Low Carb MD Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Episode 90: Brett Lloyd Feb 26, 2020

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We are happy to be joined today on the podcast by Brett Lloyd, a practitioner of the carnivore diet and overall positive influence. We get to hear about the intense yet uplifting story of his battle with/out of depression and the role that nutritional intervention played in this process. Contact Info: Brett Lloyd:

Website: https://artlife.us/
Twitter: @StickmanBleedin
Meat RX Profile: https://meatrx.com/product/brett-l/

Low Carb, Denver 2020:

https://lowcarbconferences.com/

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website: http://www.lowcarbadvisor.com/

Dr. Tro Kalayjian:

Website: https://www.doctortro.com/

Episode 89: Dr. Paul Saladino Feb 24, 2020

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Today we are joined by psychiatrist/physician and host of the Fundamental Health podcast, Dr. Paul Saladino. Dr. Saladino tells us about his journey through the world of nutrition as a curious, health-conscious individual, culminating ultimately in his adoption of the carnivore diet. We discuss the benefits of elimination diets and evaluate the healthfulness of various plant foods in depth. In addition, we discuss the connection between the gut and the brain. How do the foods we eat affect mood and contribute to depression? Finally, we discuss the environmental impact of different kinds of farming and of growing different kinds of foods. Thanks for listening in!

Contact Info:

Dr. Paul Saladino:

Website: https://carnivoremd.com/
Podcast: Fundamental Health
Book: The Carnivore Code
Instagram/Twitter: @carnivoremd
White Oak Pastures: https://www.whiteoakpastures.com/

Low Carb, Denver 2020:

https://lowcarbconferences.com/

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website: http://www.lowcarbadvisor.com/

Dr. Tro Kalayjian:

Website: https://www.doctortro.com/

Episode 88: Nina Teicholz Feb 17, 2020

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We are delighted to be joined on the podcast today by Nina Teicholz. Nina is a journalist who has spent years of her career trying to understand and explain the politics and the science of nutrition—especially with regard to saturated fats. What forces are at work behind the curtain of the food industry? To what extent are scientific studies and papers allowed or not allowed to see the light of day due to the approval or disapproval of corporations? Nina shares with us her findings with regard to these questions in her continued effort to shed light on the truth. Additionally, we discuss the x-factor for success behind every healthy diet—eating whole, non-processed foods—and the national dietary guidelines.

Contact Info:

Nina Teicholz:

Nina's Website: ninateicholz.com
Nutrition Coalition: https://www.nutritioncoalition.us/

Low Carb, Denver 2020:

https://lowcarbconferences.com/

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website: http://www.lowcarbadvisor.com/

Dr. Tro Kalayjian:

Website: https://www.doctortro.com/

Episode 87: Jason Fung Returns Feb 10, 2020

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We are honored to be joined again by the legendary Dr. Jason Fung. We have all benefited greatly from his work and from the times in the past when he has joined us to share his insights on this podcast. In this episode, he has returned to discuss the importance of an open dialogue in the medical community, the necessity of letting the scientific method work unhindered by bias, and the negative effect of paid product endorsements in the medical profession (or any profession for that matter). Additionally, we discuss the many benefits of time-restricted eating and fasting. Thanks for listening in!

Contact Info:

Dr. Jason Fung:

Website: https://thefastingmethod.com/

Low Carb, Denver 2020:

https://lowcarbconferences.com/

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website: http://www.lowcarbadvisor.com/

Dr. Tro Kalayjian:

Website: https://www.doctortro.com/

Episode 86: Dr. Joan Ifland Feb 03, 2020

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Dr. Joan Ifland, a true master in the realm of nutrition and addictive nutrition, joins us on the podcast today. Dr. Ifland has been putting her vast experience and knowledge to use in a big and effective way over the years, helping people to recognize and recover from their food addiction. Dr. Ifland is also the author of many helpful books on the topic of food addiction and recovery. In this episode, we discuss the destructive and progressive nature of addiction in general, how it is that addiction works on a neurological level, and why it is that food addiction is particularly dangerous. "I am standing on my two feet which are firmly planted in evidence; processed food addiction is the worst addiction," says Dr. Ifland. Listen in to find out why.

Contact Info:

Dr. Joan Ifland:

Websites: https://www.foodaddictionreset.com/

Low Carb, Denver 2020:

https://lowcarbconferences.com/

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website: http://www.lowcarbadvisor.com/

Dr. Tro Kalayjian:

Website: https://www.doctortro.com/

Episode 85: Dr. Eric Sodicoff Jan 29, 2020

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Dr. Eric Sodicoff returns in this episode to update us on what he has been doing and thinking about since we last talked with him. We open with a discussion of the recent Netflix documentary, The Game Changers, and the pros and cons of plant-based diets. This leads us into a discussion of the environmental benefit of various diets. We weigh the quality of the arguments and statements made in support of plant-based diets in this documentary and examine the potential motivations of some of the people who starred in the movie. Contact Info: Dr. Eric Sodicoff:

Twitter: @ESodicoffMD
Website: http://www.phoenixvillenutritionguide.com/

Low Carb, Denver 2020:

https://lowcarbconferences.com/

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website: http://www.lowcarbadvisor.com/

Dr. Tro Kalayjian:

Website: https://www.doctortro.com/

Episode 84: Amy Eiges Jan 27, 2020

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Today we are joined by Amy Eiges—a certified health coach at Dr. Tro's office and a coordinator for the Nutrition Coalition. Amy was a chronic dieter before she found low-carb/keto, having previously had many, many frustrating experiences with food-restrictive diets. We discuss the place of—and the usefulness of—sugar-free sweeteners in the process of recovering from sugar addiction. Additionally, we discuss the various valid insights to be found in other diet programs and philosophies, and we share tips for fasting while on a low-carb diet.

Contact Info:

Amy Eiges:

Twitter: @AmyDee1001
Amy's Blog Post: https://www.doctortro.com/i-am-not-broken/

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website: http://www.lowcarbadvisor.com/

Dr. Tro Kalayjian:

Website: https://www.doctortro.com/

Episode 83: Kevin Gendreau Jan 22, 2020

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We are joined on the show today by Dr. Kevin Gendreau who shares with us his inspirational and tragic weight-loss journey. Among our discussion topics are the dangers of the 'health at every size' movement, navigating the medical profession as doctors who supports a low-carb approach to nutrition, and the need for a greater emphasis on nutritional education in medical schools. Toward the end of our conversation, Kevin shares with us some of his tips for weight-loss and healthy living.

Contact Info:

Dr. Kevin Gendreau:

Instagram: @kevingendreau
Facebook: Kevin Gendreau MD
Email: kevingendreau@gmail.com

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website: http://www.lowcarbadvisor.com/

Dr. Tro Kalayjian:

Website: https://www.doctortro.com/

Episode 82: Dr. Ted Naiman Jan 20, 2020

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Today we are excited to be joined once again on the show by Dr. Ted Naiman. In our discussion, we talk about, among other topics, the negative outcomes of eating lots of carbs and fats together, the ideal ratio of carbs to protein to fat in a diet, and methods for guiding people out of addiction to food.

Contact Info:

Dr. Ted Naiman:

Website: http://www.burnfatnotsugar.com/
Twitter/Instagram: @tednaiman
Book: thepediet.com

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

Website: http://www.lowcarbadvisor.com/

Dr. Tro Kalayjian:

Website: https://www.doctortro.com/

Episode 81: Dr. Shawn Baker Jan 13, 2020

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We are joined in this episode by Dr. Shawn Baker, a legend in the low-carb world. In our discussion today we cover a wide range of topics from the power and scope of lifestyle intervention in the treatment of various health problems to perspectives on food addiction. Additionally, we discuss the ways in which the perception of low-carb/keto, the carnivore diet, and dieting in general has morphed throughout the years. Thanks for listening in!

Contact Info:

Dr. Shawn Baker: