The Nutrition Science Podcast

Dr. Adrian Chavez
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The Nutrition Science Podcast

If you are overwhelmed with all of the conflicting information in nutrition this is the podcast for you. On this podcast, Dr. Adrian Chavez, who has a doctorate in nutrition and years of experience working with over 1,000 clients, helps to break down the science and practical application around popular topics in nutrition to help you make more informed decisions about nutrition and your health. Weekly episodes include research breakdowns of specific nutrition topics along with practical takeaways, Q and A episodes, myth-busting, and interviews with subject matter experts.

  1. Q and A: Nitrates/Nitrites in Lunch Meat, Cheese on LDL Cholesterol, Strength Training vs. Cardio, and Kangen Water

    1 DAY AGO

    Q and A: Nitrates/Nitrites in Lunch Meat, Cheese on LDL Cholesterol, Strength Training vs. Cardio, and Kangen Water

    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 s...

    40 min
  2. Make American Healthy...Again?

    15 NOV

    Make American Healthy...Again?

    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 ...

    54 min
  3. Lifestyle “Hacks” That Make Following a Healthy Lifestyle Easier and More Sustainable

    11 NOV

    Lifestyle “Hacks” That Make Following a Healthy Lifestyle Easier and More Sustainable

    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 imaginedHow to ...

    22 min
  4. 7 Nutrients That You Might Not Be Eating Enough Of

    4 NOV

    7 Nutrients That You Might Not Be Eating Enough Of

    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...

    23 min
  5. This Simple Lifestyle Change Can Help You Easily Lose Weight and Keep It Off

    16 OCT

    This Simple Lifestyle Change Can Help You Easily Lose Weight and Keep It Off

    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 c...

    13 min
  6. Q and A: Mushroom Coffee, Resistant Starches, and Nightshades and Arthritis

    9 OCT

    Q and A: Mushroom Coffee, Resistant Starches, and Nightshades and Arthritis

    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 routineWhat resistant starches are and are they something you want to include in your dietWhether 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:Res...

    16 min
  7. How Can Our Government Help Improve Population Health?

    2 OCT

    How Can Our Government Help Improve Population Health?

    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 p...

    18 min
  8. Is Gluten Harming Your Health?

    25 SEPT

    Is Gluten Harming Your Health?

    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 isWhy it can be a problem for some people Why it isn't a problem...

    32 min
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About

If you are overwhelmed with all of the conflicting information in nutrition this is the podcast for you. On this podcast, Dr. Adrian Chavez, who has a doctorate in nutrition and years of experience working with over 1,000 clients, helps to break down the science and practical application around popular topics in nutrition to help you make more informed decisions about nutrition and your health. Weekly episodes include research breakdowns of specific nutrition topics along with practical takeaways, Q and A episodes, myth-busting, and interviews with subject matter experts.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Adrian Chavez
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2024
  • Episodes
    89
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 The Nutrition Science Podcast
  • Show Website
    The Nutrition Science Podcast

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