Send us a Text Message.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 movement has become pop...

Can You Really Be Healthy At Any Size? My Honest Take on the Health At Every Size Movement

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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Send us a Text Message.I was having a discussion with a friend recently and a discussion came up that I've had quite a few times before. He asked me, which is more important: exercise or nutrition? And in my typical fashion I gave an incredibly long-winded response that didn't provide an answer to the question, but appeared to be helpful nevertheless. So on this episode I am going to give you my take on this discussion and explain whether I think exercise or nutrition is more i...

Exercise vs. Nutrition: Which is More Important for Health?

Send us a Text Message.Welcome back to another episode of the show. Today, I have a simple, practical episode where I discuss 10 nutritious foods that you may want to include in your diet. My approach to nutrition is focused on meeting your nutrition needs and maximizing the health promoting potential of the diet. One of the ways to do that is by adding in more nutrient dense foods that have shown to have positive effects on health. Today on the show I discuss 10 foods that have some strong r...

10 "Superfoods" to Include in Your Diet for Better Health

Send us a Text Message.A report was published by the American Cancer Society with some updated statistics and this report led to a number of headlines that have caused some concern for a lot of people. Many headlines highlighted the fact that there are over 2 million cancer cases in the US, more than ever before. Others highlight the increasing cancer rates among young people. As we all know headlines can be misleading, so I brought my friend Dr. Krystle Zuniga on to the show to discuss ...

Are Cancer Rates Increasing? with Dr. Krystle Zuniga

Send us a Text Message.Many people are considering plant-based diets for health, environmental, or ethical purposes. So this week I brought my friend Dr. Matthew Nagra to the show to discuss plant-based diets. Dr. Nagra is a long-time Vegan and also a Naturopathic Doctor who is very well versed in the science of this topic and does a great job of presenting the research about plant-based diets accurately. On this episode we discuss: Main reasons why one would consider adopting ...

Tips for Adopting a Plant-Based Diet with Dr. Matthew Nagra

Send us a Text Message.Welcome back to another episode of the podcast! On this episode, I have a special guest Dr. Idrees Mughal on the show and we are going to be tackling one of the most persistent myths in nutrition: The Alleged Harmful Effect of Seed Oils.In this episode, we discuss: Why seed oils have been demonized online so muchDo seed oils cause inflammation?Are they easily oxidized?Are they responsible for the obesity epidemic? Will cutting them prevent sunscreen? And ...

Can You Really Be Healthy At Any Size? My Honest Take on the Health At Every Size Movement

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