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Optimal Protein Podcast with Vanessa Spina

Vanessa Spinawww.ketogenicgirl.com
Vanessa Spina is a Sports Nutrition Specialist, Best Selling author, creator of the innovative TONE device, as well as a sought after international speaker. On the Optimal Protein podcast, Vanessa shares how to get effortlessly lean and improve metabolic health and fitness with an optimal protein intake! Featuring interviews with world renowned and leading edge protein scientists & experts, authors, and people with inspiring transformational stories discussing the best tools for becoming optimizing your metabolic health with whole foods, nutrition, exercise and more!
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Episodes

Mitochondrial Health Series: Fructose & Dr. Rick Johnson Recap (Part 1)

Hi friends! This episode is all about mitochondrial health examined through the lens of fructose, uric acid and activating the fat switch with a recapitulation of Dr. Richard Johnson's recent interview on the podcast! All TONE devices are NOW SHIPPING Worldwide!! Order the Black & Gold TONE HERE Order the Black & Rose Gold TONE HERE Get Your FREE ebook on keto: https://www.ketogenicgirl.com/pages/free-ebook Try the Higher Protein Keto Meal Plans & Coaching: https://www.ketogenicgirl....

Aug 25, 202250 minSeason 1Ep. 401

Why We Get Fat & How to Turn Off the Fat Switch with Dr. Rick Johnson

Nature put a "fat switch" in our bodies. Stuck in the "on" position, it's the hidden source of weight gain, heart disease, and many other common health struggles. But you can turn it off. Dr. Richard Johnson has been on the cutting edge of this research for more than a decade. His team's discovery of the fructose-powered survival switch—a metabolic pathway that animals in nature turn on and off as needed, but that our modern diet has permanently fixed in the on position, becoming a fat switch—re...

Aug 23, 20221 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 403

Polyphenols For Longevity! Olive Oil & How to Maximize Polyphenol Content & Quality with an Olive Oil Sommelier!

Hi friends! This episode is all about the polyphenols that are rich in olive oil and the best way to select a high quality product with Olive Oil Sommelier Marisa Gaytan! Find more from Marisa Here Introducing the brand new TONE Device! Struggling to lose weight or reach your fitness goals? The TONE is a new breath acetone meter which lets you know if your body is burning fat and how much! All TONE devices are NOW SHIPPING Worldwide!! Order the Black & Gold TONE HERE Order the Black & Ro...

Aug 18, 202236 minSeason 1Ep. 399

Body By Science with Dr. Bill Campbell

"I earned my Ph.D. in Exercise, Nutrition, and Preventive Health from Baylor University i 2007. I am currently a Professor of Exercise Science and Director of the Performance and Physique Enhancement Laboratory at the University of South Florida. I am a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist from the National Strength & Conditioning Association. I've published over 200 scientific papers and abstracts, three textbooks, and 20 book chapters in areas related to physique enhancement, s...

Aug 15, 202257 minSeason 1Ep. 401

Balancing Protein Intake for Muscle Protein Synthesis, Mitochondrial Health, Longevity, Ketones

Hi friends!! Today's episode is all about balancing protein intake for various goals including muscle protein synthesis, mitochondrial health, longevity, satiety and more with regards to protein intake on keto! Specifically we talk about the merits and drawbacks to a higher protein, moderated fat intake with a higher fat, moderated protein intake on keto. Introducing the brand new TONE Device! Struggling to lose weight or reach your fitness goals? The TONE is a new breath acetone meter which let...

Aug 12, 202253 minSeason 1Ep. 399

Dr. Ted Naiman, Dr. Stu Philips, Dr. Gabrielle Lyon & Dr. Don Layman: Best of Protein Experts Part #1

Hi friends!! This is a POWER packed episode featuring 4 protein experts including Dr. Stu Phillips, Dr. Ted Naiman, Dr. Gabrielle Lyon and Dr. Don Layman! Links to listen to the original episodes in full: Clip #1 Dr. Ted Naiman https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/fast-keto-with-ketogenic-girl/id1344681226?i=1000456519200 Clip #2 Dr. Stu Philips https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/fast-keto-with-ketogenic-girl/id1344681226?i=1000549567807 Clip #3 Dr. Gabrielle Lyon https://podcasts.apple.com/...

Aug 08, 20221 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 397

Keto Birthday Cake, High Protein vs High Fat Keto for Fat Loss, Muscle Gain & Longevity; Kelly Hogan's 80/20 High Fat Keto Tone Experiment and More!

Hi friends!! Today's episode is about: -The keto birthday cake I made for Luca's Birthday - get the cake recipe HERE -High Protein vs High Fat Keto and which approach is best suited to various goals including fat loss, muscle gain and longevity. -Kelly Hogan's recent 80/20 ketogenic carnivore keto experiment with the Tone device (hint: it has been a big success!) -My similar experiments with keto birthday cake... Introducing the brand new TONE Device! Struggling to lose weight or reach your fitn...

Aug 04, 20221 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 396

Keto Weight Loss, Hormones and More with Dr. Tro!

Dr. Tro Kalayjian is a board certified physician practicing internal and obesity medicine, with a focus on diabetes, hypertension and lipid management. His focus is on implementing lifestyle and dietary modifications whenever possible. Dr. Tro Kalayjian, himself, has lost over 150lbs and has also worked with over countless patients with weight loss, diabetes, and hypertension through remote consultations via tele-medicine equipment and software. https://www.doctortro.com/ All TONE devices are NO...

Aug 01, 20221 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 395

Mitochondrial Health Series: Mitochondrial Uncouplers, Polyphenols & Postbiotics for the Microbiome/mitochondria Crosstalk!

Hi friends!! This episode is the third of the Mitochondrial Health Series!! We discuss: -Biohacks, Foods & Compounds that to Uncouple Mitochondria -Polyphenols, Postbiotics and Fiber ...and more! Introducing the brand new TONE Device! Struggling to lose weight or reach your fitness goals? The TONE is a new breath acetone meter which lets you know if your body is burning fat and how much! All TONE devices are NOW SHIPPING Worldwide!! Order the Black & Gold TONE HERE Order the Black & ...

Jul 28, 202242 minSeason 1Ep. 396

Special Q&A on Muscle Building, Reverse Dieting, Cutting Fat, and Women's Physiology with Robert "Keto Savage" Sikes

Hi friends! This episode is with Robert Sikes a.k.a Keto Savage! In this episode we talk all about YOUR questions on muscle building, women's physiology, dieting, reverse dieting and cutting fat, carbs vs total calories, resetting the metabolism and much more! Robert Sikes, AKA Keto Savage, is a lifetime natural competitive keto bodybuilder. Using the ketogenic diet, he has seen consistent gains in building lean muscle mass, finding it to be much less stressful on the body than bulking and cutti...

Jul 25, 20221 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 393

3 Ways to Optimize Mitochondria, Burn Fat and Repair Mitochondria & Update on My Melatonin Experiment (TLDR: Massive Fail!)

Hi friends!! This episode is the second of the Mitochondrial Health Series!! We discuss: -3 Ways to Uncouple Mitochondria -Update on my Melatonin Experiment (Mitochondrial Antioxidant) ...and more! Introducing the brand new TONE Device! Struggling to lose weight or reach your fitness goals? The TONE is a new breath acetone meter which lets you know if your body is burning fat and how much! All TONE devices are NOW SHIPPING Worldwide!! Order the Black & Gold TONE HERE Order the Black & Ro...

Jul 21, 202252 minSeason 1Ep. 394

Dr. Steven Gundry: A Unified Theory on Mitochondrial Uncoupling & Optimal Health

Hi friends!! This episode is featuring Dr. Stephen Gundry! All TONE devices are NOW SHIPPING Worldwide!! Order the Black & Gold TONE HERE Order the Black & Rose Gold TONE HERE Follow @optimalproteinpodcast on Instagram to see visuals and posts mentioned on this podcast. Link to join the facebook group for the podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2017506024952802/ Follow Vanessa on instagram to see her meals, recipes, informative posts and much more! Click here @ketogenicgirl - Prior ...

Jul 18, 20221 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 391

Mitochondrial Health Series: Mitochondria 101, Mitochondrial Uncoupling for Fat Loss & Repair, Ketones as Signalling Molecules, Melatonin as a an Antioxidant

Hi friends!! This episode is the first of the Mitochondrial Health Series!! We discuss Mitochondria 101: -What are the mitochondria? -How do they work? -How do they generate ATP? -What is the Electron Transport Chain? -What is mitochondrial biogenesis (example with brown & beige fat) -What is "Mitochondrial Uncoupling" for effective fat loss & repair? -Ketones as a signalling molecule vs a super fuel -Ways to uncouple mitochondria and -Adjusting Protein intake based on goals -Melatonin a...

Jul 15, 20221 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 392

Gaining & Losing over 60 LBS TWICE on Purpose: Drew Manning "Fit2Fat2Fit" Author

Hi friends! This episode is featuring Drew Manning. Drew is a fitness trainer and Keto Diet expert. Manning made major headlines when he embarked on a journey to gain 70 pounds to understand what his clients undergo and experience the challenges himself. "Fit2Fat2Fit: The Unexpected Lessons from Gaining and Losing 75 lbs on Purpose" is a New York Times Bestseller, released in 2012, and his weight gain and weight loss journey was made into a TV show for A&E. Drew recently re-did the experimen...

Jul 11, 20221 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 389

Activating Fat to Make it Metabolically Active! Brown & Beige Adipose Tissue (BAT) & "Browning" White Adipose Tissue; Wasting Energy with Mitochondrial Uncoupling and UCP1

Hi friends!! This episode is about Activating Fat to Make it Metabolically Active! Brown & Beige Adipose Tissue (BAT) & "Browning" White Adipose Tissue; Wasting Energy with Mitochondrial Uncoupling and UCP1 Introducing the brand new TONE Device! Struggling to lose weight or reach your fitness goals? The TONE is a new breath acetone meter which lets you know if your body is burning fat and how much! All TONE devices are NOW SHIPPING Worldwide!! Order the Black & Gold TONE HERE Order t...

Jul 07, 202247 minSeason 1Ep. 390

Saunas for Fat Loss & Longevity: Heat Shock Proteins, FOXO3, Mood Improvement, EuStress & Hormesis

Hi friends! This episode is all about Saunas for Fat Loss & Longevity: Heat Shock Proteins, FOXO3, Mood Improvement, EuStress & Hormesis! Saunas have long been used in certain parts of the world and in today's episode we explore this biohack and some of the mechanisms operating when we practice regular sauna use, as well as some of the studies and research showing the evidence behind these mechanisms. I was blown away by the benefits of regular sauna use! This podcast is for informationa...

Jul 06, 202248 minSeason 1Ep. 387

Ask Me Anything Special: AMA #14 - Part Two! Hacking Ice Baths for Fat Loss, What Numbers Mean "Kicked Out of Ketosis", PMSF & Getting Fat Under 40 g, IF Bad For Women?

Hi friends!! This episode is an Ask Me Anything episode featuring YOUR questions! -Hacking Ice Baths for Fat Loss -What Numbers Mean "Kicked Out of Ketosis" with More Protein? -Why Trade Protein for Carbs instead of Fat for Protein? -Energy Toxicity Risk -What is Your Current Exercise Routine in Detail? -Favorite Workouts to follow on Youtube -PMSF & How to Get Fat Under 40 g per day -Is IF Bad For Women? And Much More! Introducing the brand new TONE Device! Struggling to lose weight or reac...

Jun 30, 20221 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 388

Biohacking Fat Loss and More with Ice Baths: Dr. John Limansky

Hi friends!! This episode is all about Ice Baths for Fat Loss: What is Cold Induced Thermogenesis, Brown Adipose Tissue & More on This Biohack! We define what Cold Induced Thermogenesis (CIT) and Brown Adipose Tissue (BAT) is, all the research behind it and fat loss, and also how they are implemented. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a recommendation, cold exposure has risks including shock and hypothermia and anyone listening must check with their doctor that this ...

Jun 28, 20221 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 385

Ask Me Anything Special: AMA #14 - Part One! Fat Loss vs Fat Burning, How To Lose Fat on Keto (for real!), Starting Keto, Bone Broth Powder vs Whey and Much More!

Hi friends!! This episode is an Ask Me Anything episode featuring YOUR questions! Questions covered in this episode: Best time to take AG1 or Athletic Greens? Should it be refrigerated? Dr. Peter Attia tidbit Thoughts on bone broth protein powder compared to whey protein? How to tell if it's a good protein powder & is collagen good to take? Tips for beginners: What is the best way to start keto? Modified higher protein keto or standard keto? Fastest way to get into ketosis? Doing a fast as a...

Jun 23, 202255 minSeason 1Ep. 386

Ice Baths for Fat Loss: What is Cold Induced Thermogenesis, Brown Adipose Tissue & More on This Biohack!

Hi friends!! This episode is all about Ice Baths for Fat Loss: What is Cold Induced Thermogenesis, Brown Adipose Tissue & More on This Biohack! We define what Cold Induced Thermogenesis (CIT) and Brown Adipose Tissue (BAT) is, all the research behind it and fat loss, and also how they are implemented. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a recommendation, cold exposure has risks including shock and hypothermia and anyone listening must check with their doctor that this ...

Jun 20, 202249 minSeason 1Ep. 383

BIOHACKING FAT LOSS! This ONE Biohack DOUBLED Fat Burning! AND What IS Appropriate Protein?

Hi friends!! This episode is all about the ONE biohack that one of our members did that doubled his rate of fat burning as measured on the Tone device! I can't wait to see if you can guess it. We then talk about an experiment that I did, and finally what is appropriate protein? Introducing the brand new TONE Device! Struggling to lose weight or reach your fitness goals? The TONE is a new breath acetone meter which lets you know if your body is burning fat and how much! All TONE devices are NOW S...

Jun 16, 202251 minSeason 1Ep. 384

Fitness Fantasy, Cell Immunity and Fat Loss, Crash diets, Too Much Fasting with Joel Greene

Hi friends! This episode is all about Fitness Fantasy, Cell Immunity and Fat Loss, Crash diets, Too Much Fasting with Joel Greene! Introducing the brand new TONE Device! Struggling to lose weight or reach your fitness goals? The TONE is a new breath acetone meter which lets you know if your body is burning fat! All TONE devices are NOW SHIPPING Worldwide!! Order the Black & Gold TONE HERE Order the Black & Rose Gold TONE HERE Follow @optimalproteinpodcast on Instagram to see visuals and ...

Jun 14, 20221 hr 28 minSeason 1Ep. 381

Exercise, Intermittent Fasting, Benefits on Metabolic Health, the Brain & Longevity: Dr. Mark Mattson Recap & Highlights (Part 2 of the Interview)

Hi friends!! Introducing the brand new TONE Device! Struggling to lose weight or reach your fitness goals? The TONE is a new breath acetone meter which lets you know if your body is burning fat and how much! All TONE devices are NOW SHIPPING Worldwide!! Order the Black & Gold TONE HERE Order the Black & Rose Gold TONE HERE This episode is a recap of part 2 of Monday's interview with Dr. Mark Mattson! We discuss the main concepts of metabolic switching the how ketosis is initiated and wha...

Jun 09, 202254 minSeason 1Ep. 382

Metabolic Switching: An Intermittent Fasting Revolution with Dr. Mark Mattson - Part 2

Hi friends! This episode is featuring Dr. Mark Mattson! He is one of the world's top neuroscientists and experts on intermittent fasting, having conducted much of the research studies that inform our current understanding of this. In part 2 we discuss metabolic switching and exercise, ketones, many of the findings in his studies, intermittent fasting vs. caloric restriction, special considerations for women, and much more!! Dr. Mattson has authored countless articles and research papers on the s...

Jun 06, 202256 minSeason 1Ep. 379

Mitochondrial Biogenesis, Intermittent Fasting and Exercise: Dr. Mark Mattson Recap & Highlights (Part 1 of the Interview)

Hi friends!! Introducing the brand new TONE Device! Struggling to lose weight or reach your fitness goals? The TONE is a new breath acetone meter which lets you know if your body is burning fat and how much! All TONE devices are NOW SHIPPING Worldwide!! Order the Black & Gold TONE HERE Order the Black & Rose Gold TONE HERE This episode is a recap of Monday's interview with Dr. Mark Mattson! We discuss the main concepts of metabolic switching from being a primary glucose burner to primari...

Jun 02, 202249 minSeason 1Ep. 380

Metabolic Switching: An Intermittent Fasting Revolution with Dr. Mark Mattson - Part 1

Hi friends! This episode is featuring Dr. Mark Mattson! He is one of the world's top neuroscientists and experts on intermittent fasting, having conducted much of the research studies that inform our current understanding of this. In part 1 we discuss metabolic switching, ketones, many of the findings in his studies, intermittent fasting vs. caloric restriction and much more! Find Dr. Mattson's wonderful book Intermittent Fasting Revolution Here Introducing the brand new TONE Device! Struggling ...

May 31, 202243 minSeason 1Ep. 377

Enhancing Mitochondrial Function, Protein Sparing Modified Ketogenic Diet (PSMKD), IF/CR/Keto: Dr. Dom D'Agostino Interview Recap

Hi friends!! Introducing the brand new TONE Device! Struggling to lose weight or reach your fitness goals? The TONE is a new breath acetone meter which lets you know if your body is burning fat and how much! All TONE devices are NOW SHIPPING Worldwide!! Order the Black & Gold TONE HERE Order the Black & Rose Gold TONE HERE This episode is a recap of Mondays interview with Dr. Dom D'Agostino! We discuss the main concepts including the benefits and overlap between intermittent fasting/calo...

May 26, 202246 minSeason 1Ep. 378

Dr. Dom D'Agostino: The PSMKD (Protein Sparing Modified Ketogenic Diet) to Optimize Protein Intake for Fat Loss & Protecting Muscle While Gaining the Benefits of Ketosis, Measuring Breath Acetone & More!

This episode featured Dr. Dom D'Agostino- the world's pre-eminent ketone scientist! We discuss the concept of a PSMKD (Protein Sparing Modified Ketogenic Diet) to Optimize Protein Intake for Fat Loss & Protecting Muscle While Gaining the Benefits of Ketosis, Measuring Breath Acetone & More! His thoughts on breath acetone to monitor fat loss, having a glucose to breath acetone index, why having high BHB may not be optimal for health under certain scenarios, and much more!! Dr. Dominic D'A...

May 24, 20221 hr 32 minSeason 377Ep. 1

Fasted Exercise Boosting Ketones; Intermittent Fasting & Ketosis

Hi friends!! Introducing the brand new TONE Device! Struggling to lose weight or reach your fitness goals? The TONE is a new breath acetone meter which lets you know if your body is burning fat and how much! All TONE devices are NOW SHIPPING Worldwide!! Order the Black & Gold TONE HERE Order the Black & Rose Gold TONE HERE This episode is about fasted exercise boosting ketones as well ad intermittent fasting & ketosis! Get Your FREE ebook on keto: https://www.ketogenicgirl.com/pages/...

May 19, 202239 minSeason 1Ep. 376

Intermittent Fasting vs. Caloric Restriction & Ketones!

Hi friends! Introducing the brand new TONE Device! Struggling to lose weight or reach your fitness goals? The TONE is a new breath acetone meter which lets you know if your body is burning fat! All TONE devices are NOW SHIPPING Worldwide!! Order the Black & Gold TONE HERE Order the Black & Rose Gold TONE HERE This episode is all about Intermittent Fasting vs. Caloric Restriction & Ketones! Follow @optimalproteinpodcast on Instagram to see visuals and posts mentioned on this podcast. ...

May 16, 202252 minSeason 1Ep. 375
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