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76. Staying Lean & Fit on a Processed Food Diet (Part I: Basics of Food & Nutrition Science) Feb 04, 2022

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In this podcast and the first of four parts, we talk about the basics of food and nutrition science by breaking down everything we know about food into its individual components.

BIO:

Fahad Ahmad is a serial entrepreneur who enjoys delving into the science of food and nutrition. He practices Ashtanga Yoga, Weight Training, Crossfit, Calisthenics, and Plyometric type of training and has been part of the fitness and nutrition world for more than 15 years. He leads the "Modern Renaissance" lifestyle of tapping into multiple knowledge bases to solve a problem.

Corey Behn lives a multifaceted life rooted in a foundation comprised of Yoga, Science, Adventure, and Nature. He has always had a burning curiosity of existence itself, constantly seeking out truth in all corners of the universe. He enjoys the sport of rock climbing and photographing beautiful landscapes and macro scrapes alike. When night falls, the cosmos up above receives his full attention, studying all types of celestial entities. Corey’s role at Ketogeek originates from his love of creative cooking in the kitchen, continuously creating new symphonies of flavor and texture for our tastebuds.

TIMESTAMPS:

1:45 What are Energy Pods?

7:43 Series introduction

10:37 Introduction to nutrition science?

11:35 What are macronutrients?

12:33 What are carbohydrates?

14:00 What are simple carbohydrates, complex carbohydrates, and sugar alcohols?

15:55 What are fats?

16:56 What are saturated, trans, and unsaturated fats?

19:21 What are proteins?

22:20 What are calories?

25:05 What are micronutrients?

25:45 What are vitamins?

26:23 What are minerals?

27:59 Introduction to food science

29:15 What are flavoring components in food?

29:49 What are volatile and non-volatile flavoring compounds?

37:59 What are natural, nature-identical, and artificial flavors?

41:28 What are the different types of tastes?

43:21 What gives food sweet, umami, sour, spicy, bitter, and salty taste?

52:37 How is spiciness measured?

54:18 What gives food its smell?

57:15 What gives food color?

1:00:06 What is 'enzymatic browning'?

1:03:35 Impact of temperature in food: Maillard Reaction & Caramelization

1:06:50 What kind of food textures exist?

1:10:11 What are bioactive stimulants?

1:14:25 What are food additives and preservatives and what kind are used in foods?

1:18:57 What are antinutrient components in food?

LINKS:

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75. How Living Things Have Adapted to Changes in Climate | Thor Hanson Oct 20, 2021

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Thor Hanson is back on our podcast to talk about how various living things have adapted or are impacted by changes in climate. We look at it from a mechanistic way while exploring various narratives in nature and the environment.

BIO

Thor Hanson is an author, Guggenheim Fellow, a Switzer Environmental Fellow, and an independent conservation biologist. He received his bachelor’s from the University of Redland, master’s from the University of Vermont’s Field Naturalist Program, and doctorate through the University of Idaho. He consults various conservation groups and government agencies while he has also co-hosted PBS Nature series American Spring Live and has been a guest on many programs from NPR’s Fresh Air to On Point, Science Friday, The World, The Splendid Table, and Book Lust with Nancy Pearl. He is the author of the books Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squid, Buzz, The Triumph of Seeds, Feathers, and The Impenetrable Forest, as well as children’s illustrated favorite, Bartholomew Quill. He has won many awards and distinctions such as John Burroughs Medal, Phi Beta Kappa Award in Science, three Pacific Northwest Book Awards, and more. His articles have appeared in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Times of London, Los Angeles Times, The American Scholar, The Guardian, and The Huffington Post.

TIMESTAMPS

1:19 4 big news and announcements from Ketogeek

15:50 Thor Hanson bio

17:52 Thor's back story

20:21 What made you so passionate about conservation biology

22:20 How do you distinguish from a normal or workday?

25:05 What is "Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squids"?

27:41 How did you get into writing the new book?

33.36 What is an example of how a species has adapted to climate change?

37:44 What is a species that can't adapt easily to climate change?

41:20 Is there new life where animals have moved away?

42:52 Do trees migrate too?

45:21 What can people do at home to notice changes in climate?

48:43 Given a billion dollars, where would you travel?

52:49 The paradoxical observation of bears choosing berries over salmon for food

57:28 The importance of pollination for human survival

1:01:10 The concern with Asian Giant Hornet wiping out bee population in the United States

1:05:03 When should humans intervene and when to let nature take its course?

1:09:04 The curious case of "Hurricane Lizards" and rapid evolution

1:14:41 Message to the community

1:17:54 Final Plugs

GUEST LINKS

Website: Thor Hanson
Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squids Book: Hurricane Lizards (thorhanson.net)
Book Shop Org: Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squid: The Fraught and Fascinating Biology of Climate Change a book by Thor Hanson (bookshop.org)

KETOGEEK LINKS

Website: KetoGeek | Official Site
Shop Energy Pods: Energy Pods – KetoGeek

74. The Deep Transformative Experience of a Veteran Turned Winemaker | David Grega Sep 10, 2021

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From being in shape to weigh more than 300 pounds to making world-class wines in Napa Valley, David shares his unique, inspirational, and extremely deep philosophical journey, his transformation back to being lean, and the pearls of wisdom he has acquired over these extreme highs and lows.

BIO:

David is a combat veteran turned winemaker living in the Napa Valley. His focus is on discovering more about who and what he is and pursuing the highest potential in all aspects of life, personal, professional, spiritual, and physical. He shares his perspective while inspiring others to have the courage necessary to live in the most honest and open way possible. He has overcome several barriers in life including his health journey from being lean to over 300lbs and then losing weight to become lean again.

TIMESTAMPS:

1:20 Updates on Energy Pods and explanation

13:30 How did you get into a health and fitness lifestyle?

16:50 What was a daily routine in the military like?

20:02 How was your transition from military to civilian life?

25:03 How did you get into the wine world?

31:21 Starting a wine business vs. working as a winemaker for a company

32:42 How tough and competitive is the wine industry?

36:38 What started your transformation and philosophies in life?

42:15 How is the Jesuit sect different from other sects of Christianity?

46:42 How did you transform your life after gaining weight and facing life-threatening health deterioration after the military?

51:45 What kept you going during these struggles?

56:31 How "Batman" inspires him to tailor his diet!

59:06 How can a society develop a moral framework?

1:04:06 How do you perceive 'truth'?

1:07:22 The connection between truth and morality

1:14:19 What is wine, types of wine, and wine as a metaphor?

1:23:11 What do you do when you're handed your first bottle of wine and want to get started on drinking wine?

1:30:06 Why smart consumerism is essential in the food and wine world

1:35:40 Poor metabolic health and its correlation with COVID and various diseases

1:41:17 Final message for the audience

1:42:33 Final plugs

GUEST LINKS:

Instagram: David Grega (@warriorgrega)

KETOGEEK LINKS:

Website: KetoGeek | Official Site
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73. Everything You Ever Wanted to Learn About Chocolate! Aug 26, 2021

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From the history to origins to varietals to various types of chocolates to the entire beans to bar process to the role of child labor, we delve deep into everything that surrounds the topic of chocolate!

BIO:

TIMESTAMPS:

1:00 Finalized Energy Pods launch

5:57 What are Energy Pods?

11:30 History of chocolate, from Mayans to the Aztecs

14:40 How Europe first got introduced to chocolate

23:45 The rise of slave labor in early chocolate harvesting

25:30 Who was the first chocolate company in the USA?

26:25 The origins of "Dutch Cocoa"

30:20 The first-ever milk chocolate

38:46 How and where are cacao trees grown?

40:43 What are the different varietals of cacao?

45:51 Beans to bar: How chocolate is made

59:12 How chocolate should be stored

59:45 Why does chocolate sometimes develop a white residue on it?

1:02:22 Difference between natural and dutch cocoa powder

1:07:47 Difference between milk, white and various types of dark chocolates

1:18:20 Nutrition and Health effects of chocolate

1:21:01 Is child labor a legitimate concern pertaining to cacao harvesting?

1:22:22 What is fair trade and is it really helpful to the farmer?

LINKS:

Ketogeek Ghee on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B29HM3D
Ketogeek Merchandise, Ghee & Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections
Shop Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections/energy-pods

72. The Dark Side of Home Cooking Not Talked About Aug 11, 2021

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In this episode, we look at how the 'cooking from scratch' approach to home cooking is not a viable or nuanced solution for many households when it comes to feeding and health.

BIO:

TIMESTAMPS:

4:29 - What are Energy Pods and product updates?

9:05 - Why are some healthy, low carb or keto products so expensive?

14:50 - Topic introduction

18:30 - The problem with the 'cooking from scratch' mantra in the health and nutrition communities

23:00 - The unpredictability of work schedule and balancing it with family and food

27:34 - The burnout of intense cooking despite liking to cook

30:52 - Fast food and 'healthy' ingredients are not as cheap as many people think

38:32 - Not having reliable transportation and without functional kitchen and equipment

42:40 - Compromises mothers have to make to feed their families

47:50 - Problems with different family members having individual preferences in foods

50:50 - Why trying new 'healthy' recipes can be a gamble at the kitchen table

55:19 - How cooking is different in middle-class households

59:10 - How domestic tasks end up taking more time than you think

1:02:50 - Thinking of a solution outside of the kitchen

1:07:020 - How classic home food recipes have changed nutritionally

1:09:07 - How much time do men and women each spend time in the kitchen?

1:19:25 - The massive problem with food wastage in United States households

1:26:10 - What is the 'invisible' or 'unpaid' labor done at home?

1:29:49 - Our conclusions, proposed solutions and discussion on this topic

REFERENCES:

LINKS:

Ketogeek Ghee on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B29HM3D
Ketogeek Merchandise, Ghee & Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections
Shop Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections/energy-pods

71. Rethinking the Human Body as a Food Processor and Understanding Nutritional Bioaccessibility Aug 03, 2021

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In this long-awaited show, we re-evaluate the digestive system as a food processing system and how various macronutrients and micronutrients, alone or in different foods, can have an impact on the body.

BIO:

TIMESTAMPS

2:45 - Ketogeek updates, Energy Pods description, and product updates 11:23 - What is food? 13:15 - What is food digestion? 15:49 - Food processing in the mouth 17:30 - Is there a difference in particle size between people when they eat food? 18:30 - What is saliva made up of and what do each of those components do? 21:45 - What are mucins in the mouth and how they help digest fats 25:50 - Food processing in the stomach 27:25 - How does stomach acid interact with food? 31:00 - How protein-based products modify the gastric environment 33:25 - Food processing in the small intestines 33:20 - Why the "Alkaline Diet" makes no sense 38:48 - The ridiculously large surface area of the small intestines 40:42 - How the pancreatic juice helps digest food 43:41 - What do bile salts do? 45:25 - Mechanical processing in the small intestines 47:00 - Understanding the bacteria in the colon 50:52 - Water and electrolyte recycling system in the body 52:33 - Difference between bioavailability and bioaccessibility of food 54:06 - Concerns with a raw fruit and vegetable diet 58:03 - Biaccessibility of micronutrients in foods 1:01:25 - Carbohydrate processing in the GI tract 1:03:10 - How resistance starch is formed, how proteins and fats influence the digestion of carbohydrates and consequently impact the glucose and insulin response 1:06:32 - Fat processing in the GI tract 1:08:35 - How does fat get digested when fat is itself insoluble in water? 1:14:25 - How different fats can have a different rate of digestion 1:16:49 - Fatty acids and fatty foods and their impact on blood triacylglycerols 1:20:57 - The influence of Milk Fat Globule Membrane on milk vs infant formula. 1:21:50 - How our body processes almonds and extracts fats from it 1:23:18 - What is "Dietary Compensation"? 1:28:10 - Protein processing in the GI tract 1:30:46 - How protein structures impact protein digestion 1:32:55 - Final remarks and conclusions

LINKS:

Dr. Mike Boland: Dr. Mike Boland - Riddet Institute
Professsor Matt Golding: Prof. Matt Golding - Riddet Institute
Distinguished Professor Harjinder Singh: Distinguished Professor Harjinder Singh - Riddet Institute
Ketogeek Ghee on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B29HM3D
Ketogeek Merchandise, Ghee & Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections
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70. Wisdom and Lessons Learned from COVID, Current Social Landscape & a Healthy Lifestyle | Danny Vega Jul 27, 2021

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Prepare yourself for an absolute wisdom-heavy podcast with Danny Vega as we reflect on what we have learned and what's in store for the future. A philosophical and thought-provoking episode that takes you into a very internal journey.

BIO

A native of Miami, Florida, Danny received his bachelor’s degree in political science from Columbia University in 2004, where he played football and was a three-time Dean’s List recipient. Danny earned his Master’s of Science in Human Performance from the University of Florida, where he worked with the national championship men’s basketball team along with the tennis and golf programs. He then went on to become the Strength & Conditioning Coordinator for VCU basketball, helping the Rams to the 2007 conference champions and making it to the second round of the NCAA tournament. As a raw powerlifter, he had meet bests of 640 squat in wraps (610 raw), 400 bench, and 700 deadlifts. He has competed in indoor rowing, where he has personal bests of 1:19.9 in the 500 meters, 14.5 in the 100 meters, and 389 meters in the minute for distance—all 3 of them are Florida state records.

TIMESTAMPS

0:23 - Ketogeek updates, ghee & Energy Pods

11:49 - Danny’s life during COVID and how the experience changed how he thinks

19:58 - What was a huge turning point in how you thought about the whole situation with COVID and life in general?

22:00 - Have you ever done a trip?

27:40 - How can you distinguish between authoritative and inquisitive people on the internet?

35:30 - How has home schooling been going for his family?

38:38 - What are concerns you have with traditional schooling methods?

48:16 - Danny’s new children’s self-development book he’s working on

53:54 - Are you working on an new app?

1:01:40 - How Fahad’s journey as evolved as well

1:04:59 - How has Danny’s mindset evolved since the start of his fitness and health journey?

1:13:25 - Mindset of giving to the world versus attaining materialistic value when it comes to entrepreneurship

1:14:45 - What’s going on in Cuba, socially and politically, and its implications in USA and globally?

1:27:16 - How did events escalate downhill for Cuba?

1:33:08 - Why do we, human beings, gravitate towards celebrity pictures but not care about large acts of violence committed across the globe?

1:40:15 - Final plugs

GUEST LINKS:

Book site: www.unexplainableadventures.com
Site: www.fatfueled.family
Instagram: @dannyvega.ms

KETOGEEK LINKS:

Ketogeek Ghee on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B29HM3D
Ketogeek Merchandise, Ghee & Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections
Shop Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections/energy-pods

69. Neural Response to Carbohydrates, Fats & Proteins (Part III) Jul 20, 2021

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Our last part of the 3-parter science-heavy series on the macronutrients and how they impact energy intake using a 2016 review paper.

BIO:

TIME STAMPS

0:45 - Intro, Energy Pod and Ketogeek updates

2:24 - What is Ghee?

3:07 - What are Energy Pods?

6:03 - Topic Introduction

8:56 - Neural response to carbohydrates

10:21 - Critically looking at concerns with refined carbohydrates, “unnatural” and “hyperpalatable” foods

13:29 - Problems with blaming everything on ‘sugar, salt and fat’

17:29 - Critically looking at the science of sweetness, sugars and addiction

20:06 - Is it the sweetness or the energy component of refined sugar that may be the problem?

22:30 - Dopamine release and differentiating between food, eating and drug ‘addiction’

26:02 - Problem with using the term ‘food addiction’ when it comes to being overweight and obesity

27:27 - Is it a binge eating disorder instead of food addiction?

33:24 - Neural response to proteins

34:39 - Protein dependent neural pathways and their relevance to energy intake

39:34 - Can protein be ‘rewarding’ as well?

42:11 - Does protein reduce reward driven behavior?

46:00 - Amino acids can also be sweet or bitter too!

48:50 - How does umami or monosodium glutamate compare to sugary sweet when it comes to intake and preferences?

50:08 - Food motivation and brain reward after protein intake

59:24 - Neural response to fats

1:04:50 - Why do people think fat intake contributes to obesity when fat on its own tastes nauseating?

1:09:08 - Is there a connection between dopamine release and fat intake?

1:10:07 - Can you be addicted to fat?

1:13:00 - Does high fat intake during infancy correlate to more fat intake or obesity in adulthood?

1:15:17 - Is there a relationship between fat intake and brain reward value?

1:18:48 - Author conclusions on the paper

1:21:28 - Our conclusions, change of vision and takeaways from the podcast series and paper

1:24:40 - Small discussion on food architecture and structure

1:37:00 - Final plugs

LINKS:

Reference Paper: The macronutrients, appetite and energy intake (nih.gov) (2016)
Ketogeek Ghee on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B29HM3D
Ketogeek Merchandise, Ghee & Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections
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68. Endocrine Response to Carbohydrates, Fats & Proteins (Part II) Jul 14, 2021

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We continue our extremely science-heavy podcast by looking at how various macronutrients impact energy intake using a 2016 review paper. This show focuses on the endocrine response.

BIO:

TIMESTAMPS

0:15 - Ketogeek updates, Energy Pods re-launch, product information, and updates

5:57 - Delving into the endocrine response to macronutrients

8:22 - What are hormones and the end endocrine system?

10:12 - What are cholecystokinin and its role?

14:40 - GLP-1 and sweet taste receptors

15:40 - The role of cephalic phase insulin response and how substantial is it?

18:02 - What is the "incretin effect"?

19:40 - Sweet receptors and CCK

20:32 - Is there a connection between ghrelin and carbohydrate consumption?

25:08 - Are low-calorie sweeteners active in the GI tract? 

26:28 - What's the role of high fructose corn syrup and how does it impact the GI system?

28:29 - What's the role of fermentable carbohydrates and their impact on the microbiome?

33:37 - Endocrine response to Protein

37:15 - Does feeling full ensure you will lose weight?

39:46 - Does protein quality and type impact endocrine response?

44:16 - What happens when you inject satiety peptides directly into the body?

47:24 - Endocrine responses to fat

49:30 - Does fatty acid chain length impact food intake?

51:40 - Short-chain fatty acid, fermentation, and its endocrine response and energy intake

52:30 - Does saturation of fatty acid impact energy intake?

56:25 - Our takeaway & final plugs

LINKS:

Reference Paper: The macronutrients, appetite and energy intake (nih.gov) (2016)
Ketogeek Ghee on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B29HM3D
Ketogeek Merchandise, Ghee & Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections
Shop Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections/energy-pods
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67. Metabolic Response to Carbohydrates, Fats & Proteins (Part I) Jul 06, 2021

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In this extremely science-heavy podcast, we delve deep into the science of how various macronutrients impact energy intake and view some concepts critically using a 2016 review paper.

BIO:

TIMESTAMPS

1:30 - Ketogeek updates, Energy Pods update, and information

3:30 - Energy Pods new flavor update and enhanced shelf stability

6:15 - Series introduction

10:10 - Macronutrients, energy intake, and nutrition science

14:30 - Nutrition Science's journey from metabolic to endocrine to neural response to macronutrients

19:29 - Metabolic response to carbohydrates and the glucostatic theory of food intake

21:10 - Problems with the initial glucostatic theory of intake

24:50 - The shift from glucose balance to glycogenolysis

27:00 - Do short-term glucose dips suggest increased food intake?

29:30 - Do low glycemic food reliably reduce energy intake?

32:23 - Metabolic response to protein

37:08 - The case for and the problem with 'protein leveraging hypothesis'

40:57 - The case for and the problem with 'protein ceiling effect'

41:58 - Does protein concentration in food matter?

42:40 - Is the thermogenic effect of protein that substantial when it comes to energy intake?

46:50 - Metabolic response to fat and the lipostatic theory of food intake

48:47 - The focus on leptin and the evidence for and against its impact on energy intake

52:04 - The case for and against the short term impact of leptin on energy intake

54:05 - The potential role of fat oxidation in reduction of energy intake

57:15 - The influence of fat on stomach volume

1:01:05 - Our lessons and conclusions from the study

1:08:50 - Final plugs

LINKS:

Reference Paper: The macronutrients, appetite and energy intake (nih.gov) (2016)
Ketogeek Ghee on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B29HM3D
Ketogeek Merchandise, Ghee & Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections
Shop Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections/energy-pods
Wholesale: https://ketogeek.com/pages/wholesale

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