Episode 353: Decoding Diet Trends: Dr. Idrees Shares Evidence-Based Advice Habits and Hustle

Have you ever found yourself confused by the countless diet trends and conflicting nutrition advice circulating online and in the media? If so, you're not alone. In a world filled with misinformation and pseudoscience, it can be challenging to separate fact from fiction when it comes to healthy eating.

That's why I’m excited to share with you my latest podcast episode featuring the brilliant Dr. Idrees, a medical doctor and nutrition expert who is on a mission to debunk diet myths and provide evidence-based insights. In this conversation, Dr. Idrees tackles some of the most controversial topics in nutrition, from the role of sugar and artificial sweeteners to the gluten-free craze and the cardio vs. strength training debate.

If you're ready to clear up the confusion and gain a deeper understanding of the science behind healthy eating, then this podcast episode is a must-listen.

Dr. Idrees Mughal (known as Dr Idz) is a UK trained Medical Doctor, with an additional Master’s degree in Nutritional Research and is Board-Certified in Lifestyle Medicine. On Jan 1st 2021, Dr Idz took it upon himself to directly respond to content creators and to call-out the harmful and inaccurate advice being given to the public. Since then, he has amassed over 1.5 million followers across the Tiktok and Instagram platforms and now gets tagged in over 200 videos a day from followers asking for his input.

What we discuss…
(00:00) Health Expert Debunks Nutrition Myths
(08:08) Building a Social Media Health Platform
(20:34) Social Media and Evidence-Based Information
(25:49) Natural vs. Artificial Food Debunked
(36:21) Debunking Nutrition Science Myths
(49:28) Ultra-Processed Foods and Fortification
(58:28) Debunking Myths About Sugar and Nutrition
(01:08:51) Debunking Myths
(01:17:49) Gluten-Free Marketing and Gut Health
(01:24:42) Probiotics, Cardio, and Strength Training
(01:38:38) The Nuances of Fitness Aspiration
(01:46:12) Optimizing Health and Longevity


…and more!

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Find more from Dr. Idrees Mughal:
Website: https://www.schoolofdridz.com/ 
Book: Saturated Fats: A Myth Busting Guide To Diet and Nutrition In A World of Misinformation
Instagram: @dr_idz