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 performance nutrition isn't just for athletes Pre-workout nutrition for better performance...

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 maintaining flavor of foods If you want to submit a questions for a future Q and A episode you can do so by...

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.  In this episode you will learn:  Why picky eating is usually more than a kid just being "picky" ...

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 episode.  Today on the show, my friend Dr. Kasey Jo Orvidas joins us to discuss  how our mindset plays a major role...

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 lifestyle strategies for helping to lower blood pressure and we are going to outline those in this...

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 dream body and how it damaged her health and her relationship with her body and food and how that has impacted her mindset...

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 the next Q and A episode, you can go to my Paypal and leave a donation of any amount and put...

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 disordered eating habits from a VERY young age, how she realized that she had a problem, and how she was able to...

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 gut which refer to as our "gut microbiome". These communities of microbes make a home out of our...

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 the show  Sholud You Take a Multivitamin?  

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 supported by science  Why this movement has become popular in some circles Whether habits are...

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 healthy aging  How adaptations to exercise impact our health and well-being  The primary types...

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 podcast and put some of the tips into action to make 2024 the year that you take control of your health.  ...

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 the podast and I am looking forward to 50+ more amazing episodes next year.    You can find...

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 changes and more.  If you have digestive issues, this episode is going to be packed with value!  ...

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 topics. In this episode we discuss:  The difference between food allergy, intolerance, and sensitivity ...

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 learn more.  Here are some of the resources discussed in this episode.  Research on Berberine...

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 habits.  While I am not here to encourage you to skip all of this, I do want you to make it...

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 this topic and I am looking excited to have her on today to share her knowledge with you all as...

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 Time Discounted Course Offer Legion Supplements BOGO Sale (Use code Chavez at checkout)  ...

Welcoe back to another episode of the Nutrition Science Podcast! Today we are    If you want to take advantage of the offer:  Limited Time Discounted Access on The Nutrition Mastery Blueprint Course Here are the resources that were discussed in the show:  Energy balance podcast Protein podcast  Saturated fat podcast  Processed food podcast

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 plants  The long-term side effects of going carnivore and more... Here are some of the things...

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:  ...

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 the fiber types Potential circumstances where specific fibers may have a negative effect on health...

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 got into the weeds of why and how some of these misleading statements are circulated. It is...