

The Nutrition Science Podcast
Dr. Adrian Chavez
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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Mar 25, 2024 • 32min
Q and A: Faster Way to Fat Loss, Counting Macros, Oat Milk, Eating Veggies, and Tasting Salt
Topics discussed include the Faster Way to Fat Loss program, counting macros, oat milk's healthiness, tips for eating more veggies, and reducing salt intake while maintaining flavor in foods.

Mar 18, 2024 • 50min
How to Address Picky Eating and Raise Intuitive Eaters with Dr. Taylor Arnold
Exploring the reasons behind picky eating in children, including medical conditions and sensory needs. Discussing strategies for empowering kids through positive food experiences and promoting healthy eating habits. Navigating neurodivergent conditions and picky eating, along with teaching children basic cooking skills for a well-rounded diet.

Mar 11, 2024 • 36min
Why Your Mindset is the Key Making Changes that Stick with Dr. Kasey Jo Orvidas
Dr. Kasey Jo Orvidas, a psychologist specializing in mindset and behavior change, discusses the crucial role of mindset in making lasting behavior changes. Topics include growth vs fixed mindsets, habits in nutrition and exercise, and effective coaching techniques. The podcast also explores a health and fitness coaching certification program for coaches, emphasizing the importance of supportive communities and collaboration.

Mar 4, 2024 • 29min
Nutrition and Lifestyle Strategies to Lower Blood Pressure
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. Fortunately, there are several evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle strategies for helping to lower blood pressure and we are going to outline those in this episode today. In this episode we are going to: Define high blood pressure Describe the reasons why our blood pressure increases Discuss how to test your blood pressure Outline the nutrition and lifestyle strategies that have been shown to improve blood pressure If you want to learn more check out the detailed blog post that I wrote to go along with this episode. Blood Pressure Blog Post Also, if you want to schedule a consultation with me, you can do so here: 60-minute consultation Enjoying the show or have a questions about a particular topic? Send us a message here. Support the show

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Feb 21, 2024 • 47min
The High Costs of Trying to Achieve Your "Dream Body" w/ Dr. Ashley Dwyer
The podcast discusses the harmful effects of chasing a 'dream body', extreme dieting in competitive bodybuilding, challenges in the fitness industry, unlocking food freedom through macro tracking, and navigating health and wellness through caloric intake and balance.

Feb 14, 2024 • 21min
Q and A: Anti-Spike Supplement, 10,000 Steps Per Day, Nutrition for Older Adults, and Blood Type Diets
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? To get your question answered in the next Q and A episode, you can go to my Paypal and leave a donation of any amount and put your questions into the notes section. Submit your Question Here is the protein episode that I disucssed in the show: Protein Episode Enjoying the show or have a questions about a particular topic? Send us a message here. Support the show

Feb 7, 2024 • 50min
Eating Disorder Recovery with Michelle Yates, MS, RD
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 she realized that she had a problem, and how she was able to overcome her disordered eating habits and not lives a life of freedom and balance. Tune in to the show if you want to hear more. National Eating Disorders Association website Follow Michelle on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/yatesnutrition/ If you want to support the show with a one-time donation you can do so here: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/drchavez Enjoying the show or have a questions about a particular topic? Send us a message here. Support the show

Jan 31, 2024 • 29min
The Gut Microbiome: What It Is, How it Impacts Health, and How we Can Support It
Exploring the significance of the gut microbiome for overall health, including its impact on digestion, immune system, and nutrient absorption. Discussing the roles of probiotics, fermented foods, and antibiotics in supporting a healthy gut. Emphasizing the importance of a fiber-rich plant-based diet for optimal gut health.

Jan 24, 2024 • 20min
Q & A: Stool Tests, Athletic Greens, Electrolyte Supplements, and You are What You Eat Documentary
In this Q&A podcast, the hosts discuss stool testing, Athletic Greens supplement, Electrolyte Powders, and the Netflix docu-series 'You Are What You Eat'. They explore the limitations of stool tests, the cost and effectiveness of Athletic Greens, and the debate around using athletic greens and electrolyte powders. They also delve into a trending vegan vs. non-vegan documentary series and its potential biases.

Jan 19, 2024 • 30min
Can You Really Be Healthy At Any Size? My Honest Take on the Health At Every Size Movement
This episode discusses the Health At Every Size movement and its principles, challenges the idea that health is determined solely by weight, explores the concept of a healthy body fat percentage, highlights the benefits of adhering to healthy nutrition, and emphasizes the importance of focusing on habits for improved health.


