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Let's discuss the data showing how switching to a more plant predominant lifestyle can add years to life. The greatest benefit is to start as soon as possible. But the data shows that even if you are 80 years old, you can still gain benefits.
In this podcast we look at the role of Vitamin K2 in kidney disease and whether you should supplement with it?
Vitamin K2 is an essential nutrient for bone health, but did you know it's also linked to heart health, cancer prevention, and even weight loss? In this podcast, I'll cover what vitamin k2 is, why it's important to have enough in your diet, and how it plays a role in everything from heart disease to osteoporosis to chronic kidney disease and even brain health.
What's the link between coffee, tea, and caffeine intake and kidney stones? Let's look at the latest research to see if we can answer this question and explore the mechanism of why this can occur.
In this podcast, we discuss the connection between vitamin D3 and omega 3 fatty acids, and how they impact autoimmune diseases. Are they helpful, harmful and what are some good sources for them?
comes to kidney disease and nutrition, the information can get quite confusing. Let's look at the research behind fruits and vegetables in patients undergoing hemodialysis. How does eating fruits and vegetables affect their risk of all-cause mortality, cardiovascular mortality, infection, and cancer mortality?
Longevity is one of the most important topics for all of us, but what are the lifestyle factors that increase longevity? And which are the ones that are most effective?
In this podcast, I'll cover 5 of the lifestyle factors that have been scientifically proven to increase longevity. Listen to find out!
The trendy ketogenic diet promises quick and easy weight loss. Before you try it, learn what this low-carb eating approach could actually mean for your health. Learn the ins and outs of the diet, including risks and benefits
The dementia diet is a whole food, plant-based approach to treating and preventing dementia and it only takes a few simple changes in your diet. You don't need any fancy ingredients or supplements, the Dementia Diet is made up of whole foods that you can easily find at your local grocery store. Let's look at the research on what are some ideal foods to start adding to your diet today.
Does exercising improve your metabolism and help you burn more calories? Can you increase weight loss? I sit down with an evolutionary anthropologist at Duke University, Dr. Herman Pontzer. We dive into his new highly acclaimed book, Burn, to debunk common myths about metabolism, weight loss, and more.
How do you achieve better nutrition in the quest for a healthier life?
It's not through crash diets or quick-fix schemes. In this interview, we get to hear Dr. Benjamin Ha's approach to optimizing health through progress over perfection!
Dr. Benjamin Ha is a native of North Carolina but has lived in Bakersfield, California, since 2003. He followed in his father’s footsteps in choosing to become a family physician. During his residency in Long Beach, he fell in love—both with his wife-to-be and Southern California—so he decided to make California his new home. He enjoys visiting new places, spending quality time with family and friends, and exercising.
Walking is one of the most underrated exercises. When it comes to diabetes, walking can be very helpful in lowering blood sugars. However, what is the best way to walk, and what time of the day is optimal for glucose control. Here we look at interesting research comparing 45 minutes of continuous walking versus 15 minutes of walking after each meal. The results were pretty surprising.
How does fiber compare to fermented foods when it comes to optimal gut health? Fiber has been shown to lower cardiovascular mortality, cancer mortality, and even all-cause mortality. As little as 10 grams per day increase in fiber can help protect our heart, our kidneys, improve our gut and lower our cancer risk.
Fermented foods have been shown to lower the risk of diabetes, cancer, and heart disease. Examples of fermented foods include kefir, kombucha, sauerkraut, tempeh, natto, miso, yogurt, kimchi. Let’s look at a head-to-head comparison of high fiber foods vs fermented foods for our gut microbiome health.
How to build and maintain sustainable habits. Do you remember your New Year's resolutions? Probably not. Most people don't last more than a few weeks before they give up. This is because making a major life change is way too difficult to do in just one day of effort. There's too much risk of failure and too many reasons to quit. So what if there was a better way?
This week, I am talking with world-renowned behavior change expert Dr. BJ Fogg. Dr. Fogg has spent over 20 years running a research lab at Stanford University focusing on behavior. In this interview, Dr. Fogg and I talk about his new book, Tiny Habits, and how to set up a behavior change program for success once and for all.
Carbonated Beverages and Weight Gain - What’s the link? We know that sugar-sweetened and even artificially sweetened beverages are linked to weight gain. How about just plain carbonated drinks?
When you drink a carbonated beverage, the carbon dioxide can stretch the stomach and release a hormone called ghrelin. Ghrelin is a hormone that acts as a neurotransmitter in the brain to create the sensation of hunger. This results in increase food consumption and weight gain. Let's look at the evidence both in animal models and humans.
Plant-Based Diet to Prevent and Reverse Kidney Disease. An Interview with Michele Crosmer, RD. Michele Crosmer is a Registered Dietitian and Board-Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition. She is the owner of plantbasedkidneys.com and helps people with Chronic Kidney Disease implement a plant-based diet to preserve kidney function, optimize health, and delay or prevent dialysis.
I sit down with Michele to talk about the optimal foods for treating, managing, and preventing kidney disease.
Laurie Marbas, MD, MBA is a double board-certified family medicine and lifestyle medicine physician, who has been utilizing food as medicine since 2012. Previously, she created a new medical model combining the power of nutrient-dense foods and intensive clinical psychological therapy to treat not only food addiction but also chronic disease. As the Managing Editor for the Plantrician Project’s International Journal of Disease Reversal and Prevention, she works closely with the journal’s Editor in Chief, Dr. Kim Williams. The journal is focused on bringing plant-based research to the forefront of modern medicine and to the general public. She is also co-founder of Healthy Human Revolution, whose mission is to provide resources that will empower individuals with the knowledge, tools, and mindset to successfully adopt and sustain a whole-food, plant-based (WFPB) diet.
We sit down with Dr. Marbas to discuss her journey, her work with Plantbased telehealth, and her passion for helping people live their best life.
Ocean Robbins is the CEO and co-founder of the 500,000+ member Food Revolution Network — one of the largest communities of healthy eating advocates on the planet. He has held hundreds of live seminars and events that have touched millions of lives from 190 nations. We sit down with Ocean to talk about healthy sustainable eating, doing good for ourselves and helping our planet at the same time.
The best time to work out is a hotly debated topic. Some people think that waking up early for a morning workout is best while others think that afternoon or evening is better. Instead of relying on opinions or bro-science, lets look at some quality studies to see what the research suggests. At the end of the day, remember the key is to find the time and routine you can stick to!
When it comes to food, it can be hard for many of us to listen to our bodies signals, and not just because we might be hungry. There has been a growing body of scientific evidence that some foods are addictive - and the processed food industry knows all too well about how to take advantage of it. We get to sit down with Michael Moss and discuss his Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative work on how the food industry exploits our addictions.
There is substantial evidence that fasting can be beneficial for many aspects of health. However, there is very little mention of the risks. How much fasting is too much? Is there a sweet spot? Let's look at the research on both the benefits and risks of fasting and see how to do fasting safely.
Non-alcoholic fatty liver (NAFLD) is a condition where fat builds up in the liver. This leads to liver damage and scarring and affects roughly 30% of American adults. In this interview, we sit down with Dr. Meagan Gray to talk about the role of whole-food, Plant-Based diets, and fatty liver disease.
Fasting has been shown to improve weight, fatty liver, longevity, cholesterol, fight cancer, and reduce sugars. However, what happens to our body as we continue to fast? In this video, we look at how the body fights back as we do every other day fasting for prolonged periods.
Physical activity has some incredible benefits. It can lower your risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes mellitus, high blood pressure, fatty liver, and improve mental health. It even lowers your risk of cancers such as bladder, breast, kidney, lung, stomach, colon, endometrium, and esophageal. But what can a single bout of 12 minutes do for you?
Mental health awareness is extremely important for all of us. It is a topic that is far too often ignored. In fact, depression and anxiety are the first and sixth leading causes of disability worldwide. How does exercise affect the risk of getting these and other disorders? What type of exercise is helpful and how much? Let's dive into the latest research on these topics.
How does Coffee affect Kidney Disease? Coffee is the most widely consumed beverage on the planet. Over 500 billion cups of coffee are consumed each year. But how does coffee affect the kidneys? What is the optimal amount of coffee to drink for kidney benefits? Let's take a look at this topic
We all know fruits and vegetables are good for our health. But only 1 in 10 adults gets enough of them. Adding to the confusion is the guidelines differ depending on where you live. Australia recommends 8.5 servings per day versus the 2015-2020 USDA guidelines recommend 4.5 servings per day. And should you eat more fruit or more vegetables? Lastly, are some vegetables more effective than others. Let's explore the research on all these questions.
Turmeric (curcumin) is an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anticancer agent that has powerful medicinal properties. It has been used for over 2500 years to alleviate symptoms of arthritis, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, and depression. But what the research show? Let's look at high-quality studies and see what is hope versus hype and how best to take turmeric (curcumin) for maximal absorption.
Intermittent fasting is all the rage. There are lots of nutrition facts around different forms of intermittent fasting such as 5:2, alternate day, and fast mimicking diet. Let's look at the data about a specific form of fasting called Time Restricted Eating or Time-restricted fasting. Can this type of fasting help with weight loss? Are there other benefits of time-restricted fasting?
Columbus Batiste, MD, FACC, FSCAI, is the former Chief of Cardiology at Kaiser Permanente Riverside and Moreno Valley Medical Centers. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease at Loma Linda University Medical Center. He is also known as the “Healthy Heart Doc” and he endorses a holistic approach to health care, emphasizing nutrition, stress reduction, and exercise. I sit down with Dr. Columbus Batiste to discuss his work on the Slave Food project, his upcoming book, and how to make lasting changes in your lifestyle.
Let's learn about the research-based nutrition facts surrounding milk and dairy consumption. On average, Americans consume roughly 17 gallons of milk each year. But what is the data on milk and health? How does it compare to a vegan diet vs. eating red meat? Does it really protect against hip fractures? How about bone health in general? And what about the role of the 50+ hormones in milk, including IGF-1, on cancers like breast cancer and prostate cancer? Let's look at these topics and more in this podcast.
Of all my interviews, this one is very special to me. Hiral Patel's story of battling with kidney disease and COVID-19 is one of hope and triumph of the human spirit. Hiral has dedicated herself to helping others through her website, antidotehealth.io. She states on her website that she is inspired by the resilience of people daring to thrive with chronic illness. Her intention is to be a resource for others seeking encouragement and purpose to live a meaningful life. Her vision is to raise the spirits and awareness of people facing adversity by offering the beauty of community support through Antidote.
The Mediterranean diet and a plant-based diet are both touted as healthy choices by health experts. However, it's not clear which of these approaches is more effective for weight loss and other health parameters. A randomized, crossover study published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition looked at the effects of both diets for 16 weeks on weight, cholesterol, and blood pressure. Let's take a look at the data and see how you can apply the results to your healthy lifestyle.
The obesity epidemic has been exploding. It's estimated that 85% of adults will be overweight or obese by 2030. The food we eat has a marked influence on our health. Poor eating habits can lead to a wide range of health issues, including heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers. Let's examine what foods are the most addictive and what you can do to protect your health.
Dr. Alex McDonald is a family medicine doctor with a specialization in sports medicine. He focuses on treating the whole person. He is a big believer in exercise, nutrition, and sleep. In this interview, he discusses his approach to fitness, whole-foods plant-based diet, and sleep. He also discusses the COVID-19 epidemic, which has claimed millions of lives.
Chef AJ is a pioneer when it comes to a healthy, whole-foods plant-based diet. A renowned Chef, member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, holding a certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition from Cornell University, Chef AJ has touched millions of lives. Today we talk about resilience, food addiction, environmental impact, and how to make the healthy choice, the easy choice.