The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show with Ben Brown

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 relationships, and any other actual, perceived, or anticipated stressors, all have the ability to significantly impact how our body functions. On today’s show, I speak with Dr. Carrie Jones about how stressors impact our natural hormonal rhythms and why our present day lifestyles can set us up for hormonal sabotage, cause us to store body fat, decrease energy, and a plethora of other symptoms. "Everyone vilifies cortisol, but actually cortisol helps your blood sugar, is anti-inflammatory to a point and it actually helps to trigger your own T cells that have been tagged as autoimmune to be killed. So if your cortisol rhythm is dysfunctional you can actually increase your risk for autoimmunity or you can increase the autoimmune symptoms you already have." - Dr. Carrie Jones Dr. Carrie Jones is an internationally recognized speaker, consultant, and educator on the topic of women’s health and hormones. She graduated from the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM), School of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon where she also completed her 2-year residency in women’s health, hormones and endocrinology. Later she graduated from Grand Canyon University’s Master of Public Health program with a goal of doing more international education. She was adjunct faculty for many years teaching gynecology and advanced endocrinology/fertility and has been the Medical Director for 2 large integrative clinics in Portland. She is the Medical Director for Precision Analytical, Inc, creators of the DUTCH hormone test. Additionally we talk about our personal experience with implementing a Fasting Mimicking Diet as we both coincidentally are on day 5 (the last day, thank goodness!!) at the time of this recording. There’s a plethora of research based benefits from fasting, including: Increase insulin sensitivity Decreased insulin resistance Decreased blood glucose Increased visceral fat utilization (in longer term fasting) Increased ketone production decreased autoimmunity Decreased inflammatory cytokines Decreased blood lipids (more triglycerides mobilized for fuel) Increased memory and learning Increased Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF): basically better brain function through brain hippocampal mitochondria production Despite all of these incredible benefits, In my opinion one of the biggest benefits of fasting is simply getting a better understanding of your body, how you feel, your hunger levels, how to manage hunger and why it’s just not necessary to eat as much and as frequently as we Americans tend to. I hope you guys enjoy the show! Connect with Dr. Carrie Jones: Dutch Test: www.dutchtest.com Website: www.drcarriejones.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.carriejones/ If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe to The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Podcast if you haven’t done so already. While you’re there, leave a rating and review. It’s the best way that we can help more people ultimately make Smart Nutrition SIMPLE! And If any of this resonates with you and you’d like to talk about how we can work together to improve your health, wealth, and personal relationships by taking control of your nutrition and fitness, then let’s chat, just email me: [email protected] and/or book a time for a free strategy call here: http://www.bslnutrition.com/levelup

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, we take things back to the basics to give you the tangible tools to help you make the smart nutrition decisions. “Actually taking a step back and keeping things as simple as possible is really what can pay off for people. The biggest thing that’s changed everything for me is simply understanding what a calorie is and what that means.” - TJ Jankowski I’m thrilled to introduce you to TJ Jankowski, a former fat kid who found the gym just in time to become a professional/international rugby player. TJ now is the main guy at TJ Strength, an Online Coaching company that focusses on practical, long-term results. His coaching focuses on three key areas: Using smart nutrition strategies to build a chiseled physique Practical, cutting-edge training that produces consistent progress both on the field and in the mirror. Figuring out how to implement the first two points in real-life situations to stay as consistent as possible. In todays episode we discuss: Calorie counting and creating more nutritional awareness Decision fatigue and WHY it’s necessary to plan ahead Being proactive vs reactive in order to avoid sabotaging your weight loss goals. If you enjoy my perspectives on nutrition then I’m confident this episode is for you as TJ and I clearly see eye to eye on nutrition and why it’s so important to make things simple for long-term success. www.bslnutrition.com/episode61 Connect with TJ: Website: https://www.tjstrength.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tj.strength1/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/tj.strength/ If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe to The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Podcast if you haven’t done so already. While you’re there, leave a rating and review. It’s the best way that we can help more people ultimately make Smart Nutrition SIMPLE! And If any of this resonates with you and you’d like to talk about how we can work together to improve your health, wealth, and personal relationships by taking control of your nutrition and fitness (as well as acknowledging the role of alcohol in your life), then let’s chat, just emaill me: [email protected] or sign up for a free strategy call here: http://www.bslnutrition.com/levelup

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 on helping busy, successful men optimize their health, get their edge back and reach their full potential. He offers a personalized path to help men maximize their sexual health, hormone levels and vitality through advanced epigenetic coaching and a bio-individualized approach to helping men optimize their performance. The science of epigenetics, as Dr. Gapin discusses, shows us that how we eat, move, breathe, sleep, and think is what actually dictates our health. While our genetics may predispose us to certain conditions, it’s our lifestyle that activates or suppresses the expression of that DNA. With the advent of DNA/genetic testing now, we have the ability to examine our individual genetic code to determine what may be the right type of nutrition, sleep, stress management, movement/fitness, supplementation, as well as detoxification and hormone specificity for that person. This also sheds meaningful light into what and how lifestyle, nutrition, and environmental factors can contribute to a decline in men’s health and performance, specifically testosterone levels. We also discuss: The pervasiveness of endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDC’s) that act like estrogens in our body How to use “precision medicine” to individualize a program to someones genetic testing with their current lifestyle. The epidemic decline in men’s testosterone levels and what can be done about it. Transgenerational exposure to EDC’s and the impact on fertility today. Simple nutrition and lifestyle habits to boost testosterone Connect with Dr. Tracy Gapin: Website: drtracygapin.com Facebook: @drtracygapin Instagram: @drtacygapin www.bslnutrition.com/episode60 If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe to The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Podcast if you haven’t done so already. While you’re there, leave a rating and review. It’s the best way that we can help more people ultimately make Smart Nutrition SIMPLE! And If any of this resonates with you and you’d like to talk about how we can work together to improve your health, wealth, and personal relationships by taking control of your nutrition and fitness (as well as acknowledging the role of alcohol in your life), then let’s chat, just emaill me: [email protected] or sign up for a free strategy call here: http://www.bslnutrition.com/levelup

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 todays show I talk openly and honestly with James about my experiences with alcohol and why I believe everyone should experience at least 30 days of no alcohol so that they can live up to their true potential. James give us insight as to why he decided to start the 30-day no alcohol challenge and how it’s leading a community of people to make change in their lives while acknowledging the very thing that’s holding them back. We discuss the relationship of alcohol to poor sleep and the cascade of events that follow that could very well be sabotaging your success in any and every aspect of your life. Additionally, James shares why he created his “Swannies” blue light blocking glasses as a stylish way to improve health without looking like a total “biohacker geek”. If any of this resonates with you and you’d like to talk about how we can work together to improve your health, wealth, and personal relationships by taking control of your nutrition and fitness (as well as acknowledging the role of alcohol in your life), then let’s chat, just emaill me: [email protected] or sign up for a free strategy call here: http://www.bslnutrition.com/levelup Here’s how to connect with James: 30 Day No Alcohol Challenge Instagram Swannies Blue Light Blocking Glasses: BenBrown at checkout for 15% off Mentioned Book: Genius Foods by Max Lugavere (@maxlugavere)

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 best selling author of The Definitive Testosterone Replacement Therapy MANual: How to Optimize Your Testosterone for Lifelong Health and Happiness. As a 17 year TRT patient, Jay is a master at manipulating and tweaking the human endocrine system to optimize performance and health. Jay, along with his wife Monica, co-founded FabFitOver40.com – the #1 site on the web for fitness-over-40 information. Jay has experience working with thousands of men and women in optimizing their nutrition, exercise, fitness and fat loss. Jay makes it his personal mission to effect positive and rapid change in each and every client who enters the mastermind program. In this epic interview, we discuss: What it means to actually “optimize” testosterone levels and how to do it through blood testing as well as nutrition and lifestyle modifications. Testosterone Resistance Syndrome & the effect of estrogen disrupting chemicals (EDC’s) Why So Many Men are Refused Treatment due to a lack of awareness of TRS and the Standard Mean Deviation as to what Defines “Low T” Why Mapping and Understanding DNA pays huge dividends in Nutrition, Training and Physique Development This was an eye opening and powerful interview that helped me better understand that it’s no longer acceptable to passively react to the chemical exposures in our environment. It’s time to take action and be proactive if we want our kids to be able to live healthy lives. It’s time to OPTIMIZE. Show Resources: TOT Bible Website Webinar links Facebook Twitter Estrogeneration Book Aquasana Shower Filter If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to iTunes and subscribe to The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Podcast if you haven’t done so already. While you’re there, leave a rating and review. It’s the best way that we can help more people ultimately make Smart Nutrition SIMPLE! ARE YOU READY TO OPTIMIZE YOUR ENERGY? If you’re ready to take your training and nutrition to the next level so that you can optimize your energy and body composition, then schedule your free strategy call with Ben: http://www.bslnutrition.com/levelup

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 serial entrepreneur, and avid hunter, mountain biker, guitar player and fitness enthusiast. David is now building a powerful community of dads called Dadstrong and is helping them to be strong for their families through accountability and fitness challenges. In this great interview we discuss David's personal growth that stemmed from a tumultuous multimillion dollar business failure and his corresponding passion project: The BeDadStrong Community. Dadstrong is a space for dads to share life, get strong, and encourage each other in any areas they are hitting a wall. Episode Resources: DadStrong Website BeDadStrong Facebook Group Connect with David on Facebook If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to iTunes and subscribe to The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Podcast if you haven’t done so already. While you’re there, leave a rating and review. It’s the best way that we can help more people ultimately make Smart Nutrition SIMPLE! ARE YOU READY TO OPTIMIZE YOUR ENERGY? If you’re ready to take your training and nutrition to the next level so that you can optimize your energy and body composition, then schedule your free strategy call with Ben - http://www.bslnutrition.com/levelup/

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 pay to play: I hired CP for a 1-1 consult in 2009. It was $1000 for the hr and, to this day, one of the best decisions I've made for my career. Not because of the consult itself, but because it helped us build rapport. Eventually this led to client referrals, networking opportunities and ultimately new business partnerships, a contract with a major NBA organization and helped me launch and grow the #CompleteEssentials. 3) Teach through storytelling: Charles was a great story teller. Many times he had me dying laughing with some of the stories he'd tell, the attention to detail, and what a great memory he had. It wasn’t the information that resonated, but the way he relayed it that made it stick. 4) Be polarizing: People loved him or hated him, and he owned it and never flinched. He taught me to be ok with putting out content that people may not agree with as well as telling clients what they need, not what they want to hear. 5) The path to success is never linear: CP had a tumultuous ride and while I won't pretend to know too in depth, I do know that his highs were certainly accompanied by plenty of lows. I’m especially saddened because despite his success, I’m confident his best had yet to come... 6) Question everything: Being brought up in an academic household, I learned early on to be analytical (and skeptical). It was the fascinating nature of the Biosignature courses (and my skepticism that ensued) that forced me dig in and find out more about nutrition and supplementation, and ultimately go back to school and to get another degree. 7) Prioritize what really matters: I always had a tremendous amount of respect for Charles and his relationship with his daughter. The way his eyes lit up when he spoke of her. You knew instantly that the hard shell of his physique was nothing but playdough to her every need and to those people in his life he really cared for. 8) How to ask good questions: When I first started taking courses with Charles in 2007, you learned very quickly not to ask dumb questions. He would look at you as if he was trying to melt you with his eyes and the verbal assault was equally penetrating. 9) Give credit where credit is due: CP had a remarkable ability to tell you exactly when and from whom he learned a certain topic, tool or tip. Having had and uncountable number of people plagerize his work to-date, he was especially great about recognizing and respecting those that blazed the trail before him. 10) What you appreciate, appreciates: Charles taught me the power of gratitude to help me attract what I want in my life. A way to focus on opportunity, new possibilities and positivity rather than problems and negativity. "No pissing, no moaning." Thank you Charles. You made an indefinable impact in my life and I only wish I could have shared this with you sooner. If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to iTunes and subscribe to The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Podcast if you haven’t done so already. While you’re there, leave a rating and review. It’s the best way that we can help more people ultimately make Smart Nutrition SIMPLE! ***And if you're ready to take your training and nutrition to the next level so that you can optimize your energy and body composition, then schedule your free strategy call with Ben: www.bslnutrition.com/levelup/

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 your body on the part with bare skin, getting in the sunlight, exercising daily, and eating whole foods that are local and seasonal. The reality however is that most people don’t practice these health optimization strategies that our ancestors have been practicing for hundreds of thousands of years. Therefore, we need someone like Blake to show us how ands what we should be doing in order to improve our sleep, manage our stress, heal our body, and nourish our soul. Blake Bowman is a holistic health expert, biohacker, human optimizer, online coach/creator. He strives to give people the knowledge and tools they need to take their health back into their own hands. In this interview, we discuss various ways to improve health through the benefits: Sunlight and vitamin D, why it’s a necessary, and how to get vitamin D in the winter Cold therapy and it’s impact on both short and long-term health as well as the various ways to implement daily cold therapy into your busy day. The role of medicinal mushrooms in helping humans live healthier lives, which ones we should be buying, and why they’re sod beneficial. Additionally, we talk about some unique products and supplements, including Blake’s upcoming medicinal mushroom formula that he’s launching in 2019. Click here to subscribe to the Smart Nutrition Made Simple Podcast on iTunes. Follow Blake Bowman Here: Facebook GuerrillaZenFitness.com YouTube Instagram If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to iTunes and subscribe to The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Podcast if you haven’t done so already. While you’re there, leave a rating and review. It’s the best way that we can help more people ultimately make Smart Nutrition SIMPLE! ***And if you're ready to take your training and nutrition to the next level so that you can optimize your energy and body composition, then schedule your free strategy call with Ben: www.bslnutrition.com/levelup/

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 a reason… Because they work. And so before you jump into the next latest and greatest fad diet or exercise program or before you feel like you need to “think outside the box”, its worth acknowledging that what works isn’t always the sexiest programs out there. Perhaps, it’s those that are most realistic done diligently and consistently that will drive the greatest results! These nutrition fundamentals revolve around: How and Why are you eating? What and How much are you eating? Before we discuss what we should be eating or much, it’s important to have a solid foundation of why and how… Are we actually hungry? or just stressed out? or bored? or thirsty? or is it just “time to eat”… It’s important to ask these questions to help us tap into some of the underlying mechanisms at play that cause us to make the decisions (good or bad) that we do. Additionally, we dive into the professional sports realm and how these same fundamentals apply to even the most gifted athletes in the world. Here’s the thing, “nearly all human behavior is an attempt to solve a problem” whether it be pain, grief, stress, etc… so again, by evaluating why and how we’re eating, whether its consciously or not, we can gain a lot of insight into what changes can be made, especially before we worry about the What and how much. Lastly we dive into the ever important aspect of eating & exercising while traveling and how to focus on what we can control RATHER than all of the myriad of things that could be problematic. Brian St. Pierre is the Director of Performance Nutrition at Precision Nutrition, working with a host of fitness professionals and professional sports teams including the San Antonio Spurs, Cleveland Browns, US Open Champion Sloane Stephens, and many more. Prior to his work with Precision Nutrition, Brian worked for three years at Cressey Sports Performance as the head Sports Nutritionist and as a Strength and Conditioning Coach, working with hundreds of athletes and recreational exercisers of all types. The author of the High Performance Handbook Nutrition Guide, the Show and Go Nutrition Guide, and Ultimate Hockey Nutrition, Brian is a Registered Dietitian with a Masters degree in Food Science and Human Nutrition. He's also a Certified Sports Nutritionist as well as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. As part of the Precision Nutrition mission, he helps to deliver life-changing, research-driven nutrition coaching for everyone. www.bslnutrition.com/episode55/ If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe to The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Podcast if you haven’t done so already. While you’re there, leave a rating and review. It’s the best way that we can help more people ultimately make Smart Nutrition SIMPLE! And if you’re ready to take your training and nutrition to the next level so that you can optimize your energy and body composition, then schedule your free strategy call with Ben: www.bslnutrition.com/levelup/

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 journals, he has authored several medical textbook chapters and has designed education modules for health professionals specifically on urological conditions, male and female hormone dysfunction, hypogonadism, exercise, men’s health and sexual dysfunction. Dr. Esposito has trained at NYU Integrative and Functional Urology Center and also holds a position as adjunct professor at New York University where he lectures on integrative medicine. Currently, Dr. Esposito serves as a medical consultant and research analyst. In this podcast, Dr. Esposito discusses why it’s imperative to not only look at total testosterone, but also free testosterone levels to get a better idea of what’s happening at a cellular level and how your body it utilizing it’s testosterone production. We discuss the numerous roles of testosterone in the body and it’s importance as we age and the internal and external factors that influence out bodies testosterone production, including HPG (hypothalamus-pituitary-gonadal) axis dysfunction. Finally we dive into diet and lifestyle considerations that are the biggest factors to regulate hormones, including sleep, blood sugar regulation, and if/how we should utilize intermittent fasting as a means to improve hormone health. Click here to subscribe to the Smart Nutrition Made Simple Podcast on iTunes. Follow Dr. Ralph Esposito Here: Facebook Instagram Website If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to iTunes and subscribe to The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Podcast if you haven’t done so already. While you’re there, leave a rating and review. It’s the best way that we can help more people ultimately make Smart Nutrition SIMPLE! And if you're ready to take your training and nutrition to the next level so that you can optimize your energy and body composition, then schedule your free strategy call with Ben: www.bslnutrition.com/levelup/

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 both nutrient imbalances and deficiencies and why there is no one-size-fits-all model for nutrition nor supplementation. In this episode we take it one step further and pull the curtain back on one essential vitamin that could in fact be robbing us of our health and vitality. Dr. Garrett has been in the medical practice for over 10 years. Prior to that, he worked in the fitness industry training high-end athletes for 12 years. His passion for nutrition stemmed from his work in the fitness field, finding the crucial aspects of nutrition within athletic performance. In this mind-blowing interview, Dr. Garrett discusses the role of both vitamin D and vitamin A, and why food fortification and misinformation has contributed to our increasingly diseased population. Additionally, why certain diets, like the carnivore diet, seem to work so well for some people based on his Vitamin A toxicity hypothesis. Enjoy! Follow Dr. Garrett Smith Here: NutritionRestored.com Facebook If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to iTunes and subscribe to The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Podcast if you haven’t done so already. While you’re there, leave a rating and review. It’s the best way that we can help more people ultimately make Smart Nutrition SIMPLE! And if you're ready to take your training and nutrition to the next level so that you can optimize your energy and body composition, then schedule your free strategy call with Ben: www.bslnutrition.com/levelup/

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-driven way for the individual. Dr. Trevor Kashey Ph.D. is a biochemist who began his scientific career in high school where he dedicated to non-small cell lung cancer research at the Translational Genomics Research Institute in Phoenix, AZ. On top of regularly reviewing and publishing lay content, he contributes critical analysis of technical research data as a research reviewer for public and private institutions. Further, he is also a regular guest lecturer at local colleges and business seminars and is dedicated to the education and outreach in the field of sports nutrition and dietary supplements. Trevor utilizes body composition improvements as a fulcrum for longstanding performance enhancement. He has worked with World’s Strongest Man competitors, 150-mile ultra marathon runners, and everything in between. As you’ll hear in the show, Trevor blends anecdotal, academic, and clinical data, harmonizing it into practical dietary information for the general public. Not only is it important to be bigger, stronger, faster… it is paramount to be healthier to succeed in the long-term.

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 with her 4 children, she created the Kids Cook Real Food eCourse to help other parents teach their kids to cook to stem the tide of disease threatening to wash away the young generation. The course serves over 6,000 families from 6 continents and over 10,000 kids are learning to cook! One of the keys to helping our kids learn to love real, whole foods is to teach them to embrace the cooking process, from seemingly simple instant pot recipes to learning knife skills for chef like expertise. Episode Resources: Katie’s Website: Kids Cook Real Food FREE Lesson from Katie on Knife Skills Connect with Katie on Facebook Connect with Katie on Instagram

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 Center, Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital where he studied the intersection between nutrition, exercise, and disease. Currently, Brad is a research scientist at the Providence Medical Research Center and co-owner of Eat to Perform, an online nutrition coaching platform. He also sits on several different advisory boards and writes articles on health, nutrition, and supplementation on his website ScienceDrivenNutrition.com. During my our awesome podcast, Brad and I 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 and so much more. You guys are definitely going to enjoy this interview. In This Podcast We Also Discuss: - How Brad got into the health and wellness space [4:11] - The idea of set point theory and what it means for you [8:00] - Different adaptive mechanisms our bodies use to regulate weight [14:07] - What your body fat percentage really indicates [15:04] - The connection between resting metabolic rate and weight loss [16:44] - Why longterm diets are NOT beneficial [18:42] - What dieting provides you vs. what exercise provides [21:23] - The concept of NEAT and how to incorporate it more into your daily life [24:21] - Brad's Eat to Perform coaching program and how it's different from other weight-loss programs [32:06] - Brad's take on intermittent fasting [38:24] - The TRUTH about the ketogenic diet Follow Brad Dieter Here: Eat to Perform Science Driven Nutrition Facebook Twitter You can check out Brad's article on set point theory here. If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to iTunes and subscribe to The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Podcast if you haven’t done so already. While you’re there, leave a rating and review. It's the best way that we can help more people ultimately make Smart Nutrition SIMPLE!

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 disease naturally. Rather than treating symptoms, Dr. Wolfson focuses on the whole person and getting to the root cause of their heart problems. "It will be the public, the individual people that really call on their physicians to come up with something different. And when enough people are asking their healthcare provider about probiotics, digestive enzymes, about taking a multivitamin, about exercise recovery powders, the doctors are going to have to realize that they either change or they’re going to be left behind." Additionally, Dr. Wolfson is the author of the Amazon bestseller The Paleo Cardiologist, a book focused on practical solutions for heart health. In this week's awesome podcast, Dr. Wolfson and I go into depth about what it means to not just eat paleo, but also live a paleo lifestyle, his position on the pharmaceutical industry, lifestyle and supplement tips for improved heart health, the importance of cholesterol and so much more. Dr. Wolfson absolutely practices what he preaches and I think a lot of the information in this podcast will really change your views on what you can do to prevent or treat cardiovascular disease. In This Podcast We Also Discuss: - How his father's failing health changed his entire perspective on cardiovascular health and treatment [3:59] - The need for doctors to change their approach to health and wellness [7:49] - Why he is such a big proponent of a paleo diet and living a paleo lifestyle [11:37] - His take on eating excess healthy fats [14:06] - The truth about saturated fats and cholesterol [17:05] - The best predictors of cardiovascular health and it's not total cholesterol [19:48] - What it means to find the perfect paleo cholesterol [23:42] - Why the Wolfson family hangs out naked in their backyard on the weekends [24:47] - The best form of exercise for heart health [33:16] - Why marathoners and other endurance athletes are more likely to experience cardiovascular problems [34:37] - Dr. Wolfson's top 5 foundational supplements [37:03] - Negative implications of statin use that everyone NEEDS to know [42:00] Follow Dr. Wolfson Here: The Drs. Wolfson Wolfson Integrative Cardiology Dr. Wolfson's Supplements Facebook You can purchase a copy of The Paleo Cardiologist on Dr. Wolfson's website or on Amazon. If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to iTunes and subscribe to The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Podcast if you haven’t done so already. While you’re there, leave a rating and review. It's the best way that we can help more people ultimately make Smart Nutrition SIMPLE!

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 functional medicine treatments to further enhance his patients overall level of health. These include supplements, lab testing, and other "life hacks." During our awesome podcast, Brent and I focus a lot on these "life hacks." We talk about hacks for sleep, nutrition, kids nutrition, supplementation, joint health and more. Brent also shares a number of his favorite apps you can utilize to improve your health and help you be your best self. It's definitely an interview you won't want to miss. In This Podcast We Also Discuss: - How Brent sets his day up for success and the importance of "me time" [4:23] - The struggles of balancing work and home life [9:06] - Hacks for optimizing your energy later in the day [10:56] - The cheapest drink to get your body going in the morning [13:13] - Hacks for getting kids to eat healthy food and is must-have breakfast [14:47] - Brent's top 5 supplements for kids [18:24] - The best ways to maintain joint health as we get older [21:25] - Why it's beneficial to hold long, static stretches [23:55] - Techniques for people who don't have time to stretch at the gym [25:59] - The best stretches you can do if you sit at a desk all day [26:34] - Why just 5 minutes of meditation is worthwhile [31:19] - Hacks for optimizing sleep, even if you travel [32:30] - The most important things to look at when tracking sleep [34:14] Follow Brent Myers Here: Myers Chiropractic & Functional Health Facebook Instagram Here is a list of apps/products we discussed in our podcast: 5 Minute Journal My Life Map Headspace Calm Oura Ring WHOOP BrainWave If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to iTunes and subscribe to The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Podcast if you haven’t done so already. While you’re there, leave a rating and review. It's the best way that we can help more people ultimately make Smart Nutrition SIMPLE!

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 with food sensitivities, inflammation, sleep problems, and multiple sports injuries. She felt broken and helpless. Using a combination of her education, experience in the health and fitness world, and some experimentation, Shawna was able to overcome her health challenges. Now, through her company Your Lifestyle Strategy, she inspires others to take charge of their own health by providing total health solutions that promoting all aspects of healthy living, including fitness, sleep, nutrition, self-help, and overall lifestyle strategies. During my awesome podcast with Shawna, we talk about why she decided to become a registered nurse, the core components of a healthy diet, major flaws in our hospital system, her new book, and much more. Shawna is just a wealth of knowledge and you will learn a ton of incredible tips for helping make smart nutrition simple. In This Podcast We Also Discuss: - What propelled Shawna to pursue a nursing degree [2:31] - The blame game when patients aren't willing to make a change [6:11] - Shawna's 10 core components of optimal nutrition [12:18] - The biggest nutrition component that people struggle with [14:55] - The worst and best breakfast you can eat in the morning [17:32] - Inherent flaws in our healthcare system [19:33] - The concept of fueling for your activity level [22:57] - Why it's best to eat seasonally [27:24] - Shawna's theory about the root cause of food sensitivities [29:28] - The optimal diet you can start implementing TODAY [33:03] - Shawna's 7 core pillars of health [36:27] Follow Shawna Curry Here: Your Lifestyle Strategy Facebook Instagram Also, don't forget to check out Shawna's book Healthy by Choice: Your Blueprint for Vital Living on Amazon. In it, she goes into more depth about the 7 pillars of health and reveals easy lifestyle changes you can make without needing to rely on gimmicky, fad diets. If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to iTunes and subscribe to The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Podcast if you haven’t done so already. While you’re there, leave a rating and review. It's the best way that we can help more people ultimately make Smart Nutrition SIMPLE!

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 word diet is synonymous with a list of things we can’t have. And if your thought process around the way you’re going to eat for the rest of your life is predicated on restriction, that’s an issue and it’s one that’s not going to end well." - Jason Phillips Jason is nutrition coach and founder of iN³ Nutrition and the Nutritional Coaching Institute. Additionally, he is a former model and professional athlete. Jason is also the author of the eBook Macros Explained, your ultimate guide to macronutrient prescription for health, performance, and aesthetics. Over the course of Jason's career, he's helped tens of thousands of individuals, from the general population to CrossFit Games athletes, reach their personal best through nutrition counseling, macronutrient coaching, and motivational mentorship. Jason is a walking, talking billboard of what it means to represent good nutrition and nutrition coaching. During our awesome podcast we chop it up about his experience overcoming anorexia, how he found his passion for one-on-one coaching, the triangle of awareness, reverse dieting, CrossFit nutrition, ketogenic diets and so much more. This is definitely a podcast filled with incredibly useful information that you can start to implement right away. In This Podcast We Also Discuss: - What propelled Jason into the nutritional coaching space [5:17] - How Jason was able to overcome full-blown anorexia and his changing relationship with food [10:53] - The complicated nature of our diet culture [15:08] - Why Jason doesn't prescribe to a particular nutritional philosophy [18:33] - How Jason built a successful one-on-one coaching business [21:06] - The triangle of awareness and the need to restore caloric maintenance [24:39] - Biofeedback and why it's so incredibly important for success [38:53] - The importance of mindfulness when it comes to food consumption [40:46] - Periodization for athletes, particularly those involved in CrossFit [43:40] - The worst diet for CrossFitters [48:56] Follow Jason Phillips Here: iN³ Nutrition Nutritional Coaching Institute Facebook Instagram If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to iTunes and subscribe to The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Podcast if you haven’t done so already. While you’re there, leave a rating and review. It's the best way that we can help more people ultimately make Smart Nutrition SIMPLE!

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 these health issues and issues with food per se but also, how do you do it practically? How do you live this way and not feel like a prisoner or just like you’re being punished? How do you go out and feel like a normal person?" - Jennifer Hugo Additionally, Jennifer is the author of the best-selling book The Savvy Gluten-Free Shopper: How to Eat Healthy without Breaking the Bank and creator of the Gluten-Free Sugar Cleanse, aimed at helping women feel amazing and energized by ditching their sugar habit. Jennifer's journey into nutrition began when she was in her 20s and experienced a slew of health issues, including constant headaches, gas, bloating, stomach pain, skin rashes, and fatigue. She went to doctor after doctor, but nobody had any answers for her. It wasn't until she sought help from a nutritionist that she was able to discover the root cause of her problems -- leaky gut and food sensitivities to gluten, dairy, eggs, cruciferous vegetables, and cashews. During my awesome podcast, Jennifer and I dive deep into various causes of gut imbalances, the obsession people have right now with elimination diets, logical starting points when someone suspects they have a food sensitivity, seemingly simple steps you can take to optimize your health and more. In This Podcast We Also Discuss: - Why she started Gluten Free School [2:51] - Our overfocus on excessive elimination diets and what to do instead [11:13] - Why you should keep a food journal and track symptoms [15:27] - The macronutrient you're likely not getting enough of [17:52] - How your gut health ultimately affects your skin [26:20] - "Health" foods that could be exacerbating gut imbalances [29:39] - Simple steps you can take to optimize your gut and overall health [35:26] Follow Jennifer Hugo Here: Gluten Free School Facebook Instagram Twitter If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to iTunes and subscribe to The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Podcast if you haven’t done so already. While you’re there, leave a rating and review. It's the best way that we can help more people ultimately make Smart Nutrition SIMPLE!

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 holistic nutrition coach, Amy works with clients to create long-term food and lifestyle changes. Her approach to nutrition is realistic and balanced. She focuses on a combination of high-quality nutrients, eating psychology, and spirituality to provide a comprehensive mind-body approach for healing. Amy is the founder of Nourished Balance, where she offers nutrition coaching, nutrition advice, recipes, and workplace wellness programs. Also, Amy recently launched Spiritual Nutritionist, which includes group coaching, workshops, and wellness retreats. During my awesome podcast with Amy, we talk about what it means to be a spiritual nutritionist, her own personal struggles with digestive problems, the realm of eating psychology, body image, and more. I really enjoyed this interview and I know you will, too. In This Podcast We Also Discuss: - Amy's own struggles that led her to become a spiritual nutritionist [3:49] - The importance of mind-body connection [10:53] - Two spectrums of perception that people have with food [14:01] - How to determine if you're eating because of emotional reasons [15:35] - The importance of not basing our identity off of a specific type of diet [17:55] - Tools to help women feel more comfortable with their body [19:26] - Amy's biggest failures [30:01] - Why you need to set time for yourself in the morning [36:21] - The three pillars of becoming fully nourished [40:02] Follow Amy Pamensky Here: Spiritual Nutritionist Instagram Nourished Balance If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to iTunes and subscribe to The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Podcast if you haven’t done so already. While you’re there, leave a rating and review. It's the best way that we can help more people ultimately make Smart Nutrition SIMPLE!

When you think of high-level athletes like Olympic weightlifters, NBA players, or NFL players, you probably assume that they eat a large amount of meat or other animal products to fuel their workout. But more and more athletes are trading in steak for tofu and tempeh. If you're curious why or are simply interested in learning more about becoming vegan, then definitely check out my podcast with vegan fitness coach, author, and speaker Karina Inkster. A vegan for 15+ years, Karina is your go-to, no-BS professional fitness nut who is passionate about both the moral and physical benefits of switching to a plant-based diet. She refers to herself as providing a friendly kick in the butt that inspires people to live their best, healthiest, most plant-strong life. Karina is the founder of Healthy Living Academy, an online training program that offers vegan fitness and nutrition coaching to clients all around the world. She is also the author of two books: Vegan Vitality: Your Complete Guide to an Active, Healthy, Plant-Based Lifestyle and Foam Rolling: 50 Exercises for Massage, Injury Prevention, and Core Strength. Additionally, Karina is the founder of The Vancouver Women's Weight Lifting Group. She also holds a Master's degree in gerontology, specializing in health and aging. In this week's podcast, Karina and I really dive deep into nutrition and the benefits of eating a vegan diet, not just for athletes and fitness buffs, but for the general population as a whole. We talk a lot about the importance of mindset, what it takes to be a "good" vegan, tips for people interested in becoming vegan, quick fix vegan recipes and more. In This Podcast We Also Discuss: - The importance of making sure your nutrition fuels your fitness [2:33] - Steps you can take to level out your nutrition and the idea of the "junk food vegan"[4:25] - Why you have to think of veganism in terms of abundance as opposed to deprivation [7:00] - Simple tips for making the transition to a vegan diet [11:37] - How to determine your protein needs and how to fuel them on a vegan diet [13:32] - The best way to structure your meals throughout the day to reach protein goals [20:27] - Why having a designated food prep day is extremely helpful [21:54] - Quick fix breakfast meals you can whip up before a workout [24:38] Follow Karina Inkster Here: Healthy Living Academy Online Coaching Program Click here if you'd like to watch Karina's video for how to make overnight oats. You can also click here for Karina's Tofu Scramble recipe and here for her FREE list of 350 vegan grocery items.

You don't have to go on a restrictive diet in order to get leaner, stronger or perform better. According to Matt Walrath, the real key to sustainable nutrition and incredible results revolves around macros. Matt Walrath is a CrossFit athlete and owner of Beyond Macros, a nutrition coaching company aimed at helping CrossFitters, triathletes and weightlifters improve performance through macronutrient-based nutrition coaching. Through Matt's unique approach to fitness that focuses on realistic and sustainable lifestyle changes, he's been able to crack the code on how to help clients lose weight and keep it off. During my awesome podcast with Matt, we talk about the importance of macronutrients, how to best utilize macros to get the fitness and body composition results you want, his favorite pre- and post-workout meals and much more. You're going to learn a ton of great nutrition tips from this interview. I hope you enjoy! In This Podcast We Also Discuss: - Why macro counting is better and more sustainable than meal plans [2:35] - The best entry-level place to start in determining your macros [6:53] - Why Matt doesn't recommend a particular amount of meals per day [7:57] - How much protein you should aim to get each day [10:07] - Carbohydrates and how too few carbs leads to "Mom Brain" [13:33] - Why low-carb isn't always a good option and how to best incorporate carbs when working out [16:02] - The benefits of eating before and after you train [18:45] - Matt's favorite pre- and post-workout meals/snacks [21:46] How Matt views fats [26:11] - The most frequent problems Matt sees with clients and how to fix them [33:27] - Nutrition tips for people who travel [36:11] - How to get your grocery bill down to $6 a day [38:38] - Matt's macro coaching program [44:08] Follow Matt Walrath Here: Beyond Macros Beyond Macros Group Coaching Program Facebook Instagram If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to iTunes and subscribe to The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Podcast if you haven’t done so already. While you’re there, leave a rating and review. It's the best way that we can help more people ultimately make Smart Nutrition SIMPLE!

When trying to get healthy, often times movement or physical activity is the lowest barrier to entry and where most people find comfort getting started. However, beginning a training program is still a challenge. What should you be focusing on? What exercises are best for you? How can you prevent injury? You'll get those answers and more in this week's podcast with Charlie Weingroff. Charlie is one of the top performance experts in the world. He is a doctor of physical therapy, certified athletic trainer and certified strength and conditioning specialist. Charlie is also a member of the Nike executive performance council and serves as the physical performance lead and head strength and conditioning coach for the Canadian Men's National Basketball team. Additionally, Charlie is the former strength coach for the Philadelphia 76ers and the former lead physical therapist for Marine Corps Special Operations Command. Currently, works as a physical therapist and strength coach at Drive 495 in Manhattan and Fit For Life in New Jersey. Although, he often travels to consult and treat people around the globe. Charlie's Training=Rehab DVDs and seminar series are recognized as selling close to 2,000 copies thus far. In addition to his DVD set, Charlie is a former powerlifter and has experience working with both the general population as well as elite professionals and Olympic athletes. I'm super excited to have Charlie on the show. We talked about training and rehab and the synergy between the two. We also discuss if you should start with weight training or cardio and how intense that training should be. If you're planning to start a new training program this is going to be particularly beneficial for you. And if you're a trainer you will definitely learn some really great approaches to help your clients improve their strength while also preventing injury. In This Podcast We Also Discuss: - Charlie's 6 buckets of rehab techniques [9:12] - The disconnect between ending physical therapy and ongoing conditioning [12:32] - The most efficient way to approach exercise in order to prevent injury [18:59] - How to determine your readiness for exercise [21:40] - The "Easy Effort Method" and why training until failure isn't always best [27:33] - Why rest is so critically important in the healing process [43:25] - Charlie's T=R programs and his latest DVD T=R3 [45:42] Follow Charlie Weingroff Here: CharlieWeingroff.com Instagram Twitter Facebook You can also purchase Charlie's T=R DVDs by clicking here. If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to iTunes and subscribe to The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Podcast if you haven’t done so already. While you’re there, leave a rating and review. It's the best way that we can help more people ultimately make Smart Nutrition SIMPLE!

If you've ever been curious about the benefits of medical marijuana or Cannabidiol (CBD) and what it can do for you, check out my podcast with Bryan Hardy. Bryan is a holistic nutritionist and wellness coach who specializes in helping busy professions revitalize their gut and hormones in order to help combat anxiety and depression, experience joy and improve performance. He is also an avid biohacker and host of the Redefining Reality Podcast. Using what many would say are "unconventional" methods of treatment, Bryan is able to help clients -- both in person and online -- address the root cause of their health challenges and create sustainable lifestyle changes. Bryan's journey into health began when his appendix ruptured, leading to widespread infection, including candida overgrowth, parasites, and bowel obstructions. Additionally, Bryan suffered from bouts of anxiety, depression, adrenal fatigue and low testosterone. It's from these things he learned from his own challenges that motivated him to educate, coach and empower others to take control of their health, body, and mind. During our podcast, Bryan and I talk a lot about cannabinoids and other natural plants that have therapeutic healing powers. We also dive deep into alternative treatments for inflammation and anxiety and the importance of deep tissue massage and fascial stretch therapy. It's a really fascinating interview that you won't want to miss. In This Podcast We Also Discuss: - The anti-inflammatory effects of cannabinoids/CBD [6:03] - What Bryan tells people who are apprehensive about trying CBD [12:05] - The optimal form of CBD and most beneficial dosage depending on your needs [14:06] - The importance of having a balanced ratio of THC and CBD [16:16] - Why CBD is particularly beneficial for those suffering from anxiety [19:57] - The importance of fascia and how it affects both our mental and physical health [25:21] - Why you should consider getting a deep tissue massage [30:16] - Bryan's biggest nutrition needle movers [34:43] - The meal Bryan would eat if he could only eat one meal for the rest of his life [45:32] Follow Bryan Hardy Here: BryanHardy.ca Facebook Instagram If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to iTunes and subscribe to The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Podcast if you haven’t done so already. While you’re there, leave a rating and review. It's the best way that we can help more people ultimately make Smart Nutrition SIMPLE!

Fitness and delicious food don't need to be mutually exclusive. If you're curious about how you can lose weight, build muscle or get healthier while still enjoying satisfying, yummy food, then definitely check out my podcast with self-proclaimed food lover Ben Johnson. Ben is a writer, fitness coach, entrepreneur and founder of BenTrained.com. As a coach, Ben uses science-based strategies to help his clients enjoy great food while also experiencing better fitness results. In addition to his coaching, Ben is a published cookbook author. His book For the Health of It: The Beginner's Guide to Recipe Creation provides readers with the tools to create healthy versions of their favorite foods. Ben's interest in the fitness and nutrition industry stems from being a "former chubster" as a child, and he's not ashamed of it. Thanks to his own experiences battling weight problems and his passion for food, Ben has been able to help others fight the chub and start the journey towards better health. Ben is extremely wise for his age and just doing great things in the fitness industry. During our awesome interview, we talk about the fundamentals of good nutrition and how food doesn't have to be painfully tasteless and bland in order for you to be fit or lose weight. We also dive deep into the impact of social media in the fitness industry and how it affects our perception of ourselves. It's a really great interview that I think will resonate with everyone. In This Podcast We Also Discuss: - How he designs his coaching programs to get the BEST results [10:33] - What macros are and why they are incredibly important [13:36] - The biggest misconception people have about identifying macros [17:24] - Why you should track your food and how to make food tracking fun [20:15] - Ben's recommended ratios of protein, carbs and fat [24:06] - How you can be fit and still eat delicious food [26:42] - Why flexibility in your diet is NECESSARY for success [30:11] - The need to cut yourself some slack when it comes to nutrition [31:10] - How to spice up your protein so that it tastes DELICIOUS [33:38] - The 80/20 rule of nutrition [38:23] - Ben's take on social media and the importance of embracing authenticity and vulnerability [44:40] Follow Ben Johnson Here: BenTrained.com Instagram Facebook You can download Ben's free macronutrient cheat sheet here. If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to iTunes and subscribe to The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Podcast if you haven’t done so already. While you’re there, leave a rating and review. It's the best way that we can help more people ultimately make Smart Nutrition SIMPLE!

The power of doing the work and loving yourself is far more important for weight loss and body change than the foods we put in our mouths, according to Krista Scott-Dixon, Ph.D. If you've experienced trouble losing weight, improving body composition or just generally are interested in discovering tips for boosting your health and happiness, then definitely check out my podcast with Krista. Krista is the Director of Curriculum at Precision Nutrition, one of the top online nutrition coaching and coach certification programs in the world. She is also the creator of the PN Coaching Program and it's offshoot ProCoach and co-author of the PN Level 1 certification textbook The Essentials of Sport and Exercise Nutrition Certification Manual. In her 20+ year career teaching a coaching, she's helped thousands of students and clients change their lives for the better. Additionally, Krista is published widely in both academic and popular presses and is a sought-after speaker on the topics of nutrition, emotional well-being and behavioral change. Her latest book, Why Me Want Eat: Fixing Your Food F*ckedupitude, tackles the subject of disordered eating in an informal, simple and humorous way. Krista's journey into the world of fitness is an unconventional one. A self-proclaimed unathletic person, Krista was often picked last for teams and used to hide out in the locker room to avoid gym class. Then, in college, she had her 'aha' moment when she gained 50 pounds. It was then that she realized she had to do something different and began educating herself about nutrition and weight training. Prior to joining Precision Nutrition, Krista was a researcher and faculty member at York University in Toronto. As if that's not enough, Krista is also the creator of the groundbreaking women's weight training website, Stumptuous.com. This is an incredibly uplifting conversation chalk full of amazing information. We talk about the coaching process, establishing awareness with those looking to create change in their life, the power of action and the importance of loving your body. I guarantee you will come out of this podcast with a new understanding of what it truly takes to accomplish your goals, whether it's weight loss, improved health or something else. In This Podcast We Also Discuss: - The best predictor of success in any program [4:28] - Why compassion is so vitally important for the process of change [6:54] - 3 simple changes you can make TODAY to lose weight [12:36] - The main drivers for people to want to lose weight [19:27] - Why the weight-loss process is more important than the end goal [23:39] - Tools to measure self-love [26:56] - The most important question every coach should ask his/her clients [29:57] - The power of community [39:16] - Why every gym should consider having a dog [41:27] - Krista's latest book and how being f*cked up doesn't determine you [45:11] Follow Krista Scott-Dixon Here: Precision Nutrition Facebook Instagram Twitter Stumptuous.com Click here to get your copy of Krista's newest book Why Me Want Eat: Fixing Your Food F*ckedupitude. If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to iTunes and subscribe to The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Podcast if you haven’t done so already. While you’re there, leave a rating and review. It's the best way that we can help more people ultimately make Smart Nutrition SIMPLE!

If you're interested in learning how to build and maintain muscle while simultaneously losing fat, then definitely check out my podcast with Jim Brown. Jim is an elite athlete and former bodybuilder who's been in the industry for more than 20 years. Over the course of his career, Jim has developed an expertise in every aspect of body transformation, including hormone optimization, nutrition and resistance training. Jim is the co-author of The Metabolic Blowtorch Diet and Testosterone Therapy Bible. He is also the creator of Forged Training and Co-Owner of Optimized Life Nutrition with Jay Campbell (who I interviewed a few months ago on the Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show) and Joshua Smith. During this podcast, Jim and I really dive deep into his nutritional journey as both a natural and regular bodybuilder. We also talk about ways to clean out our nutrition, how to tailor your diet based on your body type and simple tricks to help people stay on track with a healthy lifestyle. Whether you're a bodybuilder or average gym-goer, you will learn some amazing information from this interview. In This Podcast We Also Discuss: - How Jim got into the fitness industry [3:39] - Jim's biggest tip for minimizing muscle loss while getting lean [6:42] - How not to sacrifice your lifestyle to maintain a certain body fat level [11:22] - The number one way to know if you're burning more body fat [14:14] - How everyone can benefit from trying intermittent fasting [17:41] - Why Jim is a big proponent of a whole foods diet [20:03] - One of the biggest weight-loss saboteurs that many of us are eating [22:33] - The concept of an insulin controlled lifestyle and how you can benefit from it [24:30] - The best way to structure your peri-workout nutrition to maximize results [29:33] - General nutritional recommendations for different body types [32:29] - Why Jim doesn't leave the house without a cooler full of snacks [34:27] - When drinking alcohol becomes an issue [38:42] - How you can become more proactive in your healthcare [44:03] Follow Jim Brown Here: Forged Training TOT Revolution GSD Mode Podcast Optimized Life Nutrition Facebook YouTube Click here to get your free copy of The Metabolic Blowtorch Diet Join our waitlist for the Testosterone Optimization Therapy Bible by clicking here. If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to iTunes and subscribe to The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Podcast if you haven’t done so already. While you’re there, leave a rating and review. It's the best way that we can help more people ultimately make Smart Nutrition SIMPLE!

Are you living a life of purpose? It's a difficult question to answer, and one that takes a significant amount of introspection. If your answer isn't a resounding yes or if you're interested in discovering the secrets to lifelong happiness and well-being, then definitely check out my podcast with Dai Manuel. Dai is a certified lifestyle mentor, executive performance coach, motivational speaker, former COO of Fitness Town Inc., award-winning blogger and author of the Whole Life Fitness Manifesto. He is also the proud dad of two daughters and a devoted husband. After personally struggling with childhood obesity, Dai has made it his life's mission to live a healthier, more active lifestyle and help others do the same. Through his coaching programs, Dai blends mindfulness, personal development, and purposeful workouts to empower individuals to create a life of awesomeness. Dai is truly the epitome of health, fitness, passion, and purpose. During our uplifting interview, we really dive deep into empowerment and leading a FUN-ctionally fit life through education, encouragement, and community. We also talk about his daily struggles of being a dad with young kids. I think this podcast will really resonate with everyone and I hope that it motivates you to make whatever changes are necessary to optimize your health and happiness. In This Podcast We Also Discuss: - Dai's life by design moment that prompted him to live out of a suitcase with his family for more than 2 years [2:05] - Why Dai decided to move his family to Bali [6:31] - How you can leverage 2% of each day to improve your body, mind, and spirit [8:38] - Dai's pillars for finding a life of purpose [10:23] - How Dai leads by example for his children [15:25] - Dai's 3 coaching programs, one of which is completely free [16:37] - The importance of cultivating a sense of community and positive interaction [18:57] - Struggles and transformative experiences Dai had that shaped him into the coach and mentor he is today [22:34] - How Dai's daughters are handling their nomad lifestyle [30:50] Follow Dai Manuel Here: Dai Manuel Whole Life Fitness Manifesto 28-Day Challenge (FREE) RBT Shred Bootcamp Facebook Instagram The Whole Life Fitness Manifesto Tribe If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to iTunes and subscribe to The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Podcast if you haven’t done so already. While you’re there, leave a rating and review. It's the best way that we can help more people ultimately make Smart Nutrition SIMPLE!

Are you experiencing joint pain, weight gain and/or lack of energy as you're getting older? Find out how to become a healthier, fitter, younger you by checking out my podcast with Erin Nielsen. Erin is a licensed physical therapist, certified health coach and Pilates instructor who's made it her mission to find the fountain of youth. Erin believes that no matter your age you can naturally reset your body to burn fat, look youthful and get your energy back by tackling the root causes of deteriorating youth and health. Through The Youth Method program, Erin empowers women, particularly those who are 40+, through nutrition, fitness, and mindset to defy aging and reclaim their health. Today on the show Erin and I talk in depth about The Youth Method. We also chat about the 4Ps of nutrition, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and Erin's 10/5/3/1 method of gratitude. This is a really inspirational interview that you won't want to miss. In This Podcast We Also Discuss: - How her sister's neck injury sparked her interest in physical therapy [1:57] - The major health changes Erin noticed when she turned 40 [6:39] - Why Erin started The Youth Method [8:10] - The best way to eat in order to look younger and feel younger [10:34] - Some of Erin's favorite meals, including her go-to healthy dessert recipes [12:44] - Foods you should avoid, especially ones that are disguised as health foods [17:21] - Erin's biggest exercise mistake and the best workouts to improve longevity [19:35] - Examples of Erin's 10-30 minute HIIT workouts [22:05] - Why you should consider doing 1 random act of kindness a day [29:05] Follow Erin Nielsen Here: The Youth Method Facebook Instagram YouTube As a thank you to our listeners, Erin is offering everyone a free copy of her 72 Hour Flat Belly Detox. The detox includes three 10-minute workouts as well as recipes and meal plans. Also, check out this link for the Brownie Bites recipe that she mentions in the podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to iTunes and subscribe to The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Podcast if you haven’t done so already. While you’re there, leave a rating and review. It's the best way that we can help more people ultimately make Smart Nutrition SIMPLE!

Being a dad is definitely tough. There's the pressure of needing to provide for your family while at the same time providing for yourself. If you're interested in learning how to become a better husband, father, mentor, business owner or really just a productive member of society, definitely check out my podcast with Curtis Jackson. Curtis is the co-owner of Jackson Strength in Solana Beach, CA. Jackson Strength is a premier fitness facility specializing in helping youth volleyball and baseball athletes get strong, stay healthy and achieve their athletic dreams. Additionally, Curtis is the founder of the Warrior Dad Coaching Program aimed at helping dads reclaim their health, vitality, and athleticism through nutrition, fitness, and mindset training. Curtis is also working on a hunting academy to teach newbie hunters how to kill, gut, skin, butcher, and cook their own meat. (You can find out more about this by contacting Curtis at [email protected]). Curtis holds certifications from The National Association of Sports Medicine (NASM), The Poliquin International Certification Program, USA Weightlifting and the CHEK Institute. During our interview, Curtis and I chop it up about what it means to be a good dad, particularly when it comes to providing good food for his family. We also talk about the process of creating more "oneness" with our food, environment, community, and culture. I hope you enjoy! In This Podcast We Also Discuss: - Why hunting has become such a big part of Curtis' life [12:58] - The importance of unplugging and getting out into the wilderness [18:04] - Curtis' Warrior Dad Coaching Program [25:00] - The most common struggles dads deal with on a daily basis [30:36] - Why Curtis chooses to work with dads [32:13] - Curtis' biggest strengths and weaknesses when it comes to parenting [40:08] - The benefits of intermittent fasting and time-restricted eating [43:40] Follow Curtis Jackson Here: [email protected] Jackson Strength Instagram Facebook Want to learn more about Jackson Strenght? Check out my awesome interview with Curtis' wife Krystal Jackson. During our podcast, we talk about what it means to be a "forever athlete," the importance of stepping outside your comfort zone and more. If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to iTunes and subscribe to The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Podcast if you haven’t done so already. While you’re there, leave a rating and review. It's the best way that we can help more people ultimately make Smart Nutrition SIMPLE!

Whether you've recently been diagnosed with or are suffering from a chronic illness, this podcast with Dr. Stephen Cabral can help give you the tools to take back your health and possibly even get you off of your medications. "If you’re on cholesterol medication if you’re on blood pressure medication if you have Hashimoto's, what’s the end goal? Is the end goal to literally stay medicated for the rest of your life? To me, that doesn't make sense." Stephen is a board-certified naturopathic doctor, founder of the Cabral Wellness Institute in Boston and founder of StephenCabral.com. Stephen's interest in medicine started when he was diagnosed with a host of "incurable" health issues including Addison's disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Type 2 Diabetes. He saw more than 50 doctors and tried more than 100 treatment protocols without success. Unwilling to accept his fate, Stephen immersed himself in the world of functional medicine. It was then that he found relief from his ailments. Following his success with his own health, Stephen decided to go to school to become a naturopathic physician. During his studies, Stephen completed internships around the world where he discovered how to combine ancient Ayurvedic healing practices with state-of-the-art naturopathic and functional medicine to fully rebalance and re-energize the body. Now, Stephan uses functional medicine lab testing and personalized wellness plans to help clients rebalance their mind and body to recover from autoimmune, thyroid, fatigue, hormone, weight gain, digestive, mood, skin, and dozens of other hard to treat health conditions. He is living proof that you absolutely can get well again. During our discussion, Stephen and I talk about the origin of dis-ease and what he views as the perfect diet. We also dive deep into the detoxification process and different lab testing methodology people can use to identify toxic overload. I think you're really going to enjoy this podcast and Stephen's message of hope, especially if you're suffering from chronic health problems. In This Podcast We Also Discuss: - Stephan's journey from being given no hope of recovery to having a thriving medical practice [7:56] - The most important things Stephen learned from his internships abroad [11:26] - What are the biggest influencers on health and disease prevention [14:01] - How we become dis-eased [15:38] - 3 main lab tests everyone should consider taking [16:40] - Foundational nutrition principles that really work [25:10] - Stephen's take on the ketogenic diet and who will and will not benefit from it [30:12] - The steps Stephen takes to help heal his clients [37:52] - The ultimate diet you should be eating [41:11] Follow Dr. Stephen Cabral Here: Stephen Cabral, ND The Cabral Concept Podcast Cabral Wellness Institute If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to iTunes and subscribe to The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Podcast if you haven’t done so already. While you’re there, leave a rating and review. It's the best way that we can help more people ultimately make Smart Nutrition SIMPLE!

Whether you're looking to find more balance in your life, improve your health and fitness or grow your own business, this podcast with Vince Del Monte will give you simple steps you can take to accomplish your goals. Vince is a fitness guru who has dedicated his life to transforming the lives of skinny, scrawny, wimpy men and women so that they live better, feel better and have more confidence in their bodies. Nicknamed The Skinny Guy Savior, Vince has helped thousands of individuals learn to train harder, not smarter. Utilizing his coaching skills and muscle fiber training workouts, Vince's clients see muscle gains in just a couple weeks rather than months. Additionally, Vince is a WBFF Pro Fitness model, the author of the best-selling muscle building book No-Nonsense Muscle Building: Skinny Guy Secrets to Insane Muscle Gain, and runs an online coaching business where he helps entrepreneurs scale to 6 and 7 figures a year. I had a really fun conversation with Vince where we dissect the 5 M's of Manhood --Muscle, Mindset, Money, Mission, and Marriage -- and how they relate to weight loss, health, fitness, and business. Vince also shares seemingly simple advice for achieving balance, clarity, vision and ultimately success in our lives. I learned a great deal during this podcast and I'm sure you will, too! In This Podcast We Also Discuss: - Why Vince became passionate about helping skinny men build muscle [5:07] - How to balance the 5 M's in your life and metrics you can use to measure your success [14:08] - The simplest path for turning your vision into a reality [20:52] - How you can use the 5 M's approach to weight loss [25:42] - The value of investing in a coach [29:14] - Why community is so vital to long-term success in reaching your goals [37:51] - What it means to live a life by design [43:05] - Tips for structuring your day in order to provide a healthy work-life balance [47:56] Follow Vince Del Monte Here: YouTube Vince Del Monte Fitness The Vince Del Monte Podcast Show Instagram If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to iTunes and subscribe to The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Podcast if you haven’t done so already. While you’re there, leave a rating and review. It's the best way that we can help more people ultimately make Smart Nutrition SIMPLE!

Do you suffer from the quintessential "dad bod," have difficulty losing weight, have low muscle tone and/or experience feelings of depression? It's possible that you could have low testosterone. Low-T is becoming increasingly common, currently affecting 4 in every 10 men over the age of 45 according to the Urology Care Foundation. If this sounds like you or someone you know, then check out my podcast with Ali Gilbert. Ali is a trainer and fitness expert who specializes in men's health. She is highly sought after for her unique approach to training that includes a combination of nutrition and hormone optimization to improve body composition. Ali is a Golf Digest top 50 golf fitness professional and is the founder of the personal online coaching brand Metabolic Golf, where she trains busy professionals who are aiming to improve their golf game through strength, nutrition and lifestyle changes. She is also a partner at Greenwich DX Sports Lab and the director of performance at CLAY Health Club + Spa in Port Chester, NY. During our show today Ali and I dive deep into the importance of measuring testosterone levels in men, especially those over 40, why so many men are suffering from low T, how our environment, lifestyle, sleep, nutrition and training affect testosterone and what we can do to overcome some of these obstacles through lifestyle changes. If you're over 40 or simply just interested in understanding more about testosterone and how to improve your hormones through lifestyle, then this podcast will provide you with immense value. In This Podcast We Also Discuss: - Why Ali became an advocate for men's health [5:15] - How our environment and obesity contribute to the low-T epidemic [7:57] - Whether or not our body is actually able to detoxify itself [11:27] - Telltale signs of low-T [12:28] - The relationships between stress and low-T [15:12] - Some first steps men can take if they suspect they have low testosterone [17:56] - Blood markers of low-T that conventional doctors may be overlooking [20:35] - Lifestyle, nutrition and training factors that can help improve testosterone levels [30:12] - Subjective and objective tools Ali uses on her clients before each training session [41:22] Follow Ali Gilbert Here: http://metabolicgolf.com/ https://www.insideclay.com/ https://www.greenwichdxsportslabs.com If you're interested in finding out more about testosterone optimization, check out my podcast with Jay Campbell, the author of TRT Revolution. You'll learn a ton of great information regarding hormone replacement therapy and techniques for improving physique. You can also check out my podcast with Dr. Jade Teta who recently wrote a book called Lose Weight Here: The Metabolic Secret to Target Stubborn Fat and Fix Your Problem Areas. During our interview, Dr. Teta shares his revolutionary approach to sustained weight loss and muscle growth through caloric restriction and hormonal balance.

If you're interested in personal training, had a poor experience with a personal trainer or are a personal trainer, then you will learn a ton of quality information from this podcast with Luke Tulloch. Luke is a personal trainer with 10+ years of experience and a strong background in exercise physiology and neuroscience. Currently, Luke is a coach at Lucid Health Coaching located in Sydney, Australia, where he combines his personal experience as a powerlifter, bodybuilder and rugby player with his science background to provide clients and trainers with safe and fast results. In addition to training the general population, Luke also trains trainers in the art and science of effective coaching. It’s happening more and more in the Instagram age where you want to come out of a session feeling like you’ve just been beaten to the ground because that’s a mark of a good training session. But, what you have to think about is that there is a goal with your training and the goal is not to be tired at the end. The goal is to be better. During our extremely informative interview, we talk about metabolism and energy constraints, supplementation, protein goals, protein energy pathways and meal frequency for weight loss. I guarantee you won't want to miss this, especially if you're a coach or trainer.

Most of us think that if we eat less and work out more we will lose weight, but that's simply NOT the case. In fact, doing so is often a recipe for weight gain. Why? Well, the answer lies in understanding the metabolism and what it takes to function optimally. If you're curious about how the metabolism really works, you're struggling to lose weight and can't figure out why, or if you're simply interested in optimizing your metabolic health, then you need to check out my podcast with Dr. Jade Teta. If you can remember that the metabolism is simply a stress barometer, you can start to understand why it runs into problems very quickly when you don’t let is seek its natural balance. - Dr. Jade Teta Dr. Teta is an integrative physician, highly sought after expert in the realm of metabolism and self-development and author of the best-selling books The Metabolic Effect Diet, Metabolic Aftershock and Lose Weight Here. He spent the last 25+ years immersed in the study of strength and conditioning, hormonal metabolism and the psychology of change and success. Additionally, Dr. Teta is the founder and creator of Metabolic Effect, an international health and fitness company, as well as the creator of Jade Teta, LLC, where he combines his knowledge of fitness with his expertise in self-development and mindset change. During our extremely informative discussion we take a deep dive into metabolism, why metabolism is so important, the ideas of metabolic damage, metabolic compensation, and metabolic resistance, why we experience weight-loss resistance and how to adjust our nutrition, exercise, and mindset in order to help our metabolism function the way it's supposed to function. Dr. Teta also shares both subjective and objective tools to help identify and overcome common metabolic issues many of us are struggling with on a daily basis. I guarantee this is a podcast that you will not want to miss. In This Podcast We Also Discuss: - What metabolism is and why it's so important [4:33] - Why eating too little and exercising too much can pack on pounds [6:57] - The concepts of metabolic compensation, metabolic resistance and metabolic damage [9:19] - The 4 metabolic toggles and the best way to keep your metabolism functioning optimally [17:04] - How you can approach metabolism differently during each season and even a woman's menstrual cycle [22:17] - Why it's OK to occasionally overindulge [17:59] - How carbs are a useful tool in helping you burn fat and gain muscle [29:01] - What to do if you hit a weight-loss plateau [32:32] - The 4 Ms of Metabolism and why going to the spa is super important [33:45] - The best tools for assessing your metabolic health [38:37] - Why you should do weight training if you overeat [43:55] - Heart rate variability and the best way to structure workouts to benefit your metabolism [46:03] - The best thing trainers can do for their clients who may be experiencing metabolic issues [55:10] Follow Dr. Jade Teta Here: http://jadeteta.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jadeteta/?hl=en https://www.metaboliceffect.com If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Podcast if you haven’t done so already. While you’re there, leave a rating and review. It's the best way that we can help more people ultimately make Smart Nutrition SIMPLE!

If you're living with joint pain, muscle imbalances or stiffness then this podcast with Dr. Sebastian Gonzales will teach you ways to both optimize joint health and prevent injury. Sebastian is a doctor of chiropractic, certified strength and conditioning specialist, TPI certified gold medical professional and elite active release techniques provider. He is also the owner and operator of Performance Place Sports Care, a sports injury rehab facility in Huntington Beach, CA. "I don’t like using pain as an outcome measure. Pain is the last thing to come, the first thing to go. I want my long-lasting legacy to be to leave people better than how I found them and I don’t think getting rid of pain enough for them to tear it up again is really a good idea at all." Sebastian's journey into chiropractics started when he got injured playing high school baseball. He went through rehab, saw numerous doctors and orthopedic surgeons and tried painkillers, but ultimately found that a combination of active release techniques (ART) and strength training helped him the most. During our interview, we talk about the types of clients Sebastian works with at his practice, some of the most common injuries associated with high volume, high repetition workouts like boot camp and CrossFit, and what sorts of strategies you can implement on a daily basis to prevent injury. I learned a ton during this interview and I hope you do, too. In This Podcast We Also Discuss: - The difference between ART and a traditional massage or chiropractic adjustment [4:45] - The impetus for switching from architecture to chiropractic care [11:04] - Why Sebastian prefers to work with the athletic-minded population [14:35] - How Sebastian's practice addresses the full spectrum of sports injury [15:44] - Why expecting a quick fix for pain isn't realistic [17:42] - The most common injuries and imbalances people have and how to fix them [19:28] - How Sebastian establishes accountability with his clients and why that's so important [27:15] - The most common issues Sebastian sees related to HIIT and CrossFit workouts [32:13] - The idea of the pillar system and how it prevents injury [37:23] Follow Dr. Sebastian Gonzales here: https://www.p2sportscare.com/ https://www.instagram.com/performancehb/ https://www.p2sportscare.com/podcast/ https://www.youtube.com/user/sb6bb?feature=watch%2F If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Podcast if you haven’t done so already. While you’re there, leave a rating and review. It's the best way that we can help more people ultimately make Smart Nutrition SIMPLE!

Are you curious about the ketogenic diet whether or not it's right for you? Then this podcast with Craig Preisendorf is an absolute MUST. Craig is ketogenic diet expert as well as a fitness trainer and nutritionist for world-class MMA fighters. Craig's interest in fitness began when he was 10 years old and continued when he joined U.S. Marine Corp. After gaining 40 lbs of fat at boot camp and leaving the military in worse shape than he entered, Craig realized there was something fundamentally wrong with the way people were being trained. This experience propelled Craig to learn as much as he could about fitness and nutrition. Following the Marines, Craig became an amateur bodybuilder. However, after just three shows and poor training advice, Craig found himself in the emergency room where he almost died of full-body paralysis. It was then that Craig became interested in learning everything there is to know about the ketogenic diet. Now Craig uses his knowledge of training and nutrition to help coach elite athletes and get them in the best shape of their lives. Additionally, Craig created The Superhero Makers where he combines biohacking and ketogenic strength and conditioning training to help people release their superhero alter ego. Craig and I had a fantastic conversation about his experiences in the military, all the mistakes he made as a bodybuilder, his passion for the ketogenic diet and his unconventional approach of using nootropics and psychedelics to improve mental clarity and fitness performance in himself and his clients. This is a really captivating interview that will certainly keep you entertained. We Also Discuss -How getting kicked out of the house motivated Craig to join the Marine Corps [5:38] -Craig's big "aha" moment in the marines [7:17] -The biggest bodybuilding mistakes Craig made that almost killed him [11:00] -What attracted Craig to the ketogenic diet [15:03] -Who should consider trying a keto diet [23:11] -How going full keto is like tripping on LSD [24:27] -Who should avoid a ketogenic diet [26:53] -The most important things you need to know before trying any type of diet [30:09] -Craig's interested in nootropics and how he created the supplement LUCID [35:32] -What nootropics are and the safest way to use them for improved brain function [41:25] Follow Craig Preisendorf here: http://www.superhero-maker.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheSuperheroMakers/ Check out my comprehensive Beginner's Guide to the Ketogenic Diet to learn more about the science behind the ketogenic diet and how to get started. Subscribe to get the best (proven) tips from the worlds leading experts in health, fitness, and nutrition: https://goo.gl/DUuyC6 Ben Brown, CEO/Co-founder [email protected] www.bslnutrition.com 520-661-8273 Here's Where You Can Find Us Online: Website: http://www.bslnutrition.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bslnutrition Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bslnutrition Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/bslnutrition

If you're interested in losing weight or you've tried diet after diet without success, then this podcast with Josh Hillis will give you the nutrition skills you need to get effective results. Josh began in fitness as a personal trainer and kettlebell instructor, but over the years discovered that nutrition and eating habits are the real keys to getting clients the results they want. Josh is the Chief People Officer for One By One Nutrition, c0-author of Fat Loss Happens on Monday, an item writer for NASM CPS and PES Exams, a food habits columnist for Strength Matters Magazine and a regular speaker at Strength Matters Summit and Elite Fitness Performance Summit. In our amazing and enlightening discussion, we talk about the idea of skills-based nutrition and how it ties in with energy and weight loss. I learned so much in this interview and I'm positive you will, too. We Also Discuss - The 5 core eating skills people need to implement to successfully lose weight [7:13] - How to shift people's mindset away from rule-based meal plans to a more flexible belief system [11:43] - Josh's pro tip for trainers and coaches to help their clients succeed [15:30] - The most common emotions that sabotage weight-loss efforts and how to overcome them [16:52] - How to create the right environment for weight-loss success [24:10] - How relationships sway our behavior and the value of community [28:43] - Why Josh believes you shouldn't keep a food journal [31:42] - The similarity between eating and playing a musical instrument [36:16] - Whether the quantity or quality of the food is most important for weight loss [41:49] Follow Josh Hillis here: https://www.facebook.com/onebyonenutrition/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/joshhillisbackstage/ onebyonenutrition.com If you're interested in learning more about habit-based nutrition and weight loss, check out my interview with One By One Nutrition Chief Science Officer Georgie Fear, RD, CSSD.

Whether you're a personal trainer, coach, health professional or you're looking to hire a personal trainer, this podcast with Luke Leaman will be incredibly beneficial for you. Luke is highly respected in the strength and conditioning field. He is the co-founder of Muscle Nerds, an online and personal training development business that helps teach coaches, trainers and health professionals the critical thinking skills and tools they need to implement with their clients to get long-term, effective results. The goal of Muscle Nerds is to attract like-minded coaches who truly care about their clients. Luke prides himself on spreading the knowledge that every client should be treated as an individual. In addition to Muscle Nerds, Luke is an experienced powerlifter and a former lead instructor for Poloquin Group. During this podcast, we chop it up about stress management, dogmatic beliefs in the fitness industry, his unique blend of both strength training and aerobics and his current perspective of what it takes to be a good fitness coach. We Also Discuss - The main drivers behind why people are getting fat, sick and fatigued [3:29] - How the fitness industry is focused too much on $$$ and the need to train the trainer [6:32] - A surprising connection between stress and nighttime bathroom breaks [10:44] - Heart rate variability and the best ways to manage stress [16:15] - Luke's unique way of combining cardio and heavy training for long-term results [21:12] - The Least Mode philosophy and a sample plan for achieving success [25:37] - Why it's critically important to eat instinctively and allow yourself to feel hungry [30:40] - The movie that spurred Luke's interest in health and fitness [36:55] - Qualities people should look for when hiring a personal trainer[42:17] - Luke's favorite health apps of all time [45:12] - The idea of the "coffee nap" and the importance of afternoon siestas [51:22] Follow Luke Leaman here: http://www.musclenerds.tv/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/musclenerdsinc/ [email protected] [email protected] Subscribe to get the best (proven) tips from the worlds leading experts in health, fitness, and nutrition: https://goo.gl/DUuyC6 Ben Brown, CEO/Co-founder [email protected] www.bslnutrition.com 520-661-8273 Here's Where You Can Find Us Online: Website: http://www.bslnutrition.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bslnutrition Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bslnutrition Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/bslnutrition BSLNutritionSmartNutritionMadeSimple

If you’ve been uncomfortable in your life, uncomfortable in your job or you feel like you need to make a change but you don’t know what to do, then I think this interview with Nick Holt, NASM-CPT, is going to resonate with you. Nick is a personal trainer, nutritionist, surfer, and entrepreneur who's passionate about educating and motivating others to live healthier, fitter, more joyous lives. After six years in the corporate finance world, Nick decided to trade his regular 9-5 job and move to Costa Rica to pursue his passion for fitness and surfing. There, he created Nick Holt Fitness, a fitness and personal training business. He also founded Saltwater Fit, an online fitness and lifestyle brand where he uses principles of surfing, yoga, and strength training to get people fit. We had a great conversation about following your dreams and the importance of stepping outside your comfort zone. We Also Discuss - The impetus for Nick quitting his corporate job [3:21] - Why working on the beach may not be all it’s cracked up to be [7:18] - Why it’s important to put yourself in uncomfortable situations [10:15] - How Nick's vision of health has changed over time [14:01] - The overflow effect and the importance of bringing joy into whatever you do [17:59] - The biggest excuses people have for not prioritizing their health and fitness [20:55] - What it’s like training tourists [27:14] - Nick's best advice for someone who’s miserable with his/her job or career [36:15] Follow Nick Holt here: http://www.nickholtfitness.com/ https://saltwaterfit.com/ https://www.facebook.com/betterbikinibum/ Subscribe to get the best (proven) tips from the worlds leading experts in health, fitness, and nutrition: https://goo.gl/DUuyC6 Ben Brown, CEO/Co-founder [email protected] www.bslnutrition.com 520-661-8273 Here's Where You Can Find Us Online: Website: http://www.bslnutrition.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bslnutrition Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bslnutrition Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/bslnutrition BSLNutritionSmartNutritionMadeSimple

If you're a personal trainer, working with a personal trainer or are doing any kind of resistance training, then you're going to want to tune into to this podcast with renowned strength trainer Stéphane Cazeault. Stéphane has spent the last 20+ years perfecting his work as a strength coach. He's personally trained professional athletes in football, baseball, and hockey. Additionally, Stéphane is the founder of KILO Strength Society located in Huntington Beach, California, where he offers PRIMEIGHT Group Strength Training and one-on-one coaching to the general population. At KILO Strength he also provides continuing education for strength coaches and personal trainers to further their knowledge on program design, periodization, hypertrophy, body composition and sports performance. Stéphane also recently published his first book 66 Strategies to Program Design. Stéphane's passion for program design is unmatched by anyone in the industry. In this podcast, we talk about the benefits of strength training as it pertains to fitness, fat loss, muscle gain and overall health and longevity, Stéphane's unique approach to strength training and how he created a group strength training environment that appeals to the general population. We Also Discuss - How the He-Man action figure sparked his interest in strength training [3:52] - Stéphane's journey into training professional athletes [6:35] - Why the younger generation is more interested in strength training than the baby boomers [10:52] - Qualities of a good strength training program that everyone needs to know [13:46] - Steps Stéphane takes to ensure that his clients don't get injured [19:35] - Common misconceptions about strength training [23:40] - Physiological benefits of strength training that go beyond muscle growth [25:36] - How Stéphane's struggle with weight ultimately influenced his success as a strength coach [33:00] - The PRIMEIGHT system and what it stands for [37:09] Follow Stéphane Cazeault Here: http://www.kilostrengthsociety.com/ https://www.facebook.com/stephane.cazeault https://www.instagram.com/kilostrengthsociety/ You can purchase a copy of Stéphane's book here.

If you are part of the 85% of the population suffering from some sort of digestive distress and want to experience AWESOME health, then this podcast with Wade Lightheart is perfect for you. Few people have traveled farther or crusaded harder on behalf of helping individuals transform their digestive health, wellness and overall lives than Wade. Wade is a 3-time all natural bodybuilding champion, nutrition expert, best-selling author, director of education at BiOptimizers Nutrition and the co-founder of its supplement company. Additionally, Wade hosts the AWESOME health podcast where he helps others fix their digestion and transform their health. Wade's journey into digestive health began after he experienced health issues following his victory at the Mr. Universe competition. In his search for answers, he discovered the principles that now form his AWESOME Healthy system. This was a fascinating interview that can truly benefit everyone. We talk about the importance of nutrition and supplementation on digestion, the role of digestion in our ability to gain muscle, lose fat and experience robust health, the role the digestive system plays in the absorption and assimilation of nutrients and more. We Also Discuss - 3 things that sparked Wade's crusade towards AWESOME Health [3:43] - The dark side of bodybuilding [7:40] - Horrible mistakes Wade made following the Mr. Universe contest [9:31] - How Wade managed to be a bodybuilder eating only a vegetarian diet [11:30] - 3 most important components to optimize your digestive process [24:28] - Why you should put your probiotic into a coconut to test its potency [32:41] - The big secret about probiotics that nobody knows about [36:11] - The underlying cause of the obesity epidemic [39:29] - 7 principles of Wade's AWESOME Health course [50:34] Follow Wade Lightheart here: https://bioptimizers.com/ https://www.youtube.com/BiOptimizers http://www.wadelightheart.net/ Also, check out this link for FREE access to Wade's 12-week long AWESOME Health course. Subscribe to get the best (proven) tips from the worlds leading experts in health, fitness, and nutrition: https://goo.gl/DUuyC6 Ben Brown, CEO/Co-founder [email protected] www.bslnutrition.com 520-661-8273 Here's Where You Can Find Us Online: Website: http://www.bslnutrition.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bslnutrition Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bslnutrition Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/bslnutrition BSLNutritionSmartNutritionMadeSimple

From treating hormonal imbalances and low testosterone to a new spin on a proven weight-loss technique, this podcast with Jay Campbell is one you won't want to miss. Jay is the best selling author of "The Definitive Testosterone Replacement Therapy Manual: How to Optimize Your Testosterone for Lifelong Health and Happiness." He also just released "The Metabolic Blowtorch Diet: The Ultimate Guide for Optimizing Intermittent Fasting: Burn Fat, Preserve Muscle, Enhance Focus and Transform Your Health." Additionally, Jay is a former champion male physique competitor, the founder of TRTRevolution.com, hosts the TRT Revolution podcast, is the co-founder of FabFitOver40.com and co-owns the supplement company OptimizedLifeNutrition.com (OLN). Jay's interest in TRT began when he started experiencing symptoms of low testosterone following a basketball injury. Since then, Jay has become a master at manipulating and tweaking the human endocrine system in order to optimize performance and health. Jay also helps both men and women improve their nutrition, exercise, fitness and fat loss. Jay has an incredible wealth of knowledge around both testosterone optimization and intermittent fasting (IF). In this interview, we talk about testosterone therapy for men, what lifestyle and environmental factors are doing to our hormones, crushes the conventional wisdom about what we currently know regarding intermittent fasting, the best ways to optimize body composition and so much more. We Also Discuss - How getting kicked in the balls prompted him to write the TRT Manual [7:01] - The idea of the "dad bod" and the emasculation of men [15:37] - Why everyone should consider getting bloodwork done around age 30 [18:30] - Jay's main principles of the Metabolic Blowtorch Diet [26:25] - His new spin on IF that leads to more sustained fat loss [28:52] - All about BDNF and Jay's spiritual journey after fasting for more than 48 hours [44:15 ] - The biggest misconception people have about IF [50:24] Follow Jay Campbell here: www.trtrevolution.com www.facebook.com/jaycampbellTRT twitter.com/TRTexpert www.trtrevolution.com/podcast fabfitover40.com optimizedlifenutrition.com Jay's books are available for purchase on Amazon. You can also download a free PDF version of his books by visiting www.trtrevolution.com/get-the-books.

Do you experience chronic stress, have trouble sleeping and have difficulty losing weight? This eye-opening podcast with Brad Davidson will be immensely valuable for you. Brad is a performance coach, speaker, and author of The Stark Naked 21‑Day Metabolic Reset. Brad specializes in enhancing metabolism and optimizing performance in high-stress individuals, particularly professional athletes and C-suite executives. "Stress is a big issue. Stress wrecks the metabolism and what I've noticed is these people have an overwhelming amount of stress. They just never shut down," Brad explains. I learned so much in this interview and I know you will, too. We go deep into how Brad helps high-performance individuals manage stress, appropriate nutrition protocols, his Eat, Sleep, Recover plan, and so much more. We Also Discuss - How Brad helped pro golfer Brendan Steele win the Safeway Open [6:32] - How high-performers are different from the general population [9:42] - Why Brad recommends cutting out exercise during the 21-day metabolic reset [12:24] - Brad’s new Eat, Sleep, Recover program [16:09] - 4 areas where your metabolism might give you problems [19:43] - The optimal amount of sleep you need to be the most productive [24:52] - Brad’s philosophy on alcohol consumption and if you should still drink it [29:20] - Why he recommends eating carbs at night [33:14] - The most important factor for long-term success [45:41] Follow Brad Davidson here: Braddavidson.com Eatsleeprecover.com Subscribe to get the best (proven) tips from the worlds leading experts in health, fitness, and nutrition: https://goo.gl/DUuyC6 Ben Brown, CEO/Co-founder [email protected] www.bslnutrition.com 520-661-8273 Here's Where You Can Find Us Online: Website: http://www.bslnutrition.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bslnutrition Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bslnutrition Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/bslnutrition BSLNutritionSmartNutritionMadeSimple

Do you suffer from digestive problems, low libido, fat or fatigue issues? This podcast with Rich Jacobs will be immensely helpful for you. Rich Jacobs is a functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner and former collegiate strength and conditioning coach. In his mid-thirties, Rich suffered from G.I.L.F.F. (Gut, Insomnia, Low Libido, Fat, and Fatigue). Despite numerous doctor visits and unhelpful prescriptions, he quickly learned that modern medicine with pharmaceuticals couldn't help him heal. That's when he decided to "own his health" and turned to functional medicine. Through functional diagnostic testing, Rich figured out the root cause of his problems, stage three adrenal dysfunction. With a combination of supplements, stress reduction techniques, diet, and exercise, Rich was able to heal from the inside out. Now, he's helping bodybuilders and athletes do the same so that they can feel great, look amazing, and perform their best. In This Episode, We Discuss: - What it means to be a functional medicine practitioner [4:08] - Why he prefers to work with bodybuilders and athletes [6:16] - His own experience with GILFF issues and how he overcame them [7:17] - How processed foods are sabotaging your health [15:21] - The process for identifying the root cause of health problems [16:50] - The most common health problems that Rich sees [18:46] - Rich's 5 pillars of healing [19:49] - Why women, in particular, should do strength training [24:59] - The biggest nutrition mistakes people make [27:56] - 3 basic phases of adrenal dysfunction and how to address them [32:37] - Rich's tips for managing stress [36:22] Follow Rich Jacobs here: https://myhealthdetective.com Subscribe to get the best (proven) tips from the worlds leading experts in health, fitness, and nutrition: https://goo.gl/DUuyC6 Ben Brown, CEO/Co-founder [email protected] www.bslnutrition.com 520-661-8273 Here's Where You Can Find Us Online: Website: http://www.bslnutrition.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bslnutrition Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bslnutrition Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/bslnutrition BSLNutritionSmartNutritionMadeSimple

If you suffer from chronic pain (like most of us do), physical dysfunction or injury, this interview with Blake Bowman, NASM-CPT, CES is an absolute MUST. A specialist in corrective exercise, Blake knows firsthand what it's like to experience injury and chronic pain. When he transitioned from high school athletics to weight-lifting he dealt with injury after injury ultimately leading to surgery that left him out of commission for a full six months. That was the turning point when Blake decided to take matters into his own hands and "fix" himself. Now he uses a combination of corrective exercise and lifestyle management to help others do the same. Blake's real claim to fame is having nearly 100,000 followers on his YouTube channel. Blake has an incredible wealth of knowledge that EVERYONE can benefit from, whether you're suffering from debilitating pain, minor pain or even no pain at all. In This Episode, You’ll Discover -Why Blake's been foraging for medicinal mushrooms [2:11] -The catalyst for becoming a specialist in corrective exercise [6:13] -The steps Blake takes when he sees a client for the first time [11:42] -The difference between corrective exercise and general exercise [12:05] -The most common problem areas where people suffer from mobility and flexibility issues [15:49] -Exercises and stretches that can benefit EVERYONE [27:27] -Why you might want to tape your mouth shut at night [34:50] -Blake's approach to strength training [38:01] Follow Blake Bowman here: http://www.youtube.com/guerrillazenfitness

Success does not become possible without discomfort and sacrifice. Learn from former pro beach volleyball player, successful business woman, and straight up ALL STAR mom, Krystal Jackson, on what it takes to achieve more in your life than you ever thought possible. From fitness to business to self confidence and overcoming limiting beliefs, we cover it all in this interview, in addition to: - What she learned from running up a massive hill 100x - Why Krystal REFUSED to wear pants for over 2 years - even as a gym owner - How she deliberately made the decision to change her story - What it means to be a "forever athlete" for the everyday individual - How are our limiting beliefs holding us back from personal and professional growth - Why having "no time" is a bullshit excuse for lack of prioritization - How does Jackson Strength empower young athletes to excel in life Learn more about Krystal her business (with husband Curtis Jackson) at http://www.jacksonstrength.com Krystal Jackson is a former All-American volleyball player for UCLA where she was a four-year starter and led them to top-five finishes all four years she played. During her sophomore year she needed a shoulder surgery that took her out of competition for six months. This surgery plus the revelation that her father had Type 2 diabetes helped her find her passion for weight training and fitness and was voted "Most Conditioned Athlete" on her team a record three times. After college she played on the AVP Professional Beach Volleyball Tour and also represented the USA Volleyball internationally in countries all over the world. After her playing days were over she became instrumental in building Jackson Strength with her husband Curtis. Jackson Strength is a facility specializing in training athletes of all ages, shapes and sizes. Due to their passion for learning and love of lifting, they were able to turn Jackson Strength into a premier facility for athletic performance and injury prevention in the San Diego area. She has learned from legends in the strength and conditioning world and holds certifications from NASM, CPPS, RYT and CFSP. She loves lifting weights, yoga, yummy healthy foods, mentoring youth athletes, and spending time with her family. Subscribe to get the best (proven) tips from the worlds leading experts in health, fitness, and nutrition: https://goo.gl/DUuyC6 Ben Brown, CEO/Co-founder [email protected] www.bslnutrition.com 520-661-8273 Here's Where You Can Find Us Online: Website: http://www.bslnutrition.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bslnutrition Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bslnutrition Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/bslnutrition

Do you ever feel like you can't stop gaining weight, even though you're doing everything you know how to make it stop? In this interview with Dave Smith, Canada's top personal trainer of 2013 and now online fitness and nutrition coach, we break down the necessary steps and habits to create lasting change.... even through menopause. Dave has been a personal trainer and lifestyle coach since 2001 and was chosen as "Canada's Top Fitness Professional" for his dedication to helping women reach their weight-loss goals. He hosts the weekly Make Your Body Work podcast and just released his latest book, Can't Lose. Learn more about Dave and his coaching at: http://makeyourbodywork.com Subscribe to get the best (proven) tips from the worlds leading experts in health, fitness, and nutrition: https://goo.gl/DUuyC6 Ben Brown, CEO/Co-founder [email protected] www.bslnutrition.com 520-661-8273 Here's Where You Can Find Us Online: Website: http://www.bslnutrition.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bslnutrition Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bslnutrition Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/bslnutrition

Should you be using supplements and how to choose a quality product. Learn more at http://www.bslnutrition.com In this interview with Taylor Robbins of http://bodytemplesystem.com and BSL Nutrition owner, Ben Brown, we take a deep dive into: 1) Ben's background in nutrition and supplementation 2) Which supplements are "worth taking" and which are a complete waste of money 3) How to choose a quality supplement 4) The benefits of Essential Amino Acids 5) Why Ben formulated the Complete Essentials and its specific benefits Subscribe to get the best (proven) tips from the worlds leading experts in health, fitness, and nutrition: https://goo.gl/DUuyC6 Ben Brown, CEO/Co-founder [email protected] www.bslnutrition.com 520-661-8273 Here's Where You Can Find Us Online: Website: http://www.bslnutrition.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bslnutrition Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bslnutrition Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/bslnutrition BSLNutritionSmartNutritionMadeSimple

Have you struggled with endless diets; calorie counting, weighing and measuring, and constant yo-yo-ing from one to another, weight loss to weight gain? Kara Beutel is a Nutrition Coach with Masters Degree in Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport. She has been coaching weight loss clients at One by One Nutrition since 2014, and writes her own blog geared toward nutrition for families at www.RaisingNutrition.com. In this interview we discuss: > Why the diet industry needs to change > Habit based nutrition for long-term and healthy weight loss > The need for evidence based nutrition and less pseudoscience > How we can set good examples for our kids > The biggest mistakes we make when feeding our kids > The best tricks for getting your kids to eat better > Resources for nutritional success Additional resources: https://www.facebook.com/groups/feedingbytes/ http://www.maryannjacobsen.com/ https://jillcastle.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Fearless-Feeding-Healthy-Eaters-School/dp/111830859X Subscribe to get the best (proven) tips from the worlds leading experts in health, fitness, and nutrition: https://goo.gl/DUuyC6 Ben Brown, CEO/Co-founder [email protected] www.bslnutrition.com 520-661-8273 Here's Where You Can Find Us Online: Website: http://www.bslnutrition.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bslnutrition Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bslnutrition Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/bslnutrition Find us on iTunes, subscribe and leave a 5 star review: https://goo.gl/niFv9j BSLNutritionSmartNutritionMadeSimple