The pH Nutrition Podcast

Fat loss is one topic that creates endless discussion. Liam, Becs and Harriet are here to break down why we get confused and what we can do about it. Some reasons people get confused Gross oversimplifcation - just get in a deficit vs over complication - tracking food / high days / low days, carb cycling… All the different diets - principles over methods How to actually apply a diet / way of eating...

In this episode Liam, and Luke, answer some of your questions, including: Thoughts on Tim Spector on Diary of a CEO?! (00:42) Thoughts on Sat Fats?! (10:00) How to gain strength while in maintenance?! (12:24) Would you recommend any supplements for osteoarthritis?! (14:01) Thoughts on Inositol?! (16:26) Thoughts on the carnivore diet?! (20:10) Best training strategy to lose fat?! (22:08) How low s...

Happy New Year and welcome back to the pH Nutrition podcast, in this one Coach Luke and Coach Chloe dive into a little bit of the physiology of fat loss! This is an intro episode to a fat loss series we've got coming up in January! 4 episodes all dedicated towards removing some of the confusion around fat loss and helping you if you're attacking one in the new year! We hope you find it useful! For...

Christmas is coming and in this episode Liam, Chloe, and Luke talk all about how to navigate your nutrition through the festive period! They offer real practical advice on what to do to maintain your progress into the new year without sacrificing quality time with with family and friends. We know the holidays can be a tough time of year from a nutrition point of view but it can be enjoyed and prog...

Owen Hutchins is the owner of MyVitalMetrics, a human performance lab in London. They are our testing partners and offer some incredible tests for everyone to gain insight into their health and performance. In this episode we cover - What is a DEXA scan - What data can you get from this beyond body fat levels - How to reduce visceral fat - What is a VO2 max test and RMR test. - Fuel utilisation te...

Luke and Liam are back for another research review! In this episode they dive into a recent paper looking to quantify the dietary practices of CrossFitters The paper in question is titled " Dietary practices and supplement use among CrossFit® participants" By Brisebois et al (2022) This is a huge study that provides some insights into the current state of nutrition within CrossFit, it's a promisin...

The term high performance is commonly used to describe athletes but are we all capable of this? Liam and Adam the owner of ZAAG supplements dive into - - High Performers vs High Performance is their a difference? - What do High Performers do that people looking for High Performance don’t do? - Where do we see high performers away from athletes? - What are the essential nutrition non-negotiables fo...

In this episode coaches Luke, and Tom discuss the importance of fuelling right for double training days! We cover Common mistakes seen with Double training When and how should we be getting fuel in for double training days What kind of foods should we be having? We walk through exactly how to set up your nutrition for different sessions. Talk through pre and post workout for different scenarios Hy...

In this episode, Liam chats to Coach Tom, who earlier this year recorded a 1000lb powerlifting total and completed a sub 5 hour 50km run in the same weekend.  We dive into 5 key takeaways from Tom’s test of physical fitness and the power of setting performance based goals! For more info on our programs head over to our website here Check out our Instagram page where we post tonnes of useful i...

In this episode Liam, and Luke, answer some of your questions, including: How to approach a fat loss plateau?! (00:52) Can you change body composition at maintenance?! (7:43) How can I "balance my hormones"?! (12:30) Does creatine cause acne?! (17:22) Is coffee on an empty stomach bad?! (19:35) Can acid reflux be improved with nutrition?! (24:01) What to do after a surplus to gain strength?! (30:0...

Dr Nicky Keay is an exercise endocrinologist who specialises in supporting female athletes with low energy availability. In today's episode, Nicky and Harriet discuss all things related to female health and performance including the role and influence of female hormones and how we can harness them to optimise health and performance. They also discuss the consequences of low energy availability and...

Luke and Liam are back for another research review! In this episode they dive into a recent paper looking into the impact that a pre sleep protein feed can have on recovery. The paper in question is titled " Pre-sleep protein supplementation after an acute bout of evening resistance exercise does not improve next day performance or recovery in resistance trained men " By Ormsbee et al (2022) This...

In this episode coaches Chloe, Luke, and Liam discuss the importance of fuelling for training during the evening. Common mistakes seen with evening training When and how should we be getting fuel in for evening training What kind of foods should we be having? We walk through exactly how to set up your nutrition for different sessions. Talk through pre and post workout for different scenarios Shoul...

In this episode, Luke drops by to give you an update on everything that's going on at pH nutrition and what's going on with the coaches! The business has some exciting developments with an app on the way, and the coaches are busy with a new baby, new gyms, new challenges and more. We'll leave you to guess who's having what! Or listen to the pod to find out of course. For more info on our programs...

In this episode Liam is joined by personal trainer Tom Lowe and Adam Thompson the owner of ZAAG supplements. The conversation is based on how to support people through making changes in their lives but dives into a lot more! - Learn about some of the gut health issues Tom and Liam had and how they fixed them. - Why you are getting goal setting wrong and how to do it better - The supplement cupboar...

Listen in to find out why the 6 week fat loss program is our MOST successful plan! Liam and Tom walk through Is this program for you? What is the process and what do you actually get What are the benefits? So what do our clients say? If you are interested, click this link to secure your spot now! https://phnutrition.co.uk/6-week-fat-loss Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liam is joined by Kat Suchet the founder of Hatch Athletic and AJ, a coach at pH Nutrition to talk all things pregnancy and post natal nutrition and training. Kat has built an incredible online platform for women wanting to get back to training after having children. AJ has been a coach at pH Nutrition for a number of years and has developed the entire nutrition program for The Hatch RX+ program....

Luke and Liam are back for another research review! In this episode they dive into a recent paper looking into the impact betaine supplementation has on muscular endurance and the endocrine system. The paper in question is titled " Effects of short-term betaine supplementation on muscle endurance and indices of endocrine function following acute high-intensity resistance exercise in young athletes...

"You're not an athlete, you're an accountant who trains hard!" On this episode Liam, Luke, Chloe, and Harriet dive deep into the issues with people training like athletes! The team discuss common mistakes we see when people are hitting training a little too hard, before diving into how to appropriately periodise your training, nutrition, and life to get the most out of each. For more info on our p...

In this episode Liam, Luke, and Tom answer some of your questions, including: Do you have any tips for training in Perimenopause?! (1:27) Any nutrition advice for surviving flu season?! (4:29) Is CBD oil just snake oil?! (9:13) Should everyone be getting food allergy tests?! (15:56) Should you increase protein intake when recovering from injury?! (21:45) How does gut inflammation contribute to anx...

In this episode coaches Luke, Liam, and Loz discuss the importance of fuelling for training during the day. When and how should we be getting fuel in for daytime training, and what kind of foods should we be having? If you want to submit a question for our next Q+A then you can do so either on our instagram at @ph_nutrition or on our website here For more info on our programs head over to our webs...

Steve Grant is a nutritionist and functional medicine practitioner with a wealth of experience. He has worked with thousands of clients and has multiple businesses within the nutrition world. In this episode we talk through - - Oversimplification of nutrition - Key things that contribute to poor gut health - At home blood and microbiome testing - should you use it? - How to coach movie starts and...

In this episode, Luke and Liam dive into a recent paper that published some pretty shocking results! The paper in question is entitled: " The Effect Of A Fruit-Rich Diet On Liver Biomarkers, Insulin Resistance, And Lipid Profile In Patients With Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Randomized Clinical Trial " by Alami et al (2022) The researchers split participants into two groups! A high fruit gr...

In this episode coaches Chloe, Tom and Loz discuss the importance of fuelling for an early morning training session. When and how should we be getting fuel in for training first thing, and what kind of foods should we be having? What kind of supplements should we consider? And how do we all feel about training fasted? If you want to submit a question for our next Q+A then you can do so either on o...

Liam is joined by Tryon Hatch - the owner of Motley Crew CrossFit in South Africa. In this episode we cover - The journey of expanding to 4 gyms - Creating a culture not community - Why using your own experiences may not help your members - Why simple is hard - Snatching 130kg! - Challenges offering nutrition to all members - Ty's pathway to a hybrid carnivore diet - Where to find good info on the...