or 2X rewards points after that. Enjoying the show or have a questions about a particular topic? Send us a message here.

Dr. Nisha Patel, a double board-certified physician, discusses weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, emphasizing their role as tools alongside lifestyle changes. She explores the genetic basis of obesity, the impact of GOP-1 on hunger, and the importance of proper counseling and monitoring when using weight loss medications.

In this enlightening discussion, performance nutritionist Patrick McCarthy shares his expertise, having worked with elite athletes. He dives into the importance of nutrition for everyone, not just sports enthusiasts. Listeners learn about pre-workout nutrition, post-workout recovery strategies, and the common dietary mistakes that hinder performance. Patrick also reveals his top five sports supplements and offers tips on optimal hydration. By unpacking these strategies, he empowers everyone to elevate their daily energy and performance.

Topics discussed include the Faster Way to Fat Loss program, counting macros, oat milk's healthiness, tips for eating more veggies, and reducing salt intake while maintaining flavor in foods.

Exploring the reasons behind picky eating in children, including medical conditions and sensory needs. Discussing strategies for empowering kids through positive food experiences and promoting healthy eating habits. Navigating neurodivergent conditions and picky eating, along with teaching children basic cooking skills for a well-rounded diet.

Dr. Kasey Jo Orvidas, a psychologist specializing in mindset and behavior change, discusses the crucial role of mindset in making lasting behavior changes. Topics include growth vs fixed mindsets, habits in nutrition and exercise, and effective coaching techniques. The podcast also explores a health and fitness coaching certification program for coaches, emphasizing the importance of supportive communities and collaboration.

Hypertension, aka high blood pressure, affects about 1in adults 3 worldwide or nearly 2 billion people. High blood pressure is referred to as a silent killer because it doesn't cause many symptoms but slowly damages the heart and blood vessels eventually contributing to heart disease, kidney disease, vision loss, sexual dysfunction. Fortunately, there are several evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle strategies for helping to lower blood pressure and we are going to outline those in this episode today.  In this episode we are going to:  Define high blood pressure  Describe the reasons why our blood pressure increases Discuss how to test your blood pressure Outline the nutrition and lifestyle strategies that have been shown to improve blood pressure  If you want to learn more check out the detailed blog post that I wrote to go along with this episode. Blood Pressure Blog Post  Also, if you want to schedule a consultation with me, you can do so here: 60-minute consultation   Enjoying the show or have a questions about a particular topic? Send us a message here.

The podcast discusses the harmful effects of chasing a 'dream body', extreme dieting in competitive bodybuilding, challenges in the fitness industry, unlocking food freedom through macro tracking, and navigating health and wellness through caloric intake and balance.

Welcome back to the show. Today we have a Q and A episode and we are going to be covering 4 topics that came in:  The Anti-spike supplement that was just released by Glucose Goddess  Do we really need to get 10,000 steps per day for health?  What are the nutritional changes that need to be made as someone ages? Blood type diets, is there any validity to them?    To get your question answered in the next Q and A episode, you can go to my Paypal and leave a donation of any amount and put your questions into the notes section. Submit your Question  Here is the protein episode that I disucssed in the show:  Protein Episode   Enjoying the show or have a questions about a particular topic? Send us a message here.