The Nutrition Science Podcast Dr. Adrian Chavez
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- Health & Fitness
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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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The Science of Seed Oils: Myth-Busting with Dr. Idz
Welcome back to another episode of the podcast! On this episode, I have a special guest Dr. Idrees Mughal on the show and we are going to be tackling one of the most persistent myths in nutrition: The Alleged Harmful Effect of Seed Oils.
In this episode, we discuss:
Why seed oils have been demonized online so muchDo seed oils cause inflammation?Are they easily oxidized?Are they responsible for the obesity epidemic? Will cutting them prevent sunscreen? And more.
Tune in to the show to hear a masterclass on critically evaluating research and identifying misleading info .
Here is Dr. Idz new book!
Saturated Facts A Myth-Busting Guide to Diet and Nutrition in a World of Misinformation
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Citations:
Dietary intake and biomarkers of linoleic acid and mortality: systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies
The Effect of Canola Oil on Body Weight and Composition: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Clinical Trials
Biomarkers of Dietary Omega-6 Fatty Acids and Incident Cardiovascular Disease and Mortality
Effect of dietary linoleic acid on markers of inflammation in healthy persons: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Replacing Saturated Fats with PUFAS and Health Outcomes
Overeating Saturated Fat Promotes Fatty Liver and Ceramides Compared With Polyunsaturated Fat: A Randomized Trial
Exchanging Saturated Fatty Acids for (n-6) Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in a Mixed Meal May Decrease Postprandial Lipemia and Markers of Inflammation and Endothelial Activity in Overweight Men
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Thyroid Health 101: Hashimoto's and Beyond with Dr. Arti Thangudu
I am so excited to welcome a very special guest to the show today Dr. Arti Thagudu. Dr. Thangudu is a triple board-certified physician and is a specialist in endocrinology, diabetes, and thyroid disease the founder of Complete Medicine, a direct care endocrinology practice based out of Texas, and Hey Healthy, a company providing accessible and supportive diabetes and hormonal care for self-insured businesses.
Dr. Thangudu is a wealth of information on a variety of topics, but I invited her on the show today to talk all about the thyroid because this is a hot topic that I often get questions about.
So today, we are going to discuss:
What the thyroid is and what it doesThe different types of thyroid diseases and the signs and symptoms of eachHow to test for thyroid disease Available treatments for thyroid disease Red flags to look out for to avoid thyroid misinformationNutrition and lifestyle strategies for improving thyroid healthYou can follow Dr. Thangudu on Instagram here:
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Anti-Nutrients and Plant Toxins: The Truth About Lectins, Phytates, Oxalates, and More...
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.
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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? -
Q and A: Choosing Milk, Whole Wheat Pasta, Storing Rice Properly, & Microplastics
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.
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Deep Dive Into Weight Loss Medications Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and more with Dr. Nisha Patel
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/
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Eating for Better Performance with Patrick McCarthy
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
Customer Reviews
Great listen!
There is so much misinformation, fear, and confusion around food and nutrition in the age of “wellness” influencers and endless fear mongers headlines. I’ve always found the science around these things interesting and the information you get on this podcast is so fascinating. It’s helping me with my messed up relationship with food.
Clear, precise, and reliable information
As a yoga teacher and personal trainer for over 20 years, I have seen my share of fads and fear mongering over food and nutrition. I appreciate Adrian’s knowledge and ability to bring honest and useful information to help us become healthier and smarter when it comes to nutrition and our diets.
Practical, “bigger picture” podcast
Dr. Chavez is always evidence based and does a great job breaking down a topic. He really does, as he says, “cuts through the noise” and is a voice of reason among a sea of other “experts” who perpetuate pseudoscience and fear mongering. Worth a listen!