Sigma Nutrition Radio
Danny Lennon
Discussions about the science of nutrition, dietetics and health. The podcast that educates through nuanced conversations, exploring evidence and cultivating critical thinking. Hosted by Danny Lennon.
Episodes
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Jun 9, 2015 • 55min
SNR #74: Evelyn Kocur - Carbohydrates, Insulin & Adiposity
Episode 74: Evelyn Kocur talks carbohydrates, insulin and adiposity.
Jun 2, 2015 • 50min
Borge Fagerli - Circadian Rhythms & Nutrient Timing
Borge Fagerli discusses how meal and nutrient timing can be an important factor in health when considering the effect on circadian rhythms.
May 26, 2015 • 1h 17min
Mike Sweeney, RD - Fat Loss Myths, Gut Health, Carbs & Contest Prep
Registered dietitian Mike Sweeney is on the show to discuss myths around fat loss, contest prep for physique athletes and digestive health.
May 19, 2015 • 45min
Doug Kalman, PhD - Performance Nutrition For MMA & Combat Sports
Douglas Kalman, PhD is the performance nutritionist for the Blackzillians team based in Florida. He is also an academic and co-founder of the International Society of Sports Nutrition.
May 12, 2015 • 50min
Brian Wansink, PhD - Mindless Eating, Food Behaviour & How To Design Your Food Environment
Brian Wansink, PhD discusses food behaviour, behaviour change, mindless eating and how powerful cues in our environment influence our food intake more than we realise.
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May 5, 2015 • 1h 5min
Stephan Guyenet, PhD – Overeating, Fat Mass Regulation & Energy Homeostasis
Stephan Guyenet, PhD discusses fat mass regulation via energy homeostasis systems, overeating, and the difference between homeostatic and non-homeostatic eating. They explore the interplay between satiety, energy homeostasis, and hedonic systems in regulating food intake. They discuss the challenges of weight maintenance and strategies for weight loss, including metabolic adaptations and controlling the food environment.
May 1, 2015 • 27min
Food Quality, IIFYM and Strawmen: Do Food Choices Even Matter?
It's Friday night and you've just settling into relaxation mode for the weekend after a tough week at work. You rock into the kitchen to rustle up something to eat. You've narrowed it down to two meals you enjoy. Now it's decision time... Sweet potato and coconut oil or ice cream? What's the best choice? (The fact you're reading this blog I'm going to assume you care about health and body composition) Does this seem like a ridiculous question? Do you think there's one obvious choice? Or do you feel it doesn't matter? I don't think we can answer the question without some further context.
Apr 28, 2015 • 49min
Yoni Freedhoff, MD - Successful Weight Management, Childhood Nutrition & Why Diets Fail
Dr. Yoni Freedhoff talks about why most diets fail, what is important for successful weight management, a healthy approach to eating, advice for parents on feeding their children and the role of the food industry.
Apr 21, 2015 • 1h 13min
Lyle McDonald - Fat Loss Adaptations, Water Retention & Leptin
Lyle McDonald is on the show to discuss the metabolic adaptations that take place when dieting, the connection between cortisol and water retention and the role of leptin in dieting and weight regain. Show notes
Apr 16, 2015 • 22min
Are Low-Carb Diets More Effective For Fat Loss?
A short episode looking at the evidence-base behind the idea low-carb diets are more effective for fat loss.
