A coach and nutritionist can help improve eating habits with customized plans and guidance for meals.
The guest speaker talks about the benefits of eating mostly plants and a little bit of fish, mentioning that red meat, particularly meat-based protein, and chemicals in red meat can cause atherosclerosis potentially.
The flaw in the caloric intake guidelines lies in the way people compare the recommended intake to the average intake, which is much higher, instead of looking at how the guidelines were derived.
The guest speaker discusses the harmful effects of seed oils, and how the history of misinformation led to the popularity of margarine. He also mentions the trend in using optimization science in nutrition, and faulty research on food scores for health.
The speaker tells a story about going to the bank with someone who had a distended African gut from malnourishment and an "alcohol laborer body."
Baby spinach and mature spinach have differences in their nutritional characteristics. Baby spinach contains more calories and nutrients due to having a lower density, while mature spinach has indigestible components that limit calorie absorption.
The accumulation of calcium oxalate in the kidney, which can cause kidney stones, is not a common issue for individuals who are not overconsuming raw spinach or have a genetic predisposition. However, for the general population, consuming vegetables can have a strengthening effect on the immune system if there is already a baseline level of strength.
Consuming fibrous foods before carbohydrates and protein can lead to a more moderate and steady increase in blood glucose levels, compared to a large spike in glucose that can increase the desire to eat more. This is why processed food manufacturers use hidden sugars to amplify glucose levels and promote overeating.
The importance of proper nutrition, allocation of food, and high glycemic carbs for strength athletes is discussed in this podcast.
Even if we count our calories religiously, our bodies may absorb different amounts of calories based on the nature of the food. Cooking, chopping and the food's composition all factor in the absorption of calories.
The Levels app uses CGM data to provide users with a simple score after eating a meal, allowing them to learn about their personal responses to different types of food. Guests on the podcast, including chef Marco Canora, have found the data insightful in making informed diet choices.
The podcast discusses the benefits and downsides of purchasing nutritious but overpriced lettuce wraps and recommends a chicken breast, egg whites, and cheese breakfast option from Chick-fil-A without the bun.
The podcast features a mix of bad nutrition advice and common-sense tips, along with true confessions of scandalous events. Topics range from smoothie science to Dear Abby-style letters.
The hosts talk about the benefits of eating fish, even when studies linking DHA to depression are not definitive. No ads were detected.
Eating more protein can lead to increased satiety and is an efficient source of energy. Americans only consume around 12-13% protein on average, making it a simple way to improve nutrition.
