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 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."
Many people are susceptible to believing the conflicting nutrition advice on social media despite knowing the content is curated. When combined with obsessive-compulsive or eating disorder tendencies, it can be triggering.
The speaker discusses a meal plan for optimum nutrition which includes three to four eggs with diced veggies and a protein source after three hours, and he suggests removing avocado for a heavier carbohydrate source like sourdough bread.
Happy Foods are those that can directly affect your mood, and eating foods rich in tryptophan can help your brain produce more serotonin, which balances your neurotransmitters.
The host advocates for not creating a negative association with certain foods and advises against purposely restricting food. He mentions a study in which 70% of daily calories were consumed from fructose and shares his thoughts on people who try to limit sugar intake completely.
The importance of proper nutrition, allocation of food, and high glycemic carbs for strength athletes is discussed in this podcast.
The new food pyramid is critiqued for its lack of hierarchy and ambiguity despite minor differences in band thickness indicating importance.
The speaker promotes the use of Athletic Greens, a supplement that can be taken in the morning to provide the nutrients that can be missed from whole food meals throughout the day. They also promote Thrive Market, a membership-based site that offers healthy food and products at discounted prices.
The ideal window for pre-training nutrition is one to two hours before your workout, where you should consume around 20 to 30 grams of protein, regardless of your unique characteristics such as height and weight, followed by immediate pre-workout nutrition.
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.
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.
The speaker emphasizes the importance of daily nutritional intake, particularly vitamin D, protein, and vitamins for strengthening the immune system.
