The Nutrition Science Podcast

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How Unrealistic Expectations Will Set You Up for Failure Jul 19, 2023

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Welcome back to another episode of the Nutrition Science Podcast. In this episode we are going to be discussing expectations...

This is a very practical episode that was inspired by a conversation that I had with a client, but I think that it will be very helpful for many of you who listen to this show often and are starting to implement some of the changes that I recommend on here.

Unrealistic expectations is one of the biggest things that I see hold people back and one of the main values of hiring a coach is so that they can help manage those expectations better.

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How to Get More Out of Your Exercise Jul 12, 2023

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Exercise, when done correctly can be a very effective tool for building strength, endurance, mobility, balance, and improving overall health and quality of life.

Exercise is NOT a good weight loss strategy.

In this episode, I discuss why exercise is not a good weight loss strategy, why it is so much more than that, and how to reframe your thinking so that you can actually get the benefits that you SHOULD be getting from regular exercise.

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Should You Take a Multivitamin?? Jul 05, 2023

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It seems like every year or two there is a new round of headlines circulating telling people that multivitamin/multimineral supplements are a waste of money.

Yet, 31% of Americans continue to take multivitamin supplements…

Are all these people wasting their money?

In this episode we discuss the science behind this topic in more depth and discuss:

Why headlines often say that multivitamin supplements are useless
What the science says when it comes to using a multivitamin
Who might be able to benefit from using a multivitamin
Things to consider when choosing a multivitamin

And more.

Tune into the full episode to learn more.

Citations:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35727272/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31502930/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28792457/

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What is Insulin Resistance? Jun 28, 2023

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Welcome back to another episode of the podcast!

In this episode, I am publishing my interview with Jordan Lips on the Where Optiomal Meets Practical Podcast centered around insulin resistance.

In this episode we discuss:

A little about my story
The definition of insulin resistance
How to test your insulin sensitivity?\
Whether you should go low carb to improve insulin sensitivity?
If you should wear a CGM to measure your blood sugar/insulin?
Top 6 things to stay insulin sensitive
If insulin resistance prevents weight loss?

and more.

If you want to learn more about insulin resistance make sure and check it out.

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5 Strategies for Being Consistent on Vacation Jun 22, 2023

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It is that time of the year again. I am getting the question from a lot of clients and have myself recently traveled some and I figured it would be helpful to discuss the topic of healthy habits on vacation.

Should you just enjoy yourself and not think about it?

Should you try to stay fully consistent with your habits?

Should you find a healthy middle gorund?

We discuss these scenarios and more and help you to practically think through how to strategically approach vacation with confidence.

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9 Components of a Health Promoting Dietary Pattern Jun 14, 2023

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We talk about a lot of topics on this podcast, but something that we haven't discussed thoroughly in a single episode is the overarching view of what I would consider a "healthy" dietary pattern.

I think that would be a helpful discussion so In this episode of the podcast, we break down the 9 components that I would consider to be important aspects of a health promoting dietary pattern.

Fundamentals of Healthy Fat Loss Discounted Course

Episodes Referenced in the Show

Energy Balance Episode

Saturated Fat Episode

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7 Nutrition Mistakes to Avoid Jun 07, 2023

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Mistakes are a part of life. We all make mistakes when building healthy habits and a healthy lifestyle.

In this episode, I want to discuss 7 common mistakes that prevent people from getting the long-term results that they want despite putting in lots of effort.

Chances are you are making at least one of these mistakes. Make sure you tune in to the podcast to learn more.

Energy Balance Podcast

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Are Glucose Spikes Harming Your Health? May 31, 2023

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If you have been on social media lately you have probably come across posts warning about the dangers of "glucose spikes" along with several hacks on how to avoid them...

But is this something that we really need to be worrying about and paying attention to?

In this episode of the podcast, we are going to dive deeper into the topic of glucose spikes and discuss:

What a glucose spike really is
Who needs to be worried about them
Why this topic has become so popular on social media (hint its $$$)
How to better manage your blood sugar with a few simple lifestyle habits

And more...

If you have seen people talking about this topic and want to learn more, make sure you tune into the full episode.

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Organic, Grass-Fed, Free Range: Are They Worth The Hype? May 24, 2023

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We've all been told that organic, grass-fed, free-range are healthier options than "conventional".

But are they really?

And if so, how much of a difference is there between the organic/grass-fed options than the conventional ones?

On this episode of the podcast we dive into the resaerch to help answer these questions.

We discuss nutritional differences between organic and convnetional produce
Concerns with pesticide exposure on convnetional produce
The nutritional differences between grass fed and conventionally raised beef
Caged vs. pastured and free-range eggs

and more.

Make sure to tune in the show to help you clear up some of the confusion on this topic and help you make informed choices that you feel comfortable with.

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How to Sync Your Exercise Training with Your Menstrual Cycle May 18, 2023

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Unlike men, women's hormones can change throughout the month and this can have an impact on energy, recovery, sleep, and more. This can add a layer of complexity to exercise for women and it is something that should be taken into consideration.

Syncing your exercise training and other habits according to the phase of your menstrual cycle has become a hot topic recently and there are a lot of claims being made online about how women need to modify their habits during different phases of their menstrual cycle.

Today on the show I am interviewing Dr. Alyssa Olenick who is one of the leading experts in the field of women's hormones and exercise training to discuss this topic in more depth.

In this episode, we take a deep dive into:

The different phases of the menstrual cycle and how hormones can change throughout the month
The implications of those hormonal changes on exercise training and performance
The importance of autoregulation vs. cycle syncing your training program

And more...

If you are a woman who exercises or are a man who works with women, you do not want to miss this episode.

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