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RHR: The Harmful Effects of Glyphosate—and How to Reduce Them

June 22, 2021
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In this episode, we discuss: Background on glyphosate Why there is controversy over glyphosate’s toxicity The research behind glyphosate causing cancer Five additional harms of glyphosate How to reduce your exposure to glyphosate Show notes: [embedded content] Hey, everybody. Chris Kresser here. Welcome to another episode of Revolution Health Radio. This week, we’re going to do something that I haven’t done for awhile, which is a Q&A episode. I’ve received a lot of questions over the past several months and even years, really, about glyphosate. And I [wrote] an article about it, back in 2019, on my website. But I realize that I’ve never covered it on my podcast. So I’m going to do that now. Basically consolidating a number of different questions I’ve received about glyphosate into one single episode. We’ll talk...

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Ancestral Nutrition for Endurance Athletes

June 17, 2021
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Page Contents: An ancestral diet rich in whole, nutrient-dense, anti-inflammatory foods is an excellent nutritional framework for most individuals. But, can it stand up to the task of fueling endurance athletes? For decades, endurance athletes have been encouraged to fuel with processed, refined carbs and artificial chemical-laden energy gels, among other ingredients. However, a growing body of research (and clinical experience) indicates that whole, nutrient-dense foods can optimally fuel endurance athletes. Read on to learn how an ancestral diet can properly fuel endurance athletes, supporting better performance, enhanced recovery, and whole-body health. A Brief Review of the History and Physiology of Endurance Exercise Are human beings “wired” for endurance activity? Findings from the field of evolutionary biology certainly seem to suggest so! Professor Dan Lieberman of Harvard...

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RHR: Reclaiming Your SELF in the Modern World, with Cal Newport

June 8, 2021
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Page Contents: In this episode, we discuss: Cal’s background The definition of deep work Why true productivity has been hard to come by How lack of focus and solitude deprivation could be an existential threat The difference between work-life and personal-life technology “addiction” and the attention economy that fuels it Finding your own philosophy around how you approach technology How to face solitude and boredom Shifting out of a “hyperactive hive mind” How Cal and Chris practice these strategies Slow productivity vs. fast productivity Show notes: [embedded content] If you’ve been listening to my show or getting my emails for any length of time, you’ll know that I’ve become increasingly concerned about the impact that digital technologies like smartphones and social media are having on every aspect of our lives, from our productivity to our relationships,...

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RHR: Reevaluating Cholesterol and Its Effect on Our Health, with Marit Zinöcker

May 26, 2021
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Page Contents: In this episode, we discuss: Setting the stage: Marit’s LDL cholesterol research The diet-heart hypothesis Why saturated fat affects people differently The new HADL model explained The genetic and evolutionary response to saturated fat Why we should be skeptical of the length of time in a clinical study on LDL cholesterol The role of inflammation and gut microbiota with high LDL cholesterol How this hypothesis can be considered in a clinical setting Criticisms of the HADL hypothesis Show notes: [embedded content] Hey, everybody. This is Chris Kresser. Welcome to another episode of Revolution Health Radio. This week, I’m really excited to welcome Marit Kolby Zinöcker as my guest. She has a bachelor’s degree in food science and a master’s degree in nutritional biology. She worked in cancer research for several years before she...

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RHR: The Effects of Red Meat on a Whole-Foods Diet, with Dr. Stephan van Vliet

May 11, 2021
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In this episode, we discuss: Stephan’s background The whole-food matrix: not all nutrients are created equal Dr. van Vliet’s upcoming research: the effects of red meat in a healthy “whole foods” diet Why you should be cautious when it comes to restrictive diets The effects of a vegan diet in children The role of animal protein in the diet Can a diet high in animal protein cause kidney problems? Show notes: [embedded content] Hey, everybody, Chris Kresser here. Welcome to another episode of Revolution Health Radio. This week, I’m really excited to welcome Dr. Stephan van Vliet as my guest. Dr. van Vliet earned his PhD in kinesiology and community health as an ESPEN fellow from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and received postdoctoral training at the Center for Human Nutrition in...

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Postprandial Somnolence: Why a “Food Coma” Happens

May 5, 2021
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Page Contents: Postprandial fatigue, colloquially referred to as a “food coma,” is defined as a substantial decrease in energy levels after meals. Read on to learn about what postprandial fatigue is, the underlying causes of this condition, and how to resolve it with diet and lifestyle changes.  No, It’s Not Normal to Feel Tired After Meals Postprandial fatigue is a state of drowsiness that occurs after a meal. Typically, post-meal sleepiness hits 30 minutes to an hour after eating and can endure for several hours. However, the fatigue may also occur with a host of other symptoms, including: Brain fog and cognitive impairment  Nausea Bloating Loss of motivation Dizziness Mood changes, including irritability Sweating Shaking Flushing  While it’s normal to feel tired after eating a larger meal, it’s not normal to feel tired after eating standard-sized meals...

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RHR: Setting the Record Straight on Exercise, with Dan Lieberman

April 27, 2021
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In this episode, we discuss: Dan’s background The relationship between physical activity and exercise Setting the record straight: activity and aging in the Paleolithic Era Cardiovascular exercise vs. strength training for long-term benefits The impact of exercise on the musculoskeletal system—and why you should try running barefoot The role of physical activity and exercise for weight loss Is running bad for your knees? Show notes: [embedded content] Hey, everybody, Chris Kresser here. Welcome to another episode of Revolution Health Radio. This week, I’m really excited to welcome Daniel Lieberman as my guest. He’s a professor at the Department of Human Evolutionary Biology and the Edwin M. Lerner II Professor of Biological Sciences at Harvard University. His research is on how and why the human body is the way it is and the relevance of...

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How to Stay Motivated to Work Out: 3 Simple Strategies to Help

April 19, 2021
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As an ADAPT Certified Functional Health Coach, I’ve worked with clients who fully understand the value of physical activity. They know it helps manage stress, sparks weight loss, builds strength, and mitigates the risk of chronic disease. But sometimes, knowing is not enough. Information alone does not always change outcomes—but behavior modification can offer the key to a successful outcome. Let’s take a closer look at three coaching strategies that allow you to re-engage your inner wellness warrior, energize your fitness goals, and stay motivated to work out. Strategies to Stay Motivated to Exercise Strategy 1: Envision Your Future Self If you want to see a change (be it in your body, your mindset, or your life), you have to make a change. And therein lies the hard part—making...

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RHR: How Evolution Has Shaped Our Behaviors, with Dr. Robert Barrett and Dr. Louis Francescutti

April 13, 2021
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In this episode, we discuss: Barrett and Dr. Francescutti’s backgrounds—how they got into this work How our biology is positively and negatively affected by our environment The recent decline of life expectancy in the United States How social media contributes to the epidemic of depression and loneliness Finding meaning and purpose in your life Risk tolerance and COVID-19 Humans are hardwired: information is not enough to change behaviors Protecting the health of children Show notes: [embedded content] Hey, everyone, Chris Kresser here. Welcome to another episode of Revolution Health Radio. This week, I’m really excited to welcome Dr. Robert Barrett and Dr. Louis Francescutti as my guests. Dr. Barrett has spent much of his life studying behavior, group dynamics, and organizational culture. His primary focus is on why we do the things we do and...

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RHR: An Integrated Approach to Mental Illness, with Omid Naim

March 30, 2021
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In this episode, we discuss: Naim’s background in psychiatry Psychiatry from an evolutionary lens The Hope model The role of psychoactive substances in the Hope model Show notes: [embedded content] Hey, everybody, Chris Kresser here. Welcome to another episode of Revolution Health Radio. This week, I’m really excited to welcome Dr. Omid Naim as my guest on the show. Dr. Naim was born in Tehran, Iran, just before the Iranian Revolution in 1978. This early childhood experience of trauma shaped appreciation of how unresolved trauma and grief can lead to chronic illness in an individual and family and how easily it gets neglected as the root cause of so much mental illness in our society. His family experiences of being part of a large, interdependent, extended family and community also informed...

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