Get 20% off the New 2nd Generation Tone Device HERE with the code VANESSA In this groundbreaking episode of The Optimal Protein Podcast , we dive into a fascinating new randomized controlled trial published in Obesity ( link to study ) that explores the impact of carbohydrate consumption on ketosis and hunger regulation. Key Topics Discussed: • Study Overview: The methodology and key findings of this recent trial, which evaluates how carbohydrates affect ketone production and appetite. • Carbs a...
Dec 13, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 643
Get 20% off the New 2nd Generation Tone Device HERE with the code VANESSA Hi friends! This episode is about Keto & Carb-Appropriate Diets for Fat Loss & Lifting Weights with Dr. Cliff Harvey. Today, I'm joined by Dr. Cliff Harvey, a registered clinical nutritionist, researcher, and expert in the field of keto and carb-appropriate diets. Dr. Harvey is known for his unique approach to tailoring macronutrient balances based on individual needs—a concept he describes as "carb appropriate" nu...
Dec 09, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 642
Get 20% off the Tone LUX Crystal Red Light Therapy Face Mask with the code VANESSA Hi friends! In this episode we're diving deep into the world of DXA body scans and why they're a game-changer for assessing your health. A DXA scan provides a detailed breakdown of your body composition, including bone density, muscle mass, body fat percentage, and Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR). More importantly, we explore why these insights are essential for understanding metabolic health, muscle and bone health,...
Dec 06, 2024•44 min•Season 1Ep. 641
Hi friends! I am so excited for today's episode all about using CGMs for metabolic health & fat loss! Continuous Glucose Monitors are going Over The Counter and we are joined by Dr. Paul Kolo, author of The Continuous Glucose Revolution! Black Friday Sale! Get 25% off site-wide on Tone LUX Red Light Therapy Panels and Crystal Mask & The Tone Device with the code BLACKFRIDAY25 HERE Black Friday Sale on Tone Protein or Tone Collagen - save 15% on orders of $55 or more with the code TONE15 ...
Dec 02, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 640
Hi friends! This episode is all about Three New Studies: Fat Gain & Muscle Loss During Menopause Transition , Weighing Every Day Or Not For Fat Loss & Magnesium Supplementation for Muscle & Strength Gains Black Friday Sale! Get 25% off site-wide on Tone LUX Red Light Therapy Panels and Crystal Mask & The Tone Device with the code BLACKFRIDAY25 HERE Black Friday Sale on Tone Protein or Tone Collagen - save 15% on orders of $55 or more with the code TONE15 and 20% off with the code...
Nov 29, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 639
Hi friends! I am so excited for today's episode as it is the Part 2 of the 20th Ask Me Anything Special Episode! The topics include -"Coolsculpting"/cryolipolysis for fat loss and what the research says, high fat vs. high protein dairy, is there a minimum lean body mass percentage? Should I add MCT Oil to carbs for a lower glycemic response? How are you managing lipedema? Can I be a fat adapted athlete eating carbs? ...& much more! Link to my favorite keto holiday recipes ! Get 20% OFF Energ...
Nov 25, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 638
Hi friends! This episode is all about the Top 3 Tips for Muscle Building and a New Study on Fat Loss and Insulin Sensitivity with High Protein Diets! See the Study HERE Get 20% off the Tone LUX Crystal Red Light Therapy Face Mask with the code VANESSA Get 20% off the New 2nd Generation Tone Device HERE with the code VANESSA BIOPTIMIZERS Black Friday Sale is ON NOW! Get 25% OFF AND a chance to win $100 in free gifts with your order at bioptimizers.com/vanessa using the code VANESSA! Everyone is l...
Nov 22, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 637
Hi friends! I am so excited for today's episode as it is the 20# Ask Me Anything Special Episode! How To Break A Weight Loss Stall, What I Eat In A Day, Too Much Whey Protein?, How I Eat 200 g of Protein/Day, Hugh Glycemic vs Low Glycemic Carbs on Keto & Much More! Timeline: Get 10% off Mitopure, clinically proven to boost mitophagy. Go to timeline.com/vanessa . Get 20% OFF Energybits Spirulina and Chlorella with the code KETOGIRL Energybits.com TONE COLLAGEN is NOW OUT! Check it out HERE Ch...
Nov 18, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 636
Hi friends! This episode is about a recap of Monday's episode with Dr. Shannon Ritchey, all of the TOP highlights and takeaways on the best ways to build muscle, how to optimize your workouts, the minimum effective dose for building muscle, what she eats in a day and more! Get 20% off the Tone LUX Crystal Red Light Therapy Face Mask with the code VANESSA BIOPTIMIZERS Black Friday Sale is ON NOW! Get 25% OFF AND a chance to win $100 in free gifts with your order at bioptimizers.com/vanessa using ...
Nov 15, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 635
Hi friends! I am so excited for today's episode all about muscle building! Listen to Dr. Shannon Ritchey, PT, DPT, as she combines the latest scientific research with her expertise as a fitness trainer, providing you with practical insights to enhance your fitness and muscle building journey! Timeline: Get 10% off Mitopure, clinically proven to boost mitophagy. Go to timeline.com/vanessa . Get 20% OFF Energybits Spirulina and Chlorella with the code KETOGIRL Energybits.com TONE COLLAGEN is NOW O...
Nov 11, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 634
Hi friends! This episode is about a recap of Monday's episode with Dr. Eric Helms, all of the TOP highlights and takeaways on protein intakes during fat loss, the best ways to build muscle and fasted vs. fed workouts, how to repair your metabolism and more! We also cover a new study on protein timing. See the study HERE Get 20% off the Tone LUX Crystal Red Light Therapy Face Mask with the code VANESSA BIOPTIMIZERS Black Friday Sale is ON NOW! Get 25% OFF AND a chance to win $100 in free gifts wi...
Nov 08, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 633
Hi friends! This episode is featuring Dr. Eric Helms, protein expert and body builder. He is a prolific researcher and scientist, did his Masters thesis on the topic of optimizing protein intake during fat loss and is currently completing an updated meta analysis on this topic. We also discuss the best way to build muscle, what the science says on fasted vs fed workouts, and more! See full bio below. Timeline: Get 10% off Mitopure, clinically proven to boost mitophagy. Go to timeline.com/vanessa...
Nov 04, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 632
Hi friends! This episode is about a recap of Monday's episode with Dr. Luc van Loon, all of the TOP highlights and takeaways, as well as a personal update on my fat loss and more being back on high protein keto and intermittent fasting! Get 20% off the Tone LUX Crystal Red Light Therapy Face Mask with the code VANESSA BIOPTIMIZERS Black Friday Sale is ON NOW! Get 25% OFF AND a chance to win $100 in free gifts with your order at bioptimizers.com/vanessa using the code VANESSA! Everyone is loving ...
Nov 01, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 631
Hi friends! This episode is featuring Dr. Luc van Loon, one of the world's top protein scientists! Dr. Loon shares his research insights, what exactly muscle protein synthesis is, how to optimize fat loss, muscle growth, protein timing, intake and frequency, if these are different for women, and much more! See full bio below. Timeline: Get 10% off Mitopure, clinically proven to boost mitophagy. Go to timeline.com/vanessa . Get 20% OFF Energybits Spirulina and Chlorella with the code KETOGIRL Ene...
Oct 28, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 630
Hi friends! This episode is about HOW I Am Going Back on Keto: My EXACT Macros, Fasting, Exercise & More! Enter the GIVEAWAY HERE! Get 20% OFF Energybits Spirulina and Chlorella with the code KETOGIRL Energybits.com Get 20% off the Tone LUX Crystal Red Light Therapy Face Mask with the code VANESSA Everyone is loving Tone Protein! Scientifically formulated based on the science to support Muscle Protein Synthesis. Click Here to Check it out! Join the Community! Follow Vanessa on instagram to s...
Oct 25, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 629
Why do some athletes on high carb diets develop pre-diabetes? Is a high carb diet truly safe for all athletes? Hi friends! This episode is featuring Andrew Koutnik, PhD, a Research Scientist studying the influence of nutrition and metabolism on health, disease, and performance. We discuss his personal weight loss journey losing over 20% of his body weight and successfully maintaining it, as well as many of his research studies on metabolic health, athletes, low carb, ketosis and performance. Dr....
Oct 21, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 628
TONE COLLAGEN is NOW OUT! Check it out HERE Hi friends! This episode is about Why I Am Going Back on Keto + New Study on Keto for Fat Loss & Chronic Pain See the study HERE Jump to the start of studies at 29:16 Get 20% off the Tone LUX Crystal Red Light Therapy Face Mask with the code VANESSA Everyone is loving Tone Protein! Scientifically formulated based on the science to support Muscle Protein Synthesis. Click Here to Check it out! Join the Community! Follow Vanessa on instagram to see he...
Oct 19, 2024•47 min•Season 1Ep. 627
Hi friends! This episode is all about the studies on the anti aging effects of spirulina and chlorella, as well as sharing a brand new ongoing clinical study testing the effects of the algae by Energybits on enhancing biological age va the mitochondria using mescreen. 2023 Study on Spirulina's anti aging effects Get 20% off Energybits with the code KETOGIRL HERE Get 20% off the Tone LUX Crystal Red Light Therapy Face Mask with the code VANESSA Join the Community! Follow Vanessa on instagram to s...
Oct 18, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 626
Hi friends! This episode is about Exercise Snacks Scientist Dr. Jonathan Little! The Best Snacks, How They Work, Fed vs Fasted Workouts & More! Dr. Little is a researcher at UBC focusing on understanding how the metabolic disruptions that characterize type 2 diabetes affect cellular inflammation and explore how different exercise and nutritional strategies can be used to reduce inflammation and improve overall cardiometabolic health. Timeline: Get 10% off Mitopure, clinically proven to boost...
Oct 14, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 625
LAST DAY TO SAVE! TONE COLLAGEN is NOW OUT! Check it out HERE & get 15% OFF for the LAUNCH with the code KG15! Hi friends! This episode is about New Studies: Pre-Workout Carbs vs Fasted Workouts, Autophagy & Fat Loss - Fasting VS Caloric Restriction, Can Women Gain Muscle & Strength as Much As Men & More! See the study HERE Jump to the start of studies at 27:05 Get 20% off the Tone LUX Crystal Red Light Therapy Face Mask with the code VANESSA Get 20% off Energybits with the code ...
Oct 11, 2024•56 min•Season 1Ep. 623
TONE COLLAGEN is NOW OUT! Check it out HERE & get 15% OFF for the LAUNCH with the code KG15! Hi friends! This episode is about how to maximize the benefits of IF with low carb or keto, what the studies show on IF vs caloric restriction, high protein breakfasts, a new study on international consensus on fasting terminology, intermittent fasting vs caloric resistance & body composition featuring Dr. Grant Tinsley. Dr. Tinsley is an Associate Professor at Texas Tech University and the Direc...
Oct 07, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 623
TONE COLLAGEN is NOW OUT! Check it out HERE & get 15% OFF for the LAUNCH with the code KG15! Hi friends! This episode is about a new study on Collagen supplementation for the joints, tendons and connective tissue! We also discuss the RCTs on collagen for beauty + skin health from the boosting collagen and reducing wrinkles in the face and cellulite, as well as strengthening hair and nails! We cover the launch of Tone Collagen and the clinical studies on it! Dr. Luc Van Loon study on Collagen...
Oct 04, 2024•44 min•Season 1Ep. 621
The BRAND NEW 2nd Generation Tone Devices have launched!! Order HERE Hi friends! This episode is about the science of muscle building and resistance training with Dr. Samuel Buckner. Dr. Buckner is the director of the USF Muscle Lab, which focuses on skeletal muscle adaptation, and their current work places an emphasis on understanding the relationship between resistance training volume and skeletal muscle growth adaptations. Dr. Buckner has over 120 manuscripts published in peer-reviewed journa...
Sep 30, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 621
The BRAND NEW 2nd Generation Tone Devices have launched!! Order HERE Hi friends! This episode is a Recap of the Top Takeaways from Dr. Stacy Sims on Huberman Lab podcast - Part 1 of 2! SO many important concepts for optimizing performance & training for active women. Sign up for the Exclusive Launch Discount of Tone Collagen Here ! Get 20% off the Tone LUX Crystal Red Light Therapy Face Mask with the code VANESSA Everyone is loving Tone Protein! Scientifically formulated based on the science...
Sep 27, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 619
The BRAND NEW 2nd Generation Tone Devices have launched!! Order HERE Hi friends! This episode is about optimizing body composition, fat loss, protein intake and training with Holly Baxter , APD. Holly Baxter is an accredited practicing dietician (APD), competitive bodybuilder, fitness and nutrition educator, and coach. In this episode, Holly discusses her experience as an athlete and competitive bodybuilder. She also opens up about her struggles with mental health, her battle with an eating diso...
Sep 23, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 619
The BRAND NEW 2nd Generation Tone Devices have launched!! Order HERE Hi friends! This episode is about a recent 2023 study by Dr. Stacy Sims where she highlights 9 key concepts for active women when it comes to performance & fueling. See the full paper Here ; See the meta analysis on dark chocolate Here Sign up for the Exclusive Launch Discount of Tone Collagen Here ! Get 20% off the Tone LUX Crystal Red Light Therapy Face Mask with the code VANESSA Everyone is loving Tone Protein! Scientifi...
Sep 20, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 617
The BRAND NEW 2nd Generation Tone Devices have launched!! Order HERE Hi friends! This episode is about optimizing body composition, fat loss, protein intake and training with Dr. Chad Kerksick, a colleague of Dr. Stacy Sims! Timeline: Get 10% off Mitopure, clinically proven to boost mitophagy. Go to timeline.com/vanessa . Get 20% OFF Energybits Spirulina and Chlorella with the code KETOGIRL Energybits.com Sign up for the Exclusive Launch Discount of Tone Collagen Here ! Everyone is loving Tone P...
Sep 16, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 617
The BRAND NEW 2nd Generation Tone Devices have launched!! Order HERE Hi friends! This episode is about all of the top takeaways and highlights from Monday's EPIC interview with Dr. Stacy Sims! Sign up for the Exclusive Launch Discount of Tone Collagen Here ! Get 20% off the Tone LUX Crystal Red Light Therapy Face Mask with the code VANESSA Everyone is loving Tone Protein! Scientifically formulated based on the science to support Muscle Protein Synthesis. Click Here to Check it out! Join the Comm...
Sep 13, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 615
The BRAND NEW 2nd Generation Tone Devices have launched!! Order HERE Hi friends! This episode is about what women need to know about protein intake, fasting and intermittent fasting, fueling and more for optimizing performance & training! This MIGHT be my favorite episode of all time of the podcast… Dr. Stacy Sims is a forward-thinking international exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist and author who aims to revolutionize exercise nutrition and performance for women. She has directe...
Sep 09, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 615
The BRAND NEW 2nd Generation Tone Devices have launched!! Order HERE Hi friends! This episode is about a new study on high carb vs low carb pre workout meals and a recap of Dr. Jorn Trommelen interview on Monday. See the study Here Timeline: Get 10% off Mitopure, clinically proven to boost mitophagy. Go to timeline.com/vanessa . Sign up for the Exclusive Launch Discount of Tone Collagen Here ! Get 20% off the Tone LUX Crystal Red Light Therapy Face Mask with the code VANESSA Everyone is loving T...
Sep 06, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 613
