Sigma Nutrition Radio
Danny Lennon
Discussions about the science of nutrition, dietetics and health. The podcast that educates through nuanced conversations, exploring evidence and cultivating critical thinking. Hosted by Danny Lennon.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Mar 3, 2015 • 52min
Alex Viada - Nutrition & Hydration For Concurrent Training
Alex Viada of Complete Human Perforamnce discusses energy systems, benefits of concurrent training, how to program it correctly, and nutritional/hydration considerations for endurance athletes. Go to episode page
Feb 26, 2015 • 25min
Fiber: Types, Sources & Effects
We look at soluble vs. insoluble fiber, fermentable vs. non-fermentable fiber, resistant starch, oligosaccharides, effect on gut health, and the role of prebiotics. Go to episode page
Feb 24, 2015 • 44min
Menno Henselmans - Refeeds, Body Recomposition & Non-Linear Diets
Menno Henselmans of Bayesian Bodybuilding talks refeeds, cyclic low-carb diets, ketogenic diets, carb cycling, circadian rhythms and body recomposition. Show notes
Feb 20, 2015 • 20min
Caloric Density When Dieting
Danny discusses how the caloric density of meals is an important consideration when going through a hypocaloric phase.
Feb 17, 2015 • 56min
Bill Willis, PhD - Antioxidants, Exercise Performance & the Adaptive Response to Training
Bill Willis, PhD talks about inflammation, the adaptive response to training and how antioxidants can potentially negatively impact exercise performance, recovery and physical improvements.
Feb 12, 2015 • 21min
How Much Protein Should I Eat and When?
Danny breaks simply how much protein you should eat each day, at what times and how much post-workout.
Feb 5, 2015 • 1h 3min
The Myth of Adrenal Fatigue - Bryan Walsh, ND
Dr. Bryan Walsh, ND talks about adrenal physiology, low and high cortisol, the HPA axis, why adrenal fatigue is a myth and how all this influences how you should eat and live. Episode page here
Feb 3, 2015 • 21min
The Importance of Perspective in Fat Loss Dieting
Danny talks about the importance of keeping perspective and how important perception is when it comes to dieting. You can grab all the links mentioned in this episode at sigmanutrition.com/episode45 Fundamentals vs. small details What success is predicated on Limiting factors An interesting study demonstarting psychology when it comes dieting and perception Some practical take-aways to remember
Jan 27, 2015 • 52min
Mike Samuels – Restrictive vs. Flexible Dieting
Mike Samuels of Healthy Living, Heavy Lifting is on the shoe to discuss restrictive vs. flexible dieting, our common transition from neurotic eating to sustainable nutrition, how to eat whilst travelling or working on the road, how to elimate binges and how to enjoy life!
Jan 20, 2015 • 1h 9min
Mike Israetel, PhD - All You Need To Know About Nutrient Timing
Episode 43: Dr. Mike Israetel is Assistant Professor of Exercise Science at UCM, a competitive powerlifter, grappler & bodybuilder and is the coach to many elite level athletes. On the show we dive into nutrient timing; protein timing, protein distribution, leucine threshold, placement of carbohydrates and the hierarchy of importance for body composition change. Show notes
