Rethinking Nutrition | Melania Behrens - E450

Rethinking Nutrition | Melania Behrens - E450

July 6, 2026 · 40 min · Season 2 · Episode 450

About this episode

Melania Behrens discusses evidence-based nutrition and sustainable lifestyle changes for improving metabolic health.

Melania Behrens is a registered dietitian passionate about helping people improve their metabolic health through evidence-based nutrition and sustainable lifestyle change. She specializes in low-carbohydrate nutrition and works with individuals to address the root causes of chronic disease, optimize metabolic function, and build healthier relationships with food. Melania is dedicated to translating the latest nutrition science into practical strategies that empower people to achieve lasting health and well-being. In this episode, Dr. Brian, Dr. Tro, and Melania talk about… (00:00) Intro (02:33) How Melania got started in dietetics and a little bit about her incredibly comprehensive professional background in the metabolic health space (07:14) How the dietetics field has changed since Melania first entered it (10:32) Sarah Hallberg's incredible Ted Talk on Type 2 Diabetes and how it impacted Melania (14:12) Hospital food service and the keto diet revolution that has been sweeping the nation (15:23) Beurocratic issues facing the success of the dietetics field going forward (22:14) Melania's ideal patient (26:56) How Melania approaches a new patient who wants to lose weight (30:00)…

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