Ask The Health Expert

By JJ Virgin

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Celebrity nutrition and fitness expert JJ Virgin, author of New York Times bestsellers The Virgin Diet and The Virgin Diet Cookbook, provides simple, effective strategies for fast, lasting fat loss. The Virgin Diet Lifestyle show provides valuable, easy-to-implement strategies to help you lose weight, eat healthy, turn back the clock, and become your healthiest, most vibrant self.

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Is Liquid Fish Oil More Ben...

08.06.2020

"Is liquid fish oil more beneficial than pills?" Sheilap from Instagram wants to know the best options for taking this supplement and JJ Virgin, Certified Nutrition Specialist, has the answer. When you take fish oil, you certainly want to do ...

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08.06.2020 Is Liquid Fish Oil More Beneficial Than Pills? "Is liquid fish oil more beneficial than pills?" Sheilap from Instagram wants to know the best options for taking this supplement and JJ Virgin, Certified Nutrition Specialist, has the answer. When you take fish oil, you certainly want to do ...
08.05.2020 Everyone Says Bars Are Processed. How Are Yours Better Than Others? "Everyone says bars are processed. How are yours better than others?" Star Balt from Facebook asks the question everyone should be asking whenever they’re considering the best foods to eat. JJ Virgin, nutritionist and bestselling author of the Sugar Impact ...
08.04.2020 What Are Your Thoughts on Taking Colloidal Silver for Immunity? "What are your thoughts on taking colloidal silver for immunity?" Irma Gonzalez from JJ’s Super Immune Secrets Masterclass asks our host for more information on this hot topic. Listen to this episode to hear the simple facts, and what to ...
08.03.2020 I'm a Type 2 Diabetic. Any Suggestions for Healthy Snacks? "I'm a Type 2 Diabetic. Any suggestions for healthy snacks?" Karen from the Super Immune Secrets Masterclass asks this question that’s on the mind of many. Nutrition expert and fitness hall-of-famer, JJ Virgin, has the answer and it’s both powerful ...
07.31.2020 Why Is Everyone Wearing Those Weird Looking Red Glasses? "Why is everyone wearing those weird-looking red glasses?" RS321 from Instagram has noticed the trend of men and women wearing red-tinted glasses. Are they healthy? Are they ‘blue blockers’? Dave Asprey from TrueDark.com gives the inside scoop and you’ll want ...
07.30.2020 What Are the Benefits of MCT Oil? "What are the benefits of MCT Oil?" CassieX on Instagram has heard the buzz about Medium-Chain Triglyceride (MCT) Oil and asks Dave Asprey, a big fan of MCT Oil, for specifics. Dave explains why this Bulletproof Coffee ingredient is so ...
07.29.2020 What Is Bulletproof Coffee? "What Is Bulletproof Coffee?" Jake from Facebook has heard the buzz about Bulletproof Coffee (BPC) and wants more details. JJ asks Dave Asprey, the inventor of this tasty drink, for the scoop. It’s a tasty episode of Ask the Health ...
07.28.2020 Do I Have to Give up My Coffee? "Do I have to give up my coffee?" Carol from Facebook asks a question that many of us have asked and Dave Asprey, the inventor of Bulletproof Coffee, has the answer you might be looking for. For more information about ...
07.27.2020 What Is Biohacking? "What Is Biohacking?" SusanPT from Instagram has heard of the term - as have many of us have - and Dave Asprey, the author of Superhuman, gives his definition in this episode. Listen in and decide if you might want ...
07.24.2020 When Should I Be Taking My Supplements? "When should I be taking my supplements?" Colita from Facebook asks JJ Virgin, Holistic Nutritionist, the question we all should ask. JJ offers a simple response that will help you get the best results.
07.23.2020 What's the Best Way to Get Extra Calcium? “What's the best way to get extra calcium?” Donna from Facebook asks JJ Virgin, Certified Nutrition Specialist, this very question and on today’s episode of Ask the Health Expert, JJ offers practical advice on getting more of this important nutrient.
07.22.2020 How Do I Know If I'm Taking Too Many Supplements? "How do I know if I'm taking too many supplements?" Janice Palumbo from Facebook asks the question that many who take supplements have asked at some point in their health journey. JJ Virgin, certified nutrition specialist gives the simple answer ...
07.21.2020 What Is Your Suggestion for Someone Who Absolutely Hates Drinking Water? "What is your suggestion for someone who absolutely hates drinking water?" Annemarie emailed JJ Virgin, triple-board certified nutrition expert and Fitness Hall of Famer for help on what to do with this common hydration problem. Listen for multiple solutions for ...
07.20.2020 How Do We Go About Testing for Vitamin D? "How do we go about testing for Vitamin D? DW emailed JJ Virgin, Certified Nutrition Specialist, this question - and it’s one we all can benefit from. JJ takes the time to give you practical advice you can immediately put ...
07.17.2020 How Important Is Acid Alkaline Balance? "How important is acid alkaline balance?" SuzieQ2 from Instagram poses this question and JJ has enlisted Dr. Anna Cabeca to answer. Learn the answer quickly in this episode of Ask the Health Expert. Grab Dr. Anna’s Keto-Green Recipe E-Book at ...
07.16.2020 Can Eating Fish Cause Heart Disease? "Can eating fish cause heart disease?" Weeb 1.2 on Instagram asks the question to Dr. Steven Masley, author of The Mediterranean Method. It’s a tasty answer. You can get Dr. Masley’s Mediterranean kitchen guide at https://drmasley.com/kitchen-guide
07.15.2020 Is Olive Oil Bad for You? "Is olive oil bad for you?" In this episode, Weeb 1.2 on Instagram asks this of Dr. Steven Masley, author of The Mediterranean Method. Finally, the answer you’ve been looking for! Dr. Masley’s Mediterranean kitchen guide can be found at ...
07.14.2020 Does Eating Eggs Raise Your Cholesterol? "Does eating eggs raise your cholesterol?" There is a lot of conflicting information out there. In this episode, Weeb 1.2 on Instagram asks this question to Dr. Steven Masley, author of The Mediterranean Method. The answer is clear and should ...
07.13.2020 My Husband Has Some Food Intolerances. What Can He Eat and What Can I Serve the Family? "My husband has some food intolerances. What can he eat and what can I serve the family?" asks Bettina from Facebook. It’s so important to accurately diagnose hidden food sensitivities before you eliminate foods from your diet, answers JJ Virgin, ...
07.10.2020 What's the Best Way to Lose Body Fat? "What’s the best way to lose body fat?" asks Yvette Cansino from Facebook. There are so many things you can do, answers JJ Virgin, author of the Virgin Diet. It’s really a question of finding the best way to lose ...
07.09.2020 Is It Ok to Do HIIT Workouts 5 Times a Week? "Is it ok to do HIIT workouts 5 times a week?" asks Anne Elizabeth from Facebook. HIIT stands for High Intensity Interval Training. JJ Virgin, Certified Exercise Physiologist, says HIIT can be incredible for your health if you do it ...
07.08.2020 Losing the Sugar ... Are There Any Herbs or Supplements You Recommend? "Losing the sugar...are there any herbs or supplements you recommend?" asks Kay Byrne from Instagram. There are so many things you can do to support your body as you taper off sugar, answers JJ Virgin, author of the Sugar Impact ...
07.07.2020 Would It Be a Good Time to Do a 7-Day Cleanse During the Stay at Home Requirement? "Would it be a good time to do a 7-day cleanse during the stay at home requirement?" asks Zekenzion from Instagram. Cleansing has amazing benefits for your health and can help you lose weight, says JJ Virgin, Certified Nutrition Specialist. ...
07.06.2020 What Are the Top 10 Things We Should Do for Optimum Health? "What are the top 10 things we should do for optimum health?" asks Kathleen from JJ Virgin's Super Immune Secrets Masterclass. The answer depends on your genetics, your lifestyle, and what you are already doing says JJ Virgin, Certified Nutrition ...
07.03.2020 What's the Best Way to Fight Osteoporosis? "What's the best way to fight Osteoporosis?" inquires Kris Lockhart on Instagram. Building better bones is so much more than calcium management. JJ Virgin, Certified Nutrition Specialist, explains what you can do to build better bone health. Tune in to ...
07.02.2020 Any Suggestions on How to Do It All? "Any suggestions on how to do it all?" asks Bettina, a listener. Forget balance and forget trying to be supermom, answers JJ Virgin, mother of two sons and author of the Virgin Diet. Tune in for more of JJ’s wisdom ...
07.01.2020 What's the Best Way to Do Intermittent Fasting? "What's the best way to do intermittent fasting?" asks Karen K. Roszyk from Facebook. Have you tried intermittent fasting? There are tons of health benefits including boosting your immune system. It can even help with weight loss if you do ...
06.30.2020 How Long Does It Take to Stabilize Blood Sugar? "How long does it take to stabilize blood sugar?" asks Deemp 24 on Instagram. It all depends, answers JJ Virgin, author of the Sugar Impact Diet. Tune in to find out what to focus on and what you need to ...
06.29.2020 How Often Is It Healthy to Do a Late Breakfast Shake and One Meal? "How often is it healthy to do a late breakfast shake and one meal?" Margaret Dexter asks this on Facebook and the answer depends on if you are a fat burner or a sugar burner, says JJ Virgin, Certified Nutrition ...
06.26.2020 Quarantine 15 Diet Takeover Week Day 5: Exercise Quarantine 15 Diet Takeover Week Day 5: Exercise. Marcy12 wrote "I've gained the Quarantine 15...Help! Any advice?" via Instagram and the answer could be a few things. So JJ is tackling this question all week during Quarantine 15 Diet Takeover ...
06.25.2020 Quarantine 15 Diet Takeover Week Day 4: The Gut Quarantine 15 Diet Takeover Week Day 4: The Gut. Marcy12 wrote "I've gained the Quarantine 15...Help! Any advice?" via Instagram and the answer could be a few things. So JJ is tackling this question all week during Quarantine 15 Diet ...
06.24.2020 Quarantine 15 Diet Takeover Week Day 3: Comfort Food Quarantine 15 Diet Takeover Week Day 3: Comfort Food. Marcy12 wrote "I've gained the Quarantine 15...Help! Any advice?" via Instagram and the answer could be a few things. So JJ is tackling this question all week during Quarantine 15 Diet ...
06.23.2020 Quarantine 15 Diet Takeover Week Day 2: Alcohol Quarantine 15 Diet Takeover Week Day 2: Alcohol. Marcy12 wrote "I've gained the Quarantine 15...Help! Any advice?" via Instagram and the answer could be a few things. So JJ is tackling this question all week during Quarantine 15 Diet Takeover ...
06.22.2020 Quarantine 15 Diet Takeover Week Day 1: Stress Quarantine 15 Diet Takeover Week Day 1: Stress. Marcy12 wrote "I've gained the Quarantine 15...Help! Any advice?" via Instagram and the answer could be a few things. So JJ is tackling this question all week during Quarantine 15 Diet Takeover ...
06.19.2020 How Do I Get Rid of Belly Fat and Get Motivated to Work out Again in a Slump? "How do I get rid of belly fat and get motivated to work out again in a slump?" asks Mama K Gray from Instagram. "It all starts with finding Your Why" says JJ Virgin, author of The Sugar Impact Diet. ...
06.18.2020 What Should I Do About the Extra Fat Between the Breast and Armpit? "What should I do about the extra fat between the breast and armpit?" asks Bettina from Instagram. Listen in as JJ Virgin, author of The Sugar Impact Diet, talks about her simple process to turn unwanted fat into metabolic Spanx.
06.17.2020 What's Your Morning Routine? "What's your morning routine?" asks Yvette Cansino from Facebook. Listen in as JJ Virgin, Certified Exercise Physiologist, talks about her non-negotiable morning routine and the three things she does that make it work for her.
06.16.2020 What Are Some Acceptable Substitutes for Sugar? "What are some acceptable substitutes for sugar?" asks Lisa Gregory Erdman from Instagram. JJ Virgin, author of the Sugar Impact Diet, has the answers. Learn which sweeteners to avoid and which ones you can use to help you conquer your ...
06.15.2020 What Do You Recommend for Leaky Gut? "What do you recommend for leaky gut?" asks Laurie Ann McIver from Facebook. No one wants a leaky gut and all the uncomfortable GI symptoms that go along with it. Listen in as JJ Virgin, author of The Virgin Diet, ...
06.12.2020 During the Pandemic, How and What Should We Eat? "During the pandemic, how and what should we eat?" asks Suzy Santos from Facebook. JJ Virgin, author of the Sugar Impact Diet and Holistic Nutritionist, has the answers. Listen in and learn not only what you should eat, but also ...
06.11.2020 What Do You Do About Stress? "What do you do about stress?" Asks Star Balt from Facebook. JJ Virgin, author of the Sugar Impact Diet, says it’s all about finding your 'GAM'! Listen in as JJ shares the daily habits and simple strategies that help her ...
06.10.2020 How Do I Get My Exercise in When I'm Time-Crunched? "How do I get my exercise in when I'm time-crunched?" asks Robin Dauler from Facebook. JJ Virgin, Certified Exercise Physiologist, and author of the Fast Fitness Program, says that working out is non-negotiable. Listen in to learn how using her ...
06.09.2020 How Do I Burn Belly Fat? "How do I burn belly fat?" Lisa M Chez asks on Instagram. JJ Virgin, Certified Nutrition Specialist and author of the Sugar Impact Diet says the first thing you need to do is ask why your waistline is growing. Tune ...
06.08.2020 What About the Sugar in Fruit? "What about the sugar in fruit?" asks Julian Andrews from Instagram. JJ Virgin, author of The Sugar Impact Diet, literally wrote the book on sugar. Listen in to learn how to enjoy all the goodness of fruit without letting hidden ...
06.05.2020 Can Stress Cause Weight Gain? "Can Stress Cause Weight Gain?" asks Deana Parkins from Facebook. JJ Virgin, host of the Ask the Health Expert Podcast, weighs in on how stress affects our bodies. Listen in to learn the subtle signs that chronic stress is taking ...
06.04.2020 Which Supplements Support Our Immune System? "Which Supplements Support Our Immune System?" asks John from Facebook. JJ Virgin, Holistic Nutritionist and host of Ask The Health Expert Podcast, brings clarity to the confusing world of supplements. Listen to find out which supplements give the biggest bang ...
06.03.2020 Does Sugar Hurt Your Immune System? "Does sugar hurt your immune system?" asks Connie from Instagram. The answer isn’t as simple as you might think. JJ Virgin, nutritionist and bestselling author of the Sugar Impact Diet, makes her case with the latest scientific research and data. ...
06.02.2020 How Can I Protect Myself From Getting Sick? "How can I protect myself from getting sick?" asks Karen from Instagram. “There are a lot of things you can control to keep yourself from getting sick,” answers JJ Virgin, Certified Nutrition Specialist. Tune in to learn how JJ optimized ...
06.01.2020 What's the Best Diet to Keep Your Immune System Strong? "What’s the best diet to keep your immune system strong?" John from Facebook has asked this important health question that is on everyone’s mind. JJ Virgin, host of the Ask The Health Expert Podcast, has the answer. Listen to what ...
05.30.2020 What's This Ask the Health Expert Show All About? Listen in as JJ pulls back the curtain...

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