61 episodes
The Nutrition Science Podcast Dr. Adrian Chavez
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- Health & Fitness
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4.9 • 304 Ratings
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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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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.
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:
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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 -
Q and A: Faster Way to Fat Loss, Counting Macros, Oat Milk, Eating Veggies, and Tasting Salt
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:
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Energy Balance Podacast Episode
Protein Episode
Calculating Energy and Protein Needs Guide
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How to Address Picky Eating and Raise Intuitive Eaters with Dr. Taylor Arnold
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.
Customer Reviews
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!
Addicted
I have to confess that I am somewhat addicted to listening to Dr. Chavez’ podcast. He has helped to reinforce a lot of things that I thought were true about nutrition but was somewhat confused by social media claims that we all encounter and for that I am very grateful. What keeps me listening is that his podcasts are so easy to follow and he breaks down the vocabulary so I am able to fit it into my busy schedule. As a teacher myself, I can tell you that he puts a lot of thought and effort behind his work since his material is very well organized. He will often repeat key phrases for reinforcement and even provides a summary at the end. Dr Chavez is genuine, trustworthy, gives practical nutrition advice and he really cares about people. I hope he continues producing this very valuable podcast.
As a scientist myself, I really enjoyed this podcast
I appreciate the format, and the review of the current literature on questions related to nutrition and the environment. It’s evidence based, which is very important, we need more good science on nutrition. And the science we do have often gets distorted or reported on incorrectly so I appreciate Dr. Chavez’s approach.