The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show with Ben Brown

Join Benjamin Brown, co-founder and head nutrition coach of Body Systems as he chops it up with the worlds leading experts in all things nutrition, fitness, strength training, and lifestyle so that you can learn how to implement the most practical and realistic ways to immediately make a positive change in your life. No crazy restriction, no diet dogma, just tried and true methodolgy that has helped thousands of people lose weight, gain muscle, improve their energy and live healthier lifestyles for their families and future. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss a single interview - with new episodes being released weekly. For all of the show notes, make sure to join us at https://www.bodysystems.com

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013_How to Look & Feel Amazing from the Inside Out with Jennifer Powter

Have you ever heard the saying that "change happens from the inside out?" - Find out why sustainable weight loss takes so much more than diet and exercise alone... Learn more at http://www.bslnutrition.com In this interview, I sat down with exercise physiologist and female transformation expert Jennifer Powter, of http://www.jenniferpowter.com Jennifer is a 2 - time Ironman athlete, exercise physiologist, and Weight Loss+ Fitness Expert. Jennifer Power could train Olympic athletes if she wanted ...

Jun 27, 2017•33 min

012_How to Raise Healthy, Happy Kids with Dr. Elisa Song

Ever wonder what makes healthy kids, happy kids? In this interview we take a deep dive into how to support and improve kids gut health to better influence more positive behavior and learning as well as short and long term immune system health. Learn more at http://www.bslnutrition.com In episode #12 of the Smart Nutrition, Made Simple Podcast, we sat down with Dr. Elisa Song to discuss: (you can time-stamp these if possible) 1) The importance of gut health on health and behavior (even before the...

Jun 21, 2017•1 hr 4 min

011_The Benefits of Muscle Activation Technique with Joey Emont

In this interview with Joey Emont of www.RestoraFit.com - (@RestoraFit) We discussed: - Joey's vast experience ranging from personal trainer/strength coach, BioSignature Modulation, Nutrition and Functional Medicine, to overarching passion for using Muscle Activation Techniques (M.A.T) to correct muscle dysfunction for all levels of clientele. - The importance of creating a great team of health pro's around you for both: Improved client results as well as increased business and referrals. - The ...

Jun 10, 2017•1 hr 8 min

010_5 Key Components to 400,000 lbs of Fat Loss with Mike & Sarah Koskiniemi

What would you think if I told you that there was a gym in Michigan that has amassed close to 400,000 lbs of weight loss with their clients in the past 15 years? You'd probably think "What do they know that I don't"??? Well, I'm happy to share my interview with owners, Mike & Sarah Koskiniemi of Motions Fitness in Marquette Michigan who have clearly fine tuned the "magic formula" for fat loss... In the full Interview, we discuss: - The Motions 5 Point System for Producing Maximal Results - W...

Jun 10, 2017•51 min

009_How to Use Hair Mineral Testing to Identify Nutrient Deficiencies with Dr. Garrett Smith

BSL Nutrition co-founder and CEO, Ben Brown, interviews Dr. Garrett Smith, NMD, about the benefits of using hair mineral analysis testing. We go deep into: - Mineral imbalances in the body - Why hair mineral testing can be more reliable than blood testing - How to improve deficiencies through nutrition and supplementation - The problem with multivitamins and the "One size fits all" approach to supplementation Find more about Hair Mineral Analysis Testing and Dr. Garrett Smith at www.drgarrettsmi...

Jun 10, 2017•1 hr 3 min

008_Body Composition, Metabolic Rate and CV Fitness with Dr. Dan Dodd, PhD.

BSL Nutrition co-founder and CEO Ben Brown interviews Dexafit owner Dr. Dan Dodd about: - The value of Dexa scans for body composition assessment - RMR testing and determining caloric needs - VO2 max testing for both athletes and general population - Substrate utilization or determining how much carbs, fat and protein someone needs during aerobic exercise Watch interview here: https://youtu.be/tWNfBIo6qPE

Jun 10, 2017•39 min

007_The Real Truth about Female Fat Loss with Alexandra Kusturiss

Fat Loss is NOT Just about Nutrition & Exercise - Expert Interview This week things got real with nutrition and functional medicine consultant, Alexandra Kusturiss. She holds nothing back in this RAW interview where we go deep on: - Nutrition & Thyroid Health - The Truth about Detoxes and Juicing - Female Fat Loss & Self Love - Being [Literally] Full of Shit - Embracing Negativity to Facilitate Growth and Strength Alexandra is the real deal when it comes to her passion for creating m...

Jun 07, 2017•41 min

006_How to be Living Proof & Change the Face of Healthcare with Sachin Patel

Find out how to Become Living Proof by signing up for your free "30 ways in 30 days" tips to live your best life - http://www.30in30.org - How do you use functional medicine at the living proof institute - What are the 5 love languages - How can parents teach kids to make healthy choices - How do we reprogram our subconscious and what is subconscious programming? - Why failing at something can be a positive thing - How Sachin is helping other health practitioners effectively grow their business ...

Jun 07, 2017•51 min

005_Building a Lean, Strong, and Healthy "Dad Bod" with Dr. Anthony Balduzzi, NMD

In this episode we breakdown: 1) What's the first step needed when committing to your health (Hint: it's not exercise) 2) What are the biggest excuses for not exercising or eating healthy 3) How to fit healthy eating into a busy schedule 4) Is bulletproof coffee making you fat? 5) The numerous benefits (and how to implement) intermittent fasting 6) Should;d you be skipping breakfast? 7) The importance of community in any effective "weight loss" plan 8) Using advanced medical testing to break thr...

Jun 07, 2017•41 min

004_How to Reclaim your Metabolism and Finally Lose Weight with E3 Energy Evolved

In this interview, we talk about Heather and Damians unique approach to individualized healing and metabolic health enhancement. Diagnostic & Functional Nutritionists, Damian & Heather Dubé, are the Co-Founders of e3 Energy Evolved, a thyroid, adrenal & metabolic restoration system helping women & men create their lifetime-best natural wellness & metabolism. They discovered their system during their battle to successfully beat Heather’s advanced Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, Chron...

Jun 07, 2017•1 hr 1 min

003_How to Eat, Live, and Be Gorgeous with Holistic Nutritionist, Esther Blum

The paleo diet is more popular than ever. But it begs the question: What exactly is the paleo diet and is it really healthy for you? In this interview we debunk some common paleo diet myths as well as talk about the powerful benefits of implementing a whole foods/paleo diet (But with Esther's unique and proven twists) to help improve health, decrease stubborn belly fat and drastically improve immune system function. Share this video: https://youtu.be/Ch_5x8gcQhg Subscribe to get the best (proven...

Jun 07, 2017•47 min

002_How Functional Medicine Can Improve Health with Dr. Dan Kalish

Functional Medicine focuses on optimizing body system function by addressing the underlying cause of disease. In this interview, Dr. Dan Kalish discusses: - What is Functional Medicine? - The Role of Functional Medicine in our Current Health Model - Focusing on the 3 Body Systems: Adrenals, Gut Health, Detoxification & Neurotransmitter function - What Does the Research Say? - What is the Key to Optimal Health & How Stress Can Contribute to Poor Health Find out more about Dr. Dan Kalish a...

Jun 07, 2017•58 min

001_Lean Habits for Lifelong Weight Loss with Georgie Fear

Georgie Fear is a registered dietitian and board certified sports nutrition specialist. An expert in appetite regulation and habit based nutrition, Georgie has been coaching clients for 12 years to adopt healthy behaviors and thoughts around food. Thousands of her clients around the world demonstrate the efficacy of her approach for lasting weight loss. Georgie's advice has been featured in Women's Health, Men's Health, Outside Magazine, Psychology Today, Prevention and ABC News. Her book Lean H...

Jun 06, 2017•54 min

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