Welcome back to another episode of the Nutrition Science Podcast!  In this episode, we have a special Q and A episode... I gathered a few questions from my Instagram and I am covering them in this episode.  Today we are going to discuss:  The Blue Zones  Choosing higher qaulity carbohydrates  The concept of "Food As Medicine  Low triglycerides protecting against high LDL cholesterol  The link between food dyes and behavioral issues.  You don't want to miss this episode, I think it is going to be value for many of you. Enjoying the show or have a questions about a particular topic? Send us a message here.

Welcome back to the podcast!  Those of you who know me know that I am not a big pronponent of taking lots of supplements... With that being said, quality supplements can improve health and performance and can be a good investment for many people.  In this episode I am going to discuss the 5 supplements that can sometimes be helpful for people.  Full Disclosure, I discuss Legion brand supplements in the show. I have decided to partner with them becuase I actually use their products and think they are a good brand that operates with integrity.  I get asked for specific recommendations all of the time and now I feel comfortable giving them and it will also help support the show, so it is a win-win.  Anyway, I hope that you enjoy the show. Check out the links below to the research, podcast episodes, and supplements that I discussed in the show.    Whey Protein Powder Plant Protein Powder Multivitamin Episode  Mens Multivitamin  Women's Multivitamin  Omega-3 Episode  Fish Oil Supplement (only 1/2 dose needed)  Vitamin D  Magnesium Reel  Magnesium Supplement  Pre-Workout  Recharge Creatine Supplement     Enjoying the show or have a questions about a particular topic? Send us a message here.

Learn effective ways to lower energy intake and cut calories without counting them directly. Discover the speaker's plans to revamp a course. Explore strategies for reducing energy intake without counting calories and structuring meals. Find out how mindful eating and time-restricted eating can promote weight loss and reduce overeating.

"Gut Health" has become a very popular trend recently.  People are claiming that poor gut health is responsible for nearly every health condition imaginable and using this to sell protocols and supplements that claim to fix your gut health.  How much truth is there to these claims?  What really is gut health?  How do you know it you have good gut health?  How do you know if your gut health can be improved?  In this episode of the podcast, I am sharing the interview that I did on the When Optimal Meets Practical Podcast with Jordan Lips.  We go in-depth on all things gut health, it was a great interview and I am confident that you are going to get some value out of it.  Support the Podcast with a donation!  Enjoying the show or have a questions about a particular topic? Send us a message here.

Welcome back to another episode of the Nutrition Science Podcast. In this episode we are going to be discussing expectations... This is a very practical episode that was inspired by a conversation that I had with a client, but I think that it will be very helpful for many of you who listen to this show often and are starting to implement some of the changes that I recommend on here.  Unrealistic expectations is one of the biggest things that I see hold people back and one of the main values of hiring a coach is so that they can help manage those expectations better.  Make sure you tune into the show to hear more.  Support the Podcast with a donation!  Enjoying the show or have a questions about a particular topic? Send us a message here.

Exercise is not an effective weight loss strategy, but it does offer numerous other benefits for overall health and well-being. The podcast discusses the importance of exercise for strength, endurance, mobility, and balance. It also emphasizes the need for mobility exercises to alleviate pain and discomfort. Focusing on performance and nutrition are key for improving body composition. Tune in to learn more!

It seems like every year or two there is a new round of headlines circulating telling people that multivitamin/multimineral supplements are a waste of money. Yet, 31% of Americans continue to take multivitamin supplements… Are all these people wasting their money? In this episode we discuss the science behind this topic in more depth and discuss: Why headlines often say that multivitamin supplements are useless  What the science says when it comes to using a multivitamin  Who might be able to benefit from using a multivitamin  Things to consider when choosing a multivitamin And more.  Tune into the full episode to learn more.  Citations: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35727272/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31502930/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28792457/   Join my online supplement dispensary to get 15% off of all of your supplement purchases and get access to my multivitamin recommendations.  Join here  Enjoying the show or have a questions about a particular topic? Send us a message here.

Expert on insulin resistance, Jordan Lips, discusses testing insulin sensitivity, benefits of low carb diets, and wearing a CGM to measure blood sugar levels. Topics include staying insulin sensitive, impact on weight loss, and debunking myths about insulin resistance and diet choices.

It is that time of the year again. I am getting the question from a lot of clients and have myself recently traveled some and I figured it would be helpful to discuss the topic of healthy habits on vacation.  Should you just enjoy yourself and not think about it?  Should you try to stay fully consistent with your habits? Should you find a healthy middle gorund? We discuss these scenarios and more and help you to practically think through how to strategically approach vacation with confidence.   Enjoying the show or have a questions about a particular topic? Send us a message here.

We talk about a lot of topics on this podcast, but something that we haven't discussed thoroughly in a single episode is the overarching view of what I would consider a "healthy" dietary pattern. I think that would be a helpful discussion so In this episode of the podcast, we break down the 9 components that I would consider to be important aspects of a health promoting dietary pattern.    Fundamentals of Healthy Fat Loss Discounted Course  Episodes Referenced in the Show  Energy Balance Episode  Saturated Fat Episode    Support the Podcast     Enjoying the show or have a questions about a particular topic? Send us a message here.