Coconuts

Supplementing Protein

Had a wonderful time teaching this class on protein supplementation with Maggie Dugan, MS, RDN @gettingbutterallthetime. We cover basics about protein, various types of protein powders and supplements, benefits of supplementation, timing, and differences between plant-based and animal-based powders. Big thanks to Sweat440 in Austin, TX for hosting us!

Nicotine

Had a wonderful time chatting with Maggie Dugan @gettingbutterallthetime (fellow dietetics student) about potential benefits and drawbacks of ingesting nicotine. Big thanks to the Radio Room and Squatch Frontier Fitness here in Austin, TX for allowing us to record. Music by Lesfm from Pixabay   SOURCES: Huberman’s podcast on nicotine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXs-zPc63kM [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXs-zPc63kM] Ben Greenfield’s article on chewing gum/nicotine gum: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/article/why-im-obsessed-with-chewing-gum-plus-my-top-7-favorit e-healthy-gums/ [https://bengreenfieldlife.com/article/why-im-obsessed-with-chewing-gum-plus-my-top-7-favorit%20e-healthy-gums/] CDC info on how to chew nicotine gum: https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/campaign/tips/quit-smoking/quit-smoking-medications/how-to-use -quit-smoking-medicines/how-to-use-nicotine-gum.html [https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/campaign/tips/quit-smoking/quit-smoking-medications/how-to-use%20-quit-smoking-medicines/how-to-use-nicotine-gum.html] General info on nicotine gum: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicotine_gum [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicotine_gum] Article regarding beneficial effects of nicotine:  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1859921 [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1859921].  Nicotine as therapy: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC526783/ [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC526783/] Absorption, metabolism and excretion of nicotine in humans: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23821941/#:~:text=Almost%2090%25%20of%20nicotine%20absorbed,brain%2C%20and%20respiratory%20epithelium%20membranes [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23821941/#:~:text=Almost%2090%25%20of%20nicotine%20absorbed,brain%2C%20and%20respiratory%20epithelium%20membranes].) Smoking and ulcerative colitis: http://www.ibdclinic.ca/ibd-and-lifestyle/smoking-and-ibd/smoking-and-ulcerative-colitis/#:~:text=It%20has%20been%20found%20that,prevent%20inflammation%20in%20the%20colon [http://www.ibdclinic.ca/ibd-and-lifestyle/smoking-and-ibd/smoking-and-ulcerative-colitis/#:~:text=It%20has%20been%20found%20that,prevent%20inflammation%20in%20the%20colon].

Coffee

Had a wonderful time chatting with Maggie @gettingbutterallthetime (fellow dietetics student) about the history, sustainability, and health benefits of coffee! Big thanks to the Radio Room and Squatch Frontier Fitness here in Austin, TX for allowing us to record. Coffee podcast sources: https://www.ncausa.org/about-coffee/history-of-coffee https://www.conservation.org/blog/what-on-earth-is-sustainable-coffee https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4862107/#:~:text=Coffee%20intake%20more%20than %202,as%20well%20as%20decreased%20mortality. https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/9-reasons-why-the-right-amount- of-coffee-is-good-for-you https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coffee https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8778943/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8043694/ Music by Lesfm from Pixabay

Coconuts

Coconut oil for shaving, coconut oil for whitening teeth and freshening breath, coconut oil as lotion, coconut oil as hair product, coconut oil for coffee and snacks, coconut water for hydration...Did I miss anything else? Where have coconuts been all my life? Thanks for listening.

Narcolepsy & Animal-based

My twin sister Amber and I talk about narcolepsy, an animal-based diet, supplementing, and our 30 day clean-eating challenge.  0:35 Introductions / Amber background  5:05/12:20 Ken Barry Non-protein amino acids  5:46 Narcolepsy diagnosis 10:00 Textbook narcolepsy 14:07 Animal-based for narcolepsy 17:00 Feasibility of animal based 20:00 What’s Animal-based? 22:00 Organ supplements 22:30 Dr Shawn Baker: Meat and Eggs 24:00 milk  26:00 fullness on carnivore  27:40 Texish podcast shoutout 29:00 bioptimizers magnesium 30:00 magnesium and narcolepsy 34:25 Ambers current sleep status 38:00 sleep/wake disorders 40:00 decaf for anxiety 44:15 Tom Standage An Edible History of Humanity 44:30 buy organic coffee/ living downstream 51:00 electrolytes / LMNT / salt your water (Sodium and chloride)  57:00 amino acids  59:30 melatonin scam 01:05:00 culture/ dogma around limiting meat consumption Links: Ken Berry Autoimmune Video: https://youtu.be/CWD-QvnKWqk LMNT electrolyte powder: https://drinklmnt.com Heart and Soil beef organ supplements: heartandsoil.co BiOptimizers Magnesium: https://bioptimizers.com Music by Lesfm from Pixabay