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 sicker
• The real reason why obesity and diabetes rates have skyrocketed 
• Whether food additives are destroying your health
• The challenges with improving school lunches
• Why 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. Idz
Dr. Idz Instagram Post on Fluoride
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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 imagined
• How to reach your sleep and exercise goals
• How to invest in your health throughout the day and break-free of negative mindsets

And 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!

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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 needs

And 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 In

Should You Take a Multivitamin?

Lifestyle Strategies to Lower Cholesterol Levels

Does LDL Cholesterol Cause Heart Disease? 

The Science of Seed Oils: Myth-Busting with Dr. Idz 

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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.

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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 routine
• What resistant starches are and are they something you want to include in your diet
• Whether 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 Outcomes
Resistant Starch and the Gut Microbiome

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Last week Senator Ron Johnson organized a roundtable discussion in Washington titled: "American Health and Nutrition: A Second Opinion". This roundtable discussion featured Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Jordan Peterson, Vani Hari (The Food Babe, Casey Means, and a few other activists and influencers.

The discussion has gotten a lot of press and while I am happy to see more people wanting to see the government step up and making policy changes to improve the health of the US population, many of the points outlined in the discussion were a distraction from the real problems facing our country.

So in this episode I am going to talk about the roundtable discussion further and highlight some things that our government can do to help improve the health of the population.

Links
Watch the roundtable discussion here.

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In a matter of 10 years gluten went from being something most people have never heard of to something millions of people were avoiding in their diets which sparked a huge market for gluten-free products. 

But why? Is there any reasoning to it? 

Gluten might be one of the most complicated topics in nutrition and in today's episode I am going to attempt to unpack this topic and help you to understand: 

• What gluten is
• Why it can be a problem for some people 
• Why it isn't a problem for most people 
• How to determine if it is an issue for you

And more...

Tune into the episode to learn more.

Previous episodes mentioned on the podcast:
Protein episode
Food allergy episode with Dr. David Stukus

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Today on the show we are going to discuss flexible eating and the 80/20 rule in nutrition. The 80/20 rule refers to eating healthy foods 80% of the time and then allowing 20% for flexibility. 

If you listen to the show, you know I am a big fan of flexibility, so you might be surprised to hear my take here. On the show we discuss: 

• The 80/20 doesn't make sense for everyone
• Circumstances where flexibility with nutrition can do more harm than good
• How to figure out what works best in your life

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Inflammation!! This has become a popular term recently and most people don't really know what it means or if its something that we should be worried about. 

So, on this episode of the podcast, we are going to discuss: 

• What inflammation is
• Why it's important 
• The difference between acute and chronic inflammation 
• How inflammation contributes to disease development 
• How our diet can contribute to inflammation 
• And more...

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Previous Episodes Referenced
Saturated Fat Episode
Red Meat Episode

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On this episode of the podcast we have a.Q and A episode covering three topics.

1) Are caffeine and coffee beneficial or harmful to our health?
2) What are the best oils to cook with?
3) Does dairy interfere with the absorption of nutrients from berries?

We will be discussing some of the research looking at the health benefits (and negative effects) of coffee and caffeine, the differences between cooking with oilve oil, coconut oil, butter, ghee, etc., and how dairy can block the absorption of nutrients from foods like berries and coffee and what to do to reduce this effect.

Tune into the podcast to learn more.

Here is the research discussed in the show:

Coffee Health Benefits 
Coffee/Caffeine Brain Health
Milk Reducing Nutrients in Berries
Study Looking At Different Fat Content

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Did you know that all health improvements that people experience from following any new diet or nutrition plan can be distilled into 3 key changes?

Today on the show we are going to discuss what those specific changes are and help you to understand How Diets Work and where you should place your focus if your goal is make nutrition changes that will benefit your health.

Previous episode that may be helpful:
Energy Balance Episode
Food Sensitivity Episode

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