The Nutrition Science Podcast

Welcome back to the show. Today we have a Q and A episode and we are going to be covering 4 topics that came in:  The Anti-spike supplement that was just released by Glucose Goddess  Do we really need to get 10,000 steps per day for health?  What are the nutritional changes that need to be made as someone ages? Blood type diets, is there any validity to them?    To get your question answered in th...

Welcome back to another episode of The Nutrition Science Podcast. On today's episode I have am interviewing Michelle Yates, MS, RD. Michelle is a Registered Dietitian who is passionate about helping spread awareness and provide support for individuals dealing with disordered eating habits. In this episode we dive into Michelle's story and discuss how she had body dysmorphia and disordere...

In this episode of the podcast, we are discussing the gut microbiome. The gut and the microbiome have gotten a lot of attention over the last 10 years and for good reason. Our digestive system plays a vital role in our overall health and dysfunctional digestion can lead to a variety of health problems.  One of the most fascinating aspects of our digestive health is the microbes that live in our gu...

Welcome back to another episode of the podcast! Today we are going to be doing another Q and A and we are discussing some topics that I have been getting a lot of questions about recently. We are going to cover:  Stool testing and whether it is worthwhile Athletic Greens supplement Electrolyte Powders  You Are What You Eat Netflix Docu-series   Here is the multivitamin episode that I referenced in...

We know that carrying excess body fat can increase the risk of chronic health problems. On the other hand, there is a growing movement promoting Health at Any Size that want to shift the focus away from weight and towards more holisitc meaures of health.  On this eipsode, I give my honest take of the HAES movement and we discuss:  The 5 principles of the HAES movement  Whether the principles are s...

If you are going to exercise, make sure you are getting the most out of it. Many people are going to be embarking on new fitness journeys during the new year, in this episode we discuss what goes into an effective exercise plan that will improve body composition, reduce risk for chronic health problems and extend lifespan.  In this episode, we discuss:  Why exercise is the most important key to he...

Happy New Year and welcome back to the podcast! I want to help you get your year started off right, so today we will be discussing 9 simple nutrition habits you can make in 2024 that can transform your health.  These aren't New Year's resolutions, but rather these are ACTIONS that you can start to take today that will have a substantial positive effect on your health. Tune into the podca...

Welcome back to another episode of the show! Today is a special shortened episode of the show, I share some of the highlights from the podcast in 2023 and discuss what is to come in 2024. We also highlight some listener reviews and I announce an opportunity to win some free supplements from legion.  This is a short episode and I really just want to thank you all for tuning in and helping to grow t...

Welcome back to another episode of The Nutrition Science Podcast, on today's we are discussing digestive health problems. We cover this topic from a high level perspective  On this episode we discuss:  The difference between normal digestive disturbances and a digestive health problems When to see a doctor about GI problems  The 5 Pillars of Digestive Health  How to get started with nutrition...

Food allergies, intolerances, and sensitivities can occur towards nearly any food. These adverse food reactions can have a negative impact on health so it is important that they are correctly diagnosed and managed. Unfortuantely, there is A LOT of misleading information about this topic.  On this week's episode of the podcast, Dr. David Stukus joins us to discuss the science behind these topi...

Welcome back to another Q and A episode of the Nutrition Science Podcast! On this episode we are going to be discussing the following topics:  Is Berberine Nature's Ozempic? A popular weight loss surgery.  My opinion on The Galveston Diet How to "heal your gut after antibiotics." Is there any benefit to treatments offered by IV Therapy Clinics Are microwaves safe to use? Tune in to...

Welcome back to another episode of The Nutrition Science podcast, today we are going to be discussing 8 tips for staying healthy through the holiday season.  The average person gains weight during the time between Thanksgiving and New Years.  We tend to be off of our schedule, traveling more, celebrating more, spending time with family and all of these can lead to poor sleep, eating, and exercise...

Welcome back to another episode of The Nutrition Science Podcast. I have an amazing episode for you today, I am chatting with my good friend Dr. Jessica Knurick. Jessica and I did our PhDs together and she now specializes in prengnacy and post-partum nutrition after having two little ones of her own.    She has built a large following on Tik Tok and on Instagram now as well education women about t...

Welcome back to another Q and A episode of the Nutrition Science Podcast. We have some exciting topics today, we will be discussing:  Whether air fryers are safe or not How to remove pesticide residues from food If colostrum has any benefits  Whether I think misinformation should be illegal  And the health effects of deli meats  Tune in to the show to hear more. Links  Take Advantage of Limited Ti...

Welcome back to another episode of the Nutrition Science Podcast! Today, we discuss my philosophy and framework towards approaching nutrition. In this episode, we discuss how to set up your nutrition to lose weight, improve your health, and be flexible and sustainable to maintain through changing life seasons.  Tune in to the show to learn more.  Here are the resources that were discussed in the s...

Welcome back to another episode of The Nutrition Science Podcast today we are going to be discussing the carnivore diet. This dietary trend has become popular recently and I want to discuss it because I think that it is going to cause a lot of harm for many people.  So today we discuss:  What the carnivore diet is How the carnivore diet got popular Why a lot of feel better when they stop eating pl...

Welcome back to another episode of the show. Today we have another Q and A episode and in this episode we are going to address the following questions:  Is there a such thing as an antiinflammatory diet?  What is my opinion on Andrew Huberman?  Is eating more protein detrimental to fat loss? Is psyllium husk safe to eat (due to heavy metals)?  Is soaking chia seeds necessary?    Huberman posts:  h...

Eating more fiber is great for your health? But it isn't always that simple.  This is becasue fiber is not one nutrient, but rather a group of compounds found in plant foods and not all fiber is created equally.  In this eisode we will dive further into this topic and discuss:  What fiber actaully is The different ways that fiber types are classified  Health benefits associated with each of t...

Welcome back to another episode of the show. In this episode we have a discussion with my friend Dr. Joey Munoz. We are going to be discussing some common myths including seed oils, the idea that plants are harming us with their defense chemicals and anti-nutrients, glucose spikes, and more. This is a longer discussion than normal, but Joey and I went into depth on some of these topics and really...

Welcome back to another Q and A episode! On this episode we are going to be doing another Q and A episode and we are going to answer the following questions:  What to do if you have a digestive issue? Is milk harmful to your health? Does sugar cause inflammation? What is my opinion on MLM supplements  Are dietitians being paid to downplay the harms of "junk food" on social media?  And mo...

In this episode we are going to discuss protein. We will discuss: What protein is Why protein is important for more than just muscle  What the best sources of protein are Whether you can eat too much protein  ane more... If you have questions about protein they will most likely be covered in this episode.  Episode Links:  Protein Guide Saturated Fat Episode  Whey Protein  Plant Protein  Use the co...

Welcome back to another episode of the Nutrition Science Podcast!  In this episode, we have a special Q and A episode... I gathered a few questions from my Instagram and I am covering them in this episode.  Today we are going to discuss:  The Blue Zones  Choosing higher qaulity carbohydrates  The concept of "Food As Medicine  Low triglycerides protecting against high LDL cholesterol  The link...

Welcome back to the podcast!  Those of you who know me know that I am not a big pronponent of taking lots of supplements... With that being said, quality supplements can improve health and performance and can be a good investment for many people.  In this episode I am going to discuss the 5 supplements that can sometimes be helpful for people.  Full Disclosure, I discuss Legion brand supplements i...

Welcome back to the show!  In this episode I am going to give you 5 simple strategies that you can implement that can help you lose weight or just prevent overeating/weight gain.  If you are someone who has struggled with losing weight or maintaining weight loss this episode Is going to be valuable for you.  Here are the links that I mentioned in the show: Detailed Guide:  5 Simple Tips That Can H...

"Gut Health" has become a very popular trend recently.  People are claiming that poor gut health is responsible for nearly every health condition imaginable and using this to sell protocols and supplements that claim to fix your gut health.  How much truth is there to these claims?  What really is gut health?  How do you know it you have good gut health?  How do you know if your gut heal...