"What are some acceptable substitutes for sugar?" asks Lisa Gregory Erdman from Instagram. JJ Virgin, author of the Sugar Impact Diet, has the answers. Learn which sweeteners to avoid and which ones you can use to help you conquer your sweet tooth for good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 16, 2020•12 min•Season 3Ep. 12
"What do you recommend for leaky gut?" asks Laurie Ann McIver from Facebook. No one wants a leaky gut and all the uncomfortable GI symptoms that go along with it. Listen in as JJ Virgin, author of The Virgin Diet, explains what causes gut permeability and how you can heal it and seal it naturally. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 15, 2020•12 min•Season 3Ep. 11
"During the pandemic, how and what should we eat?" asks Suzy Santos from Facebook. JJ Virgin, author of the Sugar Impact Diet and Holistic Nutritionist, has the answers. Listen in and learn not only what you should eat, but also learn that when you eat and how you eat can keep your immune system strong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 12, 2020•11 min•Season 3Ep. 10
"What do you do about stress?" asks Star Balt from Facebook. JJ Virgin, author of the Sugar Impact Diet, says it’s all about finding your 'GAM'! Listen in as JJ shares the daily habits and simple strategies that help her beat stress and stay strong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 11, 2020•11 min•Season 3Ep. 9
"How do I get my exercise in when I'm time-crunched?" asks Robin Dauler from Facebook. JJ Virgin, Certified Exercise Physiologist, and author of the Fast Fitness Program, says that working out is non-negotiable. Listen in to learn how using her Core Four plan can help you fit fitness into the busiest schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 10, 2020•10 min•Season 3Ep. 8
"How do I burn belly fat?" Lisa M Chez asks on Instagram. JJ Virgin, Certified Nutrition Specialist and author of the Sugar Impact Diet says the first thing you need to do is ask why your waistline is growing. Tune in to learn the hidden causes of belly fat, and what you can do to win the battle of the bulge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 09, 2020•9 min•Season 3Ep. 7
"What about the sugar in fruit?" asks Julian Andrews from Instagram. JJ Virgin, author of The Sugar Impact Diet, literally wrote the book on sugar. Listen in to learn how to enjoy all the goodness of fruit without letting hidden sugar bombs sabotage your health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 08, 2020•6 min•Season 3Ep. 6
"Can Stress Cause Weight Gain?" asks Deana Parkins from Facebook. JJ Virgin, host of the Ask the Health Expert Podcast, weighs in on how stress affects our bodies. Listen in to learn the subtle signs that chronic stress is taking a toll on your health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 05, 2020•8 min•Season 3Ep. 5
"Which Supplements Support Our Immune System?" asks John from Facebook. JJ Virgin, Holistic Nutritionist and host of Ask The Health Expert Podcast, brings clarity to the confusing world of supplements. Listen to find out which supplements give the biggest bang for your buck, which ones aren’t worth it, and what else you can do to support a healthy immune system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 04, 2020•14 min•Season 3Ep. 4
"Does sugar hurt your immune system?" asks Connie from Instagram. The answer isn’t as simple as you might think. JJ Virgin, nutritionist and bestselling author of the Sugar Impact Diet, makes her case with the latest scientific research and data. Listen in to learn how sugar affects your immune function and what simple changes to make that will dramatically improve your health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jun 03, 2020•11 min•Season 3Ep. 3
"How can I protect myself from getting sick?" asks Karen from Instagram. “There are a lot of things you can control to keep yourself from getting sick,” answers JJ Virgin, Certified Nutrition Specialist. Tune in to learn how JJ optimized her immune system to stay healthy through one of the most stressful periods of her life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 02, 2020•12 min•Season 3Ep. 2
"What’s the best diet to keep your immune system strong?" John from Facebook has asked this important health question that is on everyone’s mind. JJ Virgin, host of the Ask The Health Expert Podcast, has the answer. Listen to what she has to say and get an extra boost to your immune health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 01, 2020•11 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Listen in as JJ pulls back the curtain... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 30, 2020•5 min•Season 3Ep. 1
In today’s podcast episode, JJ discusses the many ways fiber improves your health. From digestion to heart health to blood sugar balance, increasing fiber in your diet makes many body systems run better. JJ discusses the amount of fiber we should be eating and provides a list of high-fiber foods so you can increase your daily intake. Listen in to this informative episode and start upping your fiber today! Main Points From Today’s Episode Fiber is instrumental for many different functions of the ...
May 30, 2020•30 min•Season 2Ep. 105
It’s time for another Q&A! In today’s episode, JJ answers a question regarding if protein shakes are a good idea after resistance training. She’ll talk about things you should be focused on to get the best results from your workouts, and supplements that are important to include if you’re hitting it hard. Stay tuned to hear JJ’s opinion. Episode Play-By-Play [0:30] Adrienne Lopresti asks, “After heavy resistance training, do you recommend a recovery protein shake?” [1:13] Instead of the timi...
May 29, 2020•9 min•Season 2Ep. 104
Julie Matthews is a researcher and author specializing in complex neurological, immune, and digestive disorders. Today she and JJ discuss how a diet low in FODMAPs can help relieve digestive issues. Listen as Julie explains exactly what FODMAPs are and the best way to get started on a low-FODMAP diet while the body heals, as well as how long you should follow a low-FODMAP diet and when to start reintroducing foods. Julie also provides some sample menus to show how simple it is to swap out foods ...
May 27, 2020•28 min•Season 2Ep. 103
JJ has been drinking protein shakes for over 25 years. She gives the rundown on the trifecta of fat, fiber and protein you should always have in your shakes, and talks about the absolute no-nos. She’ll talk about the size of your smoothies and give some great examples of the ingredients and sources that are vital to keeping your body well-fed so you can go 4-6 hours between meals. Listen today as JJ “shakes things up!” Freebies From Today’s Episode Get JJ’s free recipes and ideas by going to jjv...
May 23, 2020•26 min•Season 2Ep. 102
It’s time for another Q&A! JJ answers a question from a listener wondering if The Virgin Diet is effective for people who have had failed gastric surgeries. She’ll cover the basic lifestyle changes that will help anyone who wants to take charge of their health. Developing good habits is a must, as is continuing those habits after you’ve reached your goals. Ready to get started on a new, healthier you? Listen now for some great JJ tips and advice! Episode Play-By-Play [0:45] ImperfectShark3 a...
May 22, 2020•10 min•Season 2Ep. 101
Razi Berry, expert in naturopathic medicine, joins JJ today, discussing how being disconnected from ourselves and others has impacted our ability to hear what our bodies are telling us. Because we don’t have that communication, we make choices based on outside influences for when and how much to eat. Doing a few key exercises and eating foods that feed the emotional centers in our brains can improve body intuition, thereby improving our health. Listen to this wonderfully enlightening episode now...
May 20, 2020•38 min•Season 2Ep. 100
Today JJ discusses what sugar does to your body. She’ll review different types of sweeteners, including natural and artificial options, and give her opinion on each. Tune in to find out what JJ thinks about sweeteners like table sugar, aspartame, and saccharin, as well as options like stevia, monk fruit, and sugar alcohols. JJ shares the reasons why you might want certain sweeteners in your life, and why you want others out pronto! Freebies From Today’s Episode Get JJ’s quiz “Are You a Sugar Bur...
May 16, 2020•37 min•Season 2Ep. 99
One of our listeners asked about saturated fat in coconut milk. JJ explains the importance of having fats in our diet, and the difference between naturally saturated and artificially saturated fats, and how vital a role fat plays in a healthy diet. She also lists foods that contain good saturated fats. Listen in today for this information-packed podcast! Episode Play-By-Play [1:06] Isn’t coconut milk too high in saturated fat? [1:29] Choose oils that have these types of fats [2:00] You must sele...
May 15, 2020•10 min•Season 2Ep. 98
JJ just returned from a fantastic trip to Iceland. She immediately felt energized and happy and calm, and wanted to find out why. The Icelandic people eat very clean and spend a lot of their social time in the hot springs, soaking in the physical and emotional benefits. Listen to find out what we can learn from Icelanders about health and happiness, as well as how to incorporate those healthy habits into your everyday life! Freebies From Today’s Episode Get JJ’s free guide Stress Reset by going ...
May 09, 2020•27 min•Season 2Ep. 96
It’s time for another Q&A! In today’s episode, JJ answers a listener’s question about fasting and working out first thing in the morning. Tune in as JJ discusses what quality workout you should be striving for, and if you are able to do this while fasting. She’ll offer suggestions on what you can consume before a workout that won’t break your fast. Listen in today for this information-packed podcast! Episode Play-By-Play [1:00] A listener asked, “Can I work out in a fasted state?” [1:30] The...
May 08, 2020•8 min•Season 2Ep. 95
World-renowned neuroscientist and neuro-nutritionist Dr. Lisa Mosconi joins JJ today as they discuss a vitally important topic: women’s brain health. Women's brains age distinctly from men's, due in large part to the decline of a key brain-protective hormone: estrogen. Dr. Lisa and JJ discuss the roles of estrogen in the body and the brain, as well as the connection between menopause and the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Many factors contribute to risk for Alzheimer’s, but a lot of them boil down...
May 06, 2020•38 min•Season 2Ep. 94
Today JJ discusses how vitamin D helps your body perform at its best. She lets you know how much vitamin D you should be taking, ways you can get this super hormone into your system naturally, and how to determine how much you should be taking when you supplement. She’ll also talk about what foods contain vitamin D, and which vitamin you should always take along with it. Tune in today for this informative episode. Freebies From Today’s Episode Get JJ’s guide, The Top 7 Immune-Boosting Tips: How ...
May 02, 2020•26 min•Season 2Ep. 93
It’s time for another Q&A! A listener asks JJ, “What type of magnesium do you recommend?” Magnesium serves the body in many different ways, and this is what dictates which type of magnesium you should be taking. Listen in today for this information-packed podcast! Episode Play-By-Play [0:35] From Kathleen F in SD, “What type of magnesium do you recommend?” [0:56] Benefits of magnesium in the body [1:40] What type of magnesium you should use depends on what you need it for. Magnesium for cons...
May 01, 2020•8 min•Season 2Ep. 92
Dr. Fiona McCulloch joins JJ on today’s episode. She is a naturopathic doctor and founder of White Lotus Integrative Medicine in Toronto, Canada. Her book, 8 Steps To Reverse Your PCOS , offers methods for the natural treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Dr Fiona and JJ discuss how circadian rhythm affects the fat cells in our bodies. Fat cells produce hormones, break down chemicals and inform the brain on energy stores. When we learn the most efficient time to eat, not only can we optimize o...
Apr 29, 2020•27 min•Season 2Ep. 91
Today JJ discusses the importance of having a rich prebiotic component to your diet. Prebiotics feed probiotics, helping you maintain a healthy balance of gut flora and better able to fight off leaky gut. JJ also explains how prebiotics help keep your body’s inflammation low, as well as contribute to a host of other health benefits. Read on to discover a list of JJ’s top prebiotic-rich foods and her recommendation on the best way to incorporate them into your daily menu. Freebies From Today’s Ep...
Apr 25, 2020•23 min•Season 2Ep. 90
It’s time for another Q&A! In today’s episode, a viewer asks if making a smoothie with bananas is a good snack for combatting afternoon slumps. JJ suggests tracking habits to determine why a slump is happening in the first place, and offers suggestions on how to eat correctly so you feel full and energized 4-6 hours between meals. Tune in for more. Episode Play-By-Play [0:30] What is your opinion on frozen bananas used in shakes to help combat an afternoon slump? [0:54] Anonymous wondered if...
Apr 24, 2020•8 min•Season 2Ep. 89
Emily Lark and JJ discuss back pain; the best way to treat it, the worst things you can do, and stretches and exercises to improve strength and flexibility for a stronger healthier back. Emily Lark is a speaker, author, fitness expert and creator of the internationally bestselling program Back to Life. After living most of her life with debilitating back pain, Emily created a method to naturally heal back pain that has now helped hundreds of thousands of people around the world. Freebies From To...
Apr 22, 2020•30 min•Season 2Ep. 88
