Get Lean Eat Clean

This week I interviewed Dr. Anthony Gustin!  He is the Founder of  Zero Acre Farms ,  Perfect Keto  &  Equip Foods , host of  The Natural State Podcast , and author of the best-selling book,  Keto Answers . We discussed how seed oils are causing obesity, inflammation and chronic disease, along with: - The issue with chicken and pork - Importance of Regenerative Agriculture - What is the deal w...

This week I interviewed the Founders of Bala Enzyme Drink, Dr. Farnoush Aftabi and Dr. Arash Aftabi!  This innovative product is designed to address multiple post-workout needs, like hydration, recovery, joint pain relief, and digestion support! We discuss the difference between drinking Bala and taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory pills like Ibuprofen and Tylenol (and the negative consequences...

This week I interviewed Dr. Richard Johnson!   Dr. Johnson is a practicing physician, clinical scientist, and a world expert on sugar, and its role in health. He has authored three books on sugar and its health effects. His most recent book, Nature Wants Us to Be Fat , details his group's discovery of a "switch" that controls obesity and how it can be turned on and off.  In this episod...

This week I discuss Dr. Kevin Hall's study regarding the contestants of the Biggest Loser - Season 8. They all lost significant weight using the eat less, move more approach but 6 years later wrecked their metabolism.  So cutting major calories and exercising like a crazy person might work in the short term but eventually you will put the weight back on and ruin your metabolism. I discuss this...

This week I interviewed Dr. Grant Tinsley! He is the Director of Energy Balance and Body Composition Lab at Texas Tech University.  We discussed the best ways to measure body composition, the effects of caffeine on working out along with: - different types of fasting to apply to your lifestyle - tips around completing a fast - his studies around resistance training and muscle with intermittent fas...

This week I discuss the main items to eliminate from your pantry and refrigerator!  Doing a purge is a great way to avoid any temptation from the big 3 items that can wreck your health. Those big 3 items are sugars, PUFA's and grains!  Many of the foods to eliminate here will be—chips, crackers, cookies, breakfast cereal, breads, dry pasta, and so on. Be sure to read the labels on things like...

This week I interviewed Best Selling Author and Neuroendocrinologist Dr. Robert Lustig!   Dr. Lustig has fostered a global discussion of metabolic health and nutrition, exposing some of the leading myths that underlie the current pandemic of diet-related disease.   In this episode, we discussed: - his new book Metabolical - how to protect the liver and feed the gut - fibers role in health - should...

This week I interviewed Noah Seiden, a friend of mine from the Chicago area, who has been using fasting and clean eating as a tool to overcome blood sugar issues, psoriasis (skin disorder) and lose inches around his waist. The reason I published this interview is it is always good to hear what different individuals are doing to heal themselves and reach their health goals. I hope this interview wi...

This week I interviewed Cardiologist and New York Times Bestselling author of Wheat Belly, Dr. William Davis!!  We discussed the issues wheat and grains are causing on your health, the problem with our current healthcare system along with: - the role Vitamin D plays in your health - how to improve your microbiome - problems with commercial probiotics and his one tip to get your body back to what i...

This week I discuss 4 food items we should avoid when doing intermittent fasting. Avoiding the bad could be more critical than adding the good. When you avoid these items it will make fasting that much easier.  1. Refined Carbs - Processing foods lowers the nutrient density of it and increases glycemic load and inflammation. 2. Sugar - table sugar is bad and it's added to almost every packaged...

This week I interviewed Dr. Jason Fung. He is the best selling author of Obesity Code, a kidney specialist and intermittent fasting expert!    He founded  TheFastingMethod.com  to provide evidence-based advice for weight loss and managing blood sugars, by focusing on low carbohydrate diets and intermittent fasting. In this episode, we discuss reversing Type II diabetes with fasting, what is wrong...

This week I dive into how omega 3's can reduce inflammation and promote metabolic health along with: - Omega 3 vs Omega 6 oils - Foods to focus on that are anti-inflammatory - How pro-inflammatory processed foods ruin your health and what oils you should be cooking in! If you love the  Get Lean Eat Clean Podcast , we’d love for you to subscribe, rate, and give a review on iTunes. Until next ti...

This week I interviewed the owner of Vibrant Life Direct Care and Podcast Host Dr. Greg Dennis!  We discussed what's wrong with our current "sick" care system, the importance of spending time with patients, testosterone replacement therapy and what are the best markers to get tested when starting with a patient.  We also discussed how hopefully more physicians will start embracing the...

This week I am highlighting my three most downloaded micro podcasts for 2021! These three shows each can play a role in helping you optimize your health! Here they are: 1. Which Foods to Focus on 2. Ideal Fat Burning Workout Regimen  3. My Fat Burner Blueprint  Thanks again for being a loyal listener and I hope you enjoy! Carnivore Scores Chart: https://bradkearns.com/2020/12/09/carnivore-scores-a...

This week is a special rebroadcast show of my interview with actor, singer and co-author of the PE Diet - William Shewfelt!!  This was one of my first interviews, recorded in December of 2020. The reason I wanted to bring this to you again was because we touched on so many great principles of living an optimal, healthy lifestyle! Here are just a few of the topics we discussed:   - Setting Goals - ...

This week I discuss my thoughts regarding fruit and if it should play any role in your diet along with:  - Juicing vs. Eating Fruit - Should you mix fruits with other foods - Which fruits/veggies are less toxic - Eating fruits seasonally  and the role fructose plays in your body! If you love the  Get Lean Eat Clean Podcast , we’d love for you to subscribe, rate, and give a review on iTunes. Until...

This week I interviewed the CEO of Wildfoods and Podcast host of The Better Human Podcast , Colin Stuckert!  We discussed lessons he learned from entrepreneurship, keys to productivity, how to overcome excuses in health and life, along with top supplements to take and which fats should you consume!  This episode is fast moving and packed with a ton of great content regarding becoming a better huma...

This week I discuss my journey from eating mainly veggies and fish to eating mainly meat, nose-to-tail.  I started implementing grass-fed, grass-finished meat into my diet to help get a better, more complete protein along with many other reasons I discuss in today's episode. I also touch on the role that antinutrients play in plant foods, what are the most bioavailable proteins to eat, what vi...

This week I interviewed podcast host, and CEO of chemicalfreebody.com , Tim James.  We discussed Tim's core 4 secrets to health, the importance of purified, restructured water along with: - Tim's friends' ability to overcome cancer - Power of detoxing and gut health - Colon Hydrotherapy and his experience with Hippocrates Health Clinic! Connect with Tim: http://chemicalfreebody.com/ -...

Being that it is the middle of winter here in Chicago I thought it would be relevant to discuss how important it is to check and track your Vitamin D levels.  In this episode I discuss: - Symptoms of Vitamin D Deficiency - Role Sunscreen Should or Should Not Play - Importance of Sun Exposure - Foods with Higher Vit D and my personal favorite supplement with Vitamin D with K2. Supplement discussed...

This week I interviewed metabolic and diabetes scientist, and author of Why We Get Sick - Dr. Ben Bikman!    We discussed a wide array of topics including the role of insulin in the body, calories vs. insulin, how to break a fast, the importance of salt in the diet, and fermenting foods for overall health!  Enjoy this insightful interview with Ben and be sure to check out his book, Why We Get Sick...

There is a lot of confusion regarding cholesterol, LDL, HDL and the abundant use of statins throughout the world.   Bottom line - We all need cholesterol to survive and if we don’t consume cholesterol, our body will make it on its own. In fact, your liver makes the bulk of it. Only about 25% of our total circulating cholesterol —LDL or HDL—is tied to what we eat. The amount we absorb from our diet...

This week I interviewed Chemical Engineer and the Founder of Upgraded Formulas - Barton Scott!  We discussed his health journey in overcoming brain fog and fatigue, along with: - Advantages of Hair Mineral Testing - Importance of Potassium, Salt and Magnesium - His 11 Day Fast for Healing the Body and his one tip to get your body back to what it once was! Connect with Barton: https://www.upgradedf...

In this micro episode, I wanted to share some tips that will help boost your testosterone, naturally! The male body needs to produce the right amount of testosterone in order to maintain optimum physical, sexual, and mental health. This hormone is essential for your fertility, bone and muscle strength – even your mood. Testosterone levels peak during your late teens but begin to gradually decline...

This week I interviewed Certified Health Coach and Bestselling author Ben Azadi!  Ben is the author of four best-selling books, Keto Flex, The Perfect Health Booklet, The Intermittent Fasting Cheat Sheet, and The Power of Sleep. He is the founder of Keto Kamp; a global brand bringing awareness to ancient healing strategies such as the keto diet and fasting.  In this interview, we discussed how to...