The Luke Smith Nutrition Podcast
Talking all things nutrition, fitness and mindset to help you optimize your life and create the best version of you.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 54 minutes
- Episodes
- 153
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
113: Reading food labels: what to look for, buzzwords to know about + what they mean, being an informed consumer when shopping for food
In this episode, I want to highlight some of the tactics the food industry uses to influence your buying decisions.
The #1 goal that food companies have is to get you to buy their products. And in all…
112: My thoughts on the whole 'Ban Artificial Food Dyes' petition going on right now
Honestly, it's hard talking about all the little nuances that go into the 'health' of the population but I do my best on this episode.
This was made in light of all the noise you’ve been hearing aroun…
111: Jeremy Scott (@jeremyscottfitness) - Dealing with criticism + judgement, comparing your body/life to others, lessons that lifting can teach us, importance of having a supportive partner + how to be one
It was a pleasure having Jeremy Scott on the podcast for this episode. Jeremy is somebody I've personally listened to for the past 4-5 years and I attribute some of my success to the lessons I've lea…
110: Blake Elarbee (@blakelosangeles) - Recent 'American Health + Nutrition Roundtable' discussion, evidence-based coaching, US Dietary guidelines, diet soda vs. regular soda, thinking about addition instead of subtraction
This episode with Blake Elarbee is all about evidence-based coaching, nutrition + a discussion around common trends in the health space right now. Topics discussed:
-Why is the 'anti-science' movement…
109: Q&A - Reverse dieting.. is it 'real' or just marketing? Does HIIT training burn more fat? PB&Js, regression in your lifts/sport + some life updates on my end
Another Q&A in the books + some life updates on my end. Topics/Questions discussed:
-Mindset around injuries.
-Is reverse dieting real or just a marketing strategy for instagram?
-Is HIIT training more …
108: Bloodwork review - importance of getting routine bloodwork, common labs you'll see ordered, interpretation + how to improve your metabolic health
Doing a deep dive into some common blood markers your provider might order for you during a routine workup:
-Lipid panel - HDL, LDL, VLDL, Total Cholesterol, Triglycerides, ApoB + Lp(a)
-A1C + glycemic…
107: Final cut review - what the last 2 months of my fat loss phase looked like, execution, strategies that helped me with adherence, why I don't do body building shows, what's next for me
This past week I finished my fat loss phase that I started back in February of this year. I wanted to use this episode to update you all on how that went, how I went about it from an execution standp…
106: Alan Aragon (part 2) - Low carb diets, insulin resistance + blood sugar 'spikes' after meals, seed oils, scaremongering individual ingredients and how to weed through the BS in the nutrition space
Part 2 of my conversation with Alan Aragon - diving into some of the common misconceptions floating around in the nutrition space. Topics discussed on this episode:
-Should you be going low carb to lo…
105: Alan Aragon (part 1) - Flexible dieting: what it is/isn't, where it came from, how it differs from rigid dieting, why flexible dieting can work for fat loss + maintenance long term
I had a blast during this two-part discussion with the amazing Alan Aragon. In Part 1, we lay the foundation for understanding flexible dieting, its origins, and how you can apply it to your own life…
104: Zoë Schroeder (@fatlossrdzoe) - Building consistency, managing expectations, embracing/adapting to different seasons of life, traveling 'stress free', things we've changed our mind about + doubled down on as coaches
Had my good friend + fellow dietitian/online coach - Zoë (Schroeder) Grober - back on the show for a 2nd episode. Check out our last podcast here:
Topics discussed on this episod…
103: Navigating tailgates, sporting events + social gatherings
Football season is back.. which means more tailgates, BBQs, celebrations and social gatherings over the next few months. Let's talk about how you can enjoy them while still staying on track with your…
102: I joined a new gym recently (first time in a while)... here's some takeaways + reminders as you find yourself in unfamiliar situations going forward
Just wanted to take a second and tell you about a recent experience I had joining a new gym. I get it.. changing up your routine, getting into a new gym or trying something new can be intimidating. E…
101: Q&A - Nutrition + training considerations for shift workers, cellulite, going away for college, changes to menstruation in a deficit, carb/calorie cycling, lean bulking, eating sweets 'guilt free'
Back with another Q&A for this episode - ty to everyone who's been asking questions on IG the past couple weeks. Topics discussed on this episode:
-Getting in effective workouts + nutrition around lon…
100: Katie Nicholas (my lovely wife) - What it's like being married to a dietitian, importance of having a supportive partner, making food tracking suck less + finding an exercise regimen you enjoy, how we've evolved as a couple
Had a very special guest (my lovely wife, Katie) on the pod for my 100th episode. It was a blast having my biggest supporter + the person who's been here with me over the past ten years share some of…
99: Brandy Kuebler (@chefspalettenv) - Feeding your baby + child/children - introducing solids, important nutrients, dealing with picky eaters, food allergies, language we should be using around food
Loved this chat with my friend and fellow Dietitian - Brandy Kuebler RDN, LD. This episode is for all my parents (or future + soon to be parents) who have questions/confusion on current recommendatio…
98: Haley Miskowiec (@prenatal.nutritionist) - Prenatal nutrition considerations, how nutrition can change throughout pregnancy, fueling your body while navigating pregnancy related symptoms
Such a great conversation with my colleague + fellow dietitian - Haley Miskowiec. We talked about some really important topics surrounding fertility, prenatal nutrition and the importance of shifting…
97: 3 weeks in Europe: Our itinerary, my observations + takeaways
This past month my wife and I got to take a ~3 week long trip to Europe (Portugal, Switzerland and Italy). On this episode I talk about our itinerary + some observations/takeaways I took from our tri…
96: Denvyr Tyler (@denvyr) - Body image struggles + disordered eating in athletes, dealing with a changing/aging body, challenges when transitioning out of your sport, pursuing aesthetics and health for life
This was a fun chat with my friend and colleague - Denvyr Tyler - who's a fellow RD + nutrition coach. Topics discussed on this episode:
-Things athletes can struggle with - body dissatisfaction, diso…
95: Q&A - Magnesium supplements, minimizing fat gain in a reverse diet, cardio recommendations for fat loss, tracking more intentionally, when to train vs take a rest day
Another Q&A in the books - ty to everyone who asked q's on my instagram this past week. Questions answered:
-What form of magnesium is best for regular poops + ridding constipation.
-Training 3 straig…
94: Fat loss update, my thoughts on dieting for future trips/events, dealing with travel anxiety around your health + fitness, important questions to ask yourself
Just wrapped up the 16th week of my fat loss phase and I wanted to update you all on how that's been going, where I'm at now and what my plans are going forward. Other topics discussed on this episod…