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Episode Synopsis
Episode #269. Dive into the heart of controversial nutrition studies and discover the surprising complexities behind everyday food choices with Professor Gardner, a respected authority in the field of nutrition science.
As we navigate the maze of dietary patterns, this insightful conversation bridges the gap between scientific evidence and practical nutrition, empowering you to make informed decisions about your health.
We discuss:
Intro (00:00)
A twin study is in the works (4:06)
Plant-based meat vs. red meat (8:53)
How to make homemade kombucha (18: 40)
Different diets for athletic performance (the SWAP-MEAT trial) (23:02)
Feedback from athletes (37:21)
Which popular diets are truly heart-healthy? (40:35)
How different diets measure up to health guidelines (49:12)
Practical insights for doctors and patients (55:07)
The truth about low fat, vegan diet (59:36)
Controversies vs consensus in nutrition (1:02:45)
The food industry and medical institutions (1:10:19)
Low-fat & low-carb diets for weight loss (the DIETFITS study) (1:14:30)
Sustainable weight loss and GLP-1 agonists (1:28:25)
Psychological strategies to make veggies irresistible (1:36:00)
The “protein flip”, the academe, and a new book (1:46:09)
Outro (1:49:55)
Professor Gardner has also shared his homemade kombucha recipe with us. You can find it in this blog post.
Connect with Professor Christopher Gardner on Twitter. Head to https://nutrition.stanford.edu/ for more resources and studies, and the Stanford Nutrition YouTube channel for more videos. Listen to past episodes featuring Professor Gardner here.
Optimise your health with InsideTracker’s biomarker analysis. Get exclusive access to InsideTracker’s new ApoB test, and a significant discount at insidetracker.com/simon.
Enjoy, friends.
Simon
Want to support the show?
The best way to support the show is to use the products and services offered by our sponsors. To check them out, and enjoy great savings, visit theproof.com/friends. You can also show your support by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast app and/or sharing your favourite episodes with your friends and family.
Simon Hill, MSc, BSc (Hons)
Creator of theproof.com and host of The Proof with Simon Hill
Author of The Proof is in the Plants
Watch the episodes on YouTube or listen on Apple/Spotify
Connect with me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook
Nourish your gut with my Plant-Based Ferments Guide
Download my complimentary Two-Week Meal Plan and high-protein Plant Performance recipe book
As we navigate the maze of dietary patterns, this insightful conversation bridges the gap between scientific evidence and practical nutrition, empowering you to make informed decisions about your health.
We discuss:
Intro (00:00)
A twin study is in the works (4:06)
Plant-based meat vs. red meat (8:53)
How to make homemade kombucha (18: 40)
Different diets for athletic performance (the SWAP-MEAT trial) (23:02)
Feedback from athletes (37:21)
Which popular diets are truly heart-healthy? (40:35)
How different diets measure up to health guidelines (49:12)
Practical insights for doctors and patients (55:07)
The truth about low fat, vegan diet (59:36)
Controversies vs consensus in nutrition (1:02:45)
The food industry and medical institutions (1:10:19)
Low-fat & low-carb diets for weight loss (the DIETFITS study) (1:14:30)
Sustainable weight loss and GLP-1 agonists (1:28:25)
Psychological strategies to make veggies irresistible (1:36:00)
The “protein flip”, the academe, and a new book (1:46:09)
Outro (1:49:55)
Professor Gardner has also shared his homemade kombucha recipe with us. You can find it in this blog post.
Connect with Professor Christopher Gardner on Twitter. Head to https://nutrition.stanford.edu/ for more resources and studies, and the Stanford Nutrition YouTube channel for more videos. Listen to past episodes featuring Professor Gardner here.
Optimise your health with InsideTracker’s biomarker analysis. Get exclusive access to InsideTracker’s new ApoB test, and a significant discount at insidetracker.com/simon.
Enjoy, friends.
Simon
Want to support the show?
The best way to support the show is to use the products and services offered by our sponsors. To check them out, and enjoy great savings, visit theproof.com/friends. You can also show your support by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast app and/or sharing your favourite episodes with your friends and family.
Simon Hill, MSc, BSc (Hons)
Creator of theproof.com and host of The Proof with Simon Hill
Author of The Proof is in the Plants
Watch the episodes on YouTube or listen on Apple/Spotify
Connect with me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook
Nourish your gut with my Plant-Based Ferments Guide
Download my complimentary Two-Week Meal Plan and high-protein Plant Performance recipe book
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