Millions of us are counting calories every day. But do we know if those numbers truly reflect the energy we get from eating?
It’s about time that we debunked the “one-size-fits-all” approach to calorie counting and unmasked the outdated methodologies that contribute to inaccuracies in food labeling.
In today’s episode, Jonathan and Dr. Sarah Berry ask: How e ... Show More
Aug 21
Food additives exposed: The artificial dyes and chemicals to avoid | Marion Nestle
Those long, unpronounceable ingredients at the bottom of food labels—what are they really doing to your health? In this episode, we’re joined by Professor Marion Nestle, a world-leading nutrition expert and author of the groundbreaking book ‘Food Politics’. Marion has spent decad ... Show More
1h 1m
Aug 19
Recap: The healthy way to feed your kids | Rhiannon Lambert and Dr. Federica Amati
Today, we’re tackling the challenge of feeding our children. Getting kids to eat a balanced meal can often feel like an uphill battle, especially when they’re surrounded by eye-catching marketing campaigns that aim to lure them into unhealthy habits. So, how can busy parents help ... Show More
14m 24s
Nov 2019
Calories: Nutritionist Kassandra Hobart joins Kristen Holmes and Emily Capodilupo to discuss exactly what calories are, how your body uses them, the challenges in tracking them, plus tips for being smarter and healthier with how you consume them.
Nutritionist Kassandra Hobart chats with WHOOP VP of Performance Kristen Holmes and Director of Analytics Emily Capodilupo about the science of calorie tracking, including what calories really are (4:01), basal metabolic rate and the ways your body burns calories (4:26), a recent ... Show More
44m 55s
May 2019
Nutrition 101: Calories, Carbs, Fat, Salt & Sugar
Should we count calories? Are all calories created equal? Will an avocado and a chocolate bar have the same impact if they have the same number of calories? What about fat, and carbs, sugar and salt? Should we be guided by traffic light systems on packaging? Nutrition is incredib ... Show More
44m 18s
Oct 2021
Ep. #809: Says You! Eating Less than 1,200 Calories Per Day
I’ve written and recorded a lot of evidence-based content over the years on just about everything you can imagine related to building muscle, losing fat, and getting healthy.
I’ve also worked with thousands of men and women of all ages and circumstances and helped them get into t ... Show More
8m 44s
Jan 2024
2415: [Part 1] Science Behind Weight Loss: 6 Proven Methods to Lose Weight by Summer Banks of Diet Spotlight on Weight Management
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 2415: Summer Banks of DietSpotlight.com reveals six science-backed methods for weight loss without counting calories. Discov ... Show More
9m 34s
May 2022
The Trouble With Calories
Weight loss is as simple as “calories in, calories out,” right? Or — gasp — could the reply guys be wrong!? This week, we dig in on the surprisingly complex science behind a seemingly simple calculation.
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52m 33s