Welcome back to another episode of the show. In this episode we have a discussion with my friend Dr. Joey Munoz. We are going to be discussing some common myths including seed oils, the idea that plants are harming us with their defense chemicals and anti-nutrients, glucose spikes, and more. This is a longer discussion than normal, but Joey and I went into depth on some of these topics and really got into the weeds of why and how some of these misleading statements are circulated. It is definteily worth a listen.    Resources:  Glucose Spikes Episode  Follow Dr. Joey on Instagram Enjoying the show or have a questions about a particular topic? Send us a message here. Support the show

Welcome back to another Q and A episode! On this episode we are going to be doing another Q and A episode and we are going to answer the following questions:  What to do if you have a digestive issue? Is milk harmful to your health? Does sugar cause inflammation? What is my opinion on MLM supplements  Are dietitians being paid to downplay the harms of "junk food" on social media?  And more. Tune into the show to hear more.    Gut Health Accounts on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/aysa.nutrition/ https://www.instagram.com/inclusive.ibs.dietitian/ https://www.instagram.com/andreahardyrd/   Milk Consumption and Health Outcomes Research Paper  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33413488/ Glucose Spikes Episode Washington Post Article   Enjoying the show or have a questions about a particular topic? Send us a message here. Support the show

In this episode we are going to discuss protein. We will discuss: What protein is Why protein is important for more than just muscle  What the best sources of protein are Whether you can eat too much protein  ane more... If you have questions about protein they will most likely be covered in this episode.  Episode Links:  Protein Guide Saturated Fat Episode  Whey Protein  Plant Protein  Use the code "Chavez" for 20% off of your first order and 2x rewards points on future orders.  References:  Evidence for optimal protein levels:  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5872778/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26960445/  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28698222/ Plant vs. Animal Protein: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7926405/  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33599941/  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32699048/Enjoying the show or have a questions about a particular topic? Send us a message here. Support the show

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. Support the show

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. Support the show

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. Support the show

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. Support the show

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. Support the show