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.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 30 minutes
- Episodes
- 111
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Eating Disorder Recovery with Michelle Yates, MS, RD
Welcome back to another episode of The Nutrition Science Podcast. On today's episode I have am interviewing Michelle Yates, MS, RD. Michelle is a Registered Dietitian who is passionate about helping …
The Gut Microbiome: What It Is, How it Impacts Health, and How we Can Support It
In this episode of the podcast, we are discussing the gut microbiome. The gut and the microbiome have gotten a lot of attention over the last 10 years and for good reason. Our digestive system plays …
Q & A: Stool Tests, Athletic Greens, Electrolyte Supplements, and You are What You Eat Documentary
Welcome back to another episode of the podcast! Today we are going to be doing another Q and A and we are discussing some topics that I have been getting a lot of questions about recently. We are goi…
Can You Really Be Healthy At Any Size? My Honest Take on the Health At Every Size Movement
We know that carrying excess body fat can increase the risk of chronic health problems. On the other hand, there is a growing movement promoting Health at Any Size that want to shift the focus away f…
How to Build a Simple, Effective Exercise Plan
If you are going to exercise, make sure you are getting the most out of it. Many people are going to be embarking on new fitness journeys during the new year, in this episode we discuss what goes int…
9 Simple, Low Effort Nutrition Changes That Will Transform Your Health in 2024
Happy New Year and welcome back to the podcast!
I want to help you get your year started off right, so today we will be discussing 9 simple nutrition habits you can make in 2024 that can transform yo…
2023 Recap and Supplement Giveaway!
Welcome back to another episode of the show!
Today is a special shortened episode of the show, I share some of the highlights from the podcast in 2023 and discuss what is to come in 2024. We also hig…
Navigating Nutrition for Digestive Health Problems
Welcome back to another episode of The Nutrition Science Podcast, on today's we are discussing digestive health problems. We cover this topic from a high level perspective
On this episode we discuss…
The Expert's Guide to Navigating Food Allergies and Intolerances with David Stukus, MD
Food allergies, intolerances, and sensitivities can occur towards nearly any food. These adverse food reactions can have a negative impact on health so it is important that they are correctly diagnos…
Q & A: Is Berberine Nature's Ozempic? The Galveston Diet, How to Heal Your Gut After Antibiotics, IV Therapy Clinics, and Microwaves
Welcome back to another Q and A episode of the Nutrition Science Podcast! On this episode we are going to be discussing the following topics:
- Is Berberine Nature's Ozempic? A popular weight loss su…
8 Tips for Staying Healthy Through the Holidays
Welcome back to another episode of The Nutrition Science podcast, today we are going to be discussing 8 tips for staying healthy through the holiday season.
The average person gains weight during th…
Pregnancy and Postpartum Nutrition with Dr. Jessica Knurick
Q and A: Are Air Fryers Safe, How to Remove Pesticide Residues, Colostrum Benefits, Should Misinformation Be Illegal, and Deli Meats
Welcome back to another Q and A episode of the Nutrition Science Podcast. We have some exciting topics today, we will be discussing:
- Whether air fryers are safe or not
- How to remove pesticide resid…
A Blueprint to Better Nutrition
Welcome back to another episode of the Nutrition Science Podcast! Today, we discuss my philosophy and framework towards approaching nutrition. In this episode, we discuss how to set up your nutrition…
Carnivore Diet: Is It Safe and Is There Any Reason to Follow It?
Welcome back to another episode of The Nutrition Science Podcast today we are going to be discussing the carnivore diet. This dietary trend has become popular recently and I want to discuss it becaus…
Q & A: Anti-Inflammatory Diets, Huberman, Protein and Fat Loss, Metals in Psyllium Husk, and Soaking Chia Seeds
Welcome back to another episode of the show. Today we have another Q and A episode and in this episode we are going to address the following questions:
- Is there a such thing as an antiinflammatory …
Fiber Fundamentals: What It Is, Different Types of Fiber, Health Benefits, and Potential Cons
Eating more fiber is great for your health? But it isn't always that simple.
This is becasue fiber is not one nutrient, but rather a group of compounds found in plant foods and not all fiber is cre…
Myth Busting: Seed Oils, Glucose Spikes, Plant Defense Chemicals, Anti-Nutrients, and More with Dr. Joey Munoz
Welcome back to another episode of the show. In this episode we have a discussion with my friend Dr. Joey Munoz. We are going to be discussing some common myths including seed oils, the idea that pla…
Q and A: Digestive Issues, Is Milk Healthy?, Sugar and Inflammation, MLM Supplements, and More
Welcome back to another Q and A episode! On this episode we are going to be doing another Q and A episode and we are going to answer the following questions:
- What to do if you have a digestive issu…
Everything You Need to Know About Protein
In this episode we are going to discuss protein. We will discuss:
- What protein is
- Why protein is important for more than just muscle
- What the best sources of protein are
- Whether you can eat too muc…