Today's Nutrition

Where did this belly come from?”Maybe you're 48, 55 or 65, and suddenly your body doesn't seem to be following the same rules anymore.You're eating pretty much the way you've always eaten.Maybe the number on the scale hasn't even changed that much.But your pants don't fit.Your waistline is disappearing.And the weight that used to settle around your hips and thighs seems to have packed its bags...

Now, if I had mentioned creatine 20 years ago, you probably would have pictured a young guy in the gym trying to build enormous biceps. But today we're having a very different conversation about creatine. The new conversation is about women and healthy aging. We're talking about preserving muscle as we age.We're talking about menopause. We're talking about the brain. We're even talking about what...

Your gut makes weight-loss hormones.Now, most of us think of the digestive tract as basically a long tube. Food goes in, nutrients get absorbed, waste comes out.But your gut is oh so much more than that.Your intestinal tract is actually part of your endocrine system- your whole hormone system that I wrote about in my book-Get out of Hormone Hell 6 Heavenly Steps to Lose weight, feel great and...

Protein is having a moment!Walk through the grocery store and suddenly everything is “high protein.” We have protein cereal, protein bars, protein chips, protein pancakes, protein ice cream—you name it, manufacturers have figured out they need to put the word protein on the front of the package.A new word: proteinmaxxing—trying to pack as much protein as possible into your day.But do we really...

Maybe you have considered taking GLP-1 or your friends have lost 30-40 or even 50+ pounds. There is not judgement here. It can be lifesaving for many people. Today, we're going to talk about what GLP-1 actually is, why so many people have lost the ability to produce and respond to it optimally, and then we'll discuss practical, natural ways to boost it and finally, how to minimize side effects if...

Today we're going to explore how fasting interacts with women's hormones and why the best approach often changes throughout different stages of life.One of the biggest mistakes in the nutrition world is assuming that if something works for one person, it should work for everyone.Human biology doesn't work that way.Women have a much more dynamic hormonal environment than men. iNSULIN RESISTANCE...

If I could wave a magic wand and help every listener understand one thing about their health, it might be this:Insulin resistance.It isn't glamorous. It doesn't get the attention that cholesterol, blood pressure, or even weight loss gets. But insulin resistance may be the hidden driver behind many of the health problems we see today. Weight gain. Fatigue. Prediabetes. Type 2 diabetes. Fatty liver...

What if one of the most powerful tools for protecting your brain isn't found in a prescription bottle?What if it isn't a supplement?What if it's simply giving your brain a break from eating? Now before you think I've lost my mind, stay with me. Many people assume that if they skip a meal, their brain will stop working. We've been told for years that we need constant fuel, constant snacks, and a...

Today we're tackling one of the hottest topics in medicine, nutrition, and weight loss. GLP-1 medications.You know them by names like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound. You've seen the commercials.You've heard the celebrity stories. You probably know someone taking one. Maybe you're taking one yourself.These medications have transformed the conversation around weight loss, and for many...

Have you ever noticed that some people reach their 80s, 90s, and even 100 years old and are still active, engaged, sharp, and enjoying life, while others struggle many decades earlier?What is their secret?Is it genetics? Is it luck? Is there some special supplement they've discovered?As it turns out, the answer is probably much simpler—and much more encouraging—than you might think.Today we're...