Optimal Protein Podcast with Vanessa Spina

Hi friends! This is a fun episode featuring the results of a successful n=1 high protein experiment with Heather Ann Nowak! Heather Nowak is a Midwestern mom of two and current social work graduate student. She has implemented a mostly meat based diet for over a year, which has eliminated plantar fasciitis and acid reflux as well as lowered her Hashimoto's antibodies and improved her overall healt...

Kara is back!! This episode is about how to understand blood glucose numbers for fat loss on Keto & Carnivore with Kara Collier, RDN, CNSC. Nutrisense Director of Nutrition. We talk about some of the basics of optimal blood glucose ranges depending on one's goals, some hot topics including can keto actually create physiological insulin resistance and what it means,  metabolic flexibility, what blo...

Hi friends!! This episode is all about how to have healthy blood glucose with Wade Lightheart! We discuss using lifestyle and supplements to control blood glucose with the BiOptimizers co-founder. More on Blood Sugar Breakthrough:  BiOptimizers Blood Sugar Breakthrough: www.bloodsugarbreakthrough.com/fastketo or use the code "FASTKETO" to save 10% on your order! You have a 365 day money back guara...

Hi friends! This episode is featuring Dr. Robert Lustig! Did you know fructose is a mitochondrial toxin? We discuss metabolic health, sugar and fructose's effects on the body and mitochondria, food addiction, and much more! Robert H. Lustig, M.D., MSL, is professor of pediatrics in the Division of Endocrinology and a member of the Institute for Health Policy Studies at University of California, Sa...

Hi friends!! This episode is all about How To Launch a New Food Product or Brand with Serial Entrepreneur Christopher Jane! Christopher Jane grew up on the south coast of England before moving to Bozeman, MT, after his Finance undergraduate degree in London. He then was a co-founder of Montana Mex, a clean-label condiment company that launched 7 products to 1,000s of grocery stores.  After a numbe...

Hi friends! This episode is featuring Dr. Dom D'Agostino- the world's pre-eminent ketone scientist!  Dr. Dominic D'Agostino is a Professor in the Department of Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology at the University of South Florida and Research Scientist at the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC).   His laboratory develops and tests metabolic-based strategies for neurological disorde...

Hi friends!! This episode is all about how much protein, fat and carbs to eat for fat loss, with exact macros and calories! I hope you enjoy it! Follow @ketogenicgirl on Instagram to see the visuals and posts mentioned in this podcast. Try the FREE calorie & macro calculator HERE Get Your FREE ebook on keto here: https://www.ketogenicgirl.com/pages/free-ebook Try the High Protein Keto Meal Plans &...

Hi friends! This episode is a highly anticipated one featuring the originators of the Protein Leverage Hypothesis and concept, Dr. David Raubenheimer and Dr. Stephen Simpson! Their work has been more recently popularized by Dr. Ted Naiman regarding protein leverage and his Protein : Energy Ratio concept. He has been a champion of their research and I am so thankful to him for introducing us all to...

Hi friends! This episode is all about the Protein Leverage Hypothesis! The brilliant scientists who discovered it through their work with insects, animals and humans are on the podcast on Monday's episode (June 14th) and this episode is a primer to explain the hypothesis and why they have solved the obesity epidemic through their work. I discuss it in depth here, what it is, how I experienced it i...

Hi friends! This episode is featuring Cian Foley, a software developer from Waterford, Ireland and went from being an unfit and obese 253 lbs/115 kg in his 30s to a world kettlebell champion and natural bodybuilding champion (NBFI) in his 40s. During his time learning to fuel his body for exercise and sport, Cian developed a concept for eating in a way that helped him achieve an optimal body compo...

Hi friends! This episode is an Ask Me Anything! This episode features part 2, following part 1 which was out on Tuesday. Some of the questions in this episode: -How much protein is recommended to have in a day I am 140 lbs? -How many calories should one be eating and what is the macro breakdown? -How do I lower my fasted morning glucose? It is always 90!! I'm high protein carnivore -Evening salty...

Hi friends! This episode is an Ask Me Anything! This episode features part 1, with part 2 coming on Thursday. Some of the questions in this episode: -I have 161 g fat macro, do I have to reach that to lose weight? -How do I stick to keto and stop sugar cravings - I have 50 lbs to lose and constantly fail -How long does it take to get over carb/sugar addiction? -How to you reset leptin (the fullnes...

Hi friends! This episode is all about optimal metabolic health with Mike Mutzel! This is part 2 of the episode including all of your questions submitted for Mike! Part 1 was released on Monday's episode. Mike earned his B.S. in Biology from Western Washington University in 2006 and completed his M.S. in Clinical Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport in 2015 and is a graduate of the Institute...

Hi friends! This episode is all about optimal metabolic health with Mike Mutzel! Mike earned his B.S. in Biology from Western Washington University in 2006 and completed his M.S. in Clinical Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport in 2015 and is a graduate of the Institute for Functional Medicine's (IFM) Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice (AFMCP). He is a Functional Medicine con...

Hi friends! This episode is all about the hotly debated topic of high protein and high fat keto. Which of these two approaches will best serve us in reaching goals? Hint: It depends on what your goals are! Get Your FREE ebook on keto: https://www.ketogenicgirl.com/pages/free-ebook Try the 28 Day Ketogenic Girl Challenge:  https://www.ketogenicgirl.com Special thank you to Fast Keto sponsors: Try A...