Aggressive Salad: Nutrition with a Bite

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 benefits of early involvement in cooking to acquire essential life skills. The role of medication in enhancing the quality of life for individuals with ADHD is also thoroughly discussed. 00:47 Understanding ADHD 01:48 Personal Experiences with ADHD 03:18 ADHD Diagnosis and Relief 09:16 Executive Function and ADHD 14:16 ADHD and Diet 32:24 Eating Patterns and Emotional Regulation 33:39 ADHD and Eating Disorders 36:15 ADHD, Anxiety, and Depression 38:06 ADHD and the Menstrual Cycle 41:27 Body Doubling: A Unique ADHD Strategy 45:58 The Role of Medication in ADHD Management 57:01 Nutritional Tips for ADHD 01:01:50 Practical Tips and Final Thoughts 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 show and to have the opportunity to shout you out on an episode LINKS Keep Up with Me: Website: https://abbylangernutrition.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/langernutrition/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/langernutrition Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abbylangernutrition Buy my book: https://linktr.ee/Abbylanger Contact me: abby@abbylangernutrition.com GUEST: Follow Rebecca King here: https://www.instagram.com/adhd.nutritionist Produced by Wowow Podcasts

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, safety, and effectiveness compared to traditional approaches like bariatric surgery. They also touch on the psychological and physiological aspects of obesity, such as genetic factors and the concept of 'food noise.' The episode emphasizes the importance of comprehensive, personalized treatment plans and the potential future of obesity medication. Additionally, the talk addresses common misconceptions about cortisol and stress, debunking myths often perpetuated on social media. 01:51 Discussing Weight Loss and GLP-1 Agonists 03:11 Mechanisms and Benefits of GLP-1 Agonists 08:44 Genetics and Obesity 15:26 Comparing Medications and Bariatric Surgery 20:12 Safety Concerns and Side Effects 29:54 The Dangers of Unstudied Weight Loss Methods 31:44 Obesity as a Disease: A Controversial Perspective 32:38 Understanding the Definition of Obesity 33:20 Patient Communication and Stigma in Obesity 34:05 The Role of Lifestyle in Managing Obesity 34:43 The Herpes Analogy: Choice vs. Disease 35:45 Obesity-Related Complications and Misconceptions 37:54 The Myth of the Cortisol Diet 38:37 Cortisol and Its Impact on Health 41:44 The Role of Cortisol in Stress and Weight Gain 44:44 The Misuse of Hormone Tests and CGMs 50:40 The Benefits and Misconceptions of CGMs 52:18 Final Thoughts and Podcast Wrap-Up 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 show and to have the opportunity to shout you out on an episode LINKS Keep Up with Me: Website: https://abbylangernutrition.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/langernutrition/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/langernutrition Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abbylangernutrition Buy my book: https://linktr.ee/Abbylanger Contact me: abby@abbylangernutrition.com GUEST: Follow Dr. Spencer Nadolsky here: https://www.instagram.com/drnadolsky/ Follow Dr. Karl Nadolsky here: https://www.instagram.com/drkarlnadolsky/ Produced by Wowow Podcasts

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 Education 02:13 The Role of Lifestyle Medicine 06:28 Challenges in Nutrition Research 16:07 Debunking Nutrition Myths 29:44 Discussing Joey's Podcast Appearance 30:57 The Impact of Balanced Statements 32:18 Misleading Health Advice 34:58 The Glucose Goddess Debate 40:38 Understanding Research and Its Implications 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 show and to have the opportunity to shout you out on an episode LINKS Keep Up with Me: Website: https://abbylangernutrition.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/langernutrition/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/langernutrition Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abbylangernutrition Buy my book: https://linktr.ee/Abbylanger Contact me: abby@abbylangernutrition.com GUEST: Follow Dr. Idz here: https://www.instagram.com/dr_idz Produced by Wowow Podcasts

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 practical advice on finding credible nutrition information and navigating the overwhelming sea of misleading dietary tips. 00:00 Introduction to Aggressive Salad 00:21 Dr. Adrian Chavez's Journey into Nutrition 03:38 The Misguided Focus on Aesthetics 05:41 The Problem with Fitness Influencers 11:14 The Distrust in Mainstream Medicine 23:58 The Rise of Functional Medicine 31:40 The Challenge of Supplement Education 32:53 Misconceptions About Supplement Side Effects 33:29 Advertising and Supplement Recommendations 34:27 The Dangers of Over-Supplementation 35:34 The Influence of Social Media on Nutrition 36:39 The Problem with Popular Nutrition Influencers 39:10 The Importance of Credible Nutrition Sources 42:51 Finding Reliable Nutrition Information 50:41 Quickfire Nutrition Myths Debunked 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 show and to have the opportunity to shout you out on an episode LINKS Keep Up with Me: Website: https://abbylangernutrition.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/langernutrition/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/langernutrition Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abbylangernutrition Buy my book: https://linktr.ee/Abbylanger Contact me: abby@abbylangernutrition.com GUEST: Follow Dr Adrian Chavez here: https://www.instagram.com/dr.adrian.chavez/?hl=en Produced by Wowow Podcasts

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 show and to have the opportunity to shout you out on an episode LINKS Keep Up with Me: Website - https://abbylangernutrition.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/langernutrition/ Tik Tok – https://www.tiktok.com/@langernutrition Twitter – https://twitter.com/langernutrition Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/abbylangernutrition Work with Me - https://abbylangernutrition.com/media-appearances-2/ Produced by Wowow Podcasts

When someone promises you health through a supplement that is branded, expensive and part of a pyramid scheme, you should know to run. Diet MLMs (multilevel marketing schemes) aren't new, but the pushback they're receiving is, thanks to the likes of Brittany Morgon. A nutrition and fitness coach by day, and a bad-ass MLM slayer by night, Brittany has her boot firmly planted on diet MLMs' necks. She joins me today to explain how and why these pyramid schemes have such a tight grip on the community's they prey on, specifically women, mom's, military families and the chronically ill. She exposes their fearmongering tactics and use of pseudoscience and outlines the financial ruin many of their members succumb to. She also details the dangers of Optavia and the social cost of leaving these MLMs. 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 show and to have the opportunity to shout you out on an episode LINKS Keep Up with Me: Website - https://abbylangernutrition.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/langernutrition/ Tik Tok – https://www.tiktok.com/@langernutrition Twitter – https://twitter.com/langernutrition Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/abbylangernutrition Work with Me - https://abbylangernutrition.com/media-appearances-2/ Guest: Brittany Morgon Produced by Wowow Podcasts

You heard me. I want you to eat processed foods! Not necessarily more than other foods, nor as an overrepresentation of your diet, but in the ways you find convenient, balanced, joyful and practical. Because the truth is that most foods are processed, including nutrient dense foods like canned beans, vegetables, tofu and unsweetened yoghurt. In this solo episode I break down the Nova classification system that is responsible for classing foods as "processed" and "ultra-processed". I explain its limitations and how the classifications are problematic. I illustrate why the foods under these classifications aren't inherently unhealthy and why they should not be demonized. I outline how many nova-classified foods are actually health promoting, and that ultimately, our diets are greatly impacted by social determinants of health. Ultimately, your diet should support the life that you want for yourself, and joy, culture, convenience and celebration through food is a large part of that. 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 show and to have the opportunity to shout you out on an episode LINKS Keep Up with Me: Website - https://abbylangernutrition.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/langernutrition/ Tik Tok – https://www.tiktok.com/@langernutrition Twitter – https://twitter.com/langernutrition Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/abbylangernutrition Work with Me - https://abbylangernutrition.com/media-appearances-2/ Produced by Wowow

Despite menopause affecting over 50% of the world's population, it is a stage of midlife that's remained shrouded in stigma and a lack of information, which provides a breeding ground for disinformation, pseudoscience and opportunism. But not on Dr. Jen Gunter and Amanda Thebe's watch! They join me on this episode to explain and demystify all things menopause: from compound hormones and testosterone, to hot flashes, brain fog and bogus "menopause diets". Join us as we debunk, clarify and educate on all things menopause, and remember to leave a review if you found this episode enlightening. LINKS Keep Up with Me: Website - https://abbylangernutrition.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/langernutrition/ Tik Tok – https://www.tiktok.com/@langernutrition Twitter – https://twitter.com/langernutrition Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/abbylangernutrition Work with Me - https://abbylangernutrition.com/media-appearances-2/ Guests: Dr. Jen Gunter - https://drjengunter.com/ Amanda Thebe - https://amandathebe.com/

The world of dietetics needs change and Hawaiian dietitian Ke'alohi Naipo is at the forefront of this movement. Ke'alohi is a weight inclusive, HAES aligned, Registered Dietitian who specializes in disordered eating. She champions food acceptance, intuitive eating, and embraces local foods as nutritious and valid food sources. This is especially powerful in the westernized food landscape that dismisses and demonizes foods that are native to nonwhite cultures. In today's episode Ke'alohi takes us on a journey through Hawaiian food history: we unpack the effects of colonialism on Hawaii's food market, the importance of preserving food traditions, and how dietitians can become more inclusive in their practices. 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 show and to have the opportunity to shout you out on an episode LINKS Keep Up with Me: Website - https://abbylangernutrition.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/langernutrition/ Tik Tok – https://www.tiktok.com/@langernutrition Twitter – https://twitter.com/langernutrition Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/abbylangernutrition Work with Me - https://abbylangernutrition.com/media-appearances-2/ Guest: Ke'alohi Naipo Produced by Wowow Podcasts

Weight loss can be a legitime health goal when it's done for the right reasons, with the right supervision and done in the right way. This is where Astrid Naranjo comes in: a Clinician Dietitian, Nutritionist, and Team BioLayne Master Coach. Astrid's goal is to help people have a healthier relationship with food and achieve their goals sustainably. In this episode we discuss misinformation around nutrition, weight loss done the healthy way, and the importance of empowerment, intentionality and patience on this journey. She sheds light on common nutritional myths, the importance of healing our relationship to food, and making peace with the time it takes to achieve sustainable goals. This episode is a great listen for anyone wanting to change their body through a kind, holistic, science-backed and sustainable way. 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 show and to have the opportunity to shout you out on an episode