Not Another Nutrition Podcast

In this episode, I share how you can have the biggest chance of success in your fat-loss endeavours & explain the importance of considering the magnitude of effect in your strategies. I also reveal a few details about the upcoming Mac-Nutrition event MNU LIVE and why you need to be there this year!  References for the studies discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/EP49 TOPICS 00:27 - The science of losing fat in a specific area - aka Spot Reduction 04:43 - What not to do if you want smaller legs 11:16 - What is the ‘be all and end all’ of fat loss? 12:48 - PCOS, Carbs and calories: An adherence case study 18:17 - Targeted strategies for any goal work best 22:14 - Adherence must be specific but it is the most important factor

In this episode, I discuss whether there are people more suited to carb cycling, reveal the unique benefits carb cycling could offer you and discuss whether there are physiological advances of eucaloric carb cycling with regards to longitudinal fat loss. TOPICS 3:03 - Why the truth behind carb cycling could hurt your feelings 6:30 - Could carb cycling override the law of thermodynamics? 7:44 - Who is carb cycling suitable for? 9:05 - Psychological and training benefits of carb cycling 11:39 - How to achieve your goals without carb cycling 16:22 - The future of carb cycling

As part of #PCOSAwarenessMonth, I recorded this episode to dispel some of the common myths around Dairy & PCOS that are disempowering women! I discuss whether dairy actually causes inflammation, the impact of dairy on fertility and high protein diets for PCOS.  References for the studies discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/EP47  Keep an eye out for my PCOS Awareness Month posts by following me on Instagram @MartinNutrition TOPICS 02:56 - The scientific data on dairy and inflammation 07:33 - The IG account that is misleading everyone on PCOS 09:58 - Can dairy improve fertility in women with PCOS? 13:19 - High protein diets in women with PCOS 22:29 - Are the hormones in milk harmful? 24:02 - Could cutting out dairy improve your acne? 

In this episode I talk about whether or not you can be in a Calorie Deficit whilst breastfeeding & if it will impact breastmilk supply. I also touch on other factors that may impact breastmilk production & my own experiences in this area. A list of the references discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep46  TOPICS 00:55 - Common poor advice around nutrition & breastfeeding 04:30 - How many Calories do you need to maintain milk supply 11:31 - The safety of a Calorie deficit whilst breastfeeding? 14:59 - The origins of breastfeeding nutrition misinformation 18:20 - New research on sleep & milk supply 23:40 - Practical nutritional advice for breastfeeding women 34:28 - Other factors that may impact lactation

This episode is for anybody who is feeling a little ‘stuck’ in life! I give you some of my favourite life quotes & discuss that changing how you talk to yourself can alter your perspective. I also discuss whether you can choose happiness, the importance of having your own DIY positivity toolkit, & share my experiences of accepting the things which can’t be controlled. A list of the quotes discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep45  TOPICS 03:42 - The difference between Positive Self Talk & Toxic Positivity 07:38 - How Comparison does not always have to be the ‘thief of joy’ 11:57 - The perils of being on Cloud 9 12:51 - Is it easier for rich, famous & successful people to be happy? 15:05 - The importance of being understood 18:45 - How to accept the things you can’t control 22:36 - The importance of knowing what fills your cup

In this episode, I am interviewed by Steven Cuthbert on his podcast: ’Strength Chat’. We discuss Normal Eating, Flexible Dieting, Aggressive Dieting as well as how important laughter and camaraderie has been during the pandemic & how I discovered my passion for public speaking! TOPICS 05:32 - The importance of mindset in tough situations 18:48 - A background to my career 26:05 - How I discovered my passion for public speaking 33:33 - What is ’normal eating’? 45:58 - Why science will never overcome personal experience 48:24 - The value of flexibility when dieting 57:22 - How small nutritional changes can have big impacts 01:07:20 - How decreasing your calories can make you less hungry! 01:22:26 - How to use critical thinking to improve your ideas

As someone who is very fond of having a White Monster in my hand at all times, I get a LOT of messages about the dangers of them and other 'Energy Drinks'. In this episode, I answer some of the common questions I get asked about these types of drinks, their impact on health, body fat levels and and whether it’s safe to consume large amounts of caffeine.  References for the studies discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep43  TOPICS 00:43 - Coffee vs high caffeine energy drinks 03:50 - Should children be consuming energy drinks? 06:14 - Why do sugar free energy drinks have such a bad reputation? 09:40 - Is there an issue with consuming large amounts of caffeine?  12:54 - Are energy drinks addictive?  13:34 - Are artificial sweeteners ‘bad’ for you? 

In this episode, I answer several listener questions relating to becoming or developing as a Nutritionist. I drop some real hard hitting industry truths that I think will shock many & discuss why the advice of ‘You must go to university to work in nutrition’ is a myth. TOPICS 00:46 - The listener questions that will all be answered directly or indirectly 03:00 - Different laws by country & state around use of ’Nutritionist’  05:00 - Martin forgets the word ‘threatened’ - Which is something MNU makes many degree qualified nutritionists feel 09:10 - Why the title ‘Registered Nutritionist’ holds very little weight 11:45 - An interesting story about some of the work Registered Nutritionists do 17:15 - Examples of jobs, contracts & business successes MNU graduates are having as a direct result of their qualification 26:40 - How to approach work experience and self-improvement 28:42 - Details on Mac-Nutrition LIVE on 27th November!

In this episode, I talk about an often frustrating and difficult to navigate topic, giving nutrition advice to friends and family. I delve into the problems you may come across as a practitioner, or just someone that wants to help someone close to you and how to tackle these in a non judgemental and empathetic way. You can buy my PCOS talk on my website, use the coupon code FUPCOS to get the talk for £10 - www.martin-macdonald.com/product/pcos-management-talk  TOPICS  02:46 - Should you work with friends and family members in a professional capacity 04:39 - How to change your or someone you know's life for just £10 06:46 - How to get your friends and family to buy into your advice 13:56 - "People don’t care how much you know, until they know how much you care" 24:30 - Why empathy is the highest form of intelligence 29:23 - Should I talk to my children about nutrition?

One big episode with all you need to know about BCAAs (Branch Chain Amino Acids). I discuss what they are, what they do, when it might be worth taking them & all the situations it is NOT worth taking them in! References for the studies discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep40 TOPICS 01:41 - What are BCAAs and why do we need them in our diet? 06:18 - Busting the common BCAA myths 14:07 - What is the optimal amount of leucine? 16:30 - Why BCAAs are the new viagra 22:40 - The truth about BCAAs and DOMS 26:38 - Do vegans need BCAAs? 29:24 - Could BCAAs help the elderly?