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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: [email protected]   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 Beth Wilkes Farrako, a renowned nutrition and strength coach. They discuss the importance of fitness and strength training for women, particularly those over 50, and how the industry is evolving to become more inclusive. Beth shares insights on overcoming societal pressures around aging, the benefits of consistent activity, and how to manage fitness and nutrition effectively during menopause. They also explore the significant impacts of alcohol consumption on health, and Beth shares her personal journey from struggling with alcohol and drugs to becoming a successful coach. Beth emphasizes that with the right approach, it's never too late to transform one's life.   00:20 Beth's Background and Coaching Philosophy 00:47 Fitness for Women Over 50 04:07 Menopause and Fitness 07:02 Alcohol and Women's Health 14:21 Beth's Personal Journey and Career 17:03 Overcoming Fear and Building Consistency 25:19 Tracking and Counting: Different Approaches 26:35 The Fear of Certain Foods 28:27 Sustainable Weight Loss Strategies 29:57 Understanding Protein and Fiber 34:23 Consistency Over Perfection 39:20 Navigating Holiday Eating 44:13 Final Tips and Finding Balance     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: [email protected]   GUEST:   Follow Beth Wilkes Farrako here: https://www.instagram.com/bethferacofitness   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: [email protected]   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, host Abby Langer talks with Molly Galbraith, founder of "GGS Academy" and "Girls Gone Strong", about her journey in health and fitness spanning over 19 years. They discuss the evolution of women's strength training, the crucial role of evidence-based interdisciplinary health and fitness education for women, and the importance of proper trainer-client communication regarding various health topics. The conversation also touches on misconceptions spread by fitness influencers, the significance of strength, power, and balance training for women in perimenopause and menopause, and common issues related to pelvic health. Molly shares insights on fostering a healthy relationship with food, the impact of mental health on fitness routines, and effective strategies to facilitate and maintain healthy lifestyle changes.   00:15 The Evolution of Girls Gone Strong 01:14 Challenges in the Fitness Industry 03:44 Addressing Menopause in Fitness 05:39 Importance of Strength and Power Training 10:25 Pelvic Health and Fitness 22:24 Personal Journey with Disordered Eating 29:00 Mindful Eating Habits 29:14 Understanding Hunger and Fullness 29:29 Balancing Enjoyment and Health 30:08 Personal Dietary Choices 30:53 Finding Your Comfortable Weight 31:43 Healthy Relationship with Food 34:41 The Spectrum of Eating Behaviors 35:50 Intent Behind Intermittent Fasting 39:53 Motivating Mental Health and Activity 45:12 Setting Realistic Fitness Goals 49:29 Making Sustainable Lifestyle Changes     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: [email protected]   GUEST:   Follow Molly here: https://www.instagram.com/themollygalbraith/     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: [email protected]   GUEST:   Follow Dr. Idz here: https://www.instagram.com/dr_idz    Produced by Wowow Podcasts

In this enlightening episode of Aggressive Salad, Abby is joined by nutrition science educator and researcher Alan Flanagan to discuss a range of topics; including his transition from a legal career to focusing on nutrition, the importance of understanding diet composition, and the myths surrounding low-carb and keto diets. Alan also delves into the carbohydrate-insulin hypothesis, the misinformation spread by diet influencers, and the reality behind longevity diets. This episode is packed with scientific insights aimed at debunking popular nutrition myths and promoting evidence-based dietary advice.   00:02 Meet Alan Flanagan: From Law to Nutrition 00:50 The Journey from Law to Nutrition 02:20 Transition to Full-Time Nutrition 04:13 Alinea Nutrition: Breaking Down Research 06:37 Debunking Low Carb vs. Low Fat Diets 15:31 Understanding Diet Extremes 22:36 Conspiracy Theories in Nutrition 27:30 Desperation and the Carnivore Diet 28:51 Dishonesty in Diet Promotion 29:11 Critique of Published Research 30:27 Debunking the Carbohydrate-Insulin Model 33:31 Impact of Macronutrients on Fat Storage 34:07 Kevin Hall's Research on Diets 46:33 Misleading Claims in Longevity Research   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: [email protected]   GUEST:   Follow Alan Flanagan here: https://www.instagram.com/thenutritionaladvocate/      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: [email protected]   GUEST:   Follow Dr Adrian Chavez here: https://www.instagram.com/dr.adrian.chavez/?hl=en      Produced by Wowow Podcasts

RD Desiree Nielsen joins me to sort the chaff from the wheat, literally. We discuss all things gut health, and delineate the science from the fearmongering, buzzwordy marketing around gut health and microbiomes. She explains how the health industry has taken isolated nutrition truths about gut health and extrapolated, exaggerated and mis-contextualized them to push products and restrictive diets that claim to 'transform' your gut. We tackle myths about our microbiomes and discuss the demonization of seed oils. We debunk the efficacy of colonics as well as "probiotics for weight loss" (I'm looking at you Better Body Company!), and shed light on what information is and isn't fact checked in the nutrition world.   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: [email protected]   GUEST:   Follow Desiree here: https://www.instagram.com/desireenielsenrd Buy Desiree's books here:  https://desireerd.com/books/eat-more-plants-cookbook/   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

The pursuit of thinness at any cost has to stop. In this day and age most of us can see right through irresponsible comments like "nothing tastes as good as skinny feels", but how many of us can identify diet culture disguised as health? Do you know the line between health promoting behaviors and obsessive patterns? How do you get yourself out of food habits that began with good intentions but have now spiraled into compulsion? In today's episode I'm joined by clinical social worker June Burke-MacDonald, a social worker who specializes in eating disorder recovery, to unpack all things disordered eating, both socially and clinically. We discuss the causes of eating disorders, how to navigate nutrition without dogma, misconceptions about eating disorders, and the insidious nature of calorie tracking. You don't want to miss this one: if not you, then a friend, or a friend of a friend has been touched by the effects of diet culture and eating disorders disguised as health.    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: June Burke-MacDonald  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

RD Andy Miller joins me to discuss the changing landscape of dietetics as it pumps up against social media and its slew of misinformation. We discuss the backlash we face when speaking out against bad actors, and the incalculable damage the likes of Bobby Parrish, Mark Hyman and Jason Fung have on the public's understanding of health and nutrition. We unpack the insidious trend of wellness advocates putting their children on diets under the guise of "healthy eating" and "portion control education", and how scientists misappropriate animal studies to launch unfounded attacks on accessible foods.   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: Andy Miller   Produced by Wowow

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

The nutrition and wellness worlds can churn out so much misinformation that can, ironically, make us less healthy; encouraging disordered thoughts and habits around food. Aggressive Salad, hosted by dietitian Abby Langer, separates nutrition fact from fiction, examining the latest nutrition trends and holds them up against the science...All served with a generous side of spicy humour while calling out the people and companies that use confusion, half-truths and fear mongering to peddle products and fads. Website: https://abbylangernutrition.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/langernutrition/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/langernutrition?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abbylangernutrition Buy my book: https://linktr.ee/Abbylanger Contact me: [email protected]

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/