The Nutrition Science Podcast

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How to Build a Simple, Effective Exercise Plan Jan 11, 2024

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If you are going to exercise, make sure you are getting the most out of it. Many people are going to be embarking on new fitness journeys during the new year, in this episode we discuss what goes into an effective exercise plan that will improve body composition, reduce risk for chronic health problems and extend lifespan.

In this episode, we discuss:

Why exercise is the most important key to healthy aging
How adaptations to exercise impact our health and well-being
The primary types of exercise training
Basics of cardiovascular exercise
Basics of resistance training
How to tie it all together

and more...

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9 Simple, Low Effort Nutrition Changes That Will Transform Your Health in 2024 Jan 01, 2024

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Happy New Year and welcome back to the podcast!

I want to help you get your year started off right, so today we will be discussing 9 simple nutrition habits you can make in 2024 that can transform your health.

These aren't New Year's resolutions, but rather these are ACTIONS that you can start to take today that will have a substantial positive effect on your health. Tune into the podcast and put some of the tips into action to make 2024 the year that you take control of your health.

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2023 Recap and Supplement Giveaway! Dec 25, 2023

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Welcome back to another episode of the show!

Today is a special shortened episode of the show, I share some of the highlights from the podcast in 2023 and discuss what is to come in 2024. We also highlight some listener reviews and I announce an opportunity to win some free supplements from legion.

This is a short episode and I really just want to thank you all for tuning in and helping to grow the podast and I am looking forward to 50+ more amazing episodes next year.

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Navigating Nutrition for Digestive Health Problems Dec 18, 2023

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Welcome back to another episode of The Nutrition Science Podcast, on today's we are discussing digestive health problems. We cover this topic from a high level perspective

On this episode we discuss:

The difference between normal digestive disturbances and a digestive health problems
When to see a doctor about GI problems
The 5 Pillars of Digestive Health
How to get started with nutrition changes and more.

If you have digestive issues, this episode is going to be packed with value!

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The Expert's Guide to Navigating Food Allergies and Intolerances with David Stukus, MD Dec 11, 2023

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Food allergies, intolerances, and sensitivities can occur towards nearly any food. These adverse food reactions can have a negative impact on health so it is important that they are correctly diagnosed and managed. Unfortuantely, there is A LOT of misleading information about this topic.

On this week's episode of the podcast, Dr. David Stukus joins us to discuss the science behind these topics. In this episode we discuss:

The difference between food allergy, intolerance, and sensitivity
How to test allergies, and intolerances
- IgE testing, IgG testing, MRT,
The dangers of screening for food allergies and intolerances
Growing out of allergies vs. treating them
FPIES: What it is and what to do
Why excessive cleanliness might increase allergy risk
The relationship between food allergies and eczema

and more!

This episode is PACKED with useful information that you don't want to miss.

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Q & A: Is Berberine Nature's Ozempic? The Galveston Diet, How to Heal Your Gut After Antibiotics, IV Therapy Clinics, and Microwaves Dec 04, 2023

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Welcome back to another Q and A episode of the Nutrition Science Podcast! On this episode we are going to be discussing the following topics:

Is Berberine Nature's Ozempic? A popular weight loss surgery.
My opinion on The Galveston Diet
How to "heal your gut after antibiotics."
Is there any benefit to treatments offered by IV Therapy Clinics
Are microwaves safe to use?

Tune in to learn more.

Here are some of the resources discussed in this episode.

Research on Berberine supplementation and weight loss

Berberibe supplementation and metbaolic syndrome

Galveston Diet Full Review by Abby Langer

Paper on probiotics after antibioitc use

IV Drop clinic death

Microwaves and nutrient loss:

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8 Tips for Staying Healthy Through the Holidays Nov 27, 2023

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Welcome back to another episode of The Nutrition Science podcast, today we are going to be discussing 8 tips for staying healthy through the holiday season.

The average person gains weight during the time between Thanksgiving and New Years. We tend to be off of our schedule, traveling more, celebrating more, spending time with family and all of these can lead to poor sleep, eating, and exercise habits.

While I am not here to encourage you to skip all of this, I do want you to make it through the holiday season feeling good heading into the new year. So on this episode I am outlining 8 simple tips to help you stay on track this holiday season.

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Links in epiosde:

Protein episode

Intermittent fasting episode

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Pregnancy and Postpartum Nutrition with Dr. Jessica Knurick Nov 20, 2023

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Welcome back to another episode of The Nutrition Science Podcast. I have an amazing episode for you today, I am chatting with my good friend Dr. Jessica Knurick. Jessica and I did our PhDs together and she now specializes in prengnacy and post-partum nutrition after having two little ones of her own. She has built a large following on Tik Tok and on Instagram now as well education women about this topic and I am looking excited to have her on today to share her knowledge with you all as well. We cover a lot in this episode, here are some of the topics that we touch on:

What nutrients are specifically important during pregnancy?
How should women change their nutrition habits during pregnancy to meet these nutrient needs?
What supplements are important and how does someone choose a good supplement?
What foods should pregnant women limit/avoid/be careful with?
What is gestational diabetes and why is it important to test for it?
Postpartum weight loss: What is realistic, how to approach it, and what to be careful of.

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Q and A: Are Air Fryers Safe, How to Remove Pesticide Residues, Colostrum Benefits, Should Misinformation Be Illegal, and Deli Meats Nov 13, 2023

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Welcome back to another Q and A episode of the Nutrition Science Podcast. We have some exciting topics today, we will be discussing:

Whether air fryers are safe or not
How to remove pesticide residues from food
If colostrum has any benefits
Whether I think misinformation should be illegal
And the health effects of deli meats

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Paper on removing pesticide residues in food ----> https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29222908/

Research on colostrum ---> https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8255475/

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A Blueprint to Better Nutrition Nov 05, 2023

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Welcome back to another episode of the Nutrition Science Podcast! Today, we discuss my philosophy and framework towards approaching nutrition. In this episode, we discuss how to set up your nutrition to lose weight, improve your health, and be flexible and sustainable to maintain through changing life seasons.

Tune in to the show to learn more.

Here are the resources that were discussed in the show:

Energy balance podcast

Protein podcast

Saturated fat podcast

Processed food podcast

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