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...
Q and A: Heavy Metals in Protein, Coffee, Ideal Body Fat %
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. LinksPaypal Donationhttps://www.paypal.com/paypalme/drchavezJoin our Nutrition Mastery Blueprint Course for $150 off!https://www.dradrianchavez.com/BLUEPRINT(use coupon code Podcast)Join my Substackhttps://drachavez.substack.com/Purchase Legion Supplements FullScript Supplements Clean Label Project Report Enjoying the show or have a questions about a particular topic? Send us a message here. Support the show
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How to Lose Weight: Science and Practical Application
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 fatPractical steps for learning how to eat to meet those needsSimple. But not easy. Tune into the Guide to calculate your calorie and energy needsLong episode discussing the science of energy balanceWant to work with us? Apply here.Join our Nutrition Mastery Blueprint Course (Get 25% off before January 21st) Enjoying the show or have a questions about a particular topic? Send us a message here. Support the show
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9 Ways to Actually Improve Your Nutrition in 2025
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 Programhttps://www.dradrianchavez.com/MetabolicHealth The Nutrition Mastery BluePrint Coursehttps://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 MyFitnessPalhttps://www.myfitnesspal.com Protein RecommendationsOWYN ready made shakes Legion Protein Supplements (Use code CHAVEZ at checkout)Whey ProteinPlant Protein  Enjoying the show or have a questions about a particular topic? Send us a message here. Support the show
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Things to Leave in 2024 to Reach Your Health and Fitness Goals
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 Programhttps://www.dradrianchavez.com/MetabolicHealthTHRIVE: Women’s Health and Wellbeing Summit https://www.healthmindsetcert.com/thriveHow to Calculate Your Calorie and Protein Needs:https://www.dradrianchavez.com/energyguideRecommended Podcast Episodes  Are Glucose Spikes Harming Your Health?Q & A: Stool Tests, Athletic Greens, Electrolyte Supplements, and You are What you Eat Documentary5 Supplements That Might Be Worth Investing InQ & A: Mushroom Coffee, Resistant Starches, and Nightshades and ArthritisShould You Take a Multivitamin??Deconstructing Energy Balance: Beyond Calories In Vs. Calories Out 5 Simple Tips to Lose Weight WITHOUT Counting CaloriesThis Simple Lifestyle Change Can Help You Easily Lose Weight and Keep It OffExercise EpisodesEnjoying the show or have a questions about a particular topic? Send us a message here. Support the show
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Insulin Resistance: What It Is and Why It's So Important for Long Term Health
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 importantHow to determine if you may have insulin resistanceHow to improve insulin sensitivity and metabolic healthWhat you can do to reverse prediabetes or improve diabetesAnd more…Tune in to learn how simple nutrition and lifestyle changes to help you build a healthy metabolism! FREE Resources Metabolism MasterclassJoin 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/MetabolismHow to Calculate Your Calorie and Protein Needs:https://www.dradrianchavez.com/energyguideRecommended 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 Munozhttps://www.thenutritionsciencepodcast.com/how-to-build-muscle-with-dr-joey-munoz/Everything You Need To Know About Proteinhttps://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/Enjoying the show or have a questions about a particular topic? Send us a message here. Support the show
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 popular topics in nutrition to help you make more informed decisions about nutrition and your health. Weekly episodes include research breakdowns of specific nutrition topics along with practical takeaways, Q and A episodes, myth-busting, and interviews with subject matter experts.
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