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Losing weight has many benefits, especially with reversing many of the chronic diseases that we face, but it can also be a challenge. We are surrounded with Gyms, Health Gurus, Personal Trainers, fitness clothing and gadgets, but the single most difficult thing to accomplish, is losing weight and keeping it off for good. In this episode, we discuss the 4 things that are really making weight loss a challenge. Sources: Self-monitoring in weight loss: a systematic review of the literature  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21185970/ Discrepancy between self-reported and actual caloric intake and exercise in obese subjectshttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1454084/ Undereating and underrecording of habitual food intake in obese men: selective underreporting of fat intakehttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10617957/   Using biomarker data to adjust estimates of the distribution of usual intakes for misreporting: application to energy intake in the US populationhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18313427/ The prevalence of food addiction as assessed by the Yale Food Addiction Scale: a systematic reviewhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25338274/ Neurobiology of food addictionhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20495452/

The first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the word, VEGAN, is healthy. But this may not be the case, depending how you approach a vegan diet.  There’s no doubt that a plant based diet is one of the healthiest diets to choose from, but what about veganism?  In this episode we discuss the following:  ·      What makes a diet unhealthy ·      Nutrients that vegans may be missing Be sure to follow us on  IG: @discoveringhealthpodcast FB: @discoveringhealthpodcast https://linktr.ee/Fitnesstalk   Sources:  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6650179/ https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20200129-why-vegan-junk-food-may-be-even-worse-for-your-health https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6367879/ Nutrient intake and iron status of Australian male vegetarians - PubMed (nih.gov)

We’ve all heard that eating healthy is too expensive. Now, with research we will discuss the true costs of healthy vs unhealthy eating and you’ll discover how trying to eat cheap and unhealthy may cost you more.  https://linktr.ee/Fitnesstalk  Sources: https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/3/12/e004277.full?sid=820d6e1a-280e-47a6-b8c5-498bfa4657e3 https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/press-releases/healthy-vs-unhealthy-diet-costs-1-50-more/ https://journals.plos.org/plosmedicine/article?id=10.1371/journal.pmed.1002981 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK425702/table/type2-diab-mgmt-pharm.classdrugm/ https://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/news/20000829/popular-blood-pressure-medicine-may-do-more-harm-than-good#:~:text=There%20are%20several%20different%20brands,%24740%20to%20%24990%20a%20year 

What are the longest living people in the world doing to stay and living healthy? This episode we will be discussing the following: 1.     What is the blue zones diet? 2.     How much meat do the longest living people actually eat? 3.     Do Vegans live longer than people that consume a little meat? Sources: https://www.bluezones.com/2020/07/blue-zones-diet-food-secrets-of-the-worlds-longest-lived-people/#:~:text=Eggs%20are%20consumed%20in%20all,or%20other%20plant%2Dbased%20feature. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6125071/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2822182/

There are some concerns that adding too much soy protein supplements may increase estrogen and lower testosterone. While there are many rumors circulating, there's a randomized control study that may shed light to this debate.  Sources:    The effects of soy and whey protein supplementation on acute hormonal reponses to resistance exercise in men https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24015701/ Soy protein isolates of varying isoflavone content exert minor effects on serum reproductive hormones in healthy young men https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15735098/

In this episode we discuss how to reverse erectile dysfunction naturally that are proven by science.  The following topics include: Best foods for sexBest diet hacks that boosts sexual functionBest diet for erectile dysfunction Sources: Penile Doppler ultrasound predicting cardiovascular disease in men with erectile dysfunction https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25677231/  Apple consumption is related to better sexual quality of life in young women https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24518938/ EVE AND THE APPLE: THE ORIGIN OF ORIGINAL SIN  APPLE COMSUMPTION AND FEMALE SEXUAL QUALITY OF LIFE:AN INTRIGUING RELATIONSHIP http://www.teknoscienze.com/tks_article/eveand-the-apple-the-origin-of-original-sinapplecomsumption-and-female-sexual-quality-of-lifean-intriguing-relationship/ Increased risk of stroke among men with erectile dysfunction: a nationwide population-based study https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20722781/  Chocolate and women's sexual health: An intriguing correlation https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16681473/  Cardiovascular mortality in men with erectile dysfunction: increased risk but not inevitable https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21426494/ Mediterranean diet improves erectile function in subjects with the metabolic syndrome  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16395320/  Determination of citrulline in watermelon rind https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16007998/ Effect of Calorie Restriction on Mood, Quality of Life, Sleep, and Sexual Function in Healthy Nonobese Adults https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4905696/ Antihypertensive therapy causes erectile dysfunction https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26049386/   Inhibition of cyclic GMP-binding cyclic GMP-specific phosphodiesterase (Type 5) by sildenafil and related compounds https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10385692/   #vegan # Mediterraneandiet #erectiledysfunction

If you ever suffered from gout, then you know exactly what I'm talking about. Gout is definitely from hell! My journey with gout hasn't been easy. I've tried some of the mainstream diets that promised to help reversed gout.  This episodes takes you through my life journey and how it seems to interfere with my fitness goals.  Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4772341/ #vegan #gout #health

Building sexy legs takes time and patience, however, to effectively shape and sculpts your dream legs you will need to target multiple muscles for the best results.  In this episode you will learn the top 3 principles for shaping your legs and the variations of exercises to target multiple muscle groups.   Follow us on IG: @fitnesstalkpod linktr.ee/fitnesstalk #legworkout #quadsworkout #legday

There is currently a battle between Vegan and Carnivore diet. I have had the privilege to have tried them both.  In this episode, we will be discussing the good, the bad, and the ugly of both diets. From an unbiased perspective, I will explain my results and how I felt on both diets. #vegan #vegandiet #carnivore Source:   https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/05/140501165658.htm#:~:text=Now%2C%20researchers%20have%20found%20that,of%20a%20heart%20healthy%20diet.

Deadlifts are essential to over strength, posture, and mobility. This episode discusses the many benefits of why everyone should be adding deadlifts in their workout routines. You can follow us at:  IG: @fitnesstalkpod Linktr.ee/fitnesstalk Sources:  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25559899/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25198235/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15831061/ #deadlift #deadlifts #deadlifting