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Listen "Episode #58 Food as Medicine: A Nutritional Approach to Health with CPT Franklin Muntis, PhD, RD, CSCS!!!"
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Food as Medicine: A Nutritional Approach to Health with CPT Franklin Muntis, PhD, RD, CSCS
Description:
In this episode of the Elevate Yourself podcast, Rob sits down with Franklin Muntis, PhD, RD, CSCS, a registered dietitian and officer in the United States Army. Franklin shares his inspiring origin story, detailing his education, background, and training that have shaped his career. His unique blend of clinical work, coaching experience, and research allows him to effectively translate evidence-based nutrition into practice, especially in the context of military service members and their families.
As March marks National Nutrition Month, Franklin delves into the concept of food as medicine, discussing how individuals can use nutrition to improve their health. He shares his expertise on nutritional strategies for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) and broader diabetes management, offering actionable insights on how diet plays a key role in managing this chronic condition.
Franklin also explores the role of food in muscle growth, heart health, and weight loss, breaking down the science behind how what we eat can fuel optimal performance and recovery. He wraps up the conversation with his top 3 "low-hanging fruit" nutritional action items—simple yet effective steps that anyone can take to achieve better health 80% of the time.
Whether you're looking to improve your nutrition for better health or seeking practical advice on how to implement sustainable changes, this episode provides expert guidance on the transformative power of food.
Franklin Muntis PhD, RD, CSCS
Is a registered dietitian and an officer in the United States Army. In his role at the Brooke Army Medical Center, he provides evidenced-based nutrition education and support to improve health outcomes for military service members, retirees, and their families. He is also a NSCA certified strength and conditioning specialist and tactical strength and conditioning facilitator and has experience working as a strength and conditioning coach. This experience helps to inform his understanding of the physical demands that soldiers experience in the performance of their duties and how a nutritious diet can complement their physical training and help them recover to perform at the highest levels. Grad School Magazine Feature
CPT Muntis’ publication A High Protein Diet Is Associated with Improved Glycemic Control Following Exercise among Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes
The Elevate Yourself Podcast is brought to you in partnership with Athletic Brewing. Use code ELEVATE30 for 30% OFF your first online order at checkout!
Description:
In this episode of the Elevate Yourself podcast, Rob sits down with Franklin Muntis, PhD, RD, CSCS, a registered dietitian and officer in the United States Army. Franklin shares his inspiring origin story, detailing his education, background, and training that have shaped his career. His unique blend of clinical work, coaching experience, and research allows him to effectively translate evidence-based nutrition into practice, especially in the context of military service members and their families.
As March marks National Nutrition Month, Franklin delves into the concept of food as medicine, discussing how individuals can use nutrition to improve their health. He shares his expertise on nutritional strategies for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) and broader diabetes management, offering actionable insights on how diet plays a key role in managing this chronic condition.
Franklin also explores the role of food in muscle growth, heart health, and weight loss, breaking down the science behind how what we eat can fuel optimal performance and recovery. He wraps up the conversation with his top 3 "low-hanging fruit" nutritional action items—simple yet effective steps that anyone can take to achieve better health 80% of the time.
Whether you're looking to improve your nutrition for better health or seeking practical advice on how to implement sustainable changes, this episode provides expert guidance on the transformative power of food.
Franklin Muntis PhD, RD, CSCS
Is a registered dietitian and an officer in the United States Army. In his role at the Brooke Army Medical Center, he provides evidenced-based nutrition education and support to improve health outcomes for military service members, retirees, and their families. He is also a NSCA certified strength and conditioning specialist and tactical strength and conditioning facilitator and has experience working as a strength and conditioning coach. This experience helps to inform his understanding of the physical demands that soldiers experience in the performance of their duties and how a nutritious diet can complement their physical training and help them recover to perform at the highest levels. Grad School Magazine Feature
CPT Muntis’ publication A High Protein Diet Is Associated with Improved Glycemic Control Following Exercise among Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes
The Elevate Yourself Podcast is brought to you in partnership with Athletic Brewing. Use code ELEVATE30 for 30% OFF your first online order at checkout!
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