The term insulin resistance has become a popular buzzword recently and most of the information that I have seen about this topic online has been misleading.

So today on the podcast, I want to break down the topic of insulin resistance in more depth and we are going to discuss:

•  What insulin resistance is and why it’s important
• How to determine if you may have insulin resistance
• How to improve insulin sensitivity and metabolic health
• What you can do to reverse prediabetes or improve diabetes

And more…

Tune in to learn how simple nutrition and lifestyle changes to help you build a healthy metabolism!

 
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Recommended 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 Munoz

https://www.thenutritionsciencepodcast.com/how-to-build-muscle-with-dr-joey-munoz/

Everything You Need To Know About Protein

https://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/

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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 cookware
• How you will most likely be exposed to BPAs and PFAS
• What cookware you can use to decreases your risk of potentially harmful
  chemicals
• How aluminum products may be impacting your health
  And 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/28458989

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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!

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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!

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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 Cholesterol

Part 1: Does LDL Cholesterol Cause Heart Disease?

https://www.thenutritionsciencepodcast.com/does-ldl-cholesterol-cause-heart-disease/

Part 2: Lifestyle Strategies to Lower Cholesterol Levels

https://www.thenutritionsciencepodcast.com/lifestyle-strategies-to-lower-cholesterol-levels/

How to Build a Simple, Effective Exercise Plan

https://www.thenutritionsciencepodcast.com/how-to-build-a-simple-effective-exercise-plan/

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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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