Losing weight has many benefits, especially with reversing many of the chronic diseases that we face, but it can also be a challenge. We are surrounded with Gyms, Health Gurus, Personal Trainers, fitness clothing and gadgets, but the single most difficult thing to accomplish, is losing weight and keeping it off for good.

In this episode, we discuss the 4 things that are really making weight loss a challenge.

Sources:

Self-monitoring in weight loss: a systematic review of the literature

 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21185970/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1454084/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10617957/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18313427/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25338274/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20495452/

The first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the word, VEGAN, is healthy. But this may not be the case, depending how you approach a vegan diet. 

There’s no doubt that a plant based diet is one of the healthiest diets to choose from, but what about veganism? 

In this episode we discuss the following: 

·      What makes a diet unhealthy

·      Nutrients that vegans may be missing

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Sources: 

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6650179/

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20200129-why-vegan-junk-food-may-be-even-worse-for-your-health

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6367879/

Nutrient intake and iron status of Australian male vegetarians - PubMed (nih.gov)

We’ve all heard that eating healthy is too expensive. Now, with research we will discuss the true costs of healthy vs unhealthy eating and you’ll discover how trying to eat cheap and unhealthy may cost you more. 

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Sources:

https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/3/12/e004277.full?sid=820d6e1a-280e-47a6-b8c5-498bfa4657e3

https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/press-releases/healthy-vs-unhealthy-diet-costs-1-50-more/

https://journals.plos.org/plosmedicine/article?id=10.1371/journal.pmed.1002981

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK425702/table/type2-diab-mgmt-pharm.classdrugm/

https://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/news/20000829/popular-blood-pressure-medicine-may-do-more-harm-than-good#:~:text=There%20are%20several%20different%20brands,%24740%20to%20%24990%20a%20year 

What are the longest living people in the world doing to stay and living healthy? This episode we will be discussing the following:

1.     What is the blue zones diet?

2.     How much meat do the longest living people actually eat?

3.     Do Vegans live longer than people that consume a little meat?

Sources:

https://www.bluezones.com/2020/07/blue-zones-diet-food-secrets-of-the-worlds-longest-lived-people/#:~:text=Eggs%20are%20consumed%20in%20all,or%20other%20plant%2Dbased%20feature.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6125071/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2822182/

There are some concerns that adding too much soy protein supplements may increase estrogen and lower testosterone. While there are many rumors circulating, there's a randomized control study that may shed light to this debate. 

Sources: 
 
The effects of soy and whey protein supplementation on acute hormonal reponses to resistance exercise in men

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24015701/

Soy protein isolates of varying isoflavone content exert minor effects on serum reproductive hormones in healthy young men

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15735098/

In this episode we discuss how to reverse erectile dysfunction naturally that are proven by science. 

The following topics include:

• Best foods for sex
• Best diet hacks that boosts sexual function
• Best diet for erectile dysfunction

Sources:

Penile Doppler ultrasound predicting cardiovascular disease in men with erectile dysfunction

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25677231/

 Apple consumption is related to better sexual quality of life in young women

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24518938/

EVE AND THE APPLE: THE ORIGIN OF ORIGINAL SIN
 APPLE COMSUMPTION AND FEMALE SEXUAL QUALITY OF LIFE:AN INTRIGUING RELATIONSHIP

http://www.teknoscienze.com/tks_article/eveand-the-apple-the-origin-of-original-sinapplecomsumption-and-female-sexual-quality-of-lifean-intriguing-relationship/

Increased risk of stroke among men with erectile dysfunction: a nationwide population-based study

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20722781/

 Chocolate and women's sexual health: An intriguing correlation

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16681473/

 Cardiovascular mortality in men with erectile dysfunction: increased risk but not inevitable

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21426494/

Mediterranean diet improves erectile function in subjects with the metabolic syndrome

 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16395320/

 Determination of citrulline in watermelon rind

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16007998/

Effect of Calorie Restriction on Mood, Quality of Life, Sleep, and Sexual Function in Healthy Nonobese Adults

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4905696/

Antihypertensive therapy causes erectile dysfunction

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26049386/

Inhibition of cyclic GMP-binding cyclic GMP-specific phosphodiesterase (Type 5) by sildenafil and related compounds

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10385692/

#vegan # Mediterraneandiet #erectiledysfunction

If you ever suffered from gout, then you know exactly what I'm talking about. Gout is definitely from hell! My journey with gout hasn't been easy. I've tried some of the mainstream diets that promised to help reversed gout.  This episodes takes you through my life journey and how it seems to interfere with my fitness goals. 

Source:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4772341/

#vegan #gout #health

Building sexy legs takes time and patience, however, to effectively shape and sculpts your dream legs you will need to target multiple muscles for the best results. 

In this episode you will learn the top 3 principles for shaping your legs and the variations of exercises to target multiple muscle groups. 

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#legworkout #quadsworkout #legday

There is currently a battle between Vegan and Carnivore diet. I have had the privilege to have tried them both. 

In this episode, we will be discussing the good, the bad, and the ugly of both diets. From an unbiased perspective, I will explain my results and how I felt on both diets.

#vegan #vegandiet #carnivore

Source:  

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/05/140501165658.htm#:~:text=Now%2C%20researchers%20have%20found%20that,of%20a%20heart%20healthy%20diet.

Deadlifts are essential to over strength, posture, and mobility. This episode discusses the many benefits of why everyone should be adding deadlifts in their workout routines.

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Sources: 

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25559899/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25198235/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15831061/

#deadlift #deadlifts #deadlifting