<p>Welcome back to another episode of the show. Today we are going to be discussing a food that I think is highly underrated - Mushrooms. Most people walk past this food in the grocery store without realizing the powerful impact that it can have on our health.</p><p>So today we are going to cover:</p><ul><li>The nutritional composition of mushrooms</li><li>Unique nutrients there are found in mushrooms </li><li>Research showing the health benefits of eating more mushrooms </li><li>How to include them into your diet </li></ul><p>And more...</p><p>Tune in to learn more about this incredible food. </p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://dradrianchavez.com/blueprint"><b>Join our Holiday Health Reset Challenge Here </b></a></p><p><br></p><p><b><em>Resources</em></b></p><p><a href="https://dradrianchavez.com/20foods">20 Nutritious Foods to Eat More Of</a></p><p><br></p><p><b><em>Further Reading: </em></b></p><p><a href="https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12937-021-00691-8">Mushrooms and All-Cause Mortality US study</a></p><p><a href="https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2023/fo/d3fo00996c/unauth">Mushrooms and All-Cause Mortality Korean Study</a> <a href="https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12937-021-00691-8"> </a></p><p><a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2161831322004641">Mushrooms and Cancer Risk Compilation of Studies  </a></p><p><a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S095528632030485X">Mushrooms and Reducing Risk of Cancer Review</a></p><p><a href="https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/12/1/122">Mushrooms and Beneficial Compounds for GI Health</a></p><p><br></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2357758/open_sms">Enjoying the show or have a questions about a particular topic? Send us a message here. </a></p><p><a href="https://dradrianchavez.com/blueprint">JOIN THE HOLIDAY HEALTHY HABITS CHALLENGE TODAY! </a></p><p>Use code "podcast" for $100 off. </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/drchavez">Support the show</a></p><p>Do you enjoy the show and want to support it? Here are some ways you can 👇🏽</p> <p><a href="https://legionathletics.com/?r=9oygw&utm_source=bc_adrianc_9oygw&utm_campaign=bc&el=bc_adrianc_9oygw ">Purchase supplements via Legion </a></p> <p><a href="https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/drchavez">Or Fullscript </a></p> <p><a href="https://dradrianchavez.com/blueprint">Join the Nutrition Mastery Blueprint Course </a></p> <p><a href="https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/drchavez">Leave a one-time Paypal donation</a></p>

<p>Is the ketogenic diet really a useful diet to follow or just another fad? </p><p> The <em>ketogenic diet</em> has become one of the most talked-about approaches to weight loss and metabolic health. But what does the research actually say about the diet?</p><p>In this episode of the podcast, we dive into the <em>science of the ketogenic diet, </em>explaining its potential benefits and risks. </p><p><b>In this episode, you’ll learn:</b></p><ul><li>What a ketogenic diet actually is and how it is used medically </li><li>The difference between a true ketogenic diet and what is often promoted online as a "ketogenic diet"</li><li>Who may want to consider a ketogenic diet, and those who may want to avoid it</li><li>Tips for protecting your health while following a ketogenic diet</li></ul><p>Tune into this episode if you want to learn more about the science of the ketogenic diet.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2357758/open_sms">Enjoying the show or have a questions about a particular topic? Send us a message here. </a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/drchavez">Support the show</a></p><p>Do you enjoy the show and want to support it? Here are some ways you can 👇🏽</p> <p><a href="https://legionathletics.com/?r=9oygw&utm_source=bc_adrianc_9oygw&utm_campaign=bc&el=bc_adrianc_9oygw ">Purchase supplements via Legion </a></p> <p><a href="https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/drchavez">Or Fullscript </a></p> <p><a href="https://dradrianchavez.com/blueprint">Join the Nutrition Mastery Blueprint Course </a></p> <p><a href="https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/drchavez">Leave a one-time Paypal donation</a></p>

<p>In today's episode of the podcast, we will discuss whether walking is a good form of exercise. We cover the health benefits of walking and why it is a great form of exercise for most people. Then we discuss why it shouldn't be the ONLY form of exercise and why higher intensity exercises have health benefits that are hard to get from walking.</p><p>Tune into the podcast to hear more. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2357758/open_sms">Enjoying the show or have a questions about a particular topic? Send us a message here. </a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/drchavez">Support the show</a></p><p>Do you enjoy the show and want to support it? Here are some ways you can 👇🏽</p> <p><a href="https://legionathletics.com/?r=9oygw&utm_source=bc_adrianc_9oygw&utm_campaign=bc&el=bc_adrianc_9oygw ">Purchase supplements via Legion </a></p> <p><a href="https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/drchavez">Or Fullscript </a></p> <p><a href="https://dradrianchavez.com/blueprint">Join the Nutrition Mastery Blueprint Course </a></p> <p><a href="https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/drchavez">Leave a one-time Paypal donation</a></p>

<p>Welcome back to the show. Today we have another Q&A episode and we will cover the following topics:</p><ul><li>Are natural sugars like honey and maple syrup are actually “better” than refined sugar, or are they harmful to our health?</li><li>Does grass-fed butter and beef truly make a meaningful difference for health</li><li>What the science says about the health benefits of using a weighted vest.</li></ul><p>As always, we discuss both the science and practical perspective to help you separate facts from fads. Tune into the episode to learn more. </p><p><a href="https://dradrianchavez.com/blueprint">Join our Nutrition Mastery Blueprint Course </a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2357758/open_sms">Enjoying the show or have a questions about a particular topic? Send us a message here. </a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/drchavez">Support the show</a></p><p>Do you enjoy the show and want to support it? Here are some ways you can 👇🏽</p> <p><a href="https://legionathletics.com/?r=9oygw&utm_source=bc_adrianc_9oygw&utm_campaign=bc&el=bc_adrianc_9oygw ">Purchase supplements via Legion </a></p> <p><a href="https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/drchavez">Or Fullscript </a></p> <p><a href="https://dradrianchavez.com/blueprint">Join the Nutrition Mastery Blueprint Course </a></p> <p><a href="https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/drchavez">Leave a one-time Paypal donation</a></p>

<p>Since the early 1980s, obesity rates have doubled, and the average American adult has gained about 20 pounds. This rise in obesity has put these groups at increased risk for diabetes, Alzheimer's, several types of cancers, and many more health issues.</p><p>All of this is burdening the American healthcare system in a way that isn't sustainable. So in this episode of the podcast, I am going to talk about what has caused this rise in obesity from both a societal level and an individual level, and discuss what we can do to help improve things. </p><p>Resources from the show: </p><p><a href="https://www.thenutritionsciencepodcast.com/deconstructing-energy-balance-beyond-calories-in-vs-calories-out/">Energy Balance Podcast </a></p><p><a href="https://dradrianchavez.com/blueprint">Nutrition Mastery Blueprint Course </a></p><p><br></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2357758/open_sms">Enjoying the show or have a questions about a particular topic? Send us a message here. </a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/drchavez">Support the show</a></p><p>Do you enjoy the show and want to support it? Here are some ways you can 👇🏽</p> <p><a href="https://legionathletics.com/?r=9oygw&utm_source=bc_adrianc_9oygw&utm_campaign=bc&el=bc_adrianc_9oygw ">Purchase supplements via Legion </a></p> <p><a href="https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/drchavez">Or Fullscript </a></p> <p><a href="https://dradrianchavez.com/blueprint">Join the Nutrition Mastery Blueprint Course </a></p> <p><a href="https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/drchavez">Leave a one-time Paypal donation</a></p>

<p>Do you ever feel confused when walking down the supplement aisle (or shopping online? You are not alone; there are thousands of supplements on the market in different forms, doses, and formulations you almost need a PhD to make sense of it all. </p><p>Lucky for you, I got a PhD and did that research, and I am going to break it down for you here. In this episode, we cover the top 17 best-selling supplements, what they do, who they can be beneficial for, who shouldn't take them, and more. </p><p>Tune into the episode to learn more. </p><p><a href="https://dradrianchavez.com/supplement">Get the Supplement Guide Here </a></p><p><a href="https://www.thenutritionsciencepodcast.com/">Search Previous Podcast Episode Archive Here </a></p><p><br></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2357758/open_sms">Enjoying the show or have a questions about a particular topic? Send us a message here. </a></p><p><a href="https://dradrianchavez.practicebetter.io/#/5bc78bfc627d141248fc6acd/bookings?s=68b9866ff847e4c85976901e&step=date">Click here if you are interested in the Digestive Health Blueprint program and you would like to schedule a call with us to learn more about the program and see if it is a good fit for you. </a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/drchavez">Support the show</a></p><p>Do you enjoy the show and want to support it? Here are some ways you can 👇🏽</p> <p><a href="https://legionathletics.com/?r=9oygw&utm_source=bc_adrianc_9oygw&utm_campaign=bc&el=bc_adrianc_9oygw ">Purchase supplements via Legion </a></p> <p><a href="https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/drchavez">Or Fullscript </a></p> <p><a href="https://dradrianchavez.com/blueprint">Join the Nutrition Mastery Blueprint Course </a></p> <p><a href="https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/drchavez">Leave a one-time Paypal donation</a></p>

<p>Welcome back to the show. In part 2 of our bloating series, we’re moving from understanding the problem to taking action. In this episode, we discuss practical nutrition and lifestyle strategies that can help reduce bloating and bring more comfort to your daily life. </p><p>From simple dietary adjustments to mindful eating practices and stress management techniques, we’ll explore evidence-based approaches you can start using right away.</p><p>We’ll also discuss how to identify which foods may be contributing to your bloating, the role of movement in supporting healthy digestion, and how factors like meal timing and your state of mind when you eat sometimes matter just as much as what you eat. </p><p>By the end of this episode, you’ll have a toolbox of strategies to better manage your symptoms and support a healthier, more balanced gut. Tune in to learn more. </p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://dradrianchavez.practicebetter.io/#/5bc78bfc627d141248fc6acd/bookings?s=68b9866ff847e4c85976901e&step=date">Click here if you are interested in the Digestive Health Blueprint program and you would like to schedule a call with us to learn more about the program and see if it is a good fit for you. </a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2357758/open_sms">Enjoying the show or have a questions about a particular topic? Send us a message here. </a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/drchavez">Support the show</a></p><p>Do you enjoy the show and want to support it? Here are some ways you can 👇🏽</p> <p><a href="https://legionathletics.com/?r=9oygw&utm_source=bc_adrianc_9oygw&utm_campaign=bc&el=bc_adrianc_9oygw ">Purchase supplements via Legion </a></p> <p><a href="https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/drchavez">Or Fullscript </a></p> <p><a href="https://dradrianchavez.com/blueprint">Join the Nutrition Mastery Blueprint Course </a></p> <p><a href="https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/drchavez">Leave a one-time Paypal donation</a></p>

<p>In this episode of <em>The Nutrition Science Podcast</em>, we break down one of the most common and frustrating digestive complaints: bloating. </p><p>We start by defining what bloating is, discuss why it happens, and how to recognize the difference between bloating that’s considered normal versus bloating that might signal an underlying health issue worth paying closer attention to. We’ll also explore some of the most common contributors to bloating, from digestive factors to lifestyle influences such as diet, stress, and gut health. </p><p>By the end of this episode, you’ll have a much clearer understanding of what’s going on in your body when you feel bloated, and you’ll be ready for Part 2, where we’ll dive into the practical science-based nutrition and lifestyle strategies to reduce bloating symptoms. </p><p>Tune into this episode to learn more. </p><p><a href="https://dradrianchavez.practicebetter.io/#/5bc78bfc627d141248fc6acd/bookings?s=68b9866ff847e4c85976901e&step=date">Click here if you are interested in the Digestive Health Blueprint program and you would like to schedule a call with us to learn more about the program and see if it is a good fit for you. </a></p><p>Here are some good research papers for further reading if you are interested.</p><p><a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0016508523008235#abssec0020">American Gastroenterology Association Clinical Practice Guidelines on Bloating</a> </p><p><a href="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/nmo.12758">Constipation and Bloating </a></p><p><a href="https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/12/8/1669">Microbiome and Bloating </a></p><p><a href="https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8247/16/10/1405">Visceral Hypersensitivity </a></p><p><a href="https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/11/24/7326">Food Sensitivities/Immune Reactions </a></p><p><a href="https://search.informit.org/doi/pdf/10.3316/informit.986293399580957">Gut Barrier Dysfunction Function </a></p><p><br></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2357758/open_sms">Enjoying the show or have a questions about a particular topic? Send us a message here. </a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/drchavez">Support the show</a></p><p>Do you enjoy the show and want to support it? Here are some ways you can 👇🏽</p> <p><a href="https://legionathletics.com/?r=9oygw&utm_source=bc_adrianc_9oygw&utm_campaign=bc&el=bc_adrianc_9oygw ">Purchase supplements via Legion </a></p> <p><a href="https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/drchavez">Or Fullscript </a></p> <p><a href="https://dradrianchavez.com/blueprint">Join the Nutrition Mastery Blueprint Course </a></p> <p><a href="https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/drchavez">Leave a one-time Paypal donation</a></p>

<p>On this episode of the show, we have a Q&A episode and we will be covering the following topics: </p><ul><li>Easy tips for including more fiber in your diet</li><li>Why protein powders can cause GI issues and ways to avoid them </li><li>Whether there are any benefits to including MCT in your diet. </li></ul><p>Tune into the episode to learn more. </p><p><a href="https://www.thenutritionsciencepodcast.com/fiber-fundamentals-what-it-is-different-types-of-fiber-health-benefits-and-potential-cons/">Fiber episode</a></p><p><a href="https://www.thenutritionsciencepodcast.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-protein/">Protein episode</a></p><p><a href="https://www.thenutritionsciencepodcast.com/are-saturated-fats-harmful-to-our-health/">Saturated Fat Episode</a></p><p><br></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2357758/open_sms">Enjoying the show or have a questions about a particular topic? Send us a message here. </a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/drchavez">Support the show</a></p><p>Do you enjoy the show and want to support it? Here are some ways you can 👇🏽</p> <p><a href="https://legionathletics.com/?r=9oygw&utm_source=bc_adrianc_9oygw&utm_campaign=bc&el=bc_adrianc_9oygw ">Purchase supplements via Legion </a></p> <p><a href="https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/drchavez">Or Fullscript </a></p> <p><a href="https://dradrianchavez.com/blueprint">Join the Nutrition Mastery Blueprint Course </a></p> <p><a href="https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/drchavez">Leave a one-time Paypal donation</a></p>

<p>In this episode of <em>The Nutrition Science Podcast</em>, we’re breaking down one of the most misunderstood nutrients out there: sodium.</p><p>Most people associate sodium with high blood pressure and think it’s automatically bad, but like most things in nutrition, it’s not that simple.</p><p>Here’s what we’re getting into today:</p><ul><li>What sodium actually does in your body</li><li>The difference between sodium and salt (yep, there is one)</li><li>How much sodium do you really need</li><li>Why some people need more than others</li><li>What happens when you’re getting too much <em>or</em> too little</li><li>And how to figure out the right amount for <em>you</em></li></ul><p>If you’ve ever been confused about sodium, this episode is going to clear things up.</p><p>Here are some studies for further reading on this topic. </p><ul><li><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32992705/">Sodium and Stroke</a></li><li><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35246796/">Sodium and Blood Pressure.</a></li><li><a href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9609108/">Sodium and Gastric Cancer</a> </li><li><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38131187/">Genetic Differences in Sodium Consumption</a></li></ul><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2357758/open_sms">Enjoying the show or have a questions about a particular topic? Send us a message here. </a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/drchavez">Support the show</a></p><p>Do you enjoy the show and want to support it? Here are some ways you can 👇🏽</p> <p><a href="https://legionathletics.com/?r=9oygw&utm_source=bc_adrianc_9oygw&utm_campaign=bc&el=bc_adrianc_9oygw ">Purchase supplements via Legion </a></p> <p><a href="https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/drchavez">Or Fullscript </a></p> <p><a href="https://dradrianchavez.com/blueprint">Join the Nutrition Mastery Blueprint Course </a></p> <p><a href="https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/drchavez">Leave a one-time Paypal donation</a></p>