• Make American Healthy...Again?
    Nov 15 2024

    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 episode we will discuss:

    • How exactly Americans have gotten sicker
    • The real reason why obesity and diabetes rates have skyrocketed
    • Whether food additives are destroying your health
    • The challenges with improving school lunches
    • Why conspiracy theories can spread faster than truth.
    • Actual efforts that could be useful to improve the health the American population.
    • And a lot more...

    Tune into the show to learn more.

    Podcast Episode Links:

    The Science of Seed Oils: Myth-Busting with Dr. Idz
    Dr. Idz Instagram Post on Fluoride
    If you are not following Jessica on social media, I recommend doing so here

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    55 mins
  • Lifestyle “Hacks” That Make Following a Healthy Lifestyle Easier and More Sustainable
    Nov 11 2024

    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 imagined
    • How to reach your sleep and exercise goals
    • How to invest in your health throughout the day and break-free of negative mindsets

    And more.

    Tune into the show to learn how to get into healthier habits and stay consistent with them, so you can achieve your best health!


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    22 mins
  • 7 Nutrients That You Might Not Be Eating Enough Of
    Nov 4 2024

    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 your micronutrient needs

    And more.

    Tune into the show to learn about the simple and practical steps you can take to ensure you are meeting your daily recommended micronutrient needs!

    Podcast Episode Links:

    5 Supplements That Might Be Worth Investing In

    Should You Take a Multivitamin?

    Lifestyle Strategies to Lower Cholesterol Levels

    Does LDL Cholesterol Cause Heart Disease?

    The Science of Seed Oils: Myth-Busting with Dr. Idz





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    23 mins
  • This Simple Lifestyle Change Can Help You Easily Lose Weight and Keep It Off
    Oct 16 2024

    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 cases will also help to improve your physical and mental health and well-being as well. Make sure you tune into the episode to learn more.

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    13 mins
  • Q and A: Mushroom Coffee, Resistant Starches, and Nightshades and Arthritis
    Oct 9 2024

    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 routine
    • What resistant starches are and are they something you want to include in your diet
    • Whether 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:
    Resistant Starches and Cardiometabolic Health Outcomes
    Resistant Starch and the Gut Microbiome

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    16 mins
  • How Can Our Government Help Improve Population Health?
    Oct 2 2024

    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 points outlined in the discussion were a distraction from the real problems facing our country.

    So in this episode I am going to talk about the roundtable discussion further and highlight some things that our government can do to help improve the health of the population.

    Links
    Watch the roundtable discussion here.

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    18 mins
  • Is Gluten Harming Your Health?
    Sep 25 2024

    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 is
    • Why it can be a problem for some people
    • Why it isn't a problem for most people
    • How to determine if it is an issue for you

    And more...

    Tune into the episode to learn more.

    Previous episodes mentioned on the podcast:
    Protein episode
    Food allergy episode with Dr. David Stukus

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    33 mins
  • Should You Go 80/20 With Your Nutrition?
    Sep 18 2024

    Today on the show we are going to discuss flexible eating and the 80/20 rule in nutrition. The 80/20 rule refers to eating healthy foods 80% of the time and then allowing 20% for flexibility.

    If you listen to the show, you know I am a big fan of flexibility, so you might be surprised to hear my take here. On the show we discuss:

    • The 80/20 doesn't make sense for everyone
    • Circumstances where flexibility with nutrition can do more harm than good
    • How to figure out what works best in your life

    Tune into the episode to learn more.


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    16 mins