Sigma Nutrition Radio
Discussions about the science of nutrition, dietetics and health. The podcast that educates through nuanced conversations, exploring evidence and cultivating critical thinking. Hosted by Danny Lennon.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 55 minutes
- Episodes
- 592
- Years Active
- 2014 - 2025
SNR #157: Sigma Weight Cutting System
Episode 157: We kick off 2017 with details of the Sigma Weight Cutting System for MMA & Boxing.
http://sigmanutrition.com/weightcut
SNR #156: 7 Philosophical Lessons from the Podcast in 2016 (End of Year Review)
Episode 156: We end 2016 with a review of some of my favourite philosophical lessons that I have taken from a number of podcast guests this year. These are key ideas or lessons that I think can be po…
#155: Kimber Stanhope, PhD - Effects of Sugar Consumption on Body Composition, Lipid Regulation and Insulin Sensitivity
Episode 155: Researcher Dr. Kimber Stanhope of UC Davis discusses the scientific research that exists on sugar consumption and it's effect on health and body composition.
Kimber Stanhope, PhD, RD, is…
SNR #154 Jeff Rothschild, RD – Intermittent Fasting, Time-Restricted Feeding & Circadian Biology
Episode 154: Jeff Rothschild discusses the science and application of fasting protocols, meal timing, time-restricted feeding and their effects on circadian rhythms and health.
Jeff Rothschild is a R…
SNR #153: Dan Garner - Hydration Status, Electrolytes & Athlete Lab Analysis
Episode 153: Dan Garner discusses hydration status, electrolyte supplementation and performance nutrition for athletes.
Dan Garner is the owner and founder of Team Garner and is the head strength co…
SNR #152: Lyle McDonald – Glycaemic Load, Trigger Foods & Physiology vs. Practical Implementation
Episode 152: Lyle McDonald is back on the show to discuss glycaemic load, trigger foods, behavioural eating, hyperpalatability and the difference between giving practical recommendations and what is …
SNR #151: Planning the 4 Phases of Combat Sport Nutrition
Episode 151: How to periodize nutrition for a combat sport athlete through understanding the 4 phases of nutrition they transition through.
SNR #150: Are You Really a "Hard-Gainer"? - 5 Reasons For Not Gaining Weight
Episode 150: Sigma coach Gar Benn lays out 5 reasons that really explain the notion of "hard-gainers" giving rise to some people feeling they can't gain weight/muscle.
SNR 149: Mike Israetel, PhD - Evidence-Based Healthy Eating Principles
Episode 149: Mike Israetel, PhD discusses the hierarchy of nutritional factors that have an affect on health, how this differs from just body composition goals and how to avoid getting married to any…
SNR #148: Roundtable with the Sigma Team! - Hosted by HPA
Episode 148: This was a round-table discussion with the Sigma Nutrition & Performance team, hosted and produced by Human Performance Advancement.
SNR 147: Jeff Rothschild, RD - Carbohydrate Periodization for Endurance Athletes and How the Menstrual Cycle Impacts Training
Episode 147: Sports dietitian Jeff Rothschild discusses how he implements the latest glycogen/carbohydrate availability research into pracitce with his endurance athletes, issues surround supplements…
SNR #146: Is Sugar Addiction a Real Thing? (A Scientific View)
Episode 146: Answering a listener question: “I have a sugar addiction. Every time I quit, I get sucked right back in a few months later and gain 10 lbs. What can you say to help me, besides "stop eat…
SNR #145: Ian Dunican, PhD - Sleep, Training Timing & Performance in Elite Athletes
Episode 145: Sleep & performance researcher Ian Dunican of the Australian Institute of Sport, discusses some of his work examining the effects of sleep, circadian disruption, training timing and trav…
SNR #144: Is Inflammation a Problem & Should I Use an Anti-Inflammatory Diet?
Episode 144: Answering a listener question: “In a few episodes you've mentioned inflammation and how to deal with it. But how do you know if you have a problem with inflammation to begin with?"
SNR #143: Keith Baar, PhD - Tendon Stiffness, Collagen Production & Gelatin for Performance & Injury
Episode 143: Muscle physiology researcher Dr. Keith Baar from the University of California at Davis is on the show to discuss his teams work looking at nutrional and training strategies that can incr…
SNR #142: Gar Benn - Nutrition Troubleshooting, Diet Evaluations & Effective Programming
Episode 142: Sigma Nutrition coach Gar Benn discusses how to effectively troubleshoot your dietary approach, evaluating how to improve a diet and effively programming nutrition and training to get op…
#141: Performance Nutrition for Fighters - Common Mistakes
BOOK: 'Making Weight' - The Ultimate Science Based Guide to Cutting Weight for Combat Sports
Helping competitive athletes make weight in an effective and scientific manner is my principle area of pra…
SNR #140: Layne Norton, PhD – Psychology of Overcoming Adversity and Body Composition Considerations for Powerlifting
Episode 140: Layne Norton, PhD is on the show to discuss his current journey back from injury, the psychology of elite athletes and the debate how much of a role body composition plays directly on st…
SNR #139: Implementing Refeeds, Diet Breaks & Free Days
Episode 139: Answering a listener question: “How do you use 'days-off' or 'Diet-Breaks' with clients?”
SNR #138: Dana Lis, RD - Exercise-induced GI Distress and the Impact of Gluten & FODMAPs on Athletic Performance
Episode 138: Sports dietitian and PhD candidate Dana Lis discusses some new research examining the potential for acute low-FODMAP diets to help alleviate GI symptoms in athletes
Dana is a well-known …