The Nutrition Science Podcast
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 po...
Recent Episodes
How This Overlooked Food May Improve Your Immune System and Protect A…
Welcome back to another episode of the show. Today we are going to be discussing a food that I think is highly underrated - Mushrooms. Most people walk past this food in the grocery store without realizing the powerful impact...
How This Overlooked Food May Improve Your Immune System and Protect A…
Welcome back to another episode of the show. Today we are going to be discussing a food that I think is highly underrated - Mushrooms. Most people walk past this food in the grocery store without realizing the powerful impact...
Pros and Cons of a Ketogenic Diet
Is the ketogenic diet really a useful diet to follow or just another fad? The ketogenic diet has become one of the most talked-about approaches to weight loss and metabolic health. But what does the research actually say abou...
Is Walking a Good Form of Exercise?
In today's episode of the podcast, we will discuss whether walking is a good form of exercise. We cover the health benefits of walking and why it is a great form of exercise for most people. Then we discuss why it shouldn't be the ONLY form of exercise and why higher intensity exercises have health…
Q and A: Natural Sugars, Grass-Fed Butter and Beef, and Weighted Vests
Welcome back to the show. Today we have another Q&A episode and we will cover the following topics: Are natural sugars like honey and maple syrup are actually “better” than refined sugar, or are they harmful to our health?Does grass-fed butter and beef truly make a meaningful difference for hea…
Why So Many Americans Have Become Obese
Since the early 1980s, obesity rates have doubled, and the average American adult has gained about 20 pounds. This rise in obesity has put these groups at increased risk for diabetes, Alzheimer's, several types of cancers, an...
Top 17 Best-Selling Supplements Reviewed
Do you ever feel confused when walking down the supplement aisle (or shopping online? You are not alone; there are thousands of supplements on the market in different forms, doses, and formulations you almost need a PhD to ma...
Managing Bloating: Nutrition and Lifestyle Strategies That Work
Welcome back to the show. In part 2 of our bloating series, we’re moving from understanding the problem to taking action. In this episode, we discuss practical nutrition and lifestyle strategies that can help reduce bloating ...
Bloating Explained: What It Is and Why It Happens
In this episode of The Nutrition Science Podcast , we break down one of the most common and frustrating digestive complaints: bloating. We start by defining what bloating is, discuss why it happens, and how to recognize the d...
Q and A: Tips to Eat More Fiber, Protein Powders and GI Issues, and M…
On this episode of the show, we have a Q&A episode and we will be covering the following topics: Easy tips for including more fiber in your diet Why protein powders can cause GI issues and ways to avoid them Whether there are...
The Science of Sodium: How Much Do You Really Need?
In this episode of The Nutrition Science Podcast , we’re breaking down one of the most misunderstood nutrients out there: sodium. Most people associate sodium with high blood pressure and think it’s automatically bad, but lik...
Q and A: Taking Probiotic with Antibiotic, Do You Have a Slow Metabol…
Welcome back to the show. Today we have another Q&A episode, and we discuss whether you should take a probiotic while taking an antibiotic, the concept of a slow metabolism, and whether canned foods are a healthy option to in...