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Baby, Let's Talk!14. Professor Thomas Seyfried: Cancer Is a Metabolic DiseaseThomas N. Seyfried is Professor of Biology at Boston College, and received his Ph.D. in Genetics and Biochemistry from the University of Illinois, Urbana, in 1976. He did his undergraduate work at the University of New England and holds a Master's degree in Genetics from Illinois State University, Normal, IL. He was a Postdoctoral Fellow & Assistant Professor in the Neurology Dept. at the Yale University School of Medicine. He presently serves on several editorial boards, including those for Nutrition & Metabolism, Neurochemical Research, the Journal of Lipid Research, and ASN Neuro, where he is a Senior Editor. Dr. Seyfried has...
2025-06-301h 58Baby, Let's Talk!13. The Dark Side of Green Smoothies: Sally K. Norton Exposes Toxic SuperfoodsIn this episode, I had the pleasure of talking to none other than Sally K. Norton, Ivy-league Nutritionist & Author of the book, "Toxic Superfoods: How Oxalate Overload is Making You Sick-and How to Get Better.”Sally K. Norton, MPH holds a nutrition degree from Cornell University and a master’s degree in Public Health. Her path to becoming a leading expert on dietary oxalate includes a prior career working at major medical schools in medical education and public health research. Her personal healing experience inspired years of research that led to her book, Toxic Superfoods: How Oxalate Over...
2025-04-131h 20Baby, Let's Talk!12. The Power of Animal-Based Diets and the Myths of Modern Nutrition with Niklas GustafsonI had the pleasure to talk to Niklas Gustafson, a true pioneer in the field of holistic nutrition and a staunch advocate for an ancestral, animal-based diet. Diagnosed with celiac disease in his infancy, Niklas's personal struggles with dietary restrictions sparked a lifelong passion for understanding the profound impact of food on our health. His journey has led him from battling personal health issues to becoming a certified expert in Dietetics and Human Nutrition.Niklas is the visionary founder of Natruly, a company committed to making real, unprocessed food more accessible. He is also the author of...
2025-03-311h 02Baby, Let's Talk!11. Unpacking Norway's 2024 Dietary Guidelines with Dr. Simen Løseth: The Real Impact of Reducing Meat and Increasing Plant-Based FoodsI sat down with a fellow Norwegian MD, dr. Simen Løseth, to talk about the recently updated Norwegian Dietary Guidelines.In this episode, we're taking a critical look at the recently updated 2024 Norwegian Dietary Guidelines, which are, like all dietary guidelines in the Nordic countries, based on the 2023 Nordic Nutrition Recommendations.Every few years, Western dietary guidelines are revised with the aim to enhance public health through nutrition. Yet, as we reflect on the evolution of the guidelines since their inception in 1977/1980, a critical question arises: Have these changes genuinely improved our health o...
2025-03-061h 53Baby, Let's Talk!10. Weight Loss - Part 2: How To Lose Weight Without Losing Your HealthIn this episode, we'll cover:The true reasons behind weight gain—it's not just "calories in vs. calories out."Why body image plays a key role in our motivation for weight loss.The risks of normalizing obesity while maintaining respect for body positivity.How calorie restriction and weight cycling (yo-yo dieting) damage metabolism and make weight loss harder.Why quality nutrition and cellular energy balance are the keys to sustainable fat loss.Steps to lose weight by supporting your health, not harming it.My name is Ragnheiður (you can call me Ragna), and I'm your host - a...
2024-12-1953 minBaby, Let's Talk!9. Weight Loss - Part 1: Why Diets Fail - The Surprising Truth About Weight GainThis episode is Part 1 in a series on Weight Loss.In this episode, we'll cover:Why weight gain isn’t just about "calories in vs. calories out."How calorie restriction damages metabolism and promotes fat storage.The role of seed oils in obesity and chronic disease.How PUFAs disrupt satiety and drive overeating.Why modern diets and systems are designed for failure.The keys to addressing the root causes of weight gain.References:Book: The Ancestral Diet Revolution, by Chris KnobbeThe ‘Displacing Foods of Modern Commerce’ Are the Primary and Proxim...
2024-12-1643 minBaby, Let's Talk!8. The Hidden Dangers of Seed Oils! With Dr. Chris KnobbeIn this podcast, I had the pleasure of talking to Dr. Chris Knobbe. He is a physician, ophthalmologist, nutrition researcher, and public health advocate. He is one of the most prominent experts on research on vegetable oils (seed oils) and chronic diseases.In this episode, we discuss:What vegetable oils (seed oils) are and why they are detrimental to our health.What it is about processed foods that is so bad.That there is striking correlation between seed oil intake and the development of chronic diseases, but we don’t see this correlation for sugar, carbohydrates, or...
2024-11-131h 56Baby, Let's Talk!7. Gut Health: How Evolution Shows the Way to Optimal NutritionIn this episode, we'll discuss:How Evolution Shapes Our Diet: Why eating like our ancestors is key for optimal gut health.The Modern Diet Problem: How shifts in food over the last century are impacting our health today.Why Healthcare Misses the Mark on Diet: Exploring why doctors often overlook nutrition in favor of quick fixes.Digestive System Anatomy and Physiology: A simple breakdown of how our digestion works, and what types of foods our digestive tract is designed to digest.Common Diet Myths: Addressing misconceptions about protein needs and plant digestion.Brain vs. Gut Energy: How our...
2024-11-061h 08Baby, Let's Talk!6. Polyunsaturated Fats Uncovered: The Impact of PUFAs on Cellular HealthIn this episode, we'll discuss:Understanding Fatty Acids: Exploring the basics of fatty acids, their structures, and roles in the body.Types of Fatty Acids: Brief overview of saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated fatty acids and their different properties.The Issue with Oxidation: Discussing how polyunsaturated fats are prone to oxidation, impacting their stability and our health.Health Implications: Connecting the dots between different types of fats and their effects on our health.Cellular Impact: How polyunsaturated fats influence cell membrane structure and function.Storage and Use: Best practices for handling fats to maintain their integrity and nutritional value.
2024-10-141h 31Baby, Let's Talk!5. Rethinking Calories: Challenging Diet Myths With ScienceIn this episode we will cover the following topics:Definition of Calories: Explaining calories as units of energy, differentiating between the scientific and dietary contexts.Caloric Needs and Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR): Discussing the body’s minimum caloric needs for basic functions like breathing and circulating blood.Calories In vs. Calories Out Model: Why this model doesn’t work in reality and exploring why it can lead to adverse health and fitness outcomes.Complications of Calorie Restriction: How calorie restriction can mess up our metabolism, hormonal health, etc.Importance of Food Quality Over Quantity: Why food quality is more...
2024-10-071h 27Baby, Let's Talk!4. Macronutrients Explained: What They Are and How Much You NeedIn this episode, we’ll cover:The Impact of Nutrition on Health: How nutrition significantly affects our health throughout various life stages and the importance of healthy dietary habits.Macronutrients and Micronutrients: What are macronutrients and micronutrients, discussion on the essential roles of these nutrients, their impact on physiological processes, and the distinctions between them.Deep Dive into Macronutrients:Proteins: Their primary function not as energy sources but as suppliers of amino acids for bodily functions, including tissue repair, enzyme production, and hormone synthesis.Carbohydrates: Emphasis on their role as primary energy sources, their different forms (simple vs. co...
2024-09-301h 37Baby, Let's Talk!3. Blood Sugar - Part 2: High Blood Glucose and Insulin Levels do Not Cause Insulin ResistanceIn this episode, we'll discuss:The continuation of the Blood Sugar Series, focusing on cellular energy sources, specifically glucose and fatty acidsA recap of insulin and glucagon roles in blood glucose regulation and energy productionAn in-depth look at diabetes, distinguishing Type 1 and Type 2, and their respective impacts on insulin production and resistanceDetailed exploration of insulin resistance, including its pathological forms linked to health conditions and adaptive forms related to dietary intakeThe effect of insulin resistance on cellular and mitochondrial functions, highlighting how lifestyle factors like diet, exercise, and stress influence cellular energy dynamicsThe importance of a balanced approach...
2024-09-2359 minBaby, Let's Talk!2. Blood Sugar - Part 1: Understanding Carbohydrates and Their Metabolic ImpactIn this episode:This is the first part in the blood sugar series, and in this episode we will break down how eating different types of carbs affects our blood sugar and overall energy, and I’ll explain how our bodies process everything from simple sugars to complex starches and fibers, and how this influences our energy levels and health through storage and hormones. We will get quite technical at times, but I will explain everything as well as I can for everyone to understand, no matter your background. This episode sets the stage for a dee...
2024-09-1940 minBaby, Let's Talk!1. Energy Essentials: How Cellular Energy Shapes Our HealthIn this episode we talk about:The Building Blocks of Life: We dive into how cells are the foundational elements of all living things and how they perform different functions to keep our bodies running. Powering Up: The spotlight is on mitochondria, the mini power plants in our cells, and how crucial they are for keeping us energized and alive. The Importance of Cellular Energy: Why proper energy production is vital for our health, and what happens when this process gets out of whack. Fuel for Our Cells: We discuss the main types of fuel for our cells—gluco...
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