The Nutrition Science Podcast

Soy is one of the most widely misunderstood foods. There are a variety of claims regarding the health effects of soy. It disrupts female hormones, feminizes men, increases risk of cancer, is inflammatory, and more... But what does the actual science show? In this episode of the podcast we are going to discuss the evidence for the health effects of soy. We cover:  The nutritional composition of soy...

On this episode of the podcast we have a Q and A episode we are covering 3 popular topics. 1) The personalized nutrition company ZOE 2) Nutrigenomics and whether we should use our genes to determine what to eat 3) The science of cold plunging Research on cold exposure: Cold Water Immersion and Recovery Cold Exposure and Muscle Growth If you are interested in signing up for the discounted offer on...

On the last episode of the show we discussed WHY LDL cholesterol matters and why we don't want to have a high number of LDL particles floating around in our blood. In this episode we discuss: - The two main dietary factors that contribute to LDL levels - A surprising fact about coffee and cholesterol levels - Simple swaps for lowering cholesterol levels and more. Tune into the episode to hear...

Today is part 1 of a 2 part series on lowering LDL cholesterol. In this episode we are going to cover what LDL cholesterol is and how it might contribute to the development of heart disease. In the next episode we are going to discuss nutrition and lifestyle strategies for lowering LDL.  In this episode we cover: What cholesterol is and how it functions in our body Why cholesterol has been thought...

Welcome back to another episode of the podcast. Today we have another Q and A episode and we are going to discuss:  Is wild-caught fish more nutritious or safer than farmed fish? Is drinking raw milk a health hack or pointless wellness trend?  What Functional Medicine is and whether or not I recommend it Studies discussed in this episode: Farmed Fish https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27670595/ https...

Sometimes nutrition isn't going to be a top priority in your life. Maybe you just had a child, you are moving, you're traveling, you lost your job, etc. and you just need to place your focus elsewhere and put as little energy as possible into your nutrition. These times are going to happen and it can be helpful to have a strategy for what we are going to do when they do. So today on the...

Today on the show I have Jessica Issacs who is a Registered Dietitian and Sports Nutrition Specialist and we are going to talk about nutrition tips for parents of children who are active in sports.  On today's episode we cover: Nutrition priorities for young athletes Some of th most common mistakes that many young athletes make Sports drinks and whether or not they're necessary  Hydratio...

Is Red Meat Healthy?  One one end of the spectrum we’ve got people telling us that it causes cancer and heart disease and should be avoided at all costs and then people on the other end of the aisle who say it is a superfood and we should build our diet around it.  But what is the truth? In this episode of the podcast we are going to break down the science of this topic and talk about:  Define wha...

Building and maintaining muscle is one of the most important things that we can to protect or  long term health.  But, building muscle can be a challenge and it is a lot more difficult if you are not doing it effectively.  Today on the show, I have my friend Dr. Joey Munoz on to discuss the 3 muscle building mistakes that you want to avoid to ensure that you get the most out of your resistance tra...

Today, we have another Q and A episode, in this episode we discuss : Liver supplements: are they worth taking? The new Netflix Hack Your Health Documentary  Alkaline Water and Purported Health Benefits  Creatine Supplementation: Should You Take It? Multivitamin Episode 5 Supplements That May Be Worth Taking Episode Creatine Instagram post     Creatine Supplement Nutrition Mastery Blueprint Discoun...

I was having a discussion with a friend recently and a discussion came up that I've had quite a few times before.  He asked me, which is more important: exercise or nutrition? And in my typical fashion I gave an incredibly long-winded response that didn't provide an answer to the question, but appeared to be helpful nevertheless.  So on this episode I am going to give you my take on this...

Welcome back to another episode of the show. Today, I have a simple, practical episode where I discuss 10 nutritious foods that you may want to include in your diet. My approach to nutrition is focused on meeting your nutrition needs and maximizing the health promoting potential of the diet. One of the ways to do that is by adding in more nutrient dense foods that have shown to have positive effec...

A report was published by the American Cancer Society with some updated statistics and this report led to a number of headlines that have caused some concern for a lot of people. Many headlines highlighted the fact that there are over 2 million cancer cases in the US, more than ever before. Others highlight the increasing cancer rates among young people.  As we all know headlines can be misleading...

Many people are considering plant-based diets for health, environmental, or ethical purposes.  So this week I brought my friend Dr. Matthew Nagra to the show to discuss plant-based diets. Dr. Nagra is a long-time Vegan and also a Naturopathic Doctor who is very well versed in the science of this topic and does a great job of presenting the research about plant-based diets accurately.  On this epis...

Welcome back to another episode of the podcast! On this episode, I have a special guest Dr. Idrees Mughal on the show and we are going to be tackling one of the most persistent myths in nutrition: The Alleged Harmful Effect of Seed Oils. In this episode, we discuss:  Why seed oils have been demonized online so much Do seed oils cause inflammation? Are they easily oxidized? Are they responsible for...

I am so excited to welcome a very special guest to the show today Dr. Arti Thagudu. Dr. Thangudu is a triple board-certified physician and is a specialist in endocrinology, diabetes, and thyroid disease the founder of Complete Medicine, a direct care endocrinology practice based out of Texas, and Hey Healthy, a company providing accessible and supportive diabetes and hormonal care for self-insured...

PLANTS ARE KILLING YOU AND SUCKING NUTRIENTS FROM YOUR BODY!! This is a common claim among "animal-based" diet proponents and it has caused a lot of confusion for people.  So on this episode of the show I want to discuss the topic of anti-nutrients and toxic substances found in plant foods. In this episode we discuss What the different compounds are that are classified as "plant tox...

Today we have another Q and A episode for you and we are going to be covering the following topics:  How to choose the right milk for your nutritional needs  Whether or not it is nutirtionally better to choose whole wheat pasta vs. regular options The dangers of storing rice impoperly Microplastics and our health  Tune into the show to hear more.  Remember if you want to have your question answere...

On today's podcast we have special guest Dr. Nisha Patel. Dr. Patel is a physician who is double board certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine and who has been studying these medications as well as prescribing them to her patients for years and she shares her insight about all things weight loss meds.  In this episode we discuss:  The types of weight loss medications that are avai...

Do you want to have more energy and perform better in your day-to-day life? Eating to improve performance is the topic of the show today with my friend Pat McCarthy who is a performance nutritionist who works with elite athletes today he is sharing some takeaways from helping athletes perform better and helping us apply some of these strategies to our own lives. On the show we discuss:  Why perfor...

Welcome back to another episode of the show. Today we have another Q and A episode where we are going to discuss the following 5 topics:  The Faster Way to Fat Loss Program  Whether I recommend "counting macros" or not My take on oat milk and if I think it is "healthy" Tips for meeting nutritional needs if you have a hard time eating veggies  And how to reduce salt intake while...

Welcome back to the Nutrition Science Podcast, today I am going to be interviewing one of my colleagues Dr. Taylor Arnold to discuss kids' nutrition.  Taylor and I met while we were getting our PhDs and she is an amazing resource for child nutrition. Most of this conversation is going to be centered around picky eating as this is the issue that came up the most when I brought this topic up. ...

Do you feel like you know what you should be doing, but can't seem to make changes that stick?  Are you always able to make a little bit of progress, but then end up sabotaging your efforts? Or maybe you don't experience these things, but you are a coach who has clients who just can't seem to implement the changes that you recommend.  If so, then you don't want to miss this epi...

Hypertension, aka high blood pressure, affects about 1in adults 3 worldwide or nearly 2 billion people. High blood pressure is referred to as a silent killer because it doesn't cause many symptoms but slowly damages the heart and blood vessels eventually contributing to heart disease, kidney disease, vision loss, sexual dysfunction. Fortunately, there are several evidence-based nutrition and...

Do you have a "dream body" that you want to acheive? Do you see people online and think "I wish I could look like that"? Well today on the podcast we are going to talk about the side of things that you don't see... I have my friend Dr. Ashley Dwyer on the show is a fitness competitor and pharmacist turned health coach who is going to share her own story of chasing her drea...