For Fats Sake

Brandy and Alexis explore Fat: A documentary, a recently released film about how our dietary guidelines came to be and what has or hasn’t changed in the past century. Vinnie Tortorich guides us through the food and fitness industry and why we have only continued to get heavier and sicker despite all of the recommendations available on ‘good health’.

Brandy and Alexis interview founder and CEO of LowcarbUSA, Doug Reynolds. He shares his journey to a Ketogenic diet. Doug brings together people from around the world who support and advocate for a low carb lifestyle in an effort to heal the world through food. You can find more info at www.lowcarbusa.org Join the conversation and if you’re a provider add your name to the list of providers who are...

Brandy and Alexis aren’t perfect and neither is the rest of the world, so why do we put such unfair expectations on ourselves? Together they challenge the idea of a perfect diet and what that means in everyday life.

This week Brandy and Alexis spend time with Dr. Joan Ifland and discuss processed food addiction. When one chip isn’t enough should we stop and ask why we can’t ‘just have one’?

Our challenge is finished but we remain focused on better nutrition. To keep our motivation, we highlighted a few of the successes from our patients and explain again why success is NOT only measured on the scale!

Exploring in depth the definition of low carb, Ketogenic and intermittent fasting. What does it all mean? How do we get there? Which diet is best?

Interview with Jennifer O’Brien, a nurse practitioner who also practices low carb and teaches her patients the benefits of a LCHF diet.

Brandy and Alexis skim the history of low carb and its father William Banting. Are you Banting as one would say when dieting low carb?

Finishing their last part in the saga that is Animals vs Plants and their effect on the planet. Responsible and ethically sourced animals products as well as some chit chat about the last leg of the carnivore/fitness challenge. To find local farmers and shops selling ethically and responsibly sourced animal products. Visit EATWILD and click on your state. Resources in this episode include: 1. Diet...

Brandy and Alexis are answering some questions about responsibly sourcing animal products, regenerative agriculture and carbon sequestering. Stay tuned next week for the final part of this series. To find local farmers and shops selling ethically and responsibly sourced animal products. Visit EATWILD and click on your state.

Continuing the conversation about meat eaters and the environment Brandy and Alexis dive deep. Looking at the real facts and stats about livestock, population growth and GHG’s. A vegan lifestyle may be worse for the planet than a carnivore lifestyle. It’s the circle of life.

Want to save the planet? Stop eating meat they say, but is that really the solution? Brandy and Alexis discuss the riveting report by EAT Lancet and talk about the what’s really good for the planet and human nutrition. Walter Willett, leader of the EAT-Lancet section on diet and health, has multiple serious potential conflicts of interest which cast doubt on his ability to bring an unbiased viewpo...

Good Morning Vietnam! We are halfway through our 3 month Carnivore Diet and things aren’t going as planned. This time it’s not just about nutrition! Who is Bob Dylan?

Brandy and Alexis discuss LowcarbUSA and all the exciting talks about low carb, Keto and intermittent fasting. Also interesting research on cholesterol – is the “bad” cholesterol (LDL) really the bad guy?

Brandy and Alexis discuss big news regarding Low Carb Diet now a viable and effective diet for Type 2 Diabetes treatment. Monumental news coming from the ADA. They also answer the question: What are net carbs? Download the PDF below. To give to your primary care, dietician, your friends and family! SKATEMD SkateMD is a Northern California based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to h...

Brandy and Alexis sit down with a fitness trainer and discuss building muscle, weight loss expectations and much more. Don’t miss our review of 1922 as suggested by one of our listeners. Coach Drake “My goal is to guide people in their journey to becoming the strongest, healthiest versions of themselves possible” You can reach out to Drake via email at mostellerdrake@gmail.com Or schedule a sessio...

Brandy and Alexis review the facts about Keto, lay out REAL data surrounding low carb diets and diabetes. Did you know that it’s possible to reverse pre-diabetes/ diabetes with your diet. It is also possible to avoid insulin injections. SKATEMD SkateMD is a Northern California based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to heal hearts by spreading kindness and skateboarding to special p...

Brandy and Alexis start a “scientific study” and discuss the carnivore diet in everyday life. What happens when we just eat animal products? SKATEMD SkateMD is a Northern California based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to heal hearts by spreading kindness and skateboarding to special populations of children facing developmental, physical, emotional or family challenges.

Brandy and Alexis start the carnivore diet and discuss building muscle on Keto. Are they carnivores or just psycho? SKATEMD SkateMD is a Northern California based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to heal hearts by spreading kindness and skateboarding to special populations of children facing developmental, physical, emotional or family challenges.

Brandy and Alexis have some fun with the internet and address patient emails. They also discuss the last in the Hannibal saga and are FINALLY moving on! SKATEMD SkateMD is a Northern California based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to heal hearts by spreading kindness and skateboarding to special populations of children facing developmental, physical, emotional or family challenge...

This week Brandy and Alexis sit down with Cindy, who is a current patient at Three Health. She has lost 53 lbs in the past 6 months and is gracious enough to share her story. Even when she had failed diet after diet she was able to find success at Three Health. SKATEMD SkateMD is a Northern California based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to heal hearts by spreading kindness and s...

Brandy and Alexis break down Keto myths and give you the facts. With the help of Nina Teicholz, they go down the list and provide evidence disproving these myths with real science. The prequel to Silence of the Lambs – The Red Dragon is reviewed and is by far the best in the series so far. See our new Reading Room for links to everything we talked about in this podcast. Reading Room will now be th...

Brandy and Alexis discuss their own food logs and what they eat on a regular basis. Practicing the same things they teach patients. Also PSA from Brandy and Alexis reviews the Hannibal series.

Brandy and Alexis talk about the emotional connection people have to food after listening to Jimmy Moore’s Podcast ‘Livin’ La Vida Low-Carb’. Alexis starts building her foundation of psychological thrillers starting with Hannibal.

Brandy and Alexis practice what they preach and dive right into a review of one the scariest movies of all time. One full of religion, vomit and of course, death. SKATEMD SkateMD is a Northern California based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to heal hearts by spreading kindness and skateboarding to special populations of children facing developmental, physical, emotional or family...