September 18, 2025

Episode 134: The Truth About Food That Could Change Your Life with Brian Sanders

51 minutes

Ready to take charge of your health and feel your best? Today, Dr. Robert Whitfield speaks with filmmaker Brian Sanders to discuss how nutrition and smart food choices play a significant role in our overall health. Dr. Whitfield talks about what he’s learned from helping patients recover from breast implant illness, while Brian shares his own story of turning his health around by changing his diet. They both emphasize the perks of eating whole foods, getting enough protein, and cutting back on processed stuff. You’ll also hear some down-to-earth tips for eating healthy on a budget and why making lifestyle changes really matters. If you’re ready to turn your health around, tune in!

Bio: Brian Sanders

Brian Sanders is the filmmaker behind the Food Lies documentary, host of the top 5 nutrition podcast Peak Human, and an international speaker. He graduated from UCLA with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, and he’s the founder of Sapien Center, a popular health club in Austin. He also owns the grass-fed meat & beef tallow body care company, Nose to Tail.

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/food-lies-post#/https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/food-lies-post#/

https://www.peak-human.com/https://www.peak-human.com/

http://sapiencenter.com/

https://nosetotail.org/

Show Highlights:

Challenges in Changing Habits (00:04:00) The difficulty of changing unhealthy habits, especially for families and children

Enjoyable & Sustainable Healthy Eating (00:08:21) **How healthy eating can be enjoyable and sustainable

**Sugar Addiction & Satiety (00:13:36) Sugar addiction and satiety

Processed vs. Ultra-Processed Foods (00:17:33) Ultra-processed foods and their negative health impacts

Food Processing Categories (00:19:48) Three food categories: whole foods, traditionally processed, and industrially processed foods

Movement & Walking as Essential (00:24:29) **Daily movement and walking for metabolic health

**Protein Focus & Adaptability When Traveling (00:30:09) **Tips for maintaining a protein-focused diet while traveling

**Stepping Down from Unhealthy Snacks (00:32:04) Strategies for transitioning from unhealthy snacks, like chips, to better alternatives

Protein for Healing & Patient Care (00:38:28) Dr. Whitfield discusses the necessity of protein for healing, especially in surgical patients

Affordable Healthy Eating & Cooking Tips (00:40:28) Advice on sourcing affordable protein, simple cooking methods, and prioritizing unprocessed foods

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