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The Nutrition Science Podcast

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.

Alternative Health Health & Fitness Science Nutrition
Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
30 minutes
Episodes
111
Years Active
2022 - 2025
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Sports Nutrition Tips for Young Athletes

Sports Nutrition Tips for Young Athletes

Today on the show I have Jessica Issacs who is a Registered Dietitian and Sports Nutrition Specialist and we are going to talk about nutrition tips for parents of children who are active in sports. 

O…

00:42:26  |   Mon 08 Jul 2024
Is Red Meat Bad For Our Health?

Is Red Meat Bad For Our Health?

Is Red Meat Healthy? 

One one end of the spectrum we’ve got people telling us that it causes cancer and heart disease and should be avoided at all costs and then people on the other end of the aisle w…
00:19:42  |   Mon 01 Jul 2024
Top 3 Muscle Building Mistakes to Avoid

Top 3 Muscle Building Mistakes to Avoid

Building and maintaining muscle is one of the most important things that we can to protect or  long term health.  But, building muscle can be a challenge and it is a lot more difficult if you are not…

01:01:16  |   Mon 24 Jun 2024
Q and A: Beef Liver supplements, Hack Your Health Documentary,  Alkaline Water, and Creatine

Q and A: Beef Liver supplements, Hack Your Health Documentary, Alkaline Water, and Creatine

Today, we have another Q and A episode, in this episode we discuss :

  • Liver supplements: are they worth taking?
  • The new Netflix Hack Your Health Documentary 
  • Alkaline Water and Purported Health Benefits 
00:24:59  |   Wed 12 Jun 2024
Exercise vs. Nutrition: Which is More Important for Health?

Exercise vs. Nutrition: Which is More Important for Health?

I was having a discussion with a friend recently and a discussion came up that I've had quite a few times before.

 He asked me, which is more important: exercise or nutrition? And in my typical fashio…

00:17:24  |   Mon 03 Jun 2024
10

10 "Superfoods" to Include in Your Diet for Better Health

Welcome back to another episode of the show. Today, I have a simple, practical episode where I discuss 10 nutritious foods that you may want to include in your diet.

My approach to nutrition is focus…

00:29:04  |   Mon 27 May 2024
Are Cancer Rates Increasing? with Dr. Krystle Zuniga

Are Cancer Rates Increasing? with Dr. Krystle Zuniga

A report was published by the American Cancer Society with some updated statistics and this report led to a number of headlines that have caused some concern for a lot of people. Many headlines highl…

00:58:27  |   Mon 20 May 2024
Tips for Adopting a Plant-Based Diet with Dr. Matthew Nagra

Tips for Adopting a Plant-Based Diet with Dr. Matthew Nagra

Many people are considering plant-based diets for health, environmental, or ethical purposes. 

So this week I brought my friend Dr. Matthew Nagra to the show to discuss plant-based diets. Dr. Nagra is…

00:56:13  |   Mon 13 May 2024
The Science of Seed Oils: Myth-Busting with Dr. Idz

The Science of Seed Oils: Myth-Busting with Dr. Idz

Welcome back to another episode of the podcast! On this episode, I have a special guest Dr. Idrees Mughal on the show and we are going to be tackling one of the most persistent myths in nutrition: Th…

00:55:09  |   Mon 06 May 2024
Thyroid Health 101: Hashimoto's and Beyond with Dr. Arti Thangudu

Thyroid Health 101: Hashimoto's and Beyond with Dr. Arti Thangudu

I am so excited to welcome a very special guest to the show today Dr. Arti Thagudu. Dr. Thangudu is a triple board-certified physician and is a specialist in endocrinology, diabetes, and thyroid dise…

00:51:17  |   Mon 29 Apr 2024
Anti-Nutrients and Plant Toxins: The Truth About Lectins, Phytates, Oxalates, and More...

Anti-Nutrients and Plant Toxins: The Truth About Lectins, Phytates, Oxalates, and More...

PLANTS ARE KILLING YOU AND SUCKING NUTRIENTS FROM YOUR BODY!! This is a common claim among "animal-based" diet proponents and it has caused a lot of confusion for people. 

So on this episode of the s…

00:26:12  |   Mon 22 Apr 2024
Q and A: Choosing Milk, Whole Wheat Pasta, Storing Rice Properly, & Microplastics

Q and A: Choosing Milk, Whole Wheat Pasta, Storing Rice Properly, & Microplastics

Today we have another Q and A episode for you and we are going to be covering the following topics: 

  • How to choose the right milk for your nutritional needs 
  • Whether or not it is nutirtionally bette…
00:21:09  |   Tue 16 Apr 2024
Deep Dive Into Weight Loss Medications Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and more with Dr. Nisha Patel

Deep Dive Into Weight Loss Medications Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and more with Dr. Nisha Patel

On today's podcast we have special guest Dr. Nisha Patel. Dr. Patel is a physician who is double board certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine and who has been studying these medications …

01:07:05  |   Mon 08 Apr 2024
Eating for Better Performance with Patrick McCarthy

Eating for Better Performance with Patrick McCarthy

Do you want to have more energy and perform better in your day-to-day life?

Eating to improve performance is the topic of the show today with my friend Pat McCarthy who is a performance nutritionist …

01:19:24  |   Mon 01 Apr 2024
Q and A: Faster Way to Fat Loss, Counting Macros, Oat Milk, Eating Veggies, and Tasting Salt

Q and A: Faster Way to Fat Loss, Counting Macros, Oat Milk, Eating Veggies, and Tasting Salt

Welcome back to another episode of the show. Today we have another Q and A episode where we are going to discuss the following 5 topics: 

  • The Faster Way to Fat Loss Program 
  • Whether I recommend "cou…
00:31:43  |   Mon 25 Mar 2024
How to Address Picky Eating and Raise Intuitive Eaters with Dr. Taylor Arnold

How to Address Picky Eating and Raise Intuitive Eaters with Dr. Taylor Arnold

Welcome back to the Nutrition Science Podcast, today I am going to be interviewing one of my colleagues Dr. Taylor Arnold to discuss kids' nutrition. 

Taylor and I met while we were getting our PhDs …

00:49:31  |   Mon 18 Mar 2024
Why Your Mindset is the Key Making Changes that Stick with Dr. Kasey Jo Orvidas

Why Your Mindset is the Key Making Changes that Stick with Dr. Kasey Jo Orvidas

Do you feel like you know what you should be doing, but can't seem to make changes that stick? 

Are you always able to make a little bit of progress, but then end up sabotaging your efforts?

Or maybe…

00:36:03  |   Mon 11 Mar 2024
Nutrition and Lifestyle Strategies to Lower Blood Pressure

Nutrition and Lifestyle Strategies to Lower Blood Pressure

Hypertension, aka high blood pressure, affects about 1in adults 3 worldwide or nearly 2 billion people. High blood pressure is referred to as a silent killer because it doesn't cause many symptoms bu…

00:29:19  |   Mon 04 Mar 2024
The High Costs of Trying to Achieve Your

The High Costs of Trying to Achieve Your "Dream Body" w/ Dr. Ashley Dwyer

Do you have a "dream body" that you want to acheive?

Do you see people online and think "I wish I could look like that"?

Well today on the podcast we are going to talk about the side of things that y…

00:47:10  |   Wed 21 Feb 2024
Q and A: Anti-Spike Supplement, 10,000 Steps Per Day, Nutrition for Older Adults, and Blood Type Diets

Q and A: Anti-Spike Supplement, 10,000 Steps Per Day, Nutrition for Older Adults, and Blood Type Diets

Welcome back to the show. Today we have a Q and A episode and we are going to be covering 4 topics that came in: 

  • The Anti-spike supplement that was just released by Glucose Goddess 
  • Do we really ne…
00:20:48  |   Wed 14 Feb 2024
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