Where Optimal Meets Practical

Jordan Lips

When it comes to nutrition and training...talking about what's optimal is always fun, but making it practical changes lives. On this show we'll dive deep on all things training, nutrition, and mindset optimization while making sure to drive home the practical and applicable side of things.

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    285: Andy de Santis (@andytherd) - "Ode to Legumes": Fatty liver, fiber, and what actually matters

    Episode Description 👇🏼 In this episode of WOMP, Jordan sits down with registered dietitian Andy De Santis to break down the real drivers of fatty liver, the underrated power of fiber, and why legumes might be one of the most practical nutrition upgrades most people are missing. They dig into metabolic health, ultra-processed food nuance, plant vs animal protein, and how to focus on the habits that actually move the needle. If you want an evidence-based, practical approach to nutrition without the fear-mongering, this episode is for you. - What You Will Learn👇🏼 • What fatty liver actually is and what drives it • Why fiber intake is still too low for most people • The metabolic benefits of legumes • Plant vs animal protein: what matters most • Where the ultra-processed food conversation gets oversimplified • Practical nutrition habits that compound over time - Timestamps👇🏼 00:00 Intro and welcome 02:10 Andy’s background and nutrition philosophy 05:45 Why Andy focuses on metabolic health 09:30 What is happening in fatty liver 14:50 Biggest drivers of fatty liver risk 20:05 Fiber and metabolic health 24:40 The case for legumes 29:15 Why beans are underutilized 33:50 Protein quality nuance 39:10 Ultra-processed foods discussion 45:25 Practical diet improvements 50:40 Where most people should start 55:30 Rapid-fire nutrition advice 59:10 Where to find Andy - Connect with Andy👇🏼 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andytherd Website: https://andytherd.com Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/andytherd LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andydesantisrd/ Andy De Santis is a registered dietitian known for his practical, evidence-based approach to metabolic health and plant-forward nutrition. - Connect with Jordan👇🏼 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordanlipsfitness/ Website: https://jordanlipsfitness.com/ WOMP Coaching: https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/workout-plan/team/womp-gym-home-bundle?attrib=548099-ig Jordan Lips is the founder of WOMP (Where Optimal Meets Practical), helping busy adults build evidence-based nutrition and training habits that actually stick.

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When it comes to nutrition and training...talking about what's optimal is always fun, but making it practical changes lives. On this show we'll dive deep on all things training, nutrition, and mindset optimization while making sure to drive home the practical and applicable side of things.

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