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 beThe difference between acute and chronic inflammationHow dietary patterns shape inflammatory responses in the short term and over timeWhy calling a food “inflammatory” isn't an accurate way to describe foodPractical steps you can take to manage your body's inflammation levels (without food fear!)Make sure you tune into the episode to learn more…Like reading about nutrition? Subscribe to my substack: Substack Article Want to support the show? You can show your support with a one-time donation here. https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/drchavezWant to learn more from me? Join my Nutrition Mastery Blueprint course. Resources mentioned in the show. Saturated Fat Episode Seed Oils EpisodeFood Allergy Episode w/ Dr. David StukusEnjoying the show or have a questions about a particular topic? Send us a message here. Support the show
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How Nutrition Science Works
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 researchThe pros and cons of each of these types of researchHow each type of research helps us understand the relationship between nutrition and our healthHow to tie it all together to figure out how food impacts our health. Tune into the podcast to learn more: I also wrote an article about this that I published on my substack if you want to check that out: Substack Article Want to learn more from me? Join my Nutrition Mastery Blueprint course. Want to support the show? You can show your support with a one-time donation here. https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/drchavezResources mentioned in the show. Red Meat Episode Saturated Fat Episode Seed Oils EpisodeEnjoying the show or have a questions about a particular topic? Send us a message here. Support the show
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What is The Healthiest Diet According to Science?
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 practiceHow to get started with building a healthy diet that makes sense for youAnd more...Tune into the podcast to hear more. Sign up for our Nutrition Mastery Blueprint course here: https://dradrianchavez.com/blueprintWant to support the show? You can show your support with a one-time donation here. https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/drchavezJoin us on Substackhttps://drachavez.substack.com/Resources mentioned in the show. Calculating Energy and Protein Needs20 Nutritious Foods to Eat More of Download Enjoying the show or have a questions about a particular topic? Send us a message here. Support the show
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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
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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