Sigma Nutrition Radio

Episode 79: 3DMJ coach Eric Helms returns to the show to discuss important nutrition considerations for powerlifting.

Episode 78: Powerlifter Greg Nuckols of Strengtheory is on the show to discussing eating to gain weight and strength, recovery strategies, the importance of sleep and how stress affects your gains.

Episode 77: James Krieger discusses issues around weight regulation, non-exercise activity thermogenesis, self-reporting of food intake, calorie counting, gluten and the glycaemic index.

Neuroscientist Nicole Avena discusses hedonic eating vs. caloric need, food addiction, and sugar addiction. They explore the impact of food on the brain and behavior, the neurobiology of eating and the food reward system. They also delve into the role of sugar in food addiction and obesity. The challenges of sustaining weight loss and overcoming food addiction are addressed as well.

Episode 75: Armi Legge of Evidence Mag is on the show to discuss why fat loss comes more difficult to some people, how to stay in shape whilst travelling, how to build habits and the place of fitness in your overall life.

Episode 74: Evelyn Kocur talks carbohydrates, insulin and adiposity.

Borge Fagerli discusses how meal and nutrient timing can be an important factor in health when considering the effect on circadian rhythms.

Registered dietitian Mike Sweeney is on the show to discuss myths around fat loss, contest prep for physique athletes and digestive health.

Douglas Kalman, PhD is the performance nutritionist for the Blackzillians team based in  Florida. He is also an academic and co-founder of the International Society of Sports Nutrition.

Brian Wansink, PhD discusses food behaviour, behaviour change, mindless eating and how powerful cues in our environment influence our food intake more than we realise.