Episodes
Dec. 8, 2025
Top 7 Nutrition and Health Fads to Avoid in 2026
Fads come and go each year in the nutrition and health space, and today, we are going to talk about some of the most popular health fads that I would recommend avoiding in 2026. In this episode, we cover a wide range of topic...
Nov. 22, 2025
Holiday Season Tips for Staying on Tracking With Your Health Goals
The holiday season can be one of the most challenging times of the year to maintain consistency with healthy habits. Between travel, parties, stress, family dynamics, and endless food temptations, it’s easy to feel like your ...
Nov. 13, 2025
Nutrition for Diabetes and Blood Sugar Control
Today I’m sharing a conversation I recorded for the Endocrine Matters podcast with my friend, Dr. Arti Thangudu. In this episode, we dive deep into the science of nutrition and blood sugar control what actually moves the need...
Nov. 6, 2025
Why The US Healthcare System Is Failing Patients and What You Can Do About It with Dr. Arti Thangudu
In this episode of The Nutrition Science Podcast , Dr. Adrian Chavez sits down with endocrinologist and direct care physician Dr. Art Thangudu to to a deep dive into what’s really wrong with the U.S. healthcare system and wha...
Oct. 30, 2025
How This Overlooked Food May Improve Your Immune System and Protect Against Cancer
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...
Oct. 30, 2025
How This Overlooked Food May Improve Your Immune System and Protect Against Cancer
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...
Oct. 22, 2025
Pros and Cons of a Ketogenic Diet
Is the ketogenic diet really a useful diet to follow or just another fad? The ketogenic diet has become one of the most talked-about approaches to weight loss and metabolic health. But what does the research actually say abou...
Oct. 15, 2025
Is Walking a Good Form of Exercise?
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…
Oct. 8, 2025
Q and A: Natural Sugars, Grass-Fed Butter and Beef, and Weighted Vests
Welcome back to the show. Today we have another Q&A episode and we will cover the following topics: Are natural sugars like honey and maple syrup are actually “better” than refined sugar, or are they harmful to our health?Does grass-fed butter and beef truly make a meaningful difference for hea…
Oct. 3, 2025
Why So Many Americans Have Become Obese
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, an...
Sept. 25, 2025
Top 17 Best-Selling Supplements Reviewed
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 ma...
Sept. 6, 2025
Managing Bloating: Nutrition and Lifestyle Strategies That Work
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 ...
Sept. 5, 2025
Bloating Explained: What It Is and Why It Happens
In this episode of The Nutrition Science Podcast , we break down one of the most common and frustrating digestive complaints: bloating. We start by defining what bloating is, discuss why it happens, and how to recognize the d...
Aug. 13, 2025
Q and A: Tips to Eat More Fiber, Protein Powders and GI Issues, and MCT Oil
On this episode of the show, we have a Q&A episode and we will be covering the following topics: Easy tips for including more fiber in your diet Why protein powders can cause GI issues and ways to avoid them Whether there are...
Aug. 6, 2025
The Science of Sodium: How Much Do You Really Need?
In this episode of The Nutrition Science Podcast , we’re breaking down one of the most misunderstood nutrients out there: sodium. Most people associate sodium with high blood pressure and think it’s automatically bad, but lik...
July 31, 2025
Q and A: Taking Probiotic with Antibiotic, Do You Have a Slow Metabolism?, Canned Foods
Welcome back to the show. Today we have another Q&A episode, and we discuss whether you should take a probiotic while taking an antibiotic, the concept of a slow metabolism, and whether canned foods are a healthy option to in...
July 22, 2025
Should You Track Your Eating Intake?
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July 14, 2025
How I Incorporate Science Based Habits Into My Lifestyle
Welcome back to another episode of the show. Today, we discuss how I incorporate the science-based habits we discuss on this show into my life and routine as an almost 40-year-old dad. I break down my routines for fitness and...
July 7, 2025
Why Magnesium Is One Of The Most Important Nutrients You Might Not Be Getting Enough Of
Magnesium is involved in over 600 different processes in the body and can influence everything from sleep to blood sugar control, energy production, mental health, and bone health, to name a few. Despite its importance, nearl...
July 2, 2025
Q and A: Does Soy Disrupt Hormones? Eating 1 Gram of Protein Per Pound? Coffee on an Empty Stomach?
Today we have a Q and A episode, and we are covering the following questions: Does soy disrupt hormones? Do we need 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight? Is it okay to drink coffee on an empty stomach? Tune in to the ep...
June 2, 2025
The Most Important Lab Tests for Health and Longevity
Welcome back! On today's episode of the podcast, we will be covering lab tests for health and longevity. There are several new companies on the market, and many people are not receiving proper guidance from their healthcare p...
May 21, 2025
Lessons From 100 Episodes of the Podcast
Welcome back to the podcast. Today, we are publishing the 100th episode of the show, and I want to celebrate by going back through some of the lessons from the previous episode. If you would like to learn more about any fo th...
May 5, 2025
Q and A: Peptides, Apple Cider Vinegar, and Ground vs. Whole Chia Seeds
Welcome back to another episode of the show. Today we have a Q&A episode covering the following 3 topics: Is there truth to the hype around peptides? Are there benefits to taking apple cider vinegar? Do you need to grind chia...
April 21, 2025
Food Reactions:: An Overview of Food Intolerances, Sensitivities, and Allergies
Do you ever feel like you are reacting negatively to some of the foods that you eat? You may be. In this episode of the podcast, we discuss the different types of adverse reactions to food that people can experience. We cover...