The Nutrition Science Podcast

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.

Episodes

April 22, 2024 26 mins

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...
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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 ep...

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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 
  • Wh...
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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...
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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

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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: 

  • Wh...
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Do you feel like you know what you should be doing, but can't seem to make changes that stick? 

Are you always able to make a little bit of progress, but then end up sabotaging your efforts?

Or maybe you don't experience these things, but you are a coach who has clients who just can't seem to implement the changes that you recommend. 

If so, then you don't want to miss this episode. 

Today on the show, my friend Dr. Kasey Jo Orvida...

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Hypertension, aka high blood pressure, affects about 1in adults 3 worldwide or nearly 2 billion people. High blood pressure is referred to as a silent killer because it doesn't cause many symptoms but slowly damages the heart and blood vessels eventually contributing to heart disease, kidney disease, vision loss, sexual dysfunction.

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Do you have a "dream body" that you want to acheive?

Do you see people online and think "I wish I could look like that"?

Well today on the podcast we are going to talk about the side of things that you don't see...

I have my friend Dr. Ashley Dwyer on the show is a fitness competitor and pharmacist turned health coach who is going to share her own story of chasing her dream body and how it damaged her health and her relationship wi...

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Welcome back to the show. Today we have a Q and A episode and we are going to be covering 4 topics that came in: 

  • The Anti-spike supplement that was just released by Glucose Goddess 
  • Do we really need to get 10,000 steps per day for health? 
  • What are the nutritional changes that need to be made as someone ages?
  • Blood type diets, is there any validity to them? 

 

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Welcome back to another episode of The Nutrition Science Podcast. On today's episode I have am interviewing Michelle Yates, MS, RD. Michelle is a Registered Dietitian who is passionate about helping spread awareness and provide support for individuals dealing with disordered eating habits.

In this episode we dive into Michelle's story and discuss how she had body dysmorphia and disordered eating habits from a VERY young age, how sh...

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In this episode of the podcast, we are discussing the gut microbiome. The gut and the microbiome have gotten a lot of attention over the last 10 years and for good reason. Our digestive system plays a vital role in our overall health and dysfunctional digestion can lead to a variety of health problems. 

One of the most fascinating aspects of our digestive health is the microbes that live in our gut which refer to as our "gut microb...

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Welcome back to another episode of the podcast! Today we are going to be doing another Q and A and we are discussing some topics that I have been getting a lot of questions about recently. We are going to cover: 

  • Stool testing and whether it is worthwhile
  • Athletic Greens supplement
  • Electrolyte Powders 
  • You Are What You Eat Netflix Docu-series

 

Here is the multivitamin episode that I referenced in the show 

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We know that carrying excess body fat can increase the risk of chronic health problems. On the other hand, there is a growing movement promoting Health at Any Size that want to shift the focus away from weight and towards more holisitc meaures of health. 

On this eipsode, I give my honest take of the HAES movement and we discuss: 

  • The 5 principles of the HAES movement 
  • Whether the principles are supported by science 
  • Why this ...
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If you are going to exercise, make sure you are getting the most out of it. Many people are going to be embarking on new fitness journeys during the new year, in this episode we discuss what goes into an effective exercise plan that will improve body composition, reduce risk for chronic health problems and extend lifespan. 

In this episode, we discuss: 

  • Why exercise is the most important key to healthy aging 
  • How adaptations t...
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Happy New Year and welcome back to the podcast!

I want to help you get your year started off right, so today we will be discussing 9 simple nutrition habits you can make in 2024 that can transform your health. 

These aren't New Year's resolutions, but rather these are ACTIONS that you can start to take today that will have a substantial positive effect on your health. Tune into the podcast and put some of the tips into action to ma...

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December 25, 2023 13 mins

Welcome back to another episode of the show!

Today is a special shortened episode of the show, I share some of the highlights from the podcast in 2023 and discuss what is to come in 2024. We also highlight some listener reviews and I announce an opportunity to win some free supplements from legion. 

This is a short episode and I really just want to thank you all for tuning in and helping to grow the podast and I am looking forward ...

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Welcome back to another episode of The Nutrition Science Podcast, on today's we are discussing digestive health problems. We cover this topic from a high level perspective 

On this episode we discuss: 

  • The difference between normal digestive disturbances and a digestive health problems
  • When to see a doctor about GI problems 
  • The 5 Pillars of Digestive Health 
  • How to get started with nutrition changes and more. 

If you ha...

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Food allergies, intolerances, and sensitivities can occur towards nearly any food. These adverse food reactions can have a negative impact on health so it is important that they are correctly diagnosed and managed. Unfortuantely, there is A LOT of misleading information about this topic. 

On this week's episode of the podcast, Dr. David Stukus joins us to discuss the science behind these topics. In this episode we discuss: 

  • Th...
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Welcome back to another Q and A episode of the Nutrition Science Podcast! On this episode we are going to be discussing the following topics: 

  • Is Berberine Nature's Ozempic? A popular weight loss surgery. 
  • My opinion on The Galveston Diet
  • How to "heal your gut after antibiotics."
  • Is there any benefit to treatments offered by IV Therapy Clinics
  • Are microwaves safe to use?

Tune in to learn more. 

Here are some of the resou...

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