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#101: NUTRITION/PARENTING - Why Children Shouldn’t Drink Squash/Cordial Feb 20, 2023

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In this week’s episode, I discuss the evidence on whether young children should be consuming sweet drinks like squash/cordial/diluting juice.

I explain where the research is up to and give some practical advice that parents can use to help improve their children’s dietary variety.

References for the studies discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep101

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01:14 - My stance on whether children should have artificially sweetened drinks

05:55 - Should we be controlling childrens’ diets

07:26 - Why children crave sweetness

10:30 - Why sweetness can be more damaging to behaviour in children compared to adults

#100 - I'm Back! Where I've been & what to expect in 2023! Guests podcasts? OnlyFans? Feb 13, 2023

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I felt like Episode 100 was a perfect time to 1) explain my recent absence a LITTLE, without it being TMI!
But also a look at what to expect in 2023 and let you in on a little new venture I'm starting.

References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep100

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00:00 - I owe you a little explanation for where I've been...

02:53 - "What good shall I do this day" is back!

04:37 - What to expect from NANP in 2023!

08:40 - Starting an OnlyFans?

#99: NUTRITION - Is Consuming 16% Protein Optimal for a Diet? Feb 09, 2023

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A certain podcast clip went viral this week of a leading geneticist claiming that we should all be aiming to consume 16% of our Calories from protein and that eating above this ’sweet-spot’ would have adverse effects. In this week’s episode, I give my take on the statement by covering what the science tells us and give my perspective on what amount of protein we should be consuming to improve or maintain our health.

References for the studies discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep99

TOPICS

01:19 - Why recommendations based on %ages are just plain wrong!

11:00 - What the research tells us the optimal protein intake for health is

17:40 - Are high protein intakes safe for your kidneys?

21:40 - Why experts need to stay in their lane

25:00 - How the fitness industry needs to improve by stopping the attacks on peoples’ appearance.

#98: NUTRITION - Research on the Hormonal Responses to Organic vs Fast Food Consumption Oct 04, 2022

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Are you putting the 'wrong fuel in your Ferrari'.... lol. This analogy is dumb when it comes to Fat Loss... and we have the research on humans we can look at. High 'quality' organic food vs Fast Food. In this week’s episode I explain what the body of evidence in this area is actually saying and clear up any confusion surrounding whether the type of foods we are consuming is more significant than the Calorie content when it comes to losing weight!

As mentioned in this podcast you can get your ticket for the next Mac-Nutrition LIVE Day on Saturday 19th November 2022 here! - https://www.mac-nutritionmentoringlab.com/product/mac-nutrition-live-2022/

References for the studies and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep98

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04:44 - Should we be avoiding saturated fat?

10:18 - How demonising foods helps zealots to make money

14:05 - Do processed foods stop us losing weight?

22:37 - How to eat for health instead of weight loss

29:15 - The main determinant of our metabolism (metabolic rate)

#97: NUTRITION - Why Adults & Children Can Healthily Consume the Same Number of Calories Sep 27, 2022

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This episode is a brisk conversation around the topic of Calories. I discuss why it is utterly ridiculous to compare the calorie deficits of an adult to the calorific needs of a growing child, and, as always, the importance of critical thinking!

References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep97

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00:00 - Calling out the anti-diet gimps

06:00 - If you apply the energy needs of a child to yourself, you’ll double your body weight in the next 10 years…

11:05 - Fat Loss requires a calorie deficit, we have plenty of stored energy to live

#96: NUTRITION/PARENTING - Protein for Children - Requirements, Shakes, Vegetarian Children & more! Sep 24, 2022

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Following my last episode on the protein needs of young children, lots of you had specific queries regarding your child’s protein needs. So this week’s episode I have responded to your questions regarding protein and the requirements for your children. Check out the time points below to see if there’s a question you’ve got that I have answered!

As mentioned in this podcast you can register your interest for the next Mac-Nutrition LIVE Day on Saturday 19th November 2022 here at https://mailchi.mp/mac-nutrition/mn-live-2022

Reference for the study discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep96

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04:00 -Should children be having protein with every meal?

07:33 - Has the evidence/my opinion on protein for children, changed in recent years?

09:00 - Can children have protein powder?

12:40 - Is there a safe upper limit on protein intake for a child?

14:43 - Do protein needs change when children reach puberty?

16:45 - Do plant-based diets include enough protein for a child?

17:40 - What are the protein needs of active/sports playing children & adolescents?

#95: NUTRITION/PARENTING - How Much Protein Your Young Child Needs Sep 13, 2022

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Many of you have been asking me about nutrition for children recently and specifically about their protein needs. So this week I have recorded an episode not only on how much protein your child needs but why your anxieties on the topic are likely unwarranted!

I also cover some really important advice on how to approach your child's nutrition without causing them harm.

Lots to take away from a parenting perspective in this one…..Enjoy!

References for the studies discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep95

TOPICS

01:32 -Considerations to improve your child’s appetite

06:02 - Do children need to have visible protein at each meal?

09:12 - The issue with blanket protein recommendations

14:00 - Why talking to your child about nutrition can be harmful

17:33 - ROUGHLY, how much protein to give your child

#94: GUEST APPEARANCE - LTB Interview on: Rapid Fat Loss, Health at Every Size, BMI as a Determinant of Health & More! Sep 07, 2022

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This week’s episode is an interview I did with Stu Aitken from Lift The Bar. We discussed why I first became interested in rapid fat loss, BMI as an indicator of health and why I am interested in discussing other topics outside of nutrition. I also give my opinion on how new practitioners in the industry should be focusing their time!

References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep94

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07:18 -How I first got into rapid fat loss & myths surrounding its use

17:37 - Where to find more about rapid fat loss

20:20 -Why I talk about wisdom and parenting as well as nutrition

34:23 - My advice to new practitioners entering the nutrition industry

44:48 - My view on the use of BMI in determining health

55:13 - Can you be healthy at any size?

#93: NUTRITION - Critical Thinking, Slut Shaming & How Diet Drinks Are Affecting Your Health Aug 31, 2022

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In this episode, I talk about the importance of using critical thinking in all aspects of life & explain, with examples, that correlation does NOT equal causation!

References and links discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep93

TOPICS

00:00 - The importance of critical thinking when observing correlations!

04:38 - The sex "fact" that triggered me to record this episode

07:55 - Do artificial sweeteners cause cancer?

10:56 - Correlation does not equal causation

#92: WISDOM - The Importance of Prioritising the Process over the Outcome Aug 23, 2022

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This episode was inspired by a conversation I had with a friend where I found myself wishing away time. I talk about how important it is to enjoy the process in life, rather than just rushing to tick off achievements and milestones!

Hopefully it helps you in some way to go away and enjoy the rest of your 2022!

References and links discussed can be found atwww.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep92

TOPICS

01:56 - The problem with the “I’ll be happy when….” mentality

08:02 - Framing your diet attempts for success

10:31 - The importance of not just trying to tick off achievements and milestones