Optimal Protein Podcast with Vanessa Spina

Hi friends! This episode is about some Hot Topics! High fat compared with high protein for fat loss, cold exposure and my recent ice bath experiments, understanding mitochondrial energy dynamics and more! All TONE devices are NOW SHIPPING Worldwide!! Order the Black & Gold TONE HERE Order the Black & Rose Gold TONE HERE Get Your FREE ebook on keto: https://www.ketogenicgirl.com/pages/free-ebook Tr...

Hi friends! This episode is all about intermittent fasting, hormones and women with Author and Nurse Practitioner Cynthia Thurlow! Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, CEO and founder of the Everyday Wellness Project, and international speaker, with over 10 million views for her second TEDx talk (Intermittent Fasting: Transformational Technique). With over 20 years experience in health and wel...

Hi friends! This episode is part two of an episode all about mitochondrial health examined through the lens of fructose, uric acid and activating the fat switch with a recapitulation of Dr. Richard Johnson's recent interview on the podcast! All TONE devices are NOW SHIPPING Worldwide!! Order the Black & Gold TONE HERE Order the Black & Rose Gold TONE HERE Get Your FREE ebook on keto: https://www.k...

Hi friends! Today's episode is all about setting up habits and systems Kathleen Trotter, MSc, is a fitness expert, media personality, personal trainer, writer, and author of Your Fittest Future Self. Making Choices Today for a Happier, Healthier, Fitter Future You . Kathleen has been a personal trainer and fitness expert for almost twenty years. Kathleen spent over eight years writing for The Glob...

Hi friends! This episode is all about mitochondrial health examined through the lens of fructose, uric acid and activating the fat switch with a recapitulation of Dr. Richard Johnson's recent interview on the podcast! All TONE devices are NOW SHIPPING Worldwide!! Order the Black & Gold TONE HERE Order the Black & Rose Gold TONE HERE Get Your FREE ebook on keto: https://www.ketogenicgirl.com/pages/...

Nature put a "fat switch" in our bodies. Stuck in the "on" position, it's the hidden source of weight gain, heart disease, and many other common health struggles. But you can turn it off. Dr. Richard Johnson has been on the cutting edge of this research for more than a decade. His team's discovery of the fructose-powered survival switch—a metabolic pathway that animals in nature turn on and off as...

Hi friends! This episode is all about the polyphenols that are rich in olive oil and the best way to select a high quality product with Olive Oil Sommelier Marisa Gaytan! Find more from Marisa Here   Introducing the brand new TONE Device! Struggling to lose weight or reach your fitness goals? The TONE is a new breath acetone meter which lets you know if your body is burning fat and  how much! All...

"I earned my Ph. D. in Exercise, Nutrition, and Preventive Health from Baylor University i 2007. I am currently a Professor of Exercise Science and Director of the Performance and Physique Enhancement Laboratory at the University of South Florida. I am a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist from the National Strength & Conditioning Association. I've published over 200 scientific papers and...

Hi friends!! Today's episode is all about balancing protein intake for various goals including muscle protein synthesis, mitochondrial health, longevity, satiety and more with regards to protein intake on keto! Specifically we talk about the merits and drawbacks to a higher protein, moderated fat intake with a higher fat, moderated protein intake on keto. Introducing the brand new TONE Device! Str...

Hi friends!! This is a POWER packed episode featuring 4 protein experts including Dr. Stu Phillips, Dr. Ted Naiman, Dr. Gabrielle Lyon and Dr. Don Layman! Links to listen to the original episodes in full: Clip #1 Dr. Ted Naiman https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/fast-keto-with-ketogenic-girl/id1344681226?i=1000456519200 Clip #2 Dr. Stu Philips https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/fast-keto-wit...

Hi friends!! Today's episode is about: -The keto birthday cake I made for Luca's Birthday - get the cake recipe HERE -High Protein vs High Fat Keto and which approach is best suited to various goals including fat loss, muscle gain and  longevity. -Kelly Hogan's recent 80/20 ketogenic carnivore keto experiment with the Tone device (hint: it has been a big success!) -My similar experiments with keto...

Dr. Tro Kalayjian is a board certified physician practicing internal and obesity medicine, with a focus on diabetes, hypertension and lipid management. His focus is on implementing lifestyle and dietary modifications whenever possible. Dr. Tro Kalayjian, himself, has lost over 150lbs and has also worked with over countless patients with weight loss, diabetes, and hypertension through remote consul...

Hi friends!! This episode is the third of the Mitochondrial Health Series!! We discuss:  -Biohacks, Foods & Compounds that to Uncouple Mitochondria   -Polyphenols, Postbiotics and Fiber  ...and more! Introducing the brand new TONE Device! Struggling to lose weight or reach your fitness goals? The TONE is a new breath acetone meter which lets you know if your body is burning fat and  how much! All...

Hi friends! This episode is with Robert Sikes a.k.a Keto Savage! In this episode we talk all about YOUR questions on muscle building, women's physiology, dieting, reverse dieting and cutting fat, carbs vs total calories, resetting the metabolism and much more!   Robert Sikes, AKA Keto Savage, is a lifetime natural competitive keto bodybuilder. Using the ketogenic diet, he has seen consistent gains...

Hi friends!! This episode is the second of the Mitochondrial Health Series!! We discuss:  -3 Ways to Uncouple Mitochondria   -Update on my Melatonin Experiment  (Mitochondrial Antioxidant) ...and more! Introducing the brand new TONE Device! Struggling to lose weight or reach your fitness goals? The TONE is a new breath acetone meter which lets you know if your body is burning fat and  how much! Al...

Hi friends!! This episode is featuring Dr. Stephen Gundry! All TONE devices are NOW SHIPPING Worldwide!! Order the Black & Gold TONE HERE Order the Black & Rose Gold TONE HERE Follow @optimalproteinpodcast on Instagram to see visuals and posts mentioned on this podcast. Link to join the facebook group for the podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2017506024952802/ Follow Vanessa on instagram to...

Hi friends!! This episode is the first of the Mitochondrial Health Series!! We discuss Mitochondria 101:  -What are the mitochondria? -How do they work? -How do they generate ATP? -What is the Electron Transport Chain? -What is mitochondrial biogenesis (example with brown & beige fat) -What is "Mitochondrial Uncoupling" for effective fat loss & repair? -Ketones as a signalling molecule vs a super...

Hi friends! This episode is featuring Drew Manning. Drew is a fitness trainer and Keto Diet expert. Manning made major headlines when he embarked on a journey to gain 70 pounds to understand what his clients undergo and experience the challenges himself. "Fit2Fat2Fit: The Unexpected Lessons from Gaining and Losing 75 lbs on Purpose" is a New York Times Bestseller, released in 2012, and his weight...

Hi friends!! This episode is about Activating Fat to Make it Metabolically Active! Brown & Beige Adipose Tissue (BAT) & "Browning" White Adipose Tissue; Wasting Energy with Mitochondrial Uncoupling and UCP1 Introducing the brand new TONE Device! Struggling to lose weight or reach your fitness goals? The TONE is a new breath acetone meter which lets you know if your body is burning fat and  how muc...

Hi friends! This episode is all about Saunas for Fat Loss & Longevity: Heat Shock Proteins, FOXO3, Mood Improvement, EuStress & Hormesis! Saunas have long been used in certain parts of the world and in today's episode we explore this biohack and some of the mechanisms operating when we practice regular sauna use, as well as some of the studies and research showing the evidence behind these mechani...

Hi friends!! This episode is an Ask Me Anything episode featuring YOUR questions! -Hacking Ice Baths for Fat Loss -What Numbers Mean "Kicked Out of Ketosis" with More Protein? -Why Trade Protein for Carbs instead of Fat for Protein? -Energy Toxicity Risk -What is Your Current Exercise Routine in Detail? -Favorite Workouts to follow on Youtube  -PMSF & How to Get Fat Under 40 g per day -Is IF Bad F...

Hi friends!! This episode is all about Ice Baths for Fat Loss: What is Cold Induced Thermogenesis, Brown Adipose Tissue & More on This Biohack! We define what Cold Induced Thermogenesis (CIT) and  Brown Adipose Tissue (BAT) is, all the research behind it and  fat loss, and also how they are implemented. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a recommendation, cold exposure has...

Hi friends!! This episode is an Ask Me Anything episode featuring YOUR questions! Questions covered in this episode: Best time to take AG1 or Athletic Greens? Should it be refrigerated? Dr. Peter Attia tidbit Thoughts on bone broth protein powder compared to whey protein? How to tell if it's a good protein powder & is collagen good to take? Tips for beginners: What is the best way to start keto? M...

Hi friends!! This episode is all about Ice Baths for Fat Loss: What is Cold Induced Thermogenesis, Brown Adipose Tissue & More on This Biohack! We define what Cold Induced Thermogenesis (CIT) and  Brown Adipose Tissue (BAT) is, all the research behind it and  fat loss, and also how they are implemented. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a recommendation, cold exposure has...

Hi friends!! This episode is all about the ONE biohack that one of our members did that doubled his rate of fat burning as measured on the Tone device! I can't wait to see if you can guess it. We then talk about an experiment that I did, and finally what is appropriate protein? Introducing the brand new TONE Device! Struggling to lose weight or reach your fitness goals? The TONE is a new breath ac...