If you are overwhelmed with all of the conflicting information in nutrition this is the podcast for you. On this podcast, Dr. Adrian Chavez, who has a doctorate...
The slogan Make America Healthy Again has picked up some traction recently and I love that people are thinking more about their health. There are some good things coming from this movement and also some not so good things and I want to talk about of them. So this week I brought my friend and colleague, Dr. Jessica Knurick, to discuss some of our thoughts about this #MAHA movement as nutrition professionals (we both have PhDs) with over a decade each of working in this field.On this episode we will discuss:How exactly Americans have gotten sickerThe real reason why obesity and diabetes rates have skyrocketed Whether food additives are destroying your healthThe challenges with improving school lunchesWhy conspiracy theories can spread faster than truth.Actual efforts that could be useful to improve the health the American population. And a lot more...Tune into the show to learn more. Podcast Episode Links:The Science of Seed Oils: Myth-Busting with Dr. IdzDr. Idz Instagram Post on FluorideIf you are not following Jessica on social media, I recommend doing so hereEnjoying the show or have a questions about a particular topic? Send us a message here. Support the show
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Lifestyle “Hacks” That Make Following a Healthy Lifestyle Easier and More Sustainable
Do you find it hard to stick to healthy habits over time?Sometimes we are unknowingly making things harder on ourselves and there are some simple changes that we can make to move things in our favor. In this week’s episode of the podcast, we are going to cover simple environmental and lifestyle modifications you can do that will make being healthy as easy as possible. We will discuss:How to make smarter nutrition choices and live an active lifestyle in ways you never imaginedHow to reach your sleep and exercise goalsHow to invest in your health throughout the day and break-free of negative mindsetsAnd more. Tune into the show to learn how to get into healthier habits and stay consistent with them, so you can achieve your best health!Enjoying the show or have a questions about a particular topic? Send us a message here. Support the show
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7 Nutrients That You Might Not Be Eating Enough Of
Did you know that most Americans aren’t getting the recommended amounts of important micronutrients? Meeting our micronutrient needs is one of the most important pillars of a healthy dietary approach. So, in this week’s episode of the podcast, we are going to cover the top 7 micronutrients that Americans aren’t getting enough of. In this episode we will discuss: Why these nutrients are important Foods that we can get these nutrients from Strategies for ensuring you meeting your micronutrient needsAnd more.Tune into the show to learn about the simple and practical steps you can take to ensure you are meeting your daily recommended micronutrient needs!Podcast Episode Links:5 Supplements That Might Be Worth Investing InShould You Take a Multivitamin?Lifestyle Strategies to Lower Cholesterol LevelsDoes LDL Cholesterol Cause Heart Disease? The Science of Seed Oils: Myth-Busting with Dr. Idz Enjoying the show or have a questions about a particular topic? Send us a message here. Support the show
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This Simple Lifestyle Change Can Help You Easily Lose Weight and Keep It Off
Over the years of working in this field I have met HUNDREDS if not thousands of people who were all struggling with a similar issue. They feel like they have to eat so little to maintain their body weight and if they "indulge" they gain weight very easily. Well today on the podcast, I am going to talk about the one lifestyle change that many people struggling with this issue can make to be able to EAT MORE and maintain a healthy body composition. And not only that, but this approach in many cases will also help to improve your physical and mental health and well-being as well. Make sure you tune into the episode to learn more. If you want to take advantage of the limited time discount on the Nutrition Mastery Blueprint Course, you can do so here. Enjoying the show or have a questions about a particular topic? Send us a message here. Support the show
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Q and A: Mushroom Coffee, Resistant Starches, and Nightshades and Arthritis
Welcome back to the show. Today we have a Q and A episode and we are going go cover: Whether mushroom coffee is worth adding to your routineWhat resistant starches are and are they something you want to include in your dietWhether or not nightshade foods contribute to arthritis or other inflammatory conditions We break each of these topics down and give you some practical takeaways to help you live a happier healthier life. Tune in to hear more. Links 👇🏽Resistant Starch Research:Resistant Starches and Cardiometabolic Health OutcomesResistant Starch and the Gut MicrobiomeIf you want to take advantage of the limited time discount on the Nutrition Mastery Blueprint Course, you join for 50% off until October 20th here. Save 20% off Legion supplements (Use code Chavez at checkout)Enjoying the show or have a questions about a particular topic? Send us a message here. Support the show
If you are overwhelmed with all of the conflicting information in nutrition this is the podcast for you. On this podcast, Dr. Adrian Chavez, who has a doctorate in nutrition and years of experience working with over 1,000 clients, helps to break down the science and practical application around popular topics in nutrition to help you make more informed decisions about nutrition and your health. Weekly episodes include research breakdowns of specific nutrition topics along with practical takeaways, Q and A episodes, myth-busting, and interviews with subject matter experts.