The Nutrition Science Podcast
If you are overwhelmed with all of the conflicting information in nutrition this is the podcast for you. On this podcast, Dr. Adrian Chavez, who has a doctorate in nutrition and years of experience working with over 1,000 clients, helps to break down the science and practical application around popular topics in nutrition to help you make more informed decisions about nutrition and your health. Weekly episodes include research breakdowns of specific nutrition topics along with practical takeaways, Q and A episodes, myth-busting, and interviews with subject matter experts.
Episodes
127 episodes
Magnesium: Why It's Important and How to Get Enough Of It
Magnesium is involved in over 600 different processes in the body and can influence everything from sleep to blood sugar control, energy production, mental health, and bone health, to name a few. Despite its importance, nearly half ...
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Episode 124
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Coaching Strategies for Overcoming Self-Sabotage
Most people don’t fail to reach their health and fitness goals because they lack knowledge. In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Kasey Jo Orvidas joins me to discuss what self-sabotage is, why it happens, how it shows up in everyday ...
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Episode 123
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How to Reverse Prediabetes
Did you know that 100 million people in the US have prediabetes? Prediabetes is one of the biggest health challenges that our country faces. It increases the risk of diabetes, but also increases the risk of heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer's, a...
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Episode 122
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25:14
Four Simple Steps to Transform Your Body In 2026
On today's episode of the podcast we are going to break down a simple 4 steps process to transform your body in 2026. In this episode we discuss: The science behind weight loss and weight gainHow to determine your ener...
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Episode 121
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22:17
8 Nutrition and Health Trends that ARE Worth the Hype
There’s no shortage of nutrition and health trends online, but most don’t live up to the hype. In this episode, I break down the handful of trends that actually ARE worth paying attention to. The ones consistently supported by research...
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Episode 120
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24:21
Top 7 Nutrition and Health Fads to Avoid in 2026
Fads come and go each year in the nutrition and health space, and today, we are going to talk about some of the most popular health fads that I would recommend avoiding in 2026. In this episode, we cover a wide range of topics, from...
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Episode 119
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16:27
Holiday Season Tips for Staying on Tracking With Your Health Goals
The holiday season can be one of the most challenging times of the year to maintain consistency with healthy habits. Between travel, parties, stress, family dynamics, and endless food temptations, it’s easy to feel like your routine goes out th...
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Episode 118
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22:45
Nutrition for Diabetes and Blood Sugar Control
Today I’m sharing a conversation I recorded for the Endocrine Matters podcast with my friend, Dr. Arti Thangudu. In this episode, we dive deep into the science of nutrition and blood sugar control what actually moves the needle, what d...
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Episode 117
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Why The US Healthcare System Is Failing Patients and What You Can Do About It with Dr. Arti Thangudu
In this episode of The Nutrition Science Podcast, Dr. Adrian Chavez sits down with endocrinologist and direct care physician Dr. Arti Thangudu to to a deep dive into what’s really wrong with the U.S. healthcare system and what p...
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Episode 116
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How This Overlooked Food May Improve Your Immune System and Protect Against Cancer
Welcome back to another episode of the show. Today we are going to be discussing a food that I think is highly underrated - Mushrooms. Most people walk past this food in the grocery store without realizing the powerful impact that it can have o...
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Episode 115
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17:57
Pros and Cons of a Ketogenic Diet
Is the ketogenic diet really a useful diet to follow or just another fad? The ketogenic diet has become one of the most talked-about approaches to weight loss and metabolic health. But what does the research actually ...
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Episode 115
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12:50
Is Walking a Good Form of Exercise?
In today's episode of the podcast, we will discuss whether walking is a good form of exercise. We cover the health benefits of walking and why it is a great form of exercise for most people. Then we discuss why it shouldn't be the ONLY form of ...
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Episode 114
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11:18
Q and A: Natural Sugars, Grass-Fed Butter and Beef, and Weighted Vests
Welcome back to the show. Today we have another Q&A episode and we will cover the following topics:Are natural sugars like honey and maple syrup are actually “better” than refined sugar, or are they harmful to our health?
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Episode 113
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Why So Many Americans Have Become Obese
Since the early 1980s, obesity rates have doubled, and the average American adult has gained about 20 pounds. This rise in obesity has put these groups at increased risk for diabetes, Alzheimer's, several types of cancers, and many more health ...
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Episode 112
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19:36
Top 17 Best-Selling Supplements Reviewed
Do you ever feel confused when walking down the supplement aisle (or shopping online? You are not alone; there are thousands of supplements on the market in different forms, doses, and formulations you almost need a PhD to make sense of it all....
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Episode 111
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25:31
Managing Bloating: Nutrition and Lifestyle Strategies That Work
Welcome back to the show. In part 2 of our bloating series, we’re moving from understanding the problem to taking action. In this episode, we discuss practical nutrition and lifestyle strategies that can help reduce bloating and bring more comf...
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Season 1
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Episode 110
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15:39
Bloating Explained: What It Is and Why It Happens
In this episode of The Nutrition Science Podcast, we break down one of the most common and frustrating digestive complaints: bloating. We start by defining what bloating is, discuss why it happens, and how to recognize the ...
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Episode 109
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14:43
Q and A: Tips to Eat More Fiber, Protein Powders and GI Issues, and MCT Oil
On this episode of the show, we have a Q&A episode and we will be covering the following topics: Easy tips for including more fiber in your dietWhy protein powders can cause GI issues and ways to avoid them
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Episode 108
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22:53
The Science of Sodium: How Much Do You Really Need?
In this episode of The Nutrition Science Podcast, we're diving deep into the essential and often misunderstood mineral: sodium. While sodium consumption is commonly associated with high blood pressure and poor health, the truth i...
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Episode 107
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13:10
Q and A: Taking Probiotic with Antibiotic, Do You Have a Slow Metabolism?, Canned Foods
Welcome back to the show. Today we have another Q&A episode, and we discuss whether you should take a probiotic while taking an antibiotic, the concept of a slow metabolism, and whether canned foods are a healthy option to include in your d...
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Episode 106
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21:13
Should You Track Your Eating Intake?
Welcome back to another episode of the show. Today, we are going to talk about a topic that has been a topic of debate recently: tracking your food intake. There has been pushback on social media recently against tracking, and I thi...
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Episode 105
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How I Incorporate Science Based Habits Into My Lifestyle
Welcome back to another episode of the show. Today, we discuss how I incorporate the science-based habits we discuss on this show into my life and routine as an almost 40-year-old dad. I break down my routines for fitness and nutrition, and how...
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Episode 104
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33:10
Why Magnesium Is One Of The Most Important Nutrients You Might Not Be Getting Enough Of
Magnesium is involved in over 600 different processes in the body and can influence everything from sleep to blood sugar control, energy production, mental health, and bone health, to name a few. Despite its importance, nearly half ...
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Episode 103
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Q and A: Does Soy Disrupt Hormones? Eating 1 Gram of Protein Per Pound? Coffee on an Empty Stomach?
Today we have a Q and A episode, and we are covering the following questions: Does soy disrupt hormones? Do we need 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight?Is it okay to drink coffee on an empty stomac...
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Episode 102
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The Most Important Lab Tests for Health and Longevity
Welcome back! On today's episode of the podcast, we will be covering lab tests for health and longevity. There are several new companies on the market, and many people are not receiving proper guidance from their healthcare provider about what ...
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Episode 101
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