What is the healthiest diet according to science? 

Is it vegan, vegetarian, Mediterranean, Keto, or something else?

This is a question that I get often and I think that answer deserves a more thorough answer so I am covering it here on this episode. 

Today we discuss: 

• What I would consider the only appropriate response to the question: "what is the healthiest diet?"
• What that looks like in practice
• How to get started with building a healthy diet that makes sense for you

And more...

Tune into the podcast to hear more. 

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Resources mentioned in the show. 

Calculating Energy and Protein Needs

20 Nutritious Foods to Eat More of Download 

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Welcome back to the show!

Today we have a Q and A episode covering some topics that I have been getting asked about a lot recently. In this episode, we cover the following:

• Are there heavy metals in protein powder and do we need to be worried?
• Does coffee have health benefits even though it is decaf?
• What is an ideal body fat %

Tune into the show to hear more about these topics. 

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FullScript Supplements 

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Are you a health coach, practitioner, or someone who just enjoys in-depth learning about women's health? Are you interested in learning more about the topics of self-sabotage, gut health, body imagine, pregnancy nutrition, exercise through the life cycle, skin health, and balancing hormones as it related to women's health?

If so, you are not going to want to miss this event. My good friend Kasey and I discuss the one-day THRIVE: Women’s Health and Wellbeing Summit live event we are hosting in Austin Texas on March 1st and this episode is dedicated to explaining what the event is about and why you might want to consider attending. 

In this episode we cover:

• What sets this event apart from other live event
• Why Kasey and I decided to host this event
• Who the speakers are and what they will be discussing
• How to set yourself and clients up for success when it comes to women’s health

This is going to be a really exciting weekend full of learning and connecting. We hope you will join us. 

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USE code: "podcast100" for 100 off until February 21st. 

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Welcome back to the show, today we are talking all things weight loss. There are A LOT of people who are on a journey to drop some excess body fat and most of them fail due to a variety of reasons. 

While losing weight is hard, it shouldn't be a mystery. There is no special secret or magic formula that you are missing. In most cases what people really need is: 

• To learn what YOUR body needs to lose body fat
• Practical steps for learning how to eat to meet those needs

Simple. But not easy.

Tune into the
Guide to calculate your calorie and energy needs

Long episode discussing the science of energy balance

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Happy New Year and welcome back to the podcast! A lot of people have health goals in the new year, which is great! However, most people fail to reach those goals and one of the reasons is they are not tied to clear consistent actions.

So in this episode of the podcast we revisit one of our most popular podcast episodes of 2024 and discuss 9 simple, low-effort nutrition habits that you can make in 2025 that, if practiced consistently, can drastically improve the overall quality of your nutrition and health!

These 9 simple nutrition habits are ACTIONS that you can make today that will result in healthy sustainable lifestyle changes throughout the year. Tune in to today’s podcast to put these tips into action to ensure 2025 is the year that you take control of your health and wellness!

Metabolic Health Blueprint 12-Week Coaching Program

https://www.dradrianchavez.com/MetabolicHealth

The Nutrition Mastery BluePrint Course

https://www.dradrianchavez.com/nutrition-mastery-blueprint

How to Calculate Your Calorie and Protein Needs

Recommended Podcast Episodes 

Everything You Need to Know About Protein

Calorie-Tracker Apps:

Cronometer 

https://cronometer.com

MyFitnessPal

https://www.myfitnesspal.com

Protein Recommendations

OWYN ready made shakes 

Legion Protein Supplements (Use code CHAVEZ at checkout)

Whey Protein

Plant Protein 

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The year is coming to a close and we are going to recap some of our most popular episode topics and leave you with some lessons to take with you into 2024. 

We cover some of the top nutrition fads of the year, some trends to look out, and how to focus on what matters most to improve your health in 2025 and beyond. 

Below are some links to things that we discussed on the podcast. 

Metabolic Health Blueprint 12-Week Coaching Program

https://www.dradrianchavez.com/MetabolicHealth

THRIVE: Women’s Health and Wellbeing Summit

 https://www.healthmindsetcert.com/thrive

How to Calculate Your Calorie and Protein Needs:

https://www.dradrianchavez.com/energyguide

Recommended Podcast Episodes 

 Are Glucose Spikes Harming Your Health?

Q & A: Stool Tests, Athletic Greens, Electrolyte Supplements, and You are What you Eat Documentary

5 Supplements That Might Be Worth Investing In

Q & A: Mushroom Coffee, Resistant Starches, and Nightshades and Arthritis

Should You Take a Multivitamin??

Deconstructing Energy Balance: Beyond Calories In Vs. Calories Out

 5 Simple Tips to Lose Weight WITHOUT Counting Calories

This Simple Lifestyle Change Can Help You Easily Lose Weight and Keep It Off

Exercise Episodes

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The term insulin resistance has become a popular buzzword recently and most of the information that I have seen about this topic online has been misleading.

So today on the podcast, I want to break down the topic of insulin resistance in more depth and we are going to discuss:

•  What insulin resistance is and why it’s important
• How to determine if you may have insulin resistance
• How to improve insulin sensitivity and metabolic health
• What you can do to reverse prediabetes or improve diabetes

And more…

Tune in to learn how simple nutrition and lifestyle changes to help you build a healthy metabolism!

 
FREE Resources 

Metabolism Masterclass

Join me for a live training on Wednesday December 18th at 5:30 pm Central Standard Time to Learn more about metabolism and metabolic health:

Website: https://www.dradrianchavez.com/Metabolism

How to Calculate Your Calorie and Protein Needs:

https://www.dradrianchavez.com/energyguide

Recommended Podcast Episodes 

What is Insulin Resistance? (My interview with Jordan Lips on the Where Optimal Meets Practical Podcast)

https://www.thenutritionsciencepodcast.com/what-is-insulin-resistance/

How to Build Muscle with Dr. Joey Munoz

https://www.thenutritionsciencepodcast.com/how-to-build-muscle-with-dr-joey-munoz/

Everything You Need To Know About Protein

https://www.thenutritionsciencepodcast.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-protein/

Fiber Fundamentals: What It Is, Different Types of Fiber, Health Benefits, and Potential Cons

 https://www.thenutritionsciencepodcast.com/fiber-fundamentals-what-it-is-different-types-of-fiber-health-benefits-and-potential-cons/

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Are you being exposed to toxic chemicals from your cooking and food storage practices? Do you find it confusing when you hear claims that certain chemicals in common kitchen items like pots, pans, cooking dishes, and tupperware may be harming your health? 

If so, this is the episode for you! In this week’s episode of the podcast, we discuss:

•  What PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” are and potential exposure sources in your cookware
• How you will most likely be exposed to BPAs and PFAS
• What cookware you can use to decreases your risk of potentially harmful
  chemicals
• How aluminum products may be impacting your health
  And more.

Tune into the show to learn how to learn the truth about our exposure to BPA, PFAS and heavy metals and learn some simple habit changes you can make to limit your exposure to these chemicals.

Further Reading/Scientific Research:
 
Research on PFAS:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35202231/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8915917/ 

Research on BPA:  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22889897/ 

Research on aluminum: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28458989

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Welcome back to another episode of The Nutrition Science podcast, today we are going to be discussing 8 tips for staying healthy through the holiday season. 

The average person gains weight during the time between Thanksgiving and New Years.  We tend to be off of our schedule, traveling more, celebrating more, spending time with family and all of these can lead to poor sleep, eating, and exercise habits. 

While I am not here to encourage you to skip all of this, I do want you to make it through the holiday season feeling good heading into the new year. So on this episode I am outlining 8 simple tips to help you stay on track this holiday season. 

Tune in to learn more!

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Welcome back to the show!

Today we have a Q and A episode and I have my friend and former client Emma Becker joining me to help ask the questions. In this episode we cover the following:

• Are nitrates/nitrites in lunch meat harmful to our health?
• Does cheese impact LDL cholesterol?
• What are the benefits of strength training versus cardio and is one better than the other?
• Are there any health benefits of Kangen water?

Tune in to the show to better understand these topics and gain practical tips and strategies to help you live the healthiest life possible!

Links

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Studies comparing cheese vs. butter on LDL cholesterol 

A paper on the health effects of nitrosamines 

Podcast Episodes mentioned in this episode:

Are Saturated Fats Harmful To Our Health?

 https://www.thenutritionsciencepodcast.com/are-saturated-fats-harmful-to-our-health/

 Two Part Series on LDL Cholesterol

Part 1: Does LDL Cholesterol Cause Heart Disease?

https://www.thenutritionsciencepodcast.com/does-ldl-cholesterol-cause-heart-disease/

Part 2: Lifestyle Strategies to Lower Cholesterol Levels

https://www.thenutritionsciencepodcast.com/lifestyle-strategies-to-lower-cholesterol-levels/

How to Build a Simple, Effective Exercise Plan

https://www.thenutritionsciencepodcast.com/how-to-build-a-simple-effective-exercise-plan/

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