19. ADHD and nutrition with Becca King
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In today’s episode host Abby Langer explores the intricate world of ADHD nutrition with Becca King, a renowned ADHD nutritionist. They dive into the impact of ADHD on nutrition, food choices, and daily functioning, shedding light on common misconceptions and the different ADHD types. The conversation highlights essential elements such as executive function, sleep issues, and hormonal changes. Becca provides practical advice on managing ADHD through diet, routine adjustments, and body doubling. Additionally, the episode offers valuable tips for meal planning and cooking, emphasizing the...
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18. Embracing Fitness over 50 with Beth Wilkes Farrako
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In this episode of Aggressive Salad, host Abby Langer is joined by Beth Wilkes Farrako, a renowned nutrition and strength coach. They discuss the importance of fitness and strength training for women, particularly those over 50, and how the industry is evolving to become more inclusive. Beth shares insights on overcoming societal pressures around aging, the benefits of consistent activity, and how to manage fitness and nutrition effectively during menopause. They also explore the significant impacts of alcohol consumption on health, and Beth shares her personal journey from struggling with...
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17. Obesity, Genetics, and Medical Interventions: A Deep Dive with Dr. Carl and Dr. Spencer Nadolski
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In this episode of Aggressive Salad, host Abby Langer is joined by brothers Dr. Carl and Dr. Spencer Nadolski. The Nadolski brothers are medical professionals specializing in lipidology, obesity medicine, internal medicine, endocrinology, and family medicine. They discuss their careers and contributions to obesity management, including Spencer's role as the medical director for Weight Watchers and Carl's creation of a new endocrinology and obesity department in Michigan. The conversation delves deep into the use of GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic for weight loss, detailing their mechanisms,...
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16. Redefining Women’s Fitness: A Chat with Molly Galbraith
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In this episode, host Abby Langer talks with Molly Galbraith, founder of “GGS Academy” and “Girls Gone Strong”, about her journey in health and fitness spanning over 19 years. They discuss the evolution of women's strength training, the crucial role of evidence-based interdisciplinary health and fitness education for women, and the importance of proper trainer-client communication regarding various health topics. The conversation also touches on misconceptions spread by fitness influencers, the significance of strength, power, and balance training for women in perimenopause and...
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15. Nutrition Facts vs. Pseudoscience: A Conversation with Dr. Idz
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In this episode, Abby Langer talks to Dr. Idz, a UK-based medical doctor and nutrition researcher, about nutrition science and the misinformation prevalent on social media. Dr. Idz highlights the complexity of nutrition research, debunks common myths about seed oils and glucose management, and stresses the importance of evidence-based practice. They also discuss the role of credible sources and how to identify red flags in information presented by so-called experts. The episode emphasizes the significance of balanced and accurate health communication. 00:28 Dr. Idz' Background and...
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14. Beyond the Diet Fads: Alan Flanagan on Carbs, Fats, and Healthy Eating
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In this enlightening episode of Aggressive Salad, Abby is joined by nutrition science educator and researcher Alan Flanagan to discuss a range of topics; including his transition from a legal career to focusing on nutrition, the importance of understanding diet composition, and the myths surrounding low-carb and keto diets. Alan also delves into the carbohydrate-insulin hypothesis, the misinformation spread by diet influencers, and the reality behind longevity diets. This episode is packed with scientific insights aimed at debunking popular nutrition myths and promoting evidence-based dietary...
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13. Misguided fitness Influencers and Misconceptions about Supplements with Dr. Adrian Chavez
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In this episode of 'Aggressive Salad,' the host is joined by Dr. Adrian Chavez to discuss widespread nutrition misinformation. Dr. Chavez shares his journey from academia to content creation, emphasizing the importance of integrating accurate nutrition guidance into healthcare. The conversation also delves into the pitfalls of sensationalized, emotional marketing tactics used by unqualified nutrition influencers and functional medicine practitioners. Dr. Chavez highlights the need for evidence-based education and the dangers of focusing on aesthetics over overall health. The episode offers...
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12. Colonics Are Cancelled! Gut Health Demystified ft. Desiree Nielsen
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RD Desiree Nielsen joins me to sort the chaff from the wheat, literally. We discuss all things gut health, and delineate the science from the fearmongering, buzzwordy marketing around gut health and microbiomes. She explains how the health industry has taken isolated nutrition truths about gut health and extrapolated, exaggerated and mis-contextualized them to push products and restrictive diets that claim to ‘transform’ your gut. We tackle myths about our microbiomes and discuss the demonization of seed oils. We debunk the efficacy of colonics as well as “probiotics for weight loss”...
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11. Optavia Diet Review
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Today’s solo episode is a review of the Optavia diet (formerly Medifast), a 30-year-old diet that, surprisingly, has stood the test of time. I unpack everything from the dangerously low calorie intake and the peddling of diets to teenagers, to the devastating correlation between restrictive food practices, ignoring the body’s internal cues and disordered eating. Thanks for listening! Please leave a review. Your ratings and reviews help get the podcast in front of new listeners. Your feedback also lets me know how I can better serve you. I’d love to know what you enjoy about the...
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10. Thinness At Any Cost ft. June Burke-MacDonald
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The pursuit of thinness at any cost has to stop. In this day and age most of us can see right through irresponsible comments like “nothing tastes as good as skinny feels”, but how many of us can identify diet culture disguised as health? Do you know the line between health promoting behaviors and obsessive patterns? How do you get yourself out of food habits that began with good intentions but have now spiraled into compulsion? In today’s episode I’m joined by clinical social worker June Burke-MacDonald, a social worker who specializes in eating disorder recovery, to unpack all things...
info_outlineThe nutrition and wellness worlds can churn out so much misinformation that can, ironically, make us less healthy; encouraging disordered thoughts and habits around food. Aggressive Salad, hosted by dietitian Abby Langer, separates nutrition fact from fiction, examining the latest nutrition trends and holds them up against the science...All served with a generous side of spicy humour while calling out the people and companies that use confusion, half-truths and fear mongering to peddle products and fads.
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