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Balancing Business, Philanthropy, and Life: Insights from Vintner Ian Devereux 05/03/2023

Balancing Business, Philanthropy, and Life: Insights from Vintner Ian Devereux Welcome to the last episode of the Ketogeek Podcast. Creating successful businesses is a challenge but will it be a fulfilling and rewarding experience? How can you focus on things that matter while being productive, enjoying hobbies, giving back to the community, and having a family all at the same time? Ian shares his lifestyle and business journey and how he can make it all work and reconcile it with all the highs and lows in his life. Bio: As the Vintner, Ian Devereux is responsible for everything from vine to bottle at Smith Devereux Napa Valley. He began his career in the wine industry as the Wine Country Director for 7x7 Magazine, where he launched and authored 7x7’s dedicated Wine Country page and developed multi-platform marketing campaigns for over 200 wineries. After traveling the world learning and writing about wine and winemaking, he co-founded Smith Devereux (first vintage 2012). In 2014 Ian accepted his current role as Wine Director for Modern Luxury’s San Francisco Magazine where he works with writers to support wine countries around the globe, sponsors and hosts celebrated events, including the Humanitarian Awards, the Napa Valley Film Festival, and SF Magazine Best of Wine Country. He is active in several local charities, makes philanthropy and giving a part of everything he does, and plays rhythm and lead guitar for High Noon Band. Time Stamps 0:24 The theme of this podcast 1:10 Sponsor message 1:50 Ian's backstory 3:50 How did you evolve past the "American Dream"? 6:00 The biggest obstacles you faced? 7:40 How did you form meaningful connections during your business career? 9:56 What kept you up in life when you were feeling down? 12:45 If you were to take a troubled friend to a bar, what would you say to them? 14:46 How do you wear so many hats and keep everything balanced in life? 17:20 How did you get into the wine world? 21:05 Why did you get so involved in philanthropy and public mental health? 24:14 The challenges of externalizing something very internal 27:43 How can I give back to the community? 30:17 What is one life-changing experience you've had? 34:03 Who were the key people or things in your life that influenced you much? 37:43 Sponsor message 38:50 Do you have any consistent habits that you'd like to share? 43:23 Were there things in the past you'd like to change? 44:50 What is your final message to the public? 46:11 How can people find you? Links Energize, Explore, Enjoy Podcast: Ian's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ian_devereux_white/?hl=en Ian's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iandevereuxwhite Smith Devereux Winery: https://www.smithdevereux.com Shop Energy Pods: /episode/index/show/ketogeek/id/26736297

Mental Health & The Rise of Fentanyl Poisoning Among Youths & Adults | Mona & Mark Leonardi 09/20/2022

Mental Health & The Rise of Fentanyl Poisoning Among Youths & Adults | Mona & Mark Leonardi Fentanyl poisoning, drug overdose, and mental health are growing problems in the United States with each year more and more youth being victims of these social issues. In this podcast, we talk to the founders of the Michael Leonardi foundation and the parents of Michael Leonardi who lost his life to fentanyl poisoning in 2020. Please help support their cause and help raise awareness of this matter. BIO: Mona Leonardi is the co-founder of the Michael Leonardi Foundation, a bay area non-profit organization dedicated to raising illicit fentanyl awareness in communities across the north bay area. After losing her son, Michael on February 24, 2020, at the age of 20 to fentanyl poisoning, she started the foundation, along with Michael’s father and sister, to be Michael’s voice and the voice of those lost to fentanyl poisoning. Fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid that is 50 times more potent than heroin, is taking the lives of young Americans at an alarming rate at the hands of drug trafficking organizations and dealers. The number one cause of death in the U.S. for ages 18-45 is fentanyl. Mark graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology and is originally from Long Island NY. He started a career in the hospitality industry working for iconic hotel companies such as the Four Seasons, the historic Shoreham Hotel in Washington DC, the world-famous Hotel del Coronado, and the Claremont Resort and Spa before starting his own company planning large-scale corporate events nationwide. Currently, Mark is the general manager of a tour company with offices in Napa and Sonoma Valleys while he is not working on the Michael Leonardi Foundation. His daughter Julia is a student at UCSB, and he also has a three-year-old son, Samual, who keeps him busy but very happy. He also thinks about and misses his son Michael daily. Mark's goals are to help spread the word about the dangers of fentanyl poisoning and help keep our children safe. TIMESTAMPS 1:39 What are Ketogeek and Energy Pods? 11:43 Dangers of bad processed information 14:13 Guest bios 17:06 The back story and problem with fentanyl poisoning in the United States 21:27 What really stood out for you when you looked into the case of fentanyl poisoning? 22:48 Is fentanyl poisoning a new trend or something that's been going on for a while? 30:39 How are drug cartels marketing these drugs to dealers and the public? 35:22 History of fentanyl and why do we even have fentanyl in our drug supply? 37:37 How much fentanyl is used in medicine and how toxic is it? 39:30 What does fentanyl overdose in a person look like? 44:03 Is there a disconnect between colleges and the influx of opioid poisoning? 47:23 What are fentanyl test strips? 50:35 Is the DARE program or any drug awareness programs currently active in schools? 52:26 Why is fentanyl starting to dominate the drug market? 54:59 What kind of apps and social media tools are drug dealers using to target kids? 59:31 What can be done about fentanyl poisoning awareness? 1:04:20 How do you talk to youth about fentanyl poisoning and drugs? 1:07:56 How do you talk about your kids about fentanyl poisoning and drugs? 1:11:55 Who can you talk to if you have problems with drugs? 1:14:44 Do you have an important message for the public? 1:16:32 Final plugs PLUGS Michael Leonardi Foundation: Facebook: Instagram: ALDEA: Ketogeek Website & Shop: /episode/index/show/ketogeek/id/24435741

Staying Lean & Fit on a Processed Food Diet (Part II: Energy Pod Framework) 08/18/2022

Staying Lean & Fit on a Processed Food Diet (Part II: Energy Pod Framework) Four years in the making, in this episode we talk about how you can incorporate processed foods into your diet using an understanding how food processing impacts the food and how it breaks down in your body. BIO: Fahad Ahmad is a serial entrepreneur who enjoys delving into the science of food and nutrition. He practices Ashtanga Yoga, Weight Training, Crossfit, Calisthenics, and Plyometric type of training and has been part of the fitness and nutrition world for more than 15 years. He leads the "Modern Renaissance" lifestyle of tapping into multiple knowledge bases to solve a problem. Corey Behn lives a multifaceted life rooted in a foundation comprised of Yoga, Science, Adventure, and Nature. He has always had a burning curiosity about existence itself, constantly seeking out truth in all corners of the universe. He enjoys the sport of rock climbing and photographing beautiful landscapes and macro scrapes alike. When night falls, the cosmos up above receives his full attention, studying all types of celestial entities. Corey’s role at Ketogeek originates from his love of creative cooking in the kitchen, continuously creating new symphonies of flavor and texture for our tastebuds. TIMESTAMPS 2:00 Ketogeek and Energy Pod plugs and updates 13:31 Refresher on what food is? 17:01 What is the Energy Pod Framework 19:04 What are satiation, satiety, and Energy Compensation? 22:41 What are foods that will favor fat gain? 26:58 How we think of sugar differently 30:46 What are foods that will favor fat loss? 37:05 What kind of foods are not going to have a major impact on energy intake? 41:15 What kind of foods will favor weight normalization? 56:54 The mindset behind the Energy Pod framework 59:32 Misconceptions about food addiction 1:04:20 Questions regarding the framework 1:06:55 How do you handle complex meals and foods? 1:01:39 Can foods be 'hyperpalatable'? PLUGS Ketogeek Website & Shop: /episode/index/show/ketogeek/id/24091146

Plastics: The Myths, Sustainability & Scientific Facts in the Food Industry & Modern Applications | Dr. Chris DeArmitt 08/06/2022

Plastics: The Myths, Sustainability & Scientific Facts in the Food Industry & Modern Applications | Dr. Chris DeArmitt In this powerful and extremely loaded episode, we deep dive into the myths surrounding plastics and bring you the scientific facts about plastics when it comes to foods, sustainability, and much much more! Prepare to have your mind blown! BIO Dr. Chris DeArmitt is a luminary in the fields of polymers, functional fillers, innovation, and the environmental aspects of plastics. The Fortune 100 come to him for breakthrough solutions to complex technical problems. He is an award-winning speaker with innumerable publications and patents in addition to the books Innovation Abyss and The Plastics Paradox. The Plastics Paradox is the first book to present the science which dispels the myths about plastics and the environment. Media appearances include CBS 60 Minutes, BBC, and Sky News. Dr. DeArmitt is a Fellow of the Institute of Materials, Minerals, and Mining, Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, and a Chartered Chemist. TIMESTAMPS 1:41 Ketogeek and Energy Pod plug and updates 14:53 How did you start your journey into plastics? 16:29 What are misconceptions about and concerns with plastic degradation in the body? 17:35 Should people be concerned about plastic degrading in the body? 18:55 How do plastics get approved for use in the food industry or functional uses? 20:17 What are some common misconceptions about plastics among the public? 21:19 How is plastic greener than glass and paper? 24:14 What about plastic packaging and food-safe plastics? 25:49 What’s the story behind BPA? 27:21 What happens to food-safe plastics if you ingest them? Are microplastics and toxins build-up a concern in the body? 29:35 Do plastics cause harm to birds and turtles? 32:09 What can normal people with busy lives do when you start hearing plastics are bad for you? 33:50 Where did all the fear against plastics begin? 36:45 How do plastics decrease waste? 40:54 Why is plastic despised in the modern world? 45:08 What industries were completely changed by plastics? 47:10 What are some great innovations in the polymer world? 52:03 What do activists think of you? 53:44 What makes something “sustainable”? 56:00 What about other materials in the food industry we consider safe could be harmful? 58:50 Were there instances where plastics did cause actual harm and how was it handled? 1:03:04 Are biodegradable polymers better than traditional plastics? 1:04:55 A brief summary of our discussion 1:09:06 Final plugs LINKS Plastic Paradox: Phantom Plastics: 20 Minute Video on Plastics: Ketogeek Website, Shop Energy Pods: /episode/index/show/ketogeek/id/23975817

How a Complete Shift to Organic Farming Led to the Collapse of a Nation | Dr. Channa Prakash 07/31/2022

How a Complete Shift to Organic Farming Led to the Collapse of a Nation | Dr. Channa Prakash In this episode, we talk about the beginning of the non-GMO movement, sensationalism in the modern world, the collapse of Sri Lanka due to shifting to organic farming, GM research, sensationalism, and activism. BIO: Dr. Channa S. Prakash is Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences at Tuskegee University where he is also a professor of crop genetics and biotechnology. Dr. Prakash’s research expertise is in genetic improvement research on food crops of importance to developing countries. His lab was among the first to develop genetically modified sweet potato and peanut plants and conduct pioneering genomic studies on the peanut. He has been actively involved in enhancing societal awareness of food biotechnology issues around the world. He serves as Editor-in-chief of the journal GM Crops &Food. Dr. Prakash is the winner of the prestigious 2015 Borlaug CAST Communication Award, as according to CAST, he has “arguably done more than anyone else in academia or industry to promote agricultural technologies that can help feed the world’s growing population.” He was also recognized by Huffington Post as among the Top 30 social influencers in biopharma and biotech. He has an active presence on social media (@agbioworld) TIMESTAMPS 1:28 Ketogeek, Energy Pod intro 5:11 Social, wine pairing, and culinary experiments with Energy Pods 8:02 The world's tastiest S'mores 10:55 Future events for us 15:08 Dr. Chana's biography 17:00 Importance of why scientists need to be more vocal with the public 22:56 Where did the anti-GMO movement begin? 24:48 The food scare and the mad cow disease connection 29:45 Did the anti-GMO activists get anything right in their critique of GM crops? 33:06 How can new students and academics sift through bad information in the Information Age 36:36 How do combat needless sensationalism in the modern world? 39:31 How Sri Lanka collapsed due to the complete shift towards organic farming 47:28 Did the scientists in Sri Lanka push back against this catastrophe? 50:25 How can influencers, key figures in society, and intellects help the public on this matter? 55:51 How can normal people find relevant information in the modern information age? 1:00:41 The difference between how activists and government handles the failure of scientific catastrophes 1:05:06 How did you create GM sweet potatoes and peanuts 1:08:27 Final plugs LINKS: Dr. Channa Prakash Twitter: Ag Bio World: Ketogeek Shop, Newsletter & Website: /episode/index/show/ketogeek/id/23909481

The Top Food and Nutrition Myths We've Come Across | Fahad Ahmad & Corey Behn 07/23/2022

The Top Food and Nutrition Myths We've Come Across | Fahad Ahmad & Corey Behn In this episode, we look at the top food, health, and nutrition myths that we've come across and discuss them in detail. From half-truths to explaining the context to fallacies, we talk about it all here. BIO: Fahad Ahmad is a serial entrepreneur who enjoys delving into the science of food and nutrition. He practices Ashtanga Yoga, Weight Training, Crossfit, Calisthenics, and Plyometric type of training and has been part of the fitness and nutrition world for more than 15 years. He leads the "Modern Renaissance" lifestyle of tapping into multiple knowledge bases to solve a problem. Corey Behn lives a multifaceted life rooted in a foundation comprised of Yoga, Science, Adventure, and Nature. He has always had a burning curiosity of existence itself, constantly seeking out truth in all corners of the universe. He enjoys the sport of rock climbing and photographing beautiful landscapes and macro scrapes alike. When night falls, the cosmos up above receives his full attention, studying all types of celestial entities. Corey’s role at Ketogeek originates from his love of creative cooking in the kitchen, continuously creating new symphonies of flavor and texture for our tastebuds. TIMESTAMPS 2:05 What is Ketogeek and the latest updates on our innovations 10:48 Our new vision with Ketogeek and understanding of "processed information" 18:12 Do calories matter? 21:21 Is protein the most satiating macronutrient? 25:48 Are seed oils toxic? 30:22 Will keto or low carb lead to fat loss? 35:42 Do non-nutritive sweeteners cause you to crave calories? 41:30 Are sugar and fat toxic? 46:05 Are processed foods bad? Are only real and whole foods good? 52:28 Are natural and organic foods better for you? 58:43 Is cooking from scratch the healthiest way to eat? 1:07:39 Are foods addictive? 1:14:07 Should you not eat anything grandmother can't recognize? 1:18:47 Deep discussion about fear and bad information on social media LINKS: Shop, Newsletter & Website: /episode/index/show/ketogeek/id/23833535

The History & Science of GMOs and Pesticides | Dr. Liza Dunn 07/13/2022

The History & Science of GMOs and Pesticides | Dr. Liza Dunn In this very in-depth podcast, we take a deep dive into the history and science of GMOs and pesticides within the food and agriculture world. We discuss some misconceptions and important concerns raised against their use. BIO Dr. Liza Dunn is an emergency medicine physician and medical toxicologist with a long-standing interest in global health. After completing her toxicology fellowship at NYU in 2006, Dr. Dunn returned to Washington University in St. Louis and started an ACGME accredited fellowship in Medical Toxicology. Over the following ten years, Dr. Dunn became increasingly involved with global health and humanitarian relief projects. She organized a relief mission to Haiti after the 2010 earthquake, started the scholar track in Global Health for the Washington University Division of Emergency Medicine, and is one of the Global Health Scholars for the Department of Internal Medicine. Over the years, Dr. Dunn began to realize that in order to have a sustainable impact on global health, there needed to be an effort to focus on creative ways of addressing malnutrition and insect-borne illness, two of the most commonly encountered public health problems in developing countries. With that in mind, Dr. Dunn started working as the Medical Affairs Lead for Bayer, a global seed and chemical company with innovative technology that has great potential to remediate malnutrition. Dr. Dunn has lectured nationally and internationally on a diverse range of topics in medical toxicology and global health. TIMESTAMPS 1:00 Latest event for Ketogeek 2:24 Ketogeek and Energy Pod information 3:40 New Infinity Series Energy Pod series 8:18 Innovative 3D printed displays for vendors and retailers 14:18 Dr. Liza's compelling story 23:09 Top misconceptions around pesticides among physicians and the masses 24:16 Are there thousands of unregulated chemicals in the market? 27:31 Is the way we produce food responsible for modern chronic disease(eg. diabetes, cancer, heart disease etc.)? 32:09 What changed your mind regarding pesticides and chemicals in the food supply chain? 36:35 History and deep explanation of insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides 40:45 Should I be concerned about pesticide residue on produce at a grocery store? 57:38 What about the concerns of pesticides creating resistance towards those pesticides? 1:07:11 How do you decide whether to use GMOs or pesticides in a certain environment? 1:10:11 The general perception of GMOs in the world 1:16:36 How can consumers learn more about GMOs and pesticides? 1:19:39 Final plugs PLUGS GUEST: Twitter: Bayer Website: HOST: Ketogeek: /episode/index/show/ketogeek/id/23733380

The "Twinkie Diet" Experiment & Discussing Modern Processed Foods | Mark Haub 04/05/2022

The "Twinkie Diet" Experiment & Discussing Modern Processed Foods | Mark Haub In this much-awaited podcast, we talk to Mark about his fat loss using the 'Twinkie Diet' experiment and address any concerns regarding modern processed foods. BIO Professor at Kansas State University. Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology, PostDoc in geriatric nutrition. 15 minutes of fame for "Twinkie Diet" - with appearances on CNN, Fox News, Doctors, NPR, Sottish/British Radio, and several local TV and radio programs. Research grants and publications in areas of metabolism, body composition, sports nutrition, and diabetes. TIMESTAMPS 9:43: Guest introduction 12:09 How did you get into food science and nutrition? 18:50 How did you conceive the “Twinkie Diet” experiment? 22:00 Concerns with a study showing processed food causes increased energy intake 24:35 How was your experience with legacy media after the “Twinkie Diet”? 30:48 The politics of being a scientist and ties with industry 36:40 Were you tracking calories when on the processed food diet to lose weight? 39:55 What did you eat during the experiment? 44:40 Processing and enhancing nutrient bioavailability 49:19 Were you consuming liquid calories during the experiment? 56:00 The gap between food science, agriculture, and health 1:00:29 What can future nutritionists and food scientists do to navigate the modern world of processed information? 1:07:24 An unpublished study and discussion about food cues 1:11:06 Why don't we have studies that show how food processing can be used to improve modern foods? 1:14:54 Do packaged foods have low-profit margins? 1:16:14 How does inflation impact food costs? 1:20:02 Mark's battle with brain cancer 1:23:57 What was your experience with being exposed to cancer? 1:27:35 The bigger picture and why processed foods are integral to the modern world 1:32:44 Final plugs GUEST LINKS Twitter: Facebook: Faculty Page: YouTube: KETOGEEK LINKS Website: Shop Energy Pods: /episode/index/show/ketogeek/id/22686932

78. In Defense of Seed Oils and Polyunsaturated Fats | Nick Hiebert 03/18/2022

78. In Defense of Seed Oils and Polyunsaturated Fats | Nick Hiebert In this episode, we re-visit the topic of seed oils, polyunsaturated fats and critically look at the ancestral approach towards health. BIO Nick is a former student of Human Nutritional Science and Linguistics and studied at the University of Manitoba. He currently works as a blogger, content creator, and nutrition science communicator, and has also contributed work script-writing for HumanOS as well as beta-testing for Cronometer. Nick is also the sole creator of the Nutri-Dex, a novel nutrition ranking tool designed to score hundreds of foods according to the personal nutrition goals of the user. TIMESTAMPS: 0:30 Ketogeek and Energy Pod information 7:30 How the topic of seed oils ties with Energy Pods 9:50 The problem with modern health communities online 12:40 Nick Hiebert introduction 15:53 How did you get into nutrition? 18:20 Why are some people able to stay thin when they ‘can eat anything?' 23:19 How did you start getting into the seed oil debate? 30:12 What is a meta-regression analysis? 31:18 What are some common claims made against seed oils? 31:47 Does oxidation of Polyunsaturated fats lead to heart disease? 38:41 What if Polyunsaturated fats were replaced with saturated fats or monounsaturated fats in the same mechanism? 43:08 Does Polyunsaturated fats cause obesity? 49:13 Do Polyunsaturated fats lead to cancer? 55:00 What does it mean to be sunburnt? 59:58 What do you do with anecdotal benefits of an intervention? 64:22 Do seed oils disrupt hormones? 66:05 Do seed oils cause fatty liver disease 72:09 What else contributes to fatty liver disease? 76:16 Discussion and critique of the ancestral approach towards food and nutrition 90:09 ‘Reductio ad absurdum’ and naturalist fallacy in nutrition 94:17 Would you write a book? 96:58 Aren’t most rodent studies showing benefits of keto using Polyunsaturated fats? 99:57 The practical value of observational studies 103:32 Why and when epidemiology can be good evidence 107:20 What do you do when a news headline says, ‘blueberry makes you live 5 years longer? 110:20 What other resources can a person read regarding polyunsaturated fats and health? 112:43 Final plugs GUEST LINKS Twitter: https://twitter.com/The_Nutrivore Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thenutrivore Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/thenutrivore Discord: https://discord.com/invite/rDFYJMCCmM Nutri-Dex: https://www.the-nutrivore.com/nutri-dex KETOGEEK LINKS Website: Shop Energy Pods: /episode/index/show/ketogeek/id/22497671

77. Competitive Fishing and Chasing Outdoor Adventures While Having a Busy Family Life |Edie Wilkinson 03/11/2022

76. Staying Lean & Fit on a Processed Food Diet (Part I: Basics of Food & Nutrition Science) 02/04/2022

76. Staying Lean & Fit on a Processed Food Diet (Part I: Basics of Food & Nutrition Science) In this podcast and the first of four parts, we talk about the basics of food and nutrition science by breaking down everything we know about food into its individual components. BIO: Fahad Ahmad is a serial entrepreneur who enjoys delving into the science of food and nutrition. He practices Ashtanga Yoga, Weight Training, Crossfit, Calisthenics, and Plyometric type of training and has been part of the fitness and nutrition world for more than 15 years. He leads the "Modern Renaissance" lifestyle of tapping into multiple knowledge bases to solve a problem. Corey Behn lives a multifaceted life rooted in a foundation comprised of Yoga, Science, Adventure, and Nature. He has always had a burning curiosity of existence itself, constantly seeking out truth in all corners of the universe. He enjoys the sport of rock climbing and photographing beautiful landscapes and macro scrapes alike. When night falls, the cosmos up above receives his full attention, studying all types of celestial entities. Corey’s role at Ketogeek originates from his love of creative cooking in the kitchen, continuously creating new symphonies of flavor and texture for our tastebuds. TIMESTAMPS: 1:45 What are Energy Pods? 7:43 Series introduction 10:37 Introduction to nutrition science? 11:35 What are macronutrients? 12:33 What are carbohydrates? 14:00 What are simple carbohydrates, complex carbohydrates, and sugar alcohols? 15:55 What are fats? 16:56 What are saturated, trans, and unsaturated fats? 19:21 What are proteins? 22:20 What are calories? 25:05 What are micronutrients? 25:45 What are vitamins? 26:23 What are minerals? 27:59 Introduction to food science 29:15 What are flavoring components in food? 29:49 What are volatile and non-volatile flavoring compounds? 37:59 What are natural, nature-identical, and artificial flavors? 41:28 What are the different types of tastes? 43:21 What gives food sweet, umami, sour, spicy, bitter, and salty taste? 52:37 How is spiciness measured? 54:18 What gives food its smell? 57:15 What gives food color? 1:00:06 What is 'enzymatic browning'? 1:03:35 Impact of temperature in food: Maillard Reaction & Caramelization 1:06:50 What kind of food textures exist? 1:10:11 What are bioactive stimulants? 1:14:25 What are food additives and preservatives and what kind are used in foods? 1:18:57 What are antinutrient components in food? LINKS: Ketogeek Ghee on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B29HM3D Ketogeek Merchandise, Ghee & Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections Shop Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections/energy-pods /episode/index/show/ketogeek/id/22029158

75. How Living Things Have Adapted to Changes in Climate | Thor Hanson 10/20/2021

74. The Deep Transformative Experience of a Veteran Turned Winemaker | David Grega 09/10/2021

73. Everything You Ever Wanted to Learn About Chocolate! 08/26/2021

72. The Dark Side of Home Cooking Not Talked About 08/11/2021

71. Rethinking the Human Body as a Food Processor and Understanding Nutritional Bioaccessibility 08/03/2021

70. Wisdom and Lessons Learned from COVID, Current Social Landscape & a Healthy Lifestyle | Danny Vega 07/27/2021

69. Neural Response to Carbohydrates, Fats & Proteins (Part III) 07/20/2021

68. Endocrine Response to Carbohydrates, Fats & Proteins (Part II) 07/14/2021

67. Metabolic Response to Carbohydrates, Fats & Proteins (Part I) 07/06/2021

66. Processed Foods - Friends or Foe? A Deep Dive 06/29/2021

65. Understanding Coronavirus & Living Smart in Quarantine | Fahad Ahmad & Corey Behn 03/31/2020

65. Understanding Coronavirus & Living Smart in Quarantine | Fahad Ahmad & Corey Behn In this episode, we talk about the science of the coronavirus, how it spreads, what you can do and how to live a life in social quarantine when the world is shut down. BIO Fahad Ahmad is a serial entrepreneur who enjoys delving into the science of food and nutrition. He practices Ashtanga Yoga, Weight Training, Crossfit, Calisthenics and Plyometric type of training and has been part of the fitness and nutrition world for more than 15 years. He leads the "Modern Renaissance" lifestyle of tapping into multiple knowledge bases to solve a problem. Corey Behn lives a multifaceted life rooted in a foundation comprised of Yoga, Science, Adventure and Nature. He has always had a burning curiosity of existence itself, constantly seeking out truth in all corners of the universe. He enjoys the sport of rock climbing and photographing beautiful landscapes and macroscapes alike. When night falls, the cosmos up above receives his full attention, studying all types of celestial entities. Corey’s role at Ketogeek originates from his love of creative cooking in the kitchen, continuously creating new symphonies of flavor and texture for our tastebuds. TIME STAMPS 0:15 - Ketogeek & membership updates 11:30 – What is a virus? 12:31 – What is coronavirus or COVID-19? 13:47 – How does the coronavirus infect the body? 16:40 – What happens in severe cases of coronavirus? 17:30 – What does it mean by “flattening the curve”? 18:47 – What are the symptoms of coronavirus 19:47 – How is the virus transmitted between people? 21:30 – What are some safety precautions you can take? 25:57 – Should you get tested for the virus? 28:51 – Should you travel during this period? 32:50 – Which people are at a higher risk? 37:41 – Do pets and animals spread the virus? 38:49 – Why is soap so effective against killing coronavirus? 41:49 – What businesses are open and which are closed? 46:40 – How can you work from home? 53:18 – What can you do during all the free time during quarantine? 1:03:03 – What kind of foods can you eat? 1:11:05 – Why are people reacting strongly towards the virus? 1:12:45 – What are some lessons we can learn from this pandemic? KETOGEEK LINKS: Sign Up Ketogeek Membership: Shop Energy Pods Amazon: Ketogeek Merchandise, Ghee & Energy Pods: Ketogeek Newsletter: Shop Energy Pods: Wholesale: /episode/index/show/ketogeek/id/13786088

64. Natural Doesn't Always Mean "Good" | Alan Levinovitz 03/23/2020

63. Understanding Epigenetics: The Science, The Myths, & The Possibilities | Fabian Delahaye 03/16/2020

62. Exploring the Paradoxical & Elastic Limits of Human Performance | Alex Hutchinson 03/09/2020

62. Exploring the Paradoxical & Elastic Limits of Human Performance | Alex Hutchinson In this fascinating show, we talk about how the mind can sometimes play tricks on us and unlock the elasticity of human performance, especially when it comes to elite athletes and endurance runners. BIO Alex Hutchinson (@sweatscience) is a runner and author who covers the science of endurance for Outside magazine’s Sweat Science column. His latest book is the New York Times bestseller Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance. Before becoming a journalist, worked as a postdoctoral physicist with the U.S. National Security Agency, and competed for the Canadian national team in track, cross-country, and mountain running. He lives in Toronto. TIME STAMPS 0:15 Ketogeek Membeship information 6:43 – How did you get into running and your career? 9:19 – What’s new in the world of endurance running? 13:16 – Experience with Runner’s World and Outside Magazine 15:00 – How is your perspective different between a journalist vs. as an athlete? 18:54 – Experience vs. science when it comes to athletic performance 23:40 – How do elite athletes differ from the rest of the people when it comes to boosting performance? 25:31 – What is the purpose of the book you wrote: “Endure”? 29:02 – Glycogen and paradoxical ways performance is boosted and the brain is tricked when you are about to “bonk”. 33:14 – Why does the brain want to “bonk” you even with fuel remaining in the body? 36:15 – What kind of pacing pattern do endurance athletes have during a race? 39:30 – Do you undergo physiological changes you’re pushing beyond your limits? 42:26 – Can words make a difference in performance? 45:30 – Does your emotion, music and perspective boost performance? 51:15 – What is “Runner’s High”? 57:31 – Does running on a treadmill burn enough calories to expedite fat loss? 1:03:52 – Where do you start running? 1:08:30 – How do you run when you’re traveling? 1:09:58 – What are some of the biggest misconceptions and myths about running? 1:17:15 – VO2 max and health outcomes 1:18:35 – How do you counteract misinformation in health, performance and nutrition? 1:24:02 – Final Plugs GUEST LINKS: Website: Twitter: Endure, Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance (Book): OR KETOGEEK LINKS: Sign Up Ketogeek Membership: Shop Energy Pods Amazon: Ketogeek Merchandise, Ghee & Energy Pods: Ketogeek Newsletter: Shop Energy Pods: Wholesale: /episode/index/show/ketogeek/id/13400648

61. Chasing Good Science & Analyzing the Claims Behind Low-Carbohydrate & Ketogenic Diets | Kevin Bass, MS 12/01/2019

61. Chasing Good Science & Analyzing the Claims Behind Low-Carbohydrate & Ketogenic Diets | Kevin Bass, MS In this LOADED and very important episode, we sit down and critically analyze the facts and myths about low carb and ketogenic diets while paving a way for better science for the masses in a sea of misinformation and dogmatic health gurus. This one's a must-listen show! BIO: Kevin Bass is an MD/PhD student and recovering health and nutrition zealot. He is known for questioning the evidence base for popular ideas in the scientific and online health and nutrition communities. He has Bachelor's degrees in biology and anthropology from the University of Texas at Austin, where he wrote his honors thesis on the social and pragmatic (vs. strictly scientific) determinants of concepts in clinical psychiatry. After completing his undergraduate degrees and before medical school, he spent 6 years at the University of Pennsylvania and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia working first as a research assistant in anthropology (1 year), then as a technician in developmental neuroscience (5 years). At a medical school in the southern United States, he completed the first two, basic science years of medical school and then a Master's degree in immunology and microbiology, where he studied intestinal inflammation and autoimmunity. He is currently completing a PhD studying the role of the ketogenic diet as preventive or adjunctive therapy for cancer, with a focus on activation of G-protein-coupled receptor GPR109A by beta-hydroxybutyrate. He will enter his final two clinical years of medical school upon completing his PhD. TIME STAMPS: 0:15 – Ketogeek Updates 5:45 – Ketogeek membership 12:50 – Kevin’s back story 23:39 – The challenges and problems faced in medical school 26:38 – How did you become an influencer on twitter? 30:58 – Sensationalism vs. pragmatism: how can we create better science for the public? 35:39 – Cochrane and what does it mean by “unbiased” nutrition? 41:11 – Can you be so unbiased that it leads to inaction? 43:04 – A bit of history tidibit on Ketogenic Diets 46:15 – What exactly is a “Ketogenic Diet”? 50:10 – Is it really the ketones or protein restriction or what when it comes to health benefits? 58:40 – What does it mean when by “protein and calories” are matched? 1:04:55 – Is everyone in ketosis even on a high carb diet? 1:08:40 – What’s up with the research between cancer and ketogenic diet? 1:13:34 – Can Ketogenic diets worsen cancers? 1:19:23 – What about fasting and cancer? 1:21:00 – Is it hormones or calories when it comes to obesity? 1:30:29 – A discussion on the carbohydrate-insulin model 1:33:55 – Diabetes reversal vs. remission? 1:42:00 – Is Personal Fat threshold a valid hypothesis and discussing diabetes without obesity 1:52:27 – Visceral fat accumulation and nutrient flux problem 2:00:20 – Final Plugs GUEST LINKS: Website: Patereon & Paypal: Kevin Bass on Twitter: KETOGEEK LINKS: Ketogeek Membership: Shop Energy Pods Amazon: Ketogeek Ghee on Amazon: Ketogeek Merchandise, Ghee & Energy Pods: Ketogeek Newsletter: Shop Energy Pods: Wholesale: /episode/index/show/ketogeek/id/12233789

60. Understanding & Troubleshooting Nutrient Deficiencies | Chris Masterjohn, PhD 08/19/2019

60. Understanding & Troubleshooting Nutrient Deficiencies | Chris Masterjohn, PhD This podcast is a great gateway and resource to understand the importance of nutrients and troubleshooting nutrient deficiencies and as a bonus, you learn about Chris's transformative journey into health and nutrition as well! If you're ready to take nutrition and health up a notch, this is where you begin! Chris is truly an information powerhouse. BIO: Chris Masterjohn earned my PhD in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Connecticut in the summer of 2012. From September 2012 to August 2014, He served as a postdoctoral research associate in the Comparative Biosciences department of the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. From August 2014 to December 2016, he served as Assistant Professor of Health and Nutrition Sciences at Brooklyn College, part of the City University of New York. In the fall of 2016, Chris made the decision to leave academia and pursue entrepreneurship a transition he completed on January 1, 2017. If you would like the full story of how he came to this decision, you can join his , and the first welcome email tells the story and provides you with my vision going forward. He is currently conducting independent research, consulting, working on information products, collaborating on information and technology products, and producing tons of free content to help people gain better health. TIME STAMPS: 0:15 – Energy Pods update & usage 6:40 – Importance of Valuing good expertise 11:45 – Story and journey of Chris into health and nutrition 18:28 – “The Displacing foods of modern commerce” and Weston Price 23:08 – Changing from vegan to omnivore 28:10 – Vegan meats and discussion about protein on vegan diet 34:44 – Is the rate of nutrient delivery of relevance? 40:32 – How did you get a “Master” in your last name? 42:30 – How do you manage and tweak your nutrient intake based on your needs and deficiencies? 56:27 – The importance of deferring to expertise on a topic 1:01:27 – Final Plugs GUEST LINKS: Website & Newsletter: Vitamins & Minerals Class: Testing Nutritional Status: The Ultimate Cheat Sheet(Affiliate Link): Instagram: Twitter: Facebook: KETOGEEK LINKS: Shop Energy Pods Amazon: Ketogeek Ghee on Amazon: Ketogeek Merchandise, Ghee & Energy Pods: Ketogeek Newsletter: Shop Energy Pods: Wholesale: /episode/index/show/ketogeek/id/10922723

59. Revisiting the Risk Factors Influencing Heart Disease & Discussing Modern Healthcare | Dr. Ethan Weiss 08/11/2019

59. Revisiting the Risk Factors Influencing Heart Disease & Discussing Modern Healthcare | Dr. Ethan Weiss In this rapid-fire and powerful podcast, we talk about what constitutes as heart disease and the discussion around the risk factors that contribute towards heart disease. We touch basis on concerns with fats and even delve into processed foods, pharmaceutical industry and the challenges of our modern health care system. This one is LOADED! BIO: Dr. Ethan Weiss is a Principle Investigator in the Cardiovascular Research Institute (CVRI). Dr. Weiss received his M.D. from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine where he also completed his internship and residency. He came to UCSF in 1998 to complete his cardiology fellowship and research training. Dr. Weiss' clinical interests include prevention, lipids, and the emerging intersection of endocrinology and cardiology with a specific focus on pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes as risk factors for coronary disease. In addition, he has interests in the genetics of coronary disease, cardiovascular risk assessment, nutrition and lifestyle, and heart disease in the young. He works with his patients to use rational and evidence-based approaches - including lifestyle modifications and where necessary, drug therapy - to improve cardiovascular risk. His research interests are focused on understanding the mechanisms of metabolic disorders such as obesity, fatty liver disease, and diabetes including the role of growth hormone signaling and lipid metabolism. He also has an active program in clinical nutrition. He has severed as Principle Investigator on grants funded by the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) and National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). He serves on the scientific advisory boards of multiple companies focused on using technology to favorably impact human health. Lastly, he is a recent co-founder of, Keyto Inc. (www.getkeyto.com), a new San Francisco based company aiming to facilitate the use of the ketogenic diet for weight loss. TIME STAMPS: 0:15 – Ketogeek Energy Pods, Affiliate Program Update & Miscellaneous 12:55 – Dr. Weiss’s journey into Cardiology and being a jack of all trades 17:59 – What exactly is “heart disease”? 21:10 – Risk factors and modeling of heart disease 23:12 – How can you map out heart disease from observational and controlled trials? 25:25 – A discussion about LDL cholesterol 31:35 – The role of triglycerides in the risk of heart disease 34:46 - If you could take one diet with you, what would it be? 38:28 – What about concerns with seed oils? 40:50 – What about concerns with saturated fats? 43:57 – How to deal with sensationalist media scares about food? 49:03 – How would we deal with modern foods consumer demands such as vegan meats? 51:30 – Are we getting healthier? 54:03 – What about statins and the allegations against the drug industry? 59:33 – How do you find a health specialist nowadays? 1:02:17 – What does “Keyto” do? 1:0 3:55 – New studies you’re doing right now? 1:06:55 – Final Plugs GUEST LINKS: Twitter: UCSF Link: Get Keyto Website: Get Keyto Twitter: Keyto Instagram: KETOGEEK LINKS: Shop Energy Pods Amazon: Ketogeek Ghee on Amazon: Ketogeek Merchandise, Ghee & Energy Pods: Ketogeek Newsletter: Shop Energy Pods: Wholesale: /episode/index/show/ketogeek/id/10849397

58. The Case for Food Processing & Future of Foods | Dr. David Julian McClements 08/03/2019

58. The Case for Food Processing & Future of Foods | Dr. David Julian McClements In this guns-blazing, unique and extremely loaded podcast, we talk about the role and importance of food processing and get an in-depth look at various food technologies and functional foods that are in the pipeline in the food industry. You don't want to miss out on this one! BIO: David Julian McClements is a Distinguished Professor at the Department of Food Science at the University of Massachusetts. He specializes in the areas of food biopolymers and colloids, and in particular on the development of food-based structured delivery systems for bioactive components. McClements received his Ph.D. in Food Science (1989) at the University of Leeds (United Kingdom) in ultrasonic spectrometry. He then did Post-Doctoral Research at the University of Leeds, University of California (Davis) and University College Cork (Ireland). McClements is the sole author of "Future Foods: How Modern Science is Changing the Way We Eat" (2019), three editions of “Food Emulsions: Principles, Practice and Techniques” (1999, 2005, 2015) and of “Nanoparticle- and Microparticle-based Delivery Systems: Encapsulation, Protection and Release of Active Components” (2014), co-author of “Advances in Food Colloids” (1996) with Prof. Eric Dickinson, and co-editor of “Developments in Acoustics and Ultrasonics”, "Understanding and Controlling the Microstructure of Complex Foods”, “Designing Functional Foods”, “Oxidation in Foods and Beverages (Volumes 1 and 2)” and “Encapsulation and Delivery Systems for Food Ingredients and Nutraceuticals”. In addition, he has published over 1000 scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals (with an H-index of 104 on Web of Science, and >128 on Google Scholar), 12 patents, as well as numerous book chapters and conference proceedings. Prof. McClements has previously received awards from the American Chemical Society, American Oil Chemists Society, Society of Chemical Industry (UK), Institute of Food Technologists, and University of Massachusetts in recognition of his scientific achievements. Dr. McClements is a fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, American Chemical Society (Agricultural and Food Division), and Institute of Food Technologists. His research has been funded by grants from the United States Department of Agriculture, National Science Foundation, US Department of Commerce, NASA, and the food industry. He is the co-editor of Annual Reviews in Food Science and Technology, and a member of the editorial boards of a number of other journals. He has organized numerous workshops, symposia, and international conferences in the field of food colloids, emulsions, and delivery systems TIME STAMPS: 0:15 – A discussion about processed foods at Ketogeek 10:149 – How did you become a food scientist? 12:32 – What is an emulsion? 13:16 – Is honey a solution? 13:57 – What are nanoparticles in food? 15:26 – How do nanoemulsions work? 17:14 – How do you create nanoemulsions? 17:52 – Are there any applications of nanoparticles? 19:58 – How do respond to “processed foods are bad”? 22:38 – What is INFOGEST model for simulating gastrointestinal tract? 24:21 – Could you simulate and predict the hormonal or caloric response using such a model? 25:13 – the Would this model incorporate the microbiome? 25:59 – What results have been yielded with this model? 27:07 – What are “Excipient Emulsions” and how they improve the bioaccessibility of nutrients? 28:22 – Can nanoemulsions be used in solids and semi-solid foods? 30:02 – As a food scientist, when you look at a long list of ingredients in a product, what are you thinking? 31:25 – Addressing the concern with additives and preservatives 35:15 – What is the future of the foods? 36:58 – What is the “Science of Deliciousness”? 39:02 – What would you do to make something way too delicious? 41:01 – Obesity as the side effect of the success of the food industry & potential solutions 43:12 – Why chasing one macronutrient alone is not a solution to obesity 45:55 – What would you do with a billion dollars? 47:04 – What is “Food Structure” & “Food Architecture” and how it related to global obesity and diabetes? 51:38 – How do you address the concerns of “Conflict of Interest” biasing research? 52:43 – What technologies are you excited about? 54:19 – Your latest research and final Plugs GUEST LINKS: Website: Video Presentation on Nanoparticles: KETOGEEK LINKS: Shop Energy Pods Amazon: Ketogeek Ghee on Amazon: Ketogeek Merchandise, Ghee & Energy Pods: Ketogeek Newsletter: Shop Energy Pods: Wholesale: /episode/index/show/ketogeek/id/10762757

57. mTOR & The Importance of Protein in Life Forms | Lucas Tafur 07/27/2019

57. mTOR & The Importance of Protein in Life Forms | Lucas Tafur In this very information-loaded podcast, we talk about many topics pertaining to biochemistry, autophagy, mTOR, Immunometabolism, protein structures, the impact of aging in muscle protein synthesis and the important role of protein in living organisms. BIO: Lucas Tafur is currently working as a postdoc studying the regulation of TOR complexes in yeast. He is onterested in a wide range of topics related to human health and metabolism, and lately mostly towards skeletal muscle. He is trying to understand physiology using a bottom-up approach, starting from the molecular basis and building up to the organismal level, considering an evolutionary background for interpretation. He currently writes articles in his personal blog www.p70s6k.com and in Nutmol, a spanish website on nutrition and metabolism with a molecular biology-centric perspective (). TIME STAMPS: 0:15 – Ketogeek Introduction, Energy Pods, and updates 10:28 – Lucas Tafur Introduction and a bottom-up approach towards nutrition 16:16 – What kind of studies are you interested in? 18:21 – How do you translate vitro studies into animal and human models? 21:50 – How substantial is autophagy when it comes to practical benefits? 27:57 – How does protein from food convert to muscles? 31:28 – What is mTOR and how does it impact muscle protein synthesis and cell growth? 39:10 – What is the role of mTOR and different muscular composition in bodybuilders, endurance athletes, and sedentary individuals? 42:13 – Is muscle hypertrophy triggered by muscular damage? 44:21 – How do age impact muscle mass and synthesis? 47:21 – Impact of anti-inflammatory drugs and muscle growth 49:30 – What is “inflammation” and immunometabolism? 53:50 – What is protein structure pertaining to structural biology? 57:57 – Can you tell what protein you will find in what organism? 1:00:14 – Why do we even have protein in nature and organisms? 1:03:50 – Why do animals have essential amino acids and plants don’t? 1:06:40 – Why ketosis may be less stressful when producing energy for the body 1:13:51 – Is there an advantage to having high Reactive Oxygen Species(ROS)? 1:15:30 – What is “nutmol”? 1:26:10 – What else do you do outside of research? 1:27:35 – What kind of research would you do for a billion dollars? 1:29:45 – Final Plugs GUEST LINKS: Personal Website: Spanish Website on Nutrition & Metabolism: Twitter: KETOGEEK LINKS: Shop Energy Pods Amazon: Ketogeek Ghee on Amazon: Ketogeek Merchandise, Ghee & Energy Pods: Ketogeek Newsletter: Shop Energy Pods: Wholesale: /episode/index/show/ketogeek/id/10678448

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