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...
Insulin Resistance: What It Is and Why It's So Important for Long Term Health
The term insulin resistance has become a popular buzzword recently and usually the people using this term are giving out misleading information about the topic.So today on the podcast, I want to quickly break down the topic in more depth. In today’s episode, we are going to discuss: What insulin resistance is and why it’s importantHow to determine if you may have insulin resistanceHow to improve insulin sensitivity and metabolic healthWhat you can do to reverse prediabetes or improve diabetesAnd more…Tune in to learn how simple nutrition and lifestyle changes to help you build a healthy metabolism! FREE Resources Metabolism MasterclassJoin me for a live training on Wednesday December 18th at 5:30 pm Central Standard Time to Learn more about metabolism and metabolic health:Website: https://www.dradrianchavez.com/MetabolismHow to Calculate Your Calorie and Protein Needs:https://www.dradrianchavez.com/energyguideRecommended Podcast Episodes What is Insulin Resistance? (My interview with Jordan Lips on the Where Optimal Meets Practical Podcast)https://www.thenutritionsciencepodcast.com/what-is-insulin-resistance/How to Build Muscle with Dr. Joey Munozhttps://www.thenutritionsciencepodcast.com/how-to-build-muscle-with-dr-joey-munoz/Everything You Need To Know About Proteinhttps://www.thenutritionsciencepodcast.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-protein/Fiber Fundamentals: What It Is, Different Types of Fiber, Health Benefits, and Potential Cons https://www.thenutritionsciencepodcast.com/fiber-fundamentals-what-it-is-different-types-of-fiber-health-benefits-and-potential-cons/Enjoying the show or have a questions about a particular topic? Send us a message here. Support the show
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Toxins in Your Kitchen: Are BPA, PFAS, And Aluminum Harming Your Health?
Are you being exposed to toxic chemicals from your cooking and food storage practices? Do you find it confusing when you hear claims that certain chemicals in common kitchen items like pots, pans, cooking dishes, and tupperware may be harming your health? If so, this is the episode for you! In this week’s episode of the podcast, we discuss: What PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” are and potential exposure sources in your cookwareHow you will most likely be exposed to BPAs and PFASWhat cookware you can use to decreases your risk of potentially harmfulchemicalsHow aluminum products may be impacting your healthAnd more.Tune into the show to learn how to learn the truth about our exposure to BPA, PFAS and heavy metals and learn some simple habit changes you can make to limit your exposure to these chemicals.Further Reading/Scientific Research: Research on PFAS: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35202231/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8915917/ Research on BPA: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22889897/ Research on aluminum: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28458989We try our best to minimize advertisements on this show, if you would like to contribute to this effort and help support the show you can do so here: Support the PodcastEnjoying the show or have a questions about a particular topic? Send us a message here. Support the show
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8 Practical Tips to Stay Healthy During the Holidays
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 through the holiday season feeling good heading into the new year. So on this episode I am outlining 8 simple tips to help you stay on track this holiday season. Tune in to learn more!Click here to learn more about the Nutrition Mastery Blueprint course. Legion SupplementsEnjoying 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: Nitrates/Nitrites in Lunch Meat, Cheese on LDL Cholesterol, Strength Training vs. Cardio, and Kangen Water
Welcome back to the show!Today we have a Q and A episode and I have my friend and former client Emma Becker joining me to help ask the questions. In this episode we cover the following:Are nitrates/nitrites in lunch meat harmful to our health?Does cheese impact LDL cholesterol?What are the benefits of strength training versus cardio and is one better than the other?Are there any health benefits of Kangen water?Tune in to the show to better understand these topics and gain practical tips and strategies to help you live the healthiest life possible!LinksWant to leave a question for the next Q and A episode? You can do so here. https://www.thenutritionsciencepodcast.com/contact/Join our Nutrition Mastery Blueprint Course for 50% off before December 1sthttps://www.dradrianchavez.com/BLUEPRINT Studies comparing cheese vs. butter on LDL cholesterol A paper on the health effects of nitrosamines Podcast Episodes mentioned in this episode:Are Saturated Fats Harmful To Our Health? https://www.thenutritionsciencepodcast.com/are-saturated-fats-harmful-to-our-health/ Two Part Series on LDL CholesterolPart 1: Does LDL Cholesterol Cause Heart Disease?https://www.thenutritionsciencepodcast.com/does-ldl-cholesterol-cause-heart-disease/Part 2: Lifestyle Strategies to Lower Cholesterol Levelshttps://www.thenutritionsciencepodcast.com/lifestyle-strategies-to-lower-cholesterol-levels/How to Build a Simple, Effective Exercise Planhttps://www.thenutritionsciencepodcast.com/how-to-build-a-simple-effective-exercise-plan/Support the show. https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/drchavez Enjoying the show or have a questions about a particular topic? Send us a message here. Support the show
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Make American Healthy...Again?
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
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.
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