Ep. 285: Dr. Matthew Nagra - Cutting Through the Nutrition Confusion and Debunking Diet Myths
Description
Dr. Matthew Nagra, a naturopathic doctor, dissects the latest research in nutrition, particularly around plant-based diets and their impact on health.
The conversation covers several hot topics, including:
- 20:01 - Understanding the Toxicity Argument Against Plants
- 24:17 - Plant-Based Meats or Real Meat- Which is Better?
- 35:11 - The Impact of Salt Alternatives on Blood Pressure
- 38:48 - Examining the Egg Debate
- 43:26 - The Truth About Oatmeal
- 57:21 - Exploring the Controversy of Dietary Oils
- 01:00:52 - Can Oil Be Part of a Healthy Diet?
- 01:16:41 - The Benefits and Considerations of Creatine Supplementation
- 01:23:10 - Sleep and Food Intake
- 01:26:43 - Understanding Gluten and its Effects on Health
- 01:31:50 - Understanding HDL and LDL Cholesterol
- 01:40:53 - Ozempic and Weight Management
With a commitment to evidence-based research, this episode clarifies common misconceptions and encourages listeners to focus on whole, nutritious, plant-based foods for optimal health and longevity. And that's a big kale yeah from us!
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