Discussions about the science of nutrition, dietetics and health. The podcast that educates through nuanced conversations, exploring evidence and cultivating critical thinking. Hosted by Danny Lennon.
https://sigmanutrition.com
Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 20 days 16 hours 27 minutes
SNR #151: Planning the 4 Phases of Combat Sport Nutrition
Episode 151: How to periodize nutrition for a combat sport athlete through understanding the 4 phases of nutrition they transition through.
SNR #150: Are You Really a "Hard-Gainer"? - 5 Reasons For Not Gaining Weight
Episode 150: Sigma coach Gar Benn lays out 5 reasons that really explain the notion of "hard-gainers" giving rise to some people feeling they can't gain weight/muscle.
SNR 149: Mike Israetel, PhD - Evidence-Based Healthy Eating Principles
Episode 149: Mike Israetel, PhD discusses the hierarchy of nutritional factors that have an affect on health, how this differs from just body composition goals and how to avoid getting married to any one diet method. Mike Israetel is currently a...
SNR #148: Roundtable with the Sigma Team! - Hosted by HPA
Episode 148: This was a round-table discussion with the Sigma Nutrition & Performance team, hosted and produced by Human Performance Advancement.
SNR 147: Jeff Rothschild, RD - Carbohydrate Periodization for Endurance Athletes and How the Menstrual Cycle Impacts Training
Episode 147: Sports dietitian Jeff Rothschild discusses how he implements the latest glycogen/carbohydrate availability research into pracitce with his endurance athletes, issues surround supplements on race day and how the menstrual cycle can affect...
SNR #146: Is Sugar Addiction a Real Thing? (A Scientific View)
Episode 146: Answering a listener question: “I have a sugar addiction. Every time I quit, I get sucked right back in a few months later and gain 10 lbs. What can you say to help me, besides "stop eating sugar?”
SNR #145: Ian Dunican, PhD - Sleep, Training Timing & Performance in Elite Athletes
Episode 145: Sleep & performance researcher Ian Dunican of the Australian Institute of Sport, discusses some of his work examining the effects of sleep, circadian disruption, training timing and travel schedules on the performance and recovery of...
SNR #144: Is Inflammation a Problem & Should I Use an Anti-Inflammatory Diet?
Episode 144: Answering a listener question: “In a few episodes you've mentioned inflammation and how to deal with it. But how do you know if you have a problem with inflammation to begin with?"
SNR #143: Keith Baar, PhD - Tendon Stiffness, Collagen Production & Gelatin for Performance & Injury
Episode 143: Muscle physiology researcher Dr. Keith Baar from the University of California at Davis is on the show to discuss his teams work looking at nutrional and training strategies that can increase tendon stiffness, hence playing a role in...
SNR #142: Gar Benn - Nutrition Troubleshooting, Diet Evaluations & Effective Programming
Episode 142: Sigma Nutrition coach Gar Benn discusses how to effectively troubleshoot your dietary approach, evaluating how to improve a diet and effively programming nutrition and training to get optimal results. Gar is a strength coach and...