Link to FREE Guide: https://go.bslnutrition.com/fmd The Fasting Mimicking Diet + Detox Plan The 5-Day Guide to Boosting your Energy & Jump Start Weight Loss You’ve been hearing me speak a lot about the benefits of intermittent fasting, but more specifically, about the 5-day fasting mimicking diet. Since I was getting so many questions about it, I’m happy to let you know that I created a Free 5-Day Fasting Mimicking Diet Guide and Detox plan to share with you on the exact strategies that I us...
Apr 12, 2019•29 min
If you’re interested in learning how to lose weight in the most effective and sustainable way possible, then you’re going to enjoy this interview with Brad Dieter, Ph.D. In our first podcast interview: www.bslnutrition.com/episode50 , we talk a lot about physical activity for weight loss, nutrition for weight loss, total caloric intake, metabolism, set point theory, intermittent fasting, the ketogenic diet, etc. In this follow-up conversation, we take it to another level as we discuss some of th...
Apr 09, 2019•48 min•Ep. 69
Intermittent Fasting (Part 1) In this part 1 solo round, we discuss what exactly constitutes "intermittent fasting", the numerous ways in which to implement, and the established benefits, from fat loss to improved health. Intermittent fasting (IF) is a fascinating topic for a variety of reasons. IF is relatively simple, it’s fairly easy to stick to, it’s cheap, and it has a vast array of health benefits, including weight loss. Most of us have grown up thinking that skipping meals is bad. We beli...
Apr 04, 2019•38 min
So many people are jumping on the low-calorie bandwagon, without knowing that they are sabotaging their metabolism and general health. What factor contribute to diet failure? What is metabolic flexibility, and what should we be doing to help create more metabolic flexibility into our lives through realistic dieting and exercise? Why is jumping into an aggressive diet and exercise program one of the worst things you can do? I was recently interviewed by my friend Jay Campbell on his TOT Revolutio...
Apr 02, 2019•59 min•Ep. 68
Let’s face it, trying to figure what, when, and how to eat is a full-time job. Go ahead and do a simple Google search for “weight loss” and strap yourself in for a mind-numbing and overwhelming amount of confusing and contradictory information, including diets and “protocols” ranging from: Paleo, Ketogenic, Plant-based, Mediterranean, low-fat, high-fat, Carnivore, intermittent fasting, cleanses, etc., etc. I’m sad to admit it, but even as a nutritionist, with more than 15 years of experience and...
Mar 28, 2019•32 min
What if I told you that it’s not the food that you’re eating that’s making you fat?! Rather, it’s how your body is utilizing that food by virtue of our metabolic processes that burn it as fuel and/or stores it as fat… And our current health, our environment, and our food quality are the major determinants in how well our metabolism functions to help keep us lean, healthy and strong. “I think we need to reframe the conversation from weight loss and weight management to metabolism. I do not believ...
Mar 26, 2019•47 min
Our metabolism controls our body’s ability to utilize food for fuel. As our energy demands change - from sedentary to high-intensity exercises - our bodies preferential fuel sources shift, from fat to carbohydrates. In today’s show, Dr. Mike T. Nelson discusses the inherent flexibility required to effectively utilize both fat and carbohydrates in both healthy and unhealthy people, as well as the various factors that can both positively and negatively influence these pathways, including: Poor Sle...
Mar 19, 2019•58 min•Ep. 66
There’s not a physiological disorder or disease that isn’t impacted by a lack of sleep. In fact, for me, as a coach, if there was only one thing that I could help clients with that would significantly contribute to improving their health, improving body composition, emotional stability, cognitive function, increase longevity, etc…. it would be figuring out how to improve their sleep. As such, sleep if often one of the first things that I address with all new clients. The crazy thing is, despite ...
Mar 12, 2019•46 min•Ep. 65
There’s a common denominator when it comes to why so many of us struggle to be consistent with our nutrition - especially hard charging entrepreneurs… of course, it’s finding the TIME to “eat right”. Despite the fact that this, in itself is a massive limiting belief, it goes without saying that the easier we can make things in the kitchen and on the road, the more successful we’ll be…especially when faced with periods of excessive work, stress, and travel. In this episode, we catch up with Phoen...
Mar 06, 2019•35 min•Ep. 64
In this episode we’ll cover all things protein as far as protein intake on muscle health and longevity. We’ll discuss the relationship between muscle mass and brain health, blood sugar regulation, as well as the benefit of having relatively large amounts of lean muscle tissue. Lastly, we’ll discuss how much protein should be consumed, what sources are best, and which protein supplements are best. Trained as a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Gabrielle works with nutritional interventions, metabol...
Feb 27, 2019•44 min•Ep. 63
Your body is pretty smart… and has evolved over millennia to survive harsh conditions through feast, famine, and disease. We were built to procreate. Despite the fact that we all want to look good naked, we can’t outsmart the bodies inherent drive to simply survive. So much so, that when our brain perceives stress, the last thing it wants to do is burn body fat. Rather, it will redirect all necessary resources to ensure survival… Be it lack of sleep, over exercise, under eating, finances, poor r...
Feb 20, 2019•54 min•Ep. 62
There’s power in simplicity. It’s obvious, that I believe that, hence the name of the show - The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show. But sometimes the complexity of the topics we speak about lead us to believe that things are more difficult than they seem, i.e. hormones, gut health, functional medicine, supplementation, nutrient timing, intermittent fasting… I suppose one cannot help be confused given the vastness and depth of the content that’s out there for our immediate access. Today however, w...
Feb 13, 2019•39 min•Ep. 61
What are epigenetics and why is it important to do genetic testing to optimize our health? That’s what we discuss today on the show with Dr. Tracy Gapin. According to Dr. Gapin, “Epigenetics is the science of lifestyle. We know that what you eat, how you sleep, how you deal with stress, how you move, all these things, all these environmental factors, affect the expression of the cells in your body.” Dr. Gapin is a board certified urologist, men's health expert, and epigenetic coach. He focuses o...
Feb 06, 2019•45 min•Ep. 60
Just Do it… Just Do it NOW. Powerful words to live by from today’s guest, James Swanwick, that have helped him and thousands of others positively impact their health, wealth, relationships, productivity, and so much more. James Swanwick is an Australian-American investor, entrepreneur, speaker, former SportsCenter anchor on ESPN, host of The James Swanwick Show podcast and the author of The 30 Day No Alcohol Challenge. Forbes listed James as one of 25 Professional Networking Experts to Watch. On...
Jan 30, 2019•53 min•Ep. 59
You’ve been told your testosterone levels are “normal” but are you’re still feeling like crap. Did you know that conventional norms for testosterone were recently lowered? And just because your levels are normal doesn’t mean their “optimal”? Meet Jay Campbell, author of the Testosterone Optimization Therapy Bible, who suggests that testosterone optimization is necessary to live like the man, father, and husband that we all want to be. Jay Campbell is a Champion Men’s Physique Competitor and the ...
Jan 23, 2019•44 min•Ep. 58
Being a man today ain't easy... The pressure of living up to societal expectations can be intense: Being a provider, a present and engaged father, a supportive and emotionally available husband, a strong leader and community member...it seems like a lot. David McMenomey, founder of BeDadStrong.com, has found that creating a community based on competition and optimistic support helps men thrive. David is a father of 2 and has been married to his college sweetheart for nearly 11 years. He is a ser...
Jan 17, 2019•29 min
Today is my first actual solo podcast episode and I see it only fitting to share with you the top 10 things that I learned from the Strength Sensei - Charles Poliquin, who was a strong mentor for me. 1) The powder community: The majority of the people I know and respect the most in the industry is because of taking Charles courses. It's where I got to validate my ideas, learn what other coaches were doing and just bro out with other like minded peeps. We need community to thrive. 2) You gotta pa...
Jan 15, 2019•29 min
What the heck is BioHacking? Blake Bowman, of GuerillaZen.com explains that despite the fact that even though he identifies with the term “biohacking”, or is seen as a “biohacker”, what he really practices is health-optimization. Essentially this is taking sometimes unconventional steps; utilizing technology as well as natural resources from mother nature in order to optimize health. In fact, as Bowman explains, the BEST “biohackers” actually emulate nature, like getting in the ocean, grounding ...
Jan 09, 2019•43 min•Ep. 56
In this episode with Brian St. Pierre, we break down the nutrition fundamentals that anyone looking to improve their health and physique would benefit from, specifically those of us with families and “busy” lifestyles. You can think of these fundamentals as essentially the best practices of precision nutrition and what they’ve tested and proved to work through hundreds of thousands of clients over the past 10+ years. Before we jump into those, let’s not forget that the basics are the basics for ...
Jan 03, 2019•1 hr•Ep. 55
In this enlightening interview with Dr. Ralph Esposito, we start off our discussion by talking about the differences between normal testosterone and optimal testosterone ranges as seen in conventional blood labs as well as WHY just looking at normal levels can be such a big problem. Dr. Esposito is a naturopathic physician, acupuncturist and functional medicine practitioner specializing in integrative urology, men’s health and hormonal health. In addition to being a peer reviewer for medical jou...
Dec 27, 2018•53 min•Ep. 54
What is everything we thought we knew about nutrition was wrong? Through a combination of years of hair tissue mineral analysis coupled with a insatiable desire to uncover the truth about clinical nutrition, Dr. Garrett Smith has dug up some pretty convincing data to suggest that many of the foods that we eat today could in fact be slowing eroding our health. Welcome back Dr. Garrett Smith to the show. In episode #9 we discussed the value of utilizing hair mineral analysis testing to determine b...
Dec 19, 2018•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 53
Let’s face it, weight loss is hard. Actually, let me reframe that: long-term weight loss is hard. The science is very clear that simply creating a caloric deficit is the main needle driver when it comes to weight loss, but why is it so difficult to maintain? In this mind-blowing interview, Dr. Trevor Kashey highlights the importance of utilizing both objective and subjective methods to positively impact behavior change so that weight loss can be accomplished in a reasonable, realistic, and data-...
Dec 12, 2018•55 min•Ep. 52
Have you found yourself struggling to eat healthy without going crazy? If so, you’re definitely not alone. Today’s guest, Katie Kimball, creator of Kids Cook Real Food program, joins us to discuss how to empower our kids (and ourselves) to live healthier lives by embracing the meal preparation process. Katie Kimball is a Michigan mom who has shared her journey to real food and natural living for 9 years at Kitchen Stewardship, a blog that helps families stay healthy without going crazy. Along wi...
Dec 05, 2018•40 min•Ep. 51
If you're interested in learning how to lose weight in the most effective and sustainable way possible, then definitely check out my podcast with Brad Dieter, Ph.D. Brad is a trained exercise physiologist, molecular biologist, and biostatistician. He received his B.A. from Washington State University and a Masters of Science in biomechanics and Ph.D. at the University of Idaho. Additionally, Brad completed his post-doctoral fellowship in translational science at Providence Medical Research Cente...
May 31, 2018•55 min•Ep. 50
If you've struggled with cardiovascular issues or generally want to learn how to live a heart-healthy lifestyle, then check out my interview with Jack Wolfson, DO. Dr. Wolfson is a holistic cardiologist who was sick and tired of seeing a revolving door of patients failing to get well from conventional pills and procedures. As a result, Dr. Wolfson opened up Wolfson Integrative Cardiology where he uses a combination of in-depth testing and targeted nutrition to treat and prevent cardiovascular di...
May 24, 2018•53 min•Ep. 49
From joint flexibility to better sleep and nutrition, you can actually hack your way to optimal health. Find out how by checking out my podcast with Dr. Brent Myers. Brent is a chiropractic sports physician and owner of Myers Chiropractic & Functional Health in Asheville, North Carolina. In his practice, Brent combines chiropractic care, manual therapy techniques like ART, FAKRT, and Graston, and patient-specific rehab to improve patient outcomes. Additionally, Brent utilizes a wide range of...
May 17, 2018•45 min•Ep. 48
Are you struggling with weight gain, digestive issues, food sensitivities, or sleep problems? Find out how you can reclaim your health by checking out my podcast with Shawna Curry. Shawna is a registered nurse, professional coach, and fitness instructor. She is also an Amazon bestselling author. Her book, Healthy by Choice: Your Blueprint for Vital Living , hit the #4 spot on the bestseller list just 48 hours after launching. Shawna's journey into health and wellness stems from her own struggles...
May 10, 2018•47 min•Ep. 47
There is so much conflicting information regarding dieting. On the one hand, you've got diets touting the benefits of extreme restriction. On the other hand, you've got diets touting the benefits of no restriction, but an emphasis on calories and macros. The fact is, so much of our diet culture is centered on fear-mongering. And that can ultimately lead to confusion and inaction. If nutrition is something you're struggling with, then please check out my podcast with Jason Phillips. "I think the ...
May 03, 2018•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 46
If you're experiencing bloating, digestive discomfort, brain fog and/or fatigue, then definitely check out my podcast with"Gluten Free Guru" Jennifer Hugo, MS, CHC. Jennifer is a clinical nutritionist, wellness coach, yoga instructor, and the founder of Gluten Free School, a community where gluten-sensitive women discover simple, savvy, and empowering steps to get healthy. "I started to realize that there was a real need for people to not only feel like they were normal despite them having all t...
Apr 26, 2018•49 min•Ep. 45
When it comes to losing weight, improving energy, or simply getting healthier, restrictive diets aren't necessarily the best option. In fact, according to Amy Pamensky, they can often lead to feelings of defeat, frustration, and disappointment. Amy is known as the Spiritual Nutrition. She helps women who are tired of dieting get out of nutritional overwhelm so that they can live better, be more comfortable with their bodies, and enjoy food again. As a clinical nutritionist consultant and holisti...
Apr 19, 2018•46 min•Ep. 44
