The Outlier Health Podcast

Few parts of your body impact your health as much as your gut. A healthy gut microbiome can boost your energy, elevate your immunity, and increase your longevity. An unhealthy gut does the opposite... creating a lot of bloating and digestive discomfort in the process. But what exactly is a gut microbiome, and how does a plant-centered diet impact it? That's what we dive into with Dahlia Marin, RDN...

We need a food revolution. In the United States, we spend 19% of our entire Gross Domestic Product on healthcare — 80% of which is treating the symptoms of chronic disease. Chronic diseases that are directly fueled by diet and lifestyle. As Ocean Robbins, a bestselling author and co-founder of Food Revolution Network, puts it: Our healthcare system isn't helping people get better, we're just tryin...

What's the key to longevity? According to Valter Longo and his bestselling book, The Longevity Diet, it's a combination of fitness and a mostly plant-based diet. That in itself isn't groundbreaking by any means, but what is unique about Longo's approach is the regular fasting element. In today's episode, Matt and Doug walk through the tenets of Longo's philosophy, and Matt shares his recent experi...

Did you know we have another podcast? It's called the Plant-Based Morning Show, and we go live every weekday to discuss the latest in plant-based news and headlines. A lot has changed since we last shared an episode of the PBMS here, so we thought it would be fun to catch you up to speed with an episode from last week! In this episode we talk about: Doug's alcohol plan going forward after his 21-d...

Peter Attia's new New York Times bestselling book, Outlive, outlines a very audacious fitness plan for longevity. In today's episode, Matt Frazier and Doug Hay break down the plan and methodology and debate the pros and cons of such a time-consuming routine. Is this the ticket to living a long, active life? Or is it an unrealistic goal that will leave more people discouraged than motivated? For Ma...

We all know junk foods have a negative impact on your health. But how much can superfoods do the opposite? In today's episode, Matt Tullman sits down with Michael Kuech, co-founder of YourSuper and author of the new book Your Super Life: 100+ Delicious, Plant-Based Recipes Made with Nature's Most Powerful Superfoods In the episode they discuss how superfoods transformed Michael's health and life,...

NMA Radio is back! In this first episode of 2023, Matt and Doug dissect their current approach to training, and ask themselves... Does this mean we're getting lame, or is this a better way to train?

Are you scrambling to find a last-minute gift for the vegan athlete in your life? Don't worry, we have you covered. In today's episode, Matt and Doug scour the internet for the best gift ideas, share the 2022 gifting trends that keep popping up, and provide their definitive guide to the best gifts of the year (or at least some good ideas).

Few people can say they've had a larger impact on the world than Paul Rodney Turner, a former monk turned founder of Food for Life Global. Food for Life has served over 8 billion plant-based meals around the world, and the number grows by the day. In today's episode, Matt Tullman speaks with Paul about his outlook on the world, and why he's chosen to focus on vegan food as a way of helping people...

Today we talk to Dr. Taylor Sittler, a physician who specializes in metabolic health. In the episode we cover the impact of processed foods, why our healthcare system is broken, the four biggest levers your can pull for better health, and more.

Training, travel, habits, lunches, and workout fuel... Matt and Doug cover it all in today's Asks Us Anything style episode. Plus, Matt's hot takes on Halloween decorations!

This week we're publishing the Plant-Based Morning Show's daily episodes on the No Meat Athlete Radio feed, so that you can get a taste for what the daily, live format is like. Friday, October 14th — In today's episode, we talk about: Matt's foster puppies cause a huge mess Beyond Meat's troubles continue (Fortune) Thumbs-up emoji cancelled (NY Post) Starbucks testing new vegan items (VegNews) Veg...

This week we're publishing the Plant-Based Morning Show's daily episodes on the No Meat Athlete Radio feed, so that you can get a taste for what the daily, live format is like. Thursday, October 13th — In today's episode, we talk about: Hawaii is the most vegan-friendly state (Vegan Review) Beyond Popcorn Chicken and lots of new Beyond trademarks (The Beet) Denny's has vegan meat in Canada (Yahoo...

This week we're publishing the Plant-Based Morning Show's daily episodes on the No Meat Athlete Radio feed, so that you can get a taste for what the daily, live format is like. Tuesday, October 11th — In today's episode, we talk about: More details about PlantBuilt winners Texas Pete Hot Sauce Faces Lawsuit for Being Made in North Carolina (New York Post) Vegan Eggo waffles (and chick'n) from Kell...

This week we're publishing the Plant-Based Morning Show's daily episodes on the No Meat Athlete Radio feed, so that you can get a taste for what the daily, live format is like. If you like it, be sure to subscribe whereever you listen to podcasts! In today's episode, we talk about: PlantBuilt's success at Mr. America competition Which Plant-Based Foods Have the Most Fiber? (VegNews) Impossible Foo...

Over the past several years, there has been a lot of hype and money around the plant-based meat industry. But is that bubble about to burst? Some industry leaders think so. In Today's episode, Matt and Doug are back to share their take on the future of the plant-based meat industry, and what this downturn means for the vegan movement.

It's official, Matt and Doug have started a new podcast. To celebrate, we're sharing an episode where we debate whether we're losing the plants in plant-based diets (and other fun news).

In today's Episode, Doug Evans, author of The Sprout Book, sits down with Matt Tullman about his "living foods" approach to nutrition, how sprouts can transform your health, and how to get started.

We talk a LOT about new plant-based meats, cheeses, and other treats. But while the growth of this industry is exciting, when does regular consumption of these products begin to negatively impact your health? In today's episode, Matt and Doug look at a recent study that compares a whole food plant-based diet with a processed vegan diet, looking for an answer.

Fiona Oakes is an accomplished marathon runner and ultrarunner, but it was never the sport that motivated her. From her first race, Fiona was on a mission to raise awareness of animal cruelty and promote the vegan diet. In today's episode, Matt Tullman chats with Fiona about her drive and challenges, and why she chose running as a way to spread her message.

Are we improving ourselves to death? That's the question Matt and Doug asked themselves in 2018. And four years later, their thinking has changed. In today's episode, Matt and Doug revisit the self-improvement topic and debate whether they think good enough is in fact good enough.

Meagan Duhamel needs no introduction. As an Olympic figure skater, we watched her earn Silver in 2014 and Gold in 2018. But how well do you know her story? In today's episode, Matt Tullman speaks with Meagan about her drive from childhood, her quest to become the best in the world, and how Meagan's vegan diet has impacted her longevity in the sport.

Matt and Doug are back live on Twitter, joined this time by everyone's favorite ultrarunner and comedian, Jeffrey Binney. They discuss the Impossible Meat controversy, surviving the 120-mile Trans Rockies Run, pickleball, and more.

How do you structure and plan your diet to keep it stress-free? In today's episode, Matt and Doug go live on Twitter Space to walk through nine healthy eating rules, how they fit into their lives, and why they might need some adjustments. Want to join us live? The next Twitter Space will be recorded Tuesday, August 9th at 10:30 Eastern. Follow @NoMeatAthlete and @RockCreekRunner to join.

All the gurus love to talk about morning routines. Routines to make you more productive. Routines to make you happier. Routines to get you into the best shape of your life. But do morning routines matter, and should a structured routine be your goal? In today's episode, Matt and Doug try to answer that question.