The Nutrition Science Podcast

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Carnivore Diet: Is It Safe and Is There Any Reason to Follow It? Oct 30, 2023

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Welcome back to another episode of The Nutrition Science Podcast today we are going to be discussing the carnivore diet. This dietary trend has become popular recently and I want to discuss it because I think that it is going to cause a lot of harm for many people.

So today we discuss:

What the carnivore diet is
How the carnivore diet got popular
Why a lot of feel better when they stop eating plants
The long-term side effects of going carnivore

and more...

Here are some of the things that were discussed on the show:

Saturated Fat Podcast Episode

Fiber Podcast Episode

Egg Episode

Carnivore Side Effects:

Instagram Page

Facebook Group

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Q & A: Anti-Inflammatory Diets, Huberman, Protein and Fat Loss, Metals in Psyllium Husk, and Soaking Chia Seeds Oct 23, 2023

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Welcome back to another episode of the show. Today we have another Q and A episode and in this episode we are going to address the following questions:

Is there a such thing as an antiinflammatory diet?
What is my opinion on Andrew Huberman?
Is eating more protein detrimental to fat loss?
Is psyllium husk safe to eat (due to heavy metals)?
Is soaking chia seeds necessary?

Huberman posts:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cp0iZKwJpsl/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

https://www.instagram.com/p/CqG9T7GJ_W7/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Psyllium research:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31919936/

Chia research:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19628108/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22830971/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22538527/22538527

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Fiber Fundamentals: What It Is, Different Types of Fiber, Health Benefits, and Potential Cons Oct 18, 2023

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Eating more fiber is great for your health? But it isn't always that simple.

This is becasue fiber is not one nutrient, but rather a group of compounds found in plant foods and not all fiber is created equally.

In this eisode we will dive further into this topic and discuss:

What fiber actaully is
The different ways that fiber types are classified
Health benefits associated with each of the fiber types
Potential circumstances where specific fibers may have a negative effect on health
Dietary fiber recommendations for better long term health

Tune in to learn more.

Further Reading/Citations From Episode:

Umbrella review of fiber health benefits:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29566200/

Review of differenty fiber subtypes: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36462142/

Dietary Fiber IBD: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7844368/

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Myth Busting: Seed Oils, Glucose Spikes, Plant Defense Chemicals, Anti-Nutrients, and More with Dr. Joey Munoz Oct 09, 2023

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Welcome back to another episode of the show. In this episode we have a discussion with my friend Dr. Joey Munoz. We are going to be discussing some common myths including seed oils, the idea that plants are harming us with their defense chemicals and anti-nutrients, glucose spikes, and more.

This is a longer discussion than normal, but Joey and I went into depth on some of these topics and really got into the weeds of why and how some of these misleading statements are circulated. It is definteily worth a listen.

Resources:

Glucose Spikes Episode

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Q and A: Digestive Issues, Is Milk Healthy?, Sugar and Inflammation, MLM Supplements, and More Oct 02, 2023

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Welcome back to another Q and A episode! On this episode we are going to be doing another Q and A episode and we are going to answer the following questions:

What to do if you have a digestive issue?
Is milk harmful to your health?
Does sugar cause inflammation?
What is my opinion on MLM supplements
Are dietitians being paid to downplay the harms of "junk food" on social media?

And more. Tune into the show to hear more.

Gut Health Accounts on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/aysa.nutrition/

https://www.instagram.com/inclusive.ibs.dietitian/

https://www.instagram.com/andreahardyrd/

Milk Consumption and Health Outcomes Research Paper

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33413488/

Glucose Spikes Episode

Washington Post Article

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Everything You Need to Know About Protein Sep 25, 2023

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In this episode we are going to discuss protein. We will discuss:

What protein is
Why protein is important for more than just muscle
What the best sources of protein are
Whether you can eat too much protein

ane more...

If you have questions about protein they will most likely be covered in this episode.

Episode Links:

Protein Guide

Saturated Fat Episode

Whey Protein

Plant Protein

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References:

Evidence for optimal protein levels:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5872778/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26960445/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28698222/

Plant vs. Animal Protein:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7926405/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33599941/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32699048/

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Q & A: Blue Zones, Choosing Carbohydrates, Food As Medicine, and More!! Sep 14, 2023

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Welcome back to another episode of the Nutrition Science Podcast!

In this episode, we have a special Q and A episode...

I gathered a few questions from my Instagram and I am covering them in this episode.

Today we are going to discuss:

The Blue Zones
Choosing higher qaulity carbohydrates
The concept of "Food As Medicine
Low triglycerides protecting against high LDL cholesterol
The link between food dyes and behavioral issues.

You don't want to miss this episode, I think it is going to be value for many of you.

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5 Supplements That Might Be Worth Investing In Sep 07, 2023

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Welcome back to the podcast!

Those of you who know me know that I am not a big pronponent of taking lots of supplements...

With that being said, quality supplements can improve health and performance and can be a good investment for many people.

In this episode I am going to discuss the 5 supplements that can sometimes be helpful for people.

Full Disclosure, I discuss Legion brand supplements in the show. I have decided to partner with them becuase I actually use their products and think they are a good brand that operates with integrity.

I get asked for specific recommendations all of the time and now I feel comfortable giving them and it will also help support the show, so it is a win-win.

Anyway, I hope that you enjoy the show. Check out the links below to the research, podcast episodes, and supplements that I discussed in the show.

Fish Oil Supplement (only 1/2 dose needed)

Recharge Creatine Supplement

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5 Simple Tips To Lose Weight WITHOUT Counting Calories Aug 30, 2023

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Welcome back to the show!

In this episode I am going to give you 5 simple strategies that you can implement that can help you lose weight or just prevent overeating/weight gain.

If you are someone who has struggled with losing weight or maintaining weight loss this episode Is going to be valuable for you.

Here are the links that I mentioned in the show:

Detailed Guide: 5 Simple Tips That Can Help You Lose Weight

Discounted Pre-Sale of Course

Energy Balance Podcast

Intermittent Fasting/Time Restricted Eating Podcast

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The Truth About "Gut Health" Aug 02, 2023

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"Gut Health" has become a very popular trend recently.

People are claiming that poor gut health is responsible for nearly every health condition imaginable and using this to sell protocols and supplements that claim to fix your gut health.

How much truth is there to these claims?

What really is gut health?

How do you know it you have good gut health?

How do you know if your gut health can be improved?

In this episode of the podcast, I am sharing the interview that I did on the When Optimal Meets Practical Podcast with Jordan Lips.

We go in-depth on all things gut health, it was a great interview and I am confident that you are going to get some value out of it.

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