The Jay Ferruggia Show

#113: Optimizing Gut Health & Digestion With Wade Lightheart


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In this episode, vegan natural bodybuilder, Wade Lightheart, joins me to discuss all things performance, health, and nutrition.

Wade is a world renowned expert in digestive health, muscle building, and high performance training.

Tune in to hear us discuss the protein myth, probiotics, digestive enzymes, and the path to a life of supreme health.

0:00 An introduction today's topics including gut health, the protein myth, and his awesome digestive enzymes product.

3:35: How Wade's start in fitness and nutrition happened in the back of a barn

6:17: What training mistakes did Wade make that he still sees today?

9:29: The psychological benefits of having a coach

10:32: The whackiest diets Wade and I have ever followed and our experiences as vegans and vegetarians

18:39: The often overlooked benefit of a plant based diet

23:16: An overview of Wade's current diet and his current thoughts onthe importance of gut health

28:46: The downsides of antibiotics as a medicine and a component of our foods

32:47: Wade's lifestyle approach to counting calories and manipulating his body composition

33:40: Dissecting the protein myth and understanding the importance of enzymes in protein synthesis

42:05: The nutrition supplement that, regardless of what the research says, gets the best results in real life.

45:33: The benefits of supplementing with enzymes and probiotics, including anti-inflammatory effects

53:29: What's the best diet for mental clarity and how can you customize a personal nutrition protocol?

56:43: What are the downsides of too much fat or a ketogenic diet?

1:00:10: Wade's fasting strategies to boost his health and longevity and how you can try them yourself

1:03:25: What's the low level of fat intake where hormone problems start to occur?

1:08:21: What to look for in a digestive enzyme product and why they work

1:14:09: How to identify the optimal probiotic supplement

For more from Wade, be sure to check out his website at www.WadeLightheart.net

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