The Nutrition Science Podcast

PLANTS ARE KILLING YOU AND SUCKING NUTRIENTS FROM YOUR BODY!! This is a common claim among "animal-based" diet proponents and it has caused a lot of confusion for people.  So on this episode of the show I want to discuss the topic of anti-nutrients and toxic substances found in plant foods. In this episode we discuss What the different compounds are that are classified as "plant toxins"  What foods these foods are found in How to reduce our exposure to these compuonds when appropriate How the fear-mongering around these compounds is harming poeple  And more.    Click here to see the supplements/products that I recommend. You support the show if you purchase anything through these links. Recommendations Here are two papers outlining these topic in a lot more detail if you want to learn more.  Is There Such a Thing as “Anti-Nutrients”? A Narrative Review of Perceived Problematic Plant Compounds Antinutrients: Lectins, goitrogens, phytates and oxalates, friends or foe?

Today we have another Q and A episode for you and we are going to be covering the following topics:  How to choose the right milk for your nutritional needs  Whether or not it is nutirtionally better to choose whole wheat pasta vs. regular options The dangers of storing rice impoperly Microplastics and our health  Tune into the show to hear more.  Remember if you want to have your question answered in a future Q and A episode you can submit your questions here along with a donation of any amount:  Submit here Check out the new podcast website Take advantage of Legion Athletics BOGO sale  Use code "Chavez" at checkout for 20% off or your first order or 2X rewards points after that. 

On today's podcast we have special guest Dr. Nisha Patel. Dr. Patel is a physician who is double board certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine and who has been studying these medications as well as prescribing them to her patients for years and she shares her insight about all things weight loss meds.  In this episode we discuss:  The types of weight loss medications that are available How those medcations work  When someone would consider using a weight loss medication What are the things to look out for and be catious of Why weight loss medications should be used as one tool along wiith lifestyle habits This is a hot topic and I am excited to have Dr. Patel come on to share her knowledge with you all.  You can follow Dr. Patel and learn more from here here:  https://www.instagram.com/drplantel/      

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 Post-workout recovery nutrition strategies The biggest mistakes that many people make in nutrition that impact performance Pat's top 5 sports performance supplements and more. Tune in to hear more. Here is the smoothie guide I mentioned: Smoothie Guide Here is the legion pre-workout I recommend: Legion Preworkout Here is the creatine that I recommend: Creatine 

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 leaving a donation of any amout here:  Paypal Link  Energy Balance Podacast Episode  Protein Episode  Calculating Energy and Protein Needs Guide     

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"  What to look out for to identify causes of a child's picky eating habits .Strategies for talking to your children about nutrition Tips for helping your children diversify their food choices  And more... This is a great episode that I know you will get a lot of value from. Taylor has a wealth of knowledge and free resources so also make sure you go check out her Instagram page, website, youtube, and everywhere else she teaches on this topic.  You can find all of her info here. 

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 in determining our success in making behavior changes that stick. This episode is packed full of valuable information about recognizing and makin changes to mental pattens that may be holding you back from reaching your goals.   If you are intersted in the FREE Coaching Code training that Kasey is offering to help coaches implement some o the information that we discussed in this episode, you can find more info here:  https://www.kjocoaching.com/thecoachingcode   Also, you can find more information about Kasey's Health Mindset Coaching Certification below.  https://www.healthmindsetcert.com/enroll  Use code "Adrian" for $200 off of enrollment.   

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 episode today.  In this episode we are going to:  Define high blood pressure  Describe the reasons why our blood pressure increases Discuss how to test your blood pressure Outline the nutrition and lifestyle strategies that have been shown to improve blood pressure  If you want to learn more check out the detailed blog post that I wrote to go along with this episode. Blood Pressure Blog Post  Also, if you want to schedule a consultation with me, you can do so here: 60-minute consultation   

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 and approach towars her health and fitness moving forward.  This is a really insightful episode that will provide a lot of value for many of you.  You can find more information about Ashley through her Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/dr.dwyer/  Or on her website here: https://teambdncoaching.com/           

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 your questions into the notes section. Submit your Question  Here is the protein episode that I disucssed in the show:  Protein Episode   

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 overcome her disordered eating habits and not lives a life of freedom and balance. Tune in to the show if you want to hear more.  National Eating Disorders Association website  Follow Michelle on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/yatesnutrition/  If you want to support the show with a one-time donation you can do so here: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/drchavez   

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 intestinal tract and are responsible for helping us to digesting and absorbing nutrients from our food food and they also synthesize some nutrients and neurotransmitters, help to regulate our immune system and more.  Bottom line these little bugs living in our gut are very important for our health. In this episode of the show we are going to dive deeper into the topic of the gut microbiome and discuss what the gut microbiome is, how it impacts health, how we can measure it, and how we can support it.  Tune in to learn more. Additional Reading:  Paper on Postbiotics https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9177191/ AGA clinical Practice Guidelines for the Use of Probiotics https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32531291/ Review Paper on the Role of the Gut Microbiome in Human Disease https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8477631/   Ways to support the show One-Time Donation: http://paypal.me/drchavez  Shop Legion supplements and use the code "Chavez" to get 20% off of your 1st order and 2x points on each order after.  Legion Supplements    

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 more important than body size when it comes to health outcomes and much more... If you are curious what this movement is, want to learn more about how excess body fat can impact health vs. the importance of habits you are going to want to tune into this episode.  Citations from this Episode: Paper on Body Fat and Health Outcomes Paper on BMI and health outcomes Fitness vs. Fitness  Fit Project  Healthy Eating Index and Health Outcomes   Shop legion for protein powder, pre-workout, fish oil, and more for 20% off and also support the show. Use this link or use the code "Chavez" at checkout.  Shop Legion   

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 of exercise training  Basics of cardiovascular exercise  Basics of resistance training  How to tie it all together and more... I am creating some more in depth resources on getting started with exercise and resistance training. Click on the link below if you are interested in diving deeper and want to stay in the loop with those resources.  https://www.dradrianchavez.com/resistancetraining If you want to give Legion's Pulse pre-workout a try you can do so here:  Pulse Preworkout Supplement  Use code "Chavez" for 20% off of your first order. 

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.  Click here to get discounted access to the Nutrition Mastery Blueprint Course  Check out Legion Protein supplements here  Whey Protein  Plant Protein   

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 more information about the dad's fitness program here.   

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!  If you want to inquire about working with Dr. Chavez you can schedule a 30-minute discovery call here.       

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  How to test allergies, and intolerances IgE testing, IgG testing, MRT,  The dangers of screening for food allergies and intolerances Growing out of allergies vs. treating them FPIES: What it is and what to do Why excessive cleanliness might increase allergy risk  The relationship between food allergies and eczema and more!  This episode is PACKED with useful information that you don't want to miss.  Follow Dr. Stukus on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/allergykidsdoc Dr. Stukus Professional profile 

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 supplementation and weight loss Berberibe supplementation and metbaolic syndrome  Galveston Diet Full Review by Abby Langer  Paper on probiotics after antibioitc use IV Drop clinic death  Microwaves and nutrient loss: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10408397609527213 https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/epdf/10.1080/08327823.2020.1755483?needAccess=true https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1745-4514.2009.00316.x Shop Legion Athletics for high quality 3rd party tested nutritional supplements and support the show at the same time. Use the code "Chavez" at checkout to receive 20% off of your first order and 2x points on future orders.  Legion Supplements