Nutrition & Diet Solutions

By now we all know the immune & metabolic benefits of taking vitamin D3 on a daily basis if we're not maintaining a tan…   However, did you know that you could be absorbing more than double the vitamin D each day by making minor changes as to when you take your daily D3?   Plus, there are potential downsides to supplementing with Vitamin D3 if done incorrectly, which is why I want to help you easi...

Although no real harm will usually come from taking your nutritional supplements at the wrong time of the day (with a few exceptions like taking melatonin in the morning ; ) that doesn't mean you are currently taking them at the optimal times…   And if you're looking to maximize your results and get the most out of your supplement investment it's good to know the why behind what and when to take e...

Although calorie restriction does help to lower blood sugar and insulin in many people it is not the healthiest approach and it's stick rate is about 8 weeks (sometimes less)...   So the real goal of balancing blood sugar without dieting your way to starvation is to control other variables beyond reducing total calories...   That's the secret to long term, sustainable success...   That's why on to...

Staying on track with your nutrition plan can sometimes be a bit tricky depending on the situation you find yourself in, however…   Most of us know that feeling of sticking with the plan for at least a few weeks and feeling the amazing benefits of eating well..   That's why on today's #CabralConcept 2035 I'd like to share with you the 3 mistakes that may cause you to over eat (so that you're bette...

I have no doubt this will start as one of the more controversial shows I've ever done, but if you keep an open mind and stay to the end I think you'll find the answers to:   Is sugar the enemy? Is it carbs or processed carbs that cause issues? Could heavy fats be a hidden culprit? What does the science say? How to possibly ease carbs back into your diet   We have a lot to cover and I'll add over a...

Is nutritional yeast the superfood we've been led to believe it is?   That is the question I set out to answer on today's show - I highlight its potential benefits, but I also dive deep into the structure of yeast and how it creates havoc on some people's bodies and minds…   For all the details on the dangers of yeast and why it may not be a superfood tune into today's #CabralConcept 2027 - Enjoy...

How could one chemical cause so much damage in the human body?   The answer goes back to a breakdown in the ability to process, metabolize, and eliminate a compound called glutamate…   Some people simply aren't as equipped to handle this natural and artificially created food chemical, which is why no one food is right for everyone…   On today's #CabralConcept 2020 I'd like to share with you how gl...

The thing about science is that you have to read all of it…   This includes the parts that don't necessarily fit your dogma or companies "marketing plan…"   I believe as health practitioners we have an oath to uphold that we should truly do no harm and do our best to present both sides of diet, exercise, biohacking, supplements, teas, recovery, etc.   That's why on today's #CabralConcept 1993 I'd...

General protein intake requirements will always be different than those for active exercisers…   The reason for this has to do with both metabolic needs, as well as muscle tissue recovery from the workouts themselves...   So on today's #CabralCon c ept 1980 I will detail how much protein you need based on your workouts and goals - Enjoy the show and let me know if you have any questions in the com...

Long before poor health ever manifests as a diagnosable disease, your body will show you signs…   Those signs may show up on your skin, with your energy, or even your mood in very specific ways…   On today's #CabralConcept 1978 I'd like to share with you the 5 physical signs of nutrient deficiencies - Enjoy the show and let me know what you thought in the comments! - - -   Show Notes & Resources:...

The world is waking up to the devastating effects that the environmental toxin, mold, has on our bodies…   But with more media coverage means more questions and a lot of disinformation on how to truly overcome mold toxicity…   On today's #CabralConcept 1972 we will review the approved foods to eat on a low mold diet and the reasoning behind the science - Enjoy the show and let me know if you have...

It's been documented that by the year 2030 1 in 2 people may get cancer within their lifetime…   That's an insane statistic and one that we need to be diligent about right now…   And that's because large-scale diagnosable cancer does not infect the body overnight and much of it has to do with our lifestyle and especially nutrition…   This is why on today's #CabralConcept  1936 I'm going to review...

Thousands of years ago eating seasonally was just part of our normal everyday routine…   However, with mass farming production, easy freight shipping, and growing indoors has allowed for us to get any food pretty much any time of the year…   But, did you know that certain foods eaten at specific times of the year actually improve the health of your body…   On today's #CabralConcept 1930 I'll share...

Most of us are worried about a build up of inflammation in our bodies…   That's because when levels rise to o high you're going to begin to feel the symptoms of dis-ease physically or mentally (or both)…   The good news is that the fastest way to reduce inflammation is through removing most of the inflammatory foods in your daily diet…   Tune into today's #CabralConcept 1916 to find out the worst...

The Flexitarian Diet may just be one of the most compelling diets to date...   While moving towards a more plant-based philosophy and rich in antioxidants, it allows for some flexibility...   This is why it's become much more popular over more extreme ways of looking at food or dieting...   For all the details on why the Flexitarian Diet works so well tune into today's #CabralConcept 1902 - Enjoy...

Although I don't like the term "biohacking" I do believe in maximizing return with the smallest and easiest investments possible… And when it comes to your health there are very few biohacks that improve health and increase longevity more than including a few specific plant compounds into your daily diet… For all the benefits, protocols, and the exact 6 plant-based flavonoids that extend life tune...

New breakthroughs in the nutrition and diet field are very far and few between… Most current diets and plans are simply variations on what has been preached for decades (or thousands of years in Ayurveda!) – and there's nothing wrong with that… So, it's rare for me to say that some recent early research may just yield a new form of Intermittent Fasting that has some real potential… Tune into today...

I know there's a lot of talk about which diet is the best diet… And I know you've probably seen research or convincing data pointing to both sides of the argument… When that happens I like to look at what all sides can agree upon… That's why in today's #CabralConcept 1614 I'd like to share with you how 2 foods cause brain inflammation and how you can eliminate them from your daily diet – Enjoy the...

We typically think of having too much stomach acid as the biggest problem people are dealing with, but in reality that is just not the case… Many people are dealing with acid reflux, bloating, gas, constipation, or other digestive issues and one of the major contributors is actually a lack of stomach acid (especially as we age)… Although that may not make sense at first glance, today on  #CabralCo...

We shouldn't be surprised by now, but this just happened. The USDA hired a group of doctors and scientists to provide them with new guidelines for the food pyramid for the next 5 years… The goal was to see if edits could be made to the current food pyramid that would further improve people's health… Well after the experts presented their recommendations the USDA almost completely overlooked them a...

Whether you are low carb, high carb, vegan, paleo, or on the grapefruit diet this top tip is for you… It is the one nutritional fact that we all must agree upon because if we don't it will surely lead to disaster in terms of your health… Tune into today's  #CabralConcept  1796 to discover the 1 diet factor that causes cancer and cardiovascular disease – Enjoy the show and let me know what you thou...

For every study you can find showing a link between saturated fat and health risks there are also a handful showing no causal relationship… So what gives?  Is saturated fat healthy or unhealthy? Let's explore this more in-depth on today's  #CabralConcept  1726 and take an unbiased look at saturated fat from a few other angles to see what else the research reveals – Enjoy the show and let me know w...

I find today's topic a strange one to give tips on, but nonetheless it's one of the most important things you could improve… The reason is that without proper assimilation of food, the healthy choices you make become less important… That's why on today's #CabralConcept 1341 I wanted to share with you an 8-step guide to mindful eating that I believe will dramatically improve digestion and enjoyment...

Every few years a new no or low sugar sweetener hits the market with the hype behind it that this is "the one…" Although it's been available for a while now, allulose is the newcomer to the market with now mass media touting its potential… So does it live up to the hype? Find out on today's  #CabralConcept  1692 to see if allulose is the new miracle sweetener – Enjoy the show and let me know what...

Last week I made a mistake… I forgot my lunch and decided I would venture out to a new spot to find something healthy to eat… I managed to make some relatively "good" choices in terms of healthy foods, but what happened next goes to serve as a reminder of how even healthy foods can be taken too far… Tune into today's #CabralConcept 1685 to find out how where health foods can go really wrong (my lu...