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RHR: The Nutrient Shortfalls of the EAT-Lancet Diet, with Ty Beal

April 25, 2023
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In this episode, we discuss: The EAT-Lancet planetary health diet, including why and how it was created and the concept of a “planetary health diet” What micronutrients are lacking in the EAT-Lancet diet and why it matters How mainstream media has received the EAT-Lancet diet Why discussions on nutrient density are so complex, including the synergistic relationships between some necessary nutrients How phytic acid affects the bioavailability of key nutrients like iron, zinc, and calcium Ways to increase nutrient density while following the EAT-Lancet guidelines The problem of outdated and non-standardized recommended daily allowances of nutrients How EAT-Lancet researchers have responded to criticisms of their guidelines Ty Beal’s recommendations on what makes a healthy diet Show notes: “Estimated micronutrient shortfalls of the EAT–Lancet planetary health diet” by Ty Beal, Flaminia Ortenzi, and Jessica Fanzo “Milk and Health”...

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RHR: Overcoming Adrenal Dysfunction, with Dr. Izabella Wentz

April 18, 2023
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In this episode, we discuss: What adrenal fatigue or adrenal dysfunction is and how it relates to the thyroid The symptoms of adrenal dysfunction and methods to test or diagnose it The biological relationship between adrenal dysfunction and autoimmunity Ways to treat adrenal dysfunction from a conventional and integrative perspective Why the combination of adrenal dysfunction, autoimmunity, and thyroid dysfunction may be more prevalent in women Techniques for reducing chronic stress that leads to adrenal dysfunction and autoimmunity Pleasure and fun as an antidote to stress How Dr. Wentz’s four-week Adrenal Transformation Program works Show notes: [embedded content] Hey, everybody, Chris Kresser here. Welcome to another episode of Revolution Health Radio. Adrenal fatigue is a topic that’s surrounded by misconceptions and misunderstanding. On one end of the spectrum, you have conventional doctors who insist...

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RHR: How Regenerative Grazing Supports Our Health and Our Ecosystem, with Ridge Shinn and Lynne Pledger

March 28, 2023
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In this episode, we discuss: The environmental effects of regenerative grazing Why we should consider cattle a “keystone species” How regenerative grazing could increase farmable land and eliminate food insecurity The truth about how much water is necessary to raise cattle Why monocropping corn and soy is bad for the environment Ways cattle grazing restores native wildlife and vegetation Where carbon dioxide and methane emissions from cattle end up The ethical cost of consuming beef How to make regenerative grazing possible all year The real cost of healthy, nutrient-dense foods Show notes: [embedded content] Hey, everybody, Chris Kresser here. Welcome to another episode of Revolution Health Radio. There are a lot of misconceptions about the environmental impact of meat. Certainly, meat that’s raised in a conventional agricultural factory environment can be extremely harmful for the environment,...

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RHR: Understanding the Connection Between What You Eat and How You Feel, with Dr. Will Cole

March 21, 2023
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In this episode, we discuss: What is the gut–brain connection? How stress and shame can cause gut inflammation and sabotage your health How problems with the gut can often present themselves in the form of depression, anxiety, and other mental and behavioral disorders What metaphysical meals are and how that mindset can help you build parasympathetic resilience The importance of self-compassion How you can heal dysfunction using somatic practices such as forest bathing Show notes: Learn more about the Adapt Naturals Core Plus bundle, or take our quiz to see which individual products best suit your needs If you’d like to ask a question for Chris to answer in a future episode, submit it here Follow Chris on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook Get your free LMNT Recharge Sample Pack when you purchase any LMNT product...

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Does erythritol increase the risk of heart attack and early death?

March 3, 2023
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You may have seen a rash of media headlines like this one from CNN News recently: Zero-calorie sweetener linked to heart attack and stroke, study finds These headlines are based on a study published in Nature Medicine called “The artificial sweetener erythritol and cardiovascular event risk.” Erythritol is a zero-calorie sweetener that is often used in low-carb and ketogenic diet products as a replacement for sugar. It’s popular amongst diabetics and others who are trying to limit their sugar and carbohydrate intake, so you can imagine the alarm this has caused in those communities. On the surface, the findings of the study are certainly concerning. Researchers measured levels of erythritol in the blood and found that those with higher serum erythritol levels had an increased risk of stroke, heart...

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RHR: How We Can Strengthen Our Gut-Immune System To Avoid or Recover From Viral Illness, with Dr. Robynne Chutkan

February 28, 2023
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In this episode, we discuss: The connection between the gut microbiome and our immune defense against viral pathogens How we can repair and strengthen our microbiome Why it’s important to focus on both the internal and external environment when it comes to the microbiome Ways we can use nutrition to improve our gut bacteria Why spending time outdoors is key for gut health How practicing mindfulness, meditation, and other stress management techniques helps the microbiome Show notes: [embedded content] Hey, everybody, Chris Kresser here. Welcome to another episode of Revolution Health Radio. Back in 2021, which was still pretty early in the pandemic, I started seeing some really interesting studies come out on the role of the microbiome in COVID-19 infection. The early research suggested that a disrupted gut microbiome may be a...

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RHR: Unlocking the Keys to Longevity by Understanding the Root Causes of Aging, with Mark Hyman

February 21, 2023
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In this episode, we discuss: The difference between normal aging and abnormal aging What happens as we age and what you can do to address these hallmarks of aging How food plays a role in healthy aging The role of exercise and movement in longevity Why connection, community, and purpose are so important when it comes to longevity The most exciting and promising new therapies with potential to stop or reverse aging The top things you can do to increase your longevity and health span Show notes: Young Forever: The Secrets to Living Your Longest, Healthiest Life by Dr. Mark Hyman Dr. Mark Hyman’s website Follow Dr. Hyman on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter  “Potential reversal of epigenetic age using a diet and lifestyle intervention: a pilot randomized clinical trial” by Kara Fitzgerald, et al. “Telomere-to-mitochondria signalling by ZBP1...

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RHR: Is Dairy Harmful or Beneficial?

February 7, 2023
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In this episode, we discuss: The background of dairy consumption by humans  A variety of research studies that show that dairy products, and full-fat fermented dairy products in particular, have benefits for cardiometabolic function and several other markers of health The mechanisms behind the benefits of full-fat dairy The myth that dairy foods contribute to osteoporosis by “acidifying” our bodies How to know if you’re intolerant to lactose or the proteins in dairy and how to address that in your diet Show notes: “Milk signalling in the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes” by Bodo C. Melnik “Trans-Palmitoleic Acid, Metabolic Risk Factors, and New-Onset Diabetes in U.S. Adults” by Dariush Mozaffarian, Haiming Cao, Irena B. King, Rozenn N. Lemaitre, Xiaoling Song, David S. Siscovick, and Gökhan S. Hotamisligil “Biomarkers of milk fat and the risk...

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RHR: Supercharge Your Health Battery, with Dr. Molly Maloof

January 31, 2023
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In this episode, we discuss: The relationship between blood sugar and cortisol and their connection to stress and burnout When biohacking can be supportive and when it can be problematic, and why it’s important to optimize sleep and recovery Steps we can take to manage our stress levels, including building social connection, which is a more crucial component to longevity than not smoking or maintaining a healthy BMI The link between emotional health and metabolism, and the roles that stress and trauma play in struggling to lose weight Show notes: [embedded content] Hey, everybody, Chris Kresser here. Welcome to another episode of Revolution Health Radio. We’re suffering from an epidemic of burnout, and women are especially affected. According to recent statistics, 45 percent of women suffer from burnout. This, of...

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RHR: Promoting Healthy Longevity with Bone Broth, with Dr. Kara Fitzgerald and Jill Sheppard Davenport

January 24, 2023
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In this episode, we discuss: The history behind the partnership between Kara and Jill and the Better Broths and Healing Tonics cookbook Their exhaustive pilot study into whether bones harbor lead and other toxic metals Nutrients found in broth, including potassium, selenium, glycine, and arginine The design of the cookbook and the recipes Considerations for those with histamine intolerance or on specialized diets The impact of using a variety of methylation adaptogens, epinutrients, and other health‑supportive ingredients Show notes: [embedded content] Hey, everybody, Chris Kresser here. Welcome to another episode of Revolution Health Radio. If you’ve been following my work for any length of time, you know I’ve been a huge advocate of bone broth for many years. It’s been a part of traditional diets all over the world, and it has...

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