Where Optimal Meets Practical 285: Andy de Santis (@andytherd) - "Ode to Legumes": Fatty liver, fiber, and what actually matters
Episode Description 👇🏼
In this episode of WOMP, Jordan sits down with registered dietitian Andy De Santis to break down the real drivers of fatty liver, the underrated power of fiber, and why legumes might be one of the most practical nutrition upgrades most people are missing.
They dig into metabolic health, ultra-processed food nuance, plant vs animal protein, and how to focus on the habits that actually move the needle.
If you want an evidence-based, practical approach to nutrition without the fear-mongering, this episode is for you.
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What You Will Learn👇🏼
• What fatty liver actually is and what drives it
• Why fiber intake is still too low for most people
• The metabolic benefits of legumes
• Plant vs animal protein: what matters most
• Where the ultra-processed food conversation gets oversimplified
• Practical nutrition habits that compound over time
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Timestamps👇🏼
00:00 Intro and welcome
02:10 Andy’s background and nutrition philosophy
05:45 Why Andy focuses on metabolic health
09:30 What is happening in fatty liver
14:50 Biggest drivers of fatty liver risk
20:05 Fiber and metabolic health
24:40 The case for legumes
29:15 Why beans are underutilized
33:50 Protein quality nuance
39:10 Ultra-processed foods discussion
45:25 Practical diet improvements
50:40 Where most people should start
55:30 Rapid-fire nutrition advice
59:10 Where to find Andy
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Connect with Andy👇🏼
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andytherd
Website: https://andytherd.com
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/andytherd
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andydesantisrd/
Andy De Santis is a registered dietitian known for his practical, evidence-based approach to metabolic health and plant-forward nutrition.
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Connect with Jordan👇🏼
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordanlipsfitness/
Website: https://jordanlipsfitness.com/
WOMP Coaching: https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/workout-plan/team/womp-gym-home-bundle?attrib=548099-ig
Jordan Lips is the founder of WOMP (Where Optimal Meets Practical), helping busy adults build evidence-based nutrition and training habits that actually stick.