Episodes

Today we have a Q and A episode, and we are covering the following questions: Does soy disrupt hormones? Do we need 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight? Is it okay to drink coffee on an empty stomach? Tune in to the episode to learn more. Previous Episodes Discussed in the Show Surprising Truth About Soy Everything You Need to Know About Protein Health Benefits of Coffee Enjoying the show or have a questions about a particular topic? Send us a message here. Support the show Do you ...

Welcome back! On today's episode of the podcast, we will be covering lab tests for health and longevity. There are several new companies on the market, and many people are not receiving proper guidance from their healthcare provider about what to focus on and why. So, in this episode, we will cover some of the most important factors to focus on for lab tests. We will cover: Why lab testing is important Why most labs/supplements promoted for "longevity" are not science-based The categories of...

Welcome back to the podcast. Today, we are publishing the 100th episode of the show, and I want to celebrate by going back through some of the lessons from the previous episode. If you would like to learn more about any fo the topics that we discussed today, use this searchable podcast episode archive. Want to join the Nutrition Mastery Blueprint course? Sign up here. (Use code "Podcast" for special discount) Enjoying the show or have a questions about a particular topic? Send us a message ...

Welcome back to another episode of the show. Today we have a Q&A episode covering the following 3 topics: Is there truth to the hype around peptides? Are there benefits to taking apple cider vinegar? Do you need to grind chia seeds? Tune in to learn more about the science surrounding these popular topics. Previous Podcasts to Listen to: Protein Episode Fiber Episode Omega-3 Episode Scientific References: Review of the Health Effects of Apple Cider Vinegar Ground vs. Whole Chia Seeds on Ome...

Do you ever feel like you are reacting negatively to some of the foods that you eat? You may be. In this episode of the podcast, we discuss the different types of adverse reactions to food that people can experience. We cover: The difference between a food allergy and an intolerance The different types of food intolerances Immune vs. non-immune mediated intolerances Why food sensitivity testing is inaccurate Listen to my previous podcast on food allergies with Dr. David Stukus here. Inter...

You’ve probably seen the headlines blaming everything from seed oils to tomatoes for chronic inflammation—but what does the science really say?Whether you're trying to support your immune system, improve gut health, or just make sense of the “inflammatory foods” panic online—this episode is for you. 🔑 In This Episode, You’ll Learn: What inflammation actually is—and why it’s not the bad guy it is made out to be The difference between acute and chronic inflammation How dietary patterns shape i...

Welcome back to the show, today we are going to discuss how nutrition science works. I realize that most people don't understand the various forms of nutrition research and how each of these types of research helps us to develop conclusions about a topic. So today we are going to cover: The 4 main types of nutrition research The pros and cons of each of these types of research How each type of research helps us understand the relationship between nutrition and our health How to tie it all t...

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 in...

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. Links Paypal Donation https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/drchavez Join our Nutrition Mastery Blueprint Course for...

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 A...

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...

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...

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 He...

The term insulin resistance has become a popular buzzword recently and usually the people using this term are giving out misleading information about the topic. So today on the podcast, I want to quickly break down the topic in more depth. In today’s episode, 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 di...

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 Wh...

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 t...

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 t...

The slogan Make America Healthy Again has picked up some traction recently and I love that people are thinking more about their health. There are some good things coming from this movement and also some not so good things and I want to talk about of them. So this week I brought my friend and colleague, Dr. Jessica Knurick, to discuss some of our thoughts about this #MAHA movement as nutrition professionals (we both have PhDs) with over a decade each of working in this field. On this episode w...

Do you find it hard to stick to healthy habits over time? Sometimes we are unknowingly making things harder on ourselves and there are some simple changes that we can make to move things in our favor. In this week’s episode of the podcast, we are going to cover simple environmental and lifestyle modifications you can do that will make being healthy as easy as possible. We will discuss: How to make smarter nutrition choices and live an active lifestyle in ways you never imagined How to reach...

Did you know that most Americans aren’t getting the recommended amounts of important micronutrients? Meeting our micronutrient needs is one of the most important pillars of a healthy dietary approach. So, in this week’s episode of the podcast, we are going to cover the top 7 micronutrients that Americans aren’t getting enough of. In this episode we will discuss: Why these nutrients are important Foods that we can get these nutrients from Strategies for ensuring you meeting your micronutrient...

Over the years of working in this field I have met HUNDREDS if not thousands of people who were all struggling with a similar issue. They feel like they have to eat so little to maintain their body weight and if they "indulge" they gain weight very easily. Well today on the podcast, I am going to talk about the one lifestyle change that many people struggling with this issue can make to be able to EAT MORE and maintain a healthy body composition. And not only that, but this approach in many ca...

Welcome back to the show. Today we have a Q and A episode and we are going go cover: Whether mushroom coffee is worth adding to your routine What resistant starches are and are they something you want to include in your diet Whether or not nightshade foods contribute to arthritis or other inflammatory conditions We break each of these topics down and give you some practical takeaways to help you live a happier healthier life. Tune in to hear more. Links 👇🏽 Resistant Starch Research: Resista...

Last week Senator Ron Johnson organized a roundtable discussion in Washington titled: "American Health and Nutrition: A Second Opinion". This roundtable discussion featured Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Jordan Peterson, Vani Hari (The Food Babe, Casey Means, and a few other activists and influencers. The discussion has gotten a lot of press and while I am happy to see more people wanting to see the government step up and making policy changes to improve the health of the US population, many of the poi...

In a matter of 10 years gluten went from being something most people have never heard of to something millions of people were avoiding in their diets which sparked a huge market for gluten-free products. But why? Is there any reasoning to it? Gluten might be one of the most complicated topics in nutrition and in today's episode I am going to attempt to unpack this topic and help you to understand: What gluten is Why it can be a problem for some people Why it isn't a problem for most people ...