Nutrition Rounds Podcast

Join Dr. Danielle Belardo and her expert of the week, journalist, author, and former wellness addict, Rina Raphael. After personally falling victim to commodified wellness, Rina has dedicated her career to unveiling the truth behind this "un-well" industry. On this episode, Danielle and Rina delve into the variables that have steered society into adopting "quick fixes" through fashionable wellness trends and why we shouldn't feel bad about falling for them. Tune in for unique insight, perspective, and realness surrounding wellness that might have you thinking twice about your next self-care investment.      Danielle and Rina discuss:    The dangerous lack of scientific evidence pertaining to commodified wellness   Marketing, well-funded messaging and its powerful nature   Why people lean towards alternative ways of healing and our flawed medical system   The importance of assurance when it comes to our health and how health "gurus" falsely sell assurance   How women, rather than men, are frequently targeted in the wellness space through scare tactics  Wellness mania and why it's considered hyper-American   The ways in which we treat wellness as if it were fashion, and why this is so problematic     Rina Raphael is a health, wellness, technology, and women's issues journalist. She's made a name for herself in the media world, having served as a senior producer and lifestyle editor at TODAY.com and NBCNews.com and contributing to notable publications like the New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, NBC News, and CBS, amongst several others. Her new book, The Gospel of Wellness: Gyms, Gurus, Goop, and the False Promise of Self Care, provides an inside look at the boom of the wellness industry, its seductive marketing, and why we're all falling victim to it.     Thank you so much for taking the time to contribute to a generation that values fact over fiction! Be sure to rate, review, and follow on your favorite podcast app and let us know which not-so-wellness trend you'd like to hear debunked. Follow your host on Instagram @daniellebelardomd and the podcast @wellnessfactvsfiction. All studies discussed can be found @wellnessfvfjournalclub. Follow Rina at @rrrins and find her new book The Gospel of Wellness: Gyms, Gurus, Goop, and the False Promise of Self Care     Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible. Check out these deals just for you:  COZY EARTH - Go to cozyearth.com and enter WELLNESS at checkout to SAVE thirty-five  Percent.  ZOCDOC - Go to zocdoc.com/wellness and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then start your  search for a top-rated doctor today.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Danielle Belardo and her expert guest, world-renowned lipidologist, Dr. Thomas Dayspring, are back for part two of their masterclass in cholesterol and lipids. On today's episode, Danielle and Thomas cover all the nitty-gritty details about the different FDA-approved cholesterol-lowering medications while also busting myths and misconceptions about statins. They also pay some attention to the forgotten step sister of lipidology—high triglycerides. If you are looking to support your cardiovascular health, this episode will leave you with an arsenal of tools to keep your cholesterol in check.       Dr. Belardo and Dr. Dayspring discuss:        Why statins are first line therapy, how they lower LDL cholesterol and the powerful data we have for them    The differences between the various types of statins    How Zetia (ezetimibe) is used to lower cholesterol levels in the blood and when it is indicated for use    The different types of PCSK9 inhibitors, how they work, and how much they lower LDLC   Who has demonstrated mortality benefits from PCSK9 inhibitors and why they aren't the first line of therapy instead of statins   ideal triglyceride ranges and medications available to lower them      Dr. Thomas Dayspring is a world-renowned expert on atherothrombosis, lipoprotein, vascular biology, and advanced lipoprotein testing. With an extensive background of over 37 years in medicine as a clinical lipidologist, Dr. Dayspring has dedicated his career to cardiovascular health. In addition to 17 years of devoted consulting for patients with the most complex lipid disorders in the country, he has served as the Chief Scientific Officer at two of the largest cardiovascular labs for more than 7 years. He is also an official board member of both the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Clinical Lipidology. Dr. Dayspring has given over 4000 lectures in all 50 states and is considered one of the most requested speakers in the U.S.      Thank you so much for taking the time to contribute to a generation that values fact over fiction! Be sure to rate, review, and follow on your favorite podcast app and let us know which not-so-wellness trend you'd like to hear debunked. Follow your host on Instagram @daniellebelardomd and the podcast @wellnessfactvsfiction. All studies discussed can be found @wellnessfvfjournalclub. Follow Dr. Dayspring @Drlipid.      Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible. Check out these deals just for you:  COZY EARTH - Go to cozyearth.com and enter WELLNESS at checkout to SAVE thirty-five  Percent.  ZOCDOC - Go to zocdoc.com/wellness and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then start your  search for a top-rated doctor today.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Dr. Danielle Belardo and her expert of the week for a special two-part episode with world renowned lipidologist, Dr. Thomas Dayspring, better known on his infamous twitter account as @Drlipid. On today's episode, he dives headfirst into the world of lipidology, providing listeners with a detailed overview of all things cardiovascular health. Danielle and Thomas get right into the cardiovascular myths and misinformation out there, like the dangerous glamorization of certain diets and all natural supplements. So much necessary and educational ground to cover, so make sure to tune in for part 2 next week.    Dr. Belardo and Dr. Dayspring discuss:      What is considered normal vs. abnormal lipoprotein levels   The main differences between primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease    The misinformation surrounding ApoB proteins and atherosclerosis   Why the keto diet is a threat to cardiovascular health    Benefits of guideline-directed medical therapy    Dr. Thomas' concerns with plant-based supplements for cholesterol treatment   The powerful history of statins and why Dr. Belardo and Dr. Dayspring stand behind them as a treatment for cardiovascular disease      Dr. Thomas Dayspring is a world-renowned expert on atherothrombosis, lipoprotein, vascular biology, and advanced lipoprotein testing. With an extensive background of over 37 years in medicine as a clinical lipidologist, Dr. Dayspring has dedicated his career to cardiovascular health. In addition to 17 years of devoted consulting for patients with the most complex lipid disorders in the country, he has served as the Chief Scientific Officer at two of the largest cardiovascular labs for more than 7 years. He is also an official board member of both the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Clinical Lipidology. Dr. Dayspring has given over 4000 lectures in all 50 states and is considered one of the most requested speakers in the U.S.      Thank you so much for taking the time to contribute to a generation that values fact over fiction! Be sure to rate, review, and follow on your favorite podcast app and let us know which not-so-wellness trend you'd like to hear debunked. Follow your host on Instagram @daniellebelardomd and the podcast @wellnessfactvsfiction. All studies discussed can be found @wellnessfvfjournalclub. Follow Dr. Dayspring @Drlipid.        Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible. Check out these deals just for you:  COZY EARTH - Go to cozyearth.com and enter WELLNESS at checkout to SAVE thirty-five  Percent.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Dr. Danielle Belardo and her expert of the week, cardiologist and internal medicine physician Dr. Rohin Francis. Rohin is also a writer, comedian, and creator of the YouTube channel Medlife Crisis, where he tackles fascinating and offbeat science topics that don't get covered elsewhere. On today's episode, he covers the spectrum of all things exercise and cardiovascular disease related, with a sprinkle of humor (of course), and answers the burning question—is there such a thing as too much exercise? He may also help save you a few bucks as you eye up the latest flashy fitness tracker.    Danielle and Rohin discuss:      How much exercise the average person needs weekly to accrue health benefits   The causes of atrial fibrillation (A-fib) in high-performance athletes   Target heart rate training and the importance of moderate exercise   The advantages and disadvantages of smart tracking health and fitness devices    The data surrounding heart rate variability and what we actually need to worry about    The fascinating results of the Apple Watch study    Harmful physical and emotional effects of medical over-screening    Dr. Rohin Francis is a Consultant Cardiologist and a Doctoral Researcher at the University College London with a passion for science communication and education. Dr. Francis got his MBBS from St George's Hospital Medical School and trained as a physician at the Cambridge Deanery (Cambridge, UK) with a subspecialization in coronary intervention. Currently, Dr. Francis is undertaking a PhD on imaging techniques for acute myocardial infarction at University College London. Rohin has presented around the world and has been published extensively, including in The Guardian and numerous academic journals and websites.       Thank you so much for taking the time to contribute to a generation that values fact over fiction! Be sure to rate, review, and follow on your favorite podcast app and let us know which not-so-wellness trend you'd like to hear debunked. Follow your host on Instagram @daniellebelardomd and the podcast @wellnessfactvsfiction. All studies discussed can be found @wellnessfvfjournalclub. Follow Rohin @medcrisis.    Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible. Check out these deals just for you:  COZY EARTH - Go to cozyearth.com and enter WELLNESS at checkout to SAVE thirty-five  Percent.  ZOCDOC - Go to zocdoc.com/wellness and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then start your  search for a top-rated doctor today.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Dr. Danielle Belardo and her expert of the week, pediatric allergist and immunologist Dr. David Stukus, for a myth-busting episode about food allergies, intolerances, and "sensitivities." Danielle and David crack down on food "sensitivity" scams and unnecessary, unvalidated tests that people all over social media are falling victim to. Even allergies have a dark side, so tune in to learn what is fact and what is, simply, fiction.         Danielle and David discuss:        The basic terminology and meaning of food allergies, sensitivities, and intolerances   The difference between IgG and IgE and why IgG testing isn't validated or accurate   Low histamine diets and the pseudoscience claims these diets make  How to use a trial, elimination, and reintroduction diet to discover food intolerances   Why an oral food challenge is the gold standard for allergy testing   Ways to find a provider to get an accurate allergy diagnosis    Red flags for spotting allergy misinformation on social media      David Stukus, MD, is a Professor of Clinical Pediatrics in the Division of Allergy and Immunology. Prior to becoming the director of the Food Allergy Treatment Center, Dr. Stukus started the Complex Asthma Clinic at Nationwide Children's Hospital in 2011, which treats children with severe or difficult-to-treat asthma. He holds multiple leadership positions in the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (AAAAI) and the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology and is one of twelve allergists invited as a member of the Joint Task Force for Practice Parameters. He is the Social Media Medical Editor for the AAAAI, where he produces and hosts their podcast "Conversations From the World of Allergy." He has been named a Top Doctor in Pediatric Allergy every year since 2015.    Thank you so much for taking the time to contribute to a generation that values fact over fiction! Be sure to rate, review, and follow on your favorite podcast app and let us know which not-so-wellness trend you'd like to hear debunked. Follow your host on Instagram @daniellebelardomd and the podcast @wellnessfactvsfiction. All studies discussed can be found @wellnessfvfjournalclub. Follow Dr. Dave @allergykidsdoc.   Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible. Check out these deals just for you:  COZY EARTH - Go to cozyearth.com and enter WELLNESS at checkout to SAVE thirty-five  Percent.  ZOCDOC - Go to zocdoc.com/wellness and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then start your  search for a top-rated doctor today. 

Join Dr. Danielle Belardo and her expert of the week, the highly sought-after facial plastic surgeon to the stars, Dr. Kay Durairaj. On today's episode, Dr. Belardo gets a full rundown of the pros and cons of Botox, fillers, rhinoplasty, and liposuction, and the two share their favorite non-surgical treatments. Dr. Kay empowers her patients (including Danielle) to call their own shots when it comes to beauty and provides them with the autonomy to make decisions about their aesthetics that stay true to who they are. The pursuit of beauty is on your terms.      Danielle and Kay discuss:        The pretty vs. brainy dichotomy that is present in today's society   The positive and negative effects of social media on beauty standards and self-image  The differences between non-surgical and surgical rhinoplasty and the costs associated with both interventions   What to look for on a specialist's resume to ensure you're in good hands   What Kybella is, how it differs from liposuction, and its efficacy         Dr. Kay Durairaj completed her surgical training at UCLA and is a member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery. Her expertise is in Botox and neurotoxins, facial injectables and fillers, and she was voted one of the top 100 injectors in the country by her peers. She is Chairman of the Department of Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery at Huntington Memorial Hospital, and she serves as an advisor to multiple aesthetic industry organizations.       Thank you so much for taking the time to contribute to a generation that values fact over fiction! Be sure to rate, review, and follow on your favorite podcast app and let us know which not-so-wellness trend you'd like to hear debunked. Follow your host on Instagram @daniellebelardomd and the podcast @wellnessfactvsfiction. All studies discussed can be found @wellnessfvfjournalclub. Follow Dr. Kay @beautybydrkay.      Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible. Check out these deals just for you:  COZY EARTH - Go to cozyearth.com and enter WELLNESS at checkout to SAVE thirty-five  Percent. 

Can fiber actually cause death? How about heart attacks? Panic attacks? On today's episode, the fiber queen herself, Dr. Danielle Belardo, and her expert guest registered dietitian, Dr. Kevin Klatt, discuss the scientific evidence around dietary fiber. There is a lot of stir about fiber after the release of Wondery's top podcast, Fed Up, about the phenomenon diet F-Factor, founded by registered dietitian Tanya Zuckerbrot. Danielle and Kevin are on the mic to settle the fiber feud and advise listeners if they really should fear the fiber. Tune in to hear the fiber facts and whether these two doctors will be placing their F-Factor orders anytime soon.     Dr. Kevin C. Klatt, PhD, RD is a nutrition researcher and registered dietitian who provides individualized medical nutrition therapy and health coaching to patients/clients. Dr. Klatt completed his doctoral work in nutrition at Cornell University and his dietetic training at the National Institutes of Health. He is currently a researcher at the Baylor College of Medicine.    Thank you so much for taking the time to contribute to a generation that values fact over fiction! Be sure to rate, review, and follow on your favorite podcast app and let us know which not-so-wellness trend you'd like to hear debunked. Follow your host on Instagram @daniellebelardomd and the podcast @wellnessfactvsfiction. All studies discussed can be found @wellnessfvfjournalclub. Follow Kevin @kcklatt    Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible. Check out these deals just for you:  COZY EARTH - Go to cozyearth.com and enter WELLNESS at checkout to SAVE thirty-five  Percent. 

Join Dr. Danielle Belardo and her expert of the week, an internal and emergency medicine physician who has been dubbed the Latin Dr. Fauci, Dr. Mauricio Gonzalez-Arias. This week, Danielle and Mauricio dive into a topic that doesn't get a lot of air time in the plant-based community but that is incredibly important—protein. It doesn't matter which area of the dietary spectrum you are in, this episode will be incredibly educational, informative, and helpful for you.      Danielle and Mauricio discuss:        What is protein, and why is it so important to include it in your diet?  The meaning of RDA and how it affects protein intake    The daily protein recommendations for increasing muscle mass and losing weight, as well as ways to increase your intake  The physical and psychological benefits of resistance training and tips to include more in your workout routine even if you don't like it   High-quality, vegetarian protein sources    Amino acid composition in animal vs. plant proteins and how much leucine to include each day      Check out these free resources:  American College of Sports Medicine  EXRX      Dr. Mauricio González is a Mexican doctor who practices medicine in New York. He has a double major in internal medicine and emergency medicine from New York Medical College. Along with his wife, Mayte Moncada, he founded the Veggie Power Summit ® which is the largest congress in Latin America on plant-based nutrition. Various television networks have interviewed him to combat disinformation and he frequently collaborates with CNN en Español, Telemundo, Televisa, and Univision La Saga. He has also been interviewed by People Magazine, The Today Show, InStyle, and GQ Mexico and shared a forum panel with Dr. Tedros and Bill Clinton.    Thank you so much for taking the time to contribute to a generation that values fact over fiction! Be sure to rate, review, and follow on your favorite podcast app and let us know which not-so-wellness trend you'd like to hear debunked. Follow your host on Instagram @daniellebelardomd and the podcast @wellnessfactvsfiction. All studies discussed can be found @wellnessfvfjournalclub. Follow Mauricio @dr.mauriciogonzalez and his wife Mayte @mayte_moncada_p.    Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible. Check out these deals just for you:  COZY EARTH - Go to cozyearth.com and enter WELLNESS at checkout to SAVE thirty-five  Percent.  ZOCDOC - Go to zocdoc.com/WELLNESS and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then start your   search for a top-rated doctor today.  

Join Dr. Danielle Belardo and her expert of the week, bariatric surgeon and obesity medicine specialist Dr. Garth Davis, for a myth-busting episode about weight loss surgery. Dr. Davis debunks the enormous amount of misinformation circling social media about the harm of these surgeries and provides an inside look into what you can expect before, during and after surgery. Danielle and Garth dive into the pros and cons of the most common weight loss surgeries and provide the facts so people can make an educated decision on whether bariatric surgery is right for them.         Danielle and Garth discuss:      The anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal tract   The history of gastric bypass surgery and why it causes weight loss  Myths and misconceptions surrounding bariatric surgery  Criteria to qualify for bariatric surgery   The long term effects and success rate of surgery  How to find a great surgeon and what kinds of questions to ask  Risks and benefits associated with bariatric surgery       Garth Davis, MD, FACS, FASMBS, is a board-certified bariatric surgeon and obesity medicine specialist physician in Houston, Texas. For more than 20 years, Dr. Davis has specialized in bariatric and general surgery and has performed thousands of weight loss surgeries. He is currently working at Houston Methodist West and Houston Methodist Downtown and serves as the Medical Director for the system's Clinic For Chronic Metabolic Disease. He has started and led several of the largest multidisciplinary weight loss programs and is an invited keynote speaker on topics related to obesity and obesity surgery. Dr. Davis is a published author of two books: "Proteinaholic: How Our Obsession With Meat is Killing Us" and "The Expert's Guide to Weight-Loss Surgery." He founded the two largest bariatric practices in Houston: the Houston Medical Clinic and the Davis Clinic.  Thank you so much for taking the time to contribute to a generation that values fact over fiction! Be sure to rate, review, and follow on your favorite podcast app and let us know which not-so-wellness trend you'd like to hear debunked. Follow your host on Instagram @daniellebelardomd and the podcast @wellnessfactvsfiction. Follow Garth @drgarthdavis.    Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible. Check out these deals just for you:  COZY EARTH - Go to cozyearth.com and enter WELLNESS at checkout to SAVE thirty-five  Percent.  ZOCDOC - Go to zocdoc.com/WELLNESS and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then start your  search for a top-rated doctor today. 

Join Dr. Danielle Belardo and her expert of the week, obesity and nutritional epidemiologist Dr. Deirdre Tobias, for a masterclass on nutrition epidemiology and its impact on public health. Diedre opens up her nutrition epidemiology toolbox to explain the research and data supporting healthy dietary patterns and what nutrition tips you can implement in your own life. Danielle and Deirdre also bust the myth that whole grains and fruit are evil, so forget what you've read on social media! Whether or not you're in the medical field or just a hobbyist trying to learn to interpret science in a more robust way, this is the episode for you.    Danielle and Deirdre discuss:      The basics of nutritional epidemiology and role of a nutritional epidemiologist  General healthy dietary patterns and the problems with a western diet   The reasons whole grains and fruits have been demonized  The table 1 method and how it can help you interpret scientific data     Dr. Deirdre Tobias is an obesity and nutritional epidemiologist at the Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston. She received her doctorate and postdoctoral training at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Dr. Tobias was appointed as the Academic Editor for the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition in 2019. Her research focuses on the role of diet and lifestyle for obesity and its major chronic diseases, including gestational diabetes and type 2 diabetes, and has been published in leading peer-reviewed journals, including the New England Journal of Medicine and the Journal of the American Medical Association. She is assistant professor and co-Instructor for Nutritional Epidemiology at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.    For more information on the research Deirdre does at Harvard, visit www.hsph.harvard.edu/deirdre-tobias    Thank you so much for taking the time to contribute to a generation that values fact over fiction! Be sure to rate, review, and follow on your favorite podcast app and let us know which not-so-wellness trend you'd like to hear debunked. Follow your host on Instagram @daniellebelardomd and the podcast @wellnessfactvsfiction. Follow Deirdre @deirdre_tobias.    Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible. Check out these deals just for you:  COZY EARTH - Go to cozyearth.com and enter WELLNESS at checkout to SAVE thirty-five  Percent. 

Join Dr. Danielle Belardo for the highly anticipated episode on nutrition and lipids. In Part 3 of the cholesterol series, Danielle addresses the impact of diet on cardiovascular disease risk and LDL cholesterol by sharing the key findings from a variety of research papers and studies. The main takeaway is that your overall dietary pattern is what matters most and no one food in one dose will cause disease. So go ahead, be an omnivore, vegan, pescatarian, or whatever works for you, as long as you're including the advice from today's episode.    This week Danielle addresses the following questions surrounding nutrition and lipids:       What is dietary cholesterol and how does it impact lipids?   How can you lower LDL cholesterol without raising triglycerides and reduce APOE?  Which interventions lower cardiovascular risk the most?  Which foods are high in saturated fats and what dietary recommendations lower the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and LDL cholesterol?   Why does polyunsaturated fat lower LDL cholesterol?    Which oils are better for your lipid levels?   What is fiber, why is it important in your diet, and how does it lower cholesterol?   Which foods are packed with viscous fiber, and how much per day should you consume?  What is a portfolio diet and what kind of impact does it have on LDL cholesterol?      Find all the papers and research studies discussed this week on Instagram @wellnessfvfjournalclub.    Thank you so much for taking the time to contribute to a generation that values fact over fiction! Be sure to rate, review, and follow on your favorite podcast app and let us know which not-so-wellness trend you'd like to hear debunked. Follow your host on Instagram @daniellebelardomd and the podcast @wellnessfactvsfiction      Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible. Check out these deals just for you:  COZY EARTH - Go to cozyearth.com and enter WELLNESS at checkout to SAVE thirty-five  Percent. 

This week, Dr. Danielle is back for part two of her highly requested cholesterol series, where she is setting you up with the foundational knowledge about cholesterol and lipid metabolism. She covers why this topic is so important for your health, and she arms you with the tools to debate any cholesterol denier or self-proclaimed bio-hacker at your next dinner party.  In order to truly understand the way nutrition, diet, lifestyle, and medications impact cholesterol and heart disease, you have to understand lipid metabolism. The Cholesterol class is in session!    On today's episode, Danielle addresses the following questions surrounding cholesterol metabolism:   Why is lipid metabolism important?   Where does cholesterol actually come from and how does your body make it? And how does your body get rid of cholesterol?   What happens when cholesterol is turned into bile? What happens to VLDL, LDL, and HDL particles in the body? Where do they go? What happens when we eat food, including dietary cholesterol? How do the cells in your small intestine play a role in lipid metabolism? What are chylomicrons, what do they do, and why aren't we measuring them?   How does our body know how to regulate the amount of cholesterol it makes? And much more!   Thank you so much for taking the time to contribute to a generation that values fact over fiction! Be sure to rate, review, and follow on your favorite podcast app and let us know which not-so-wellness trend you'd like to hear debunked. Follow your host on Instagram @daniellebelardomd and the podcast @wellnessfactvsfiction       Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible. Check out these deals just for you:  COZY EARTH - Go to cozyearth.com and enter WELLNESS at checkout to SAVE thirty-five  Percent. 

This week, Dr. Danielle is hopping on the mic solo to dive into one of your most requested topics (drum roll, please) — cholesterol. As a cardiologist, lipids and cholesterol are practically her second language, and she has heard every question under the sun from her patients. In part one of this multi-part series, she covers the foundations of cholesterol, common terminology, and myths and misconceptions. Welcome to Cholesterol 101!        On today's episode, Danielle addresses the following questions surrounding cholesterol:      What is it and is it true your body needs it?  How does it cause heart disease?  Is it true that LDL causes heart disease?  What does a lipid panel tell you?  What is the difference between total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, and triglycerides, and how does each one relate to cardiovascular risk?  What are some of the values we are looking to target to get an optimal lipid panel?      Thank you so much for taking the time to contribute to a generation that values fact over fiction! Be sure to rate, review, and follow on your favorite podcast app and let us know which not-so-wellness trend you'd like to hear debunked. Follow your host on Instagram @daniellebelardomd and the podcast @wellnessfactvsfiction    Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible. Check out these deals just for you:  COZY EARTH - Go to cozyearth.com and enter WELLNESS at checkout to SAVE thirty-five  Percent. 

Join Dr. Danielle Belardo and her expert of the week, board certified dermatologist and leading skincare myth buster, Dr. Ranella Hirsch. Ranella is back for round two to dive even deeper into the misinformation flooding social media about sun protection and debunk the top myths about sunscreen people believe (but shouldn't). They share their SPF and sun protection must-haves and why the most important thing is to find a product that works for you.        Danielle and Ranella discuss:     How often you should apply sunscreen and how much you really need   Whether makeup with SPF protects your skin and how to layer your products  Common misconceptions about SPF, water resistant sunscreen, and the UV index  The latest hot topic that sunscreen makes you vitamin D deficient—is it true?  Differences between mineral, chemical, and DIY sunscreens         Dr. Ranella Hirsch is the co-founder of Atolla: Custom Skincare and is frequently quoted in the fields of cosmetic and laser dermatology. She often lectures to physicians in the fields of laser surgery and cosmetic dermatology and is currently involved in a number of clinical studies of laser technologies and skin care. Ranella is highly sought after as an expert for both thriving brands and startup companies, including Dove, where she is a Global Partner Dermatologist.    Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible. Check out these deals just for you:  COZY EARTH - Go to cozyearth.com and enter WELLNESS at checkout to SAVE thirty-five  Percent. 

Join Dr. Danielle Belardo and her expert of the week, clinical and academic dietitian Dr. Nicola Guess, as they unpack whether "personalized nutrition" is worth all the hype. It's the latest hot topic all over social media, and with a new trend comes new supplements, testing kits, online programs, and apps. So, could this diet be the miracle worker it claims to be, or is this just another excuse for pseudoscientists to make a few bucks? Tune in to learn the facts (and fiction) about personalized nutrition and whether it's just too good to be true.        Danielle and Nicola discuss:    What personalized nutrition actually is and why online programs can be problematic   Nutrition buzzwords such as microbiome and inflammation    Why the nutrition industry can get away with monetizing bogus products    The positive role big tech companies could play in the health industry   Dr. Nicola Guess is an experienced clinical and academic dietitian, registered in the UK and the US. Her clinical and research interests are in obesity, type 2 diabetes, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and cardiometabolic disease. She has worked in the NHS and currently runs a private consultancy. Her expertise in type 2 diabetes is globally recognized and she is a Diabetes UK Allied Health Professional Fellow, a National Institute of Clinical Excellence Scholar, a Winston Churchill Travel Fellow, and a Fulbright Scholar.    Thank you so much for taking the time to contribute to a generation that values fact over fiction!  Be sure to rate, review, and follow on your favorite podcast app and let us know which not-so-wellness trend you'd like to hear debunked. Follow your host on Instagram @daniellebelardomd and the podcast @wellnessfactvsfiction. Follow Nicola @dr__guess. 

Join Dr. Danielle Belardo and her expert of the week, clinical psychologist Dr. Jonathan Stea, for a highly requested and informative episode about all things mental health. With the rise of pseudo-psychology circulating on social media, Dr. Stea has been on a mission to drown out the mental health misinformation noise by amplifying scientific communication in a digestible, creative way. Tune in to hear how Dr. Stea answers some important questions surrounding depression, anxiety, and much more.    Danielle and Jonathan discuss:    What depression and anxiety are and how they are diagnosed   Evidence-based therapies to treat depression, anxiety, and other disorders  Pharmaceutical treatment options including SSRIs and SNRIs and their effectiveness  The impact of exercise on mental health     Jonathan N. Stea, Ph.D., R. Psych., is a registered and practicing clinical psychologist and Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Calgary. Clinically, he specializes in the assessment and treatment of concurrent addictive and psychiatric disorders. He is interested in topics related to science communication and health misinformation in popular media, especially with respect to addiction and mental health. He is a coalition member of Science Up First which distributes and amplifies best-in-class, science-informed content surrounding COVID-19 and the COVID-19 vaccine. He is the co-editor of the forthcoming book Investigating Psychology: Pseudoscience, Fringe Science, and Controversies out in 2023.    Thank you so much for taking the time to contribute to a generation that values fact over fiction! Be sure to rate, review, and follow on your favorite podcast app and let us know which not-so-wellness trend you'd like to hear debunked. Follow your host on Instagram @daniellebelardomd and the podcast @wellnessfactvsfiction. Follow Jonathan @jonathanstea and Science Up First @ScienceUpFirst. 

Join Dr. Danielle Belardo and her expert of the week, past Chief of Cardiology, author and women's health advocate Dr. Martha Gulati. Martha is an expert in women's heart health and an influential voice for women's empowerment in the medical field. On today's episode she sheds light on whether the health claims on your Instagram are fact or fiction and how guidelines are working to keep this from being detrimental to your health and wellness.     Danielle and Martha debunk myths and misconceptions surrounding:    The rigorous process of creating guidelines  How unbiased committees are created  Why medical guidelines are (always) better than anecdotal advise  How, even as a layman, you can use guidelines to ensure the credibility of your healthcare    Martha Gulati, MD is the President-Elect of the American Society for Preventive Cardiology. She was a Professor of Medicine and the inaugural Chief of Cardiology at the University of Arizona. She is the author of the best-seller, “Saving Women's Hearts”. She served as the chair of the national chest pain guidelines that were released in late 2021. She recently joined the Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute as a professor of cardiology and is the director of prevention, the associate director of the Barbra Streisand Women's Heart Center and holds the Anita Dann Friedman Endowed Chair in Women's Cardiovascular Medicine and Research.   Check out Martha's book - Saving Women's Hearts HERE!     Thank you so much for taking the time to contribute to a generation that values fact over fiction! Be sure to rate, review, and follow on your favorite podcast app and let us know which not-so-wellness trend you'd like to hear debunked. Follow your host on Instagram @daniellebelardomd and the podcast @wellnessfactvsfiction. Follow Martha @drmarthagulati.      Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible. Check out these deals just for you:  COZY EARTH - Go to cozyearth.com and enter WELLNESS at checkout to SAVE thirty-five  Percent.  TALKSPACE - visit talkspace.com and get $100 off your first month when you use promo code drdanielle at sign-up.  DIPSEA - go to dipseastories.com/drdanielle for a free 30 day trial. 

Join Dr. Danielle Belardo and her expert of the week, media expert and creator of @foodsciencebabe, Erin. Erin is revealing the facts behind food science and exposing the harmful myths, trends, and truths of the food industry that have been plastered throughout the media over the past years. Danielle and Erin address the impacts that the food industry has on our health, the health of those working in the field, and whether we really need to worry about consuming pesticides. With the new-found knowledge from today's episode, you'll be able to make more educated and healthy food choices!    Danielle and Erin discuss:    Is organic food better than non-organic food? The environmental impact of organic vs non-organic food  Should you be scared of eating pesticides?    Erin has a bachelor of science in Chemical Engineering from the University of MN, has worked in the conventional and organic food industries for over 10 years, and is the creator behind @foodsciencebabe where she challenges the beliefs of the food industry by using science based information to answer hard-hitting questions.    Thank you so much for taking the time to contribute to a generation that values fact over fiction! Be sure to rate, review, and follow on your favorite podcast app and let us know which not-so-wellness trend you'd like to hear debunked. Follow your host on Instagram @daniellebelardomd and the podcast @wellnessfactvsfiction. Follow Erin @foodsciencebabe.    Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible. Check out these deals just for you:  POLICYGENIUS - Head to policygenius.com to get your free life insurance quotes  HELLOFRESH - Go to hellofresh.com/drdanielle16 and use code drdanielle16 for up to 16 free meals AND 3 free gifts!  TALKSPACE - visit talkspace.com and get $100 off your first month when you use promo code drdanielle at sign-up.  DIPSEA - go to dipseastories.com/drdanielle for a free 30 day trial. 

Join Dr. Danielle Belardo and her expert of the week, associate professor, author, and co-owner of the Bariatric Medical Institute, Dr. Yoni Freedhoff. Yoni is on a mission to destigmatize obesity and shed light on the life-changing pharmaceutical therapies available to patients. Yoni and Danielle address the impact weight stigma has on the quality of medical care for individuals with obesity and how we need to stop blaming patients for this complex, multi-factorial, neuro-hormonal condition. With these changes, the days of the diet guru will be dead and gone!    Danielle and Yoni discuss:    Solutions for healthcare providers to evaluate their own bias in order to improve the quality of care for patients   Advice for patients who have obesity to advocate for themselves while navigating this stigma in healthcare  The physical and mental health benefits of various treatments Why patients deserve individualized, personalized recommendations for weight management        Yoni Freedhoff, MD, is an associate professor of family medicine at the University of Ottawa, and he is the founder and medical director of the Bariatric Medical Institute. He is the author of the #1 national bestseller, The Diet Fix: Why Diets Fail and How to Make Yours Work. Dr. Freedhoff is a sought-after international speaker and has made appearances on The Today Show, feature-length documentaries, The New York Times, and more.  Thank you so much for taking the time to contribute to a generation that values fact over fiction! Be sure to rate, review, and follow on your favorite podcast app and let us know which not-so-wellness trend you'd like to hear debunked. Follow your host on Instagram @daniellebelardomd and the podcast @wellnessfactvsfiction. Follow Yoni @yonifreedhoff and check out his blog Weighty Matters.     Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible. Check out these deals just for you:    DIPSEA - go to dipseastories.com/drdanielle for a free 30 day trial.  COZY EARTH - Go to cozyearth.com and enter WELLNESS at checkout to SAVE thirty-five  Percent.  FITON - Text WELLNESS to 64-000 to join FitOn for free! 

Join Dr. Danielle Belardo and her expert of the week, multi-faceted author, media expert, and co-host of the Conspirituality Podcast, Derek Beres. Derek is pulling back the curtain on the wellness industry and exposing the harmful trends, tactics, and patterns of pseudoscience influencers that have turned spirituality into paranoia. Today's eye-opening episode will leave you with the tools to weed through spiritual disinformation and recognize a “wellness” opportunist when you see one.        Danielle and Derek discuss:    The meaning and origins of conspirituality   How the wellness industry has been taken over by conspiracy theories and fake progressive wellness utopianism  How charismatic influencers exploit their followers and tips to avoid scamfluencers    The horseshoe effect in wellness and why it is a major red flag     Derek Beres is a Los Angeles based writer and the Senior Editor at Eco. Currently, he is co-writing Conspirituality: How New Age Conspiracy Theories Became a Public Health Threat with Matthew Remski and Julian Walker. He has been featured in over forty publications, including Rolling Stone, Women's Health, Big Think, Yoga Journal, and National Geographic. He is also the co-founder of EarthRise SoundSystem and has produced records for Six Degrees Records and Vieux Farka Toure.    Thank you so much for taking the time to contribute to a generation that values fact over fiction! Be sure to rate, review, and follow on your favorite podcast app and let us know which not-so-wellness trend you'd like to hear debunked. Follow your host on Instagram @daniellebelardomd and the podcast @wellnessfactvsfiction. Learn more about Derek at derekberes.com.    Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible. Check out these deals just for you:  DIPSEA - go to dipseastories.com/drdanielle for a free 30 day trial.  COZY EARTH - Go to cozyearth.com and enter WELLNESS at checkout to SAVE thirty-five  Percent.  FITON - Text WELLNESS to 64-000 to join FitOn for free! 

TW: Diet, weight   Join Dr. Danielle Belardo and her expert of the week, registered nutritionist and researcher specializing in sustainable weight loss, Marie Spreckley. In her latest research, Marie posed the question — what does the experience of trying to achieve sustainable weight loss entail after completing a 1-year weight-loss program followed by one year of predominantly self-directed support? Tune in to hear the fascinating results and why there is no "one size fits all" approach when it comes to weight loss and health.    Danielle and Marie discuss:    The importance of a multidisciplinary, empathetic, and compassionate approach for success in weight loss and weight management  How personalized, agile treatment approaches have the potential to enhance long-term treatment outcomes for patients  The complexities of obesity and how it's not *always* the right time to lose weight  How family, social commitments, food environment, time, and structure can impact weight loss      Marie Spreckley is a clinician, researcher, and academic specializing in obesity and weight management. She is currently in the final month of her PhD, which focuses on investigating behavioral determinants that increase the likelihood of achieving long-term weight loss outcomes with her own patient cohort. She also runs a private weight loss practice in London and teaches the Master of Science in Obesity and Weight Management at the University of South Wales. Prior to this, she spent over a decade working as a registered nutritionist for the NHS and in private practice, with a particular focus on sustainable weight loss and overall health improvements.    Thank you so much for taking the time to contribute to a generation that values fact over fiction! Be sure to rate, review, and follow on your favorite podcast app and let us know which not-so-wellness trend you'd like to hear debunked. Follow your host on Instagram @daniellebelardomd and the podcast @wellnessfactvsfiction. Follow Marie @mariespreckley    Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible. Check out these deals just for you:  COZY EARTH - Go to cozyearth.com and enter WELLNESS at checkout to SAVE thirty-five  Percent.  TALKSPACE - visit talkspace.com and get $100 off your first month when you use promo code drdanielle at sign-up.  DIPSEA - go to dipseastories.com/drdanielle for a free 30 day trial. 

Join Dr. Danielle Belardo and her expert of the week, TikTok's favorite gastroenterologist Dr. Austin Chiang, to get to the bottom (pun intended) of the most common GI myths. Austin is one of the most influential voices in the field of gastroenterology online, and on today's episode he sheds light on the enormous amount of misinformation being shared on social media that could be detrimental to your health.      Danielle and Austin debunk myths and misconceptions surrounding:    Parasite cleanses and rope worms   Colonics and coffee enemas  Probiotics, candida and gut microbiome testing  Gluten-free diets and celiac disease   Dr. Austin Chiang is a triple board-certified, dual ivy-league educated and trained gastroenterologist and advanced endoscopist. In October 2021, he became the first Chief Medical Officer of the gastrointestinal business for Medtronic, the world's leading medical device company responsible for products to help endoscopists better prevent colon cancer. Dr. Chiang is currently an Assistant Professor of Medicine and serves as the Director of the Endoscopic Weight Loss Program and Chief Medical Social Media Officer at Jefferson Health.     Thank you so much for taking the time to contribute to a generation that values fact over fiction! Be sure to rate, review, and follow on your favorite podcast app and let us know which not-so-wellness trend you'd like to hear debunked. Follow your host on Instagram @daniellebelardomd and the podcast @wellnessfactvsfiction. Follow Austin @austinchiangmd.    Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible. Check out these deals just for you:  COZY EARTH - Go to cozyearth.com and enter WELLNESS at checkout to SAVE thirty-five  Percent.  TALKSPACE - visit talkspace.com and get $100 off your first month when you use promo code drdanielle at sign-up.  DIPSEA - go to dipseastories.com/drdanielle for a free 30 day trial. 

TW: Diet, weight     Join Dr. Danielle Belardo for part two of her fascinating conversation surrounding carbs, energy balance, and body weight with NIH nutrition and metabolism scientist, Dr. Kevin Hall. Danielle and Kevin discuss the phenomenal research Kevin and his team have done evaluating the impact of different diets and their studies in regards to the carbohydrate insulin model. They debunk myths about low carb versus low fat diets, the effects of carbs and fat on appetite, and whether keto deserves all the hype. If you have ever had anxiety about eating a banana because of the carbs, this one is for you!    Dr. Kevin Hall received his Ph.D. in Physics from McGill University and is now a tenured senior investigator at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) where he is the Section Chief of Integrative Physiology. His main research interests are the regulation of food intake, macronutrient metabolism, energy balance, and body weight. Dr. Hall is the recipient of many prestigious awards including the NIH Director's Award, and his award-winning Body Weight Planner has been used by millions of people.    They discuss myths and misconceptions in regards to:    Calories, insulin, and glucose   Social media' newest enemy, fruit   The latest fad diets     Thank you so much for taking the time to contribute to a generation that values fact over fiction! Be sure to rate, review, and follow on your favorite podcast app and let us know which not-so-wellness trend you'd like to hear debunked. Follow your host on Instagram @daniellebelardomd and the podcast @wellnessfactvsfiction. Follow Kevin @kevinh_phd    Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible. Check out these deals just for you:  TALKSPACE - visit talkspace.com and get $100 off your first month when you use promo code drdanielle at sign-up.  DIPSEA - go to dipseastories.com/drdanielle for a free 30 day trial.  COZY EARTH - Go to cozyearth.com and enter WELLNESS at checkout to SAVE thirty-five  percent. 

TW: diet, weight Join Dr. Danielle Belardo and her expert of the week, NIH nutrition and metabolism scientist Dr. Kevin Hall. In part one of this fascinating conversation, Kevin and Danielle cover a lot of ground, including Kevin's brilliant metabolic award studies at the NIH, which are a frequent topic of conversation in the nutrition world. They discuss Kevin's research in metabolism, energy expenditure, and weight loss and take a deep dive into his research on participants from the reality TV show, The Biggest Loser. Today's episode explores whether or not the myth is true that extreme exercise, like that depicted on the TV show, prevents the a fall in metabolic rate during weight loss, and the possible reasons why physical activity aids in weight maintenance. If you are anything like Danielle and Kevin and enjoy a little reality TV, tune in to hear why there are no winners on The Biggest Loser.     Dr. Kevin Hall received his Ph.D. in Physics from McGill University and is now a tenured senior investigator at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) where he is the Section Chief of Integrative Physiology. His main research interests are the regulation of food intake, macronutrient metabolism, energy balance, and body weight. Dr. Hall is the recipient of many prestigious awards including the NIH Director's Award, and his award-winning Body Weight Planner has been used by millions of people.    They discuss myths and misconceptions in regards to:    Metabolic adaptation and vigorous exercise  BMI and adipose (fat) tissue  Weight loss, weight gain, and weight maintenance    Thank you so much for taking the time to contribute to a generation that values fact over fiction! Be sure to rate, review, and follow on your favorite podcast app and let us know which not-so-wellness trend you'd like to hear debunked. Follow your host on Instagram @daniellebelardomd and the podcast @wellnessfactvsfiction. Follow Kevin @kevinh_phd    Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible. Check out these deals just for you:  POLICYGENIUS - Head to policygenius.com to get your free life insurance quotes  TALKSPACE - visit talkspace.com and get $100 off your first month when you use promo code drdanielle at sign-up.  DIPSEA - go to dipseastories.com/drdanielle for a free 30 day trial.  COZY EARTH - Go to cozyearth.com and enter WELLNESS at checkout to SAVE thirty-five  percent. 

Join Dr. Danielle Belardo and her expert of the week, bodybuilding coach and nutrition pseudoscience myth buster, Dr. Layne Norton. Layne is a champion powerlifter and bodybuilder who turned his passion for lifting weights into a career that has helped over 2k people reach their health and fitness goals. Today's episode debunks misinformation about artificial sweeteners, gut health, and calories in vs. calories out. Danielle and Layne also dissect numerous studies related to sucralose, diet soda, and other sweeteners that will leave you stunned and perhaps a little bit thirsty. Permission granted to crack open a diet coke while listening.     Dr. Layne Norton is a bodybuilding, figure, and physique coach who received his BS in Biochemistry from Eckerd College with honors and his PhD in Nutritional Sciences with honors from the University of Illinois. He developed his own nutrition and fitness coaching app called Biolane and has a no-BS supplement line called Carbon by Layne Norton.    They discuss myths and misconceptions in regards to:    The health impacts of artificial sweeteners and whether they make you prone to diabetes and cancer    Whether sweeteners are linked to obesity and can hinder weight loss  The gut microbiome   Metabolism and calorie deficits    Thank you so much for taking the time to contribute to a generation that values fact over fiction! Be sure to rate, review, and follow on your favorite podcast app and let us know which not-so-wellness trend you'd like to hear debunked. Follow your host on Instagram @daniellebelardomd and the podcast @wellnessfactvsfiction. Follow Layne @biolayne.    Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible. Check out these deals just for you:  POLICYGENIUS - Head to policygenius.com to get your free life insurance quotes  TALKSPACE - visit talkspace.com and get $100 off your first month when you use promo code drdanielle at sign-up.  COZY EARTH - Go to cozyearth.com and enter WELLNESS at checkout to SAVE thirty-five  percent. 

This is a very special episode as Dr. Danielle Belardo welcomes Ukrainian American physician Dr. Marianna Blokh and her mother, Natalia Blokh, to discuss the impacts of the Russia-Ukraine war on their lives and the lives of their loved ones, some of whom are still in Ukraine. Both Marianna and Natalia assisted with translating via facetime 24 hours a day for Danielle as she supplied medical attention to Ukrainian refugees crossing the border into Poland. The medical tent was the first stop and the bravery, dignity, and pain of the women, children and elderly individuals seeking refuge was undeniable. On today's episode, Danielle shares her experience working at the border, updates listeners on a few of the inspiring people she met, and breaks down some of the misinformation and misconceptions about the war.      Special thanks to Marianna and Natalia, for their selfless dedication and willingness to share their story during these incredibly difficult times. Also, many thanks go out to all of the volunteers and non-profit organizations helping Ukrainian refugees and those impacted directly by the war, especially those who are unable to leave Ukraine. Praying for peace.     If you are able, please donate to the humanitarian efforts for those in Ukraine.   GoFundMe for Tim and Lena  Rescuers Without Borders  World Central Kitchen    Thank you so much for taking the time to contribute to a generation that values fact over fiction! Be sure to rate, review, and follow on your favorite podcast app and let us know which not-so-wellness trend you'd like to hear debunked. Follow your host on Instagram @daniellebelardomd and the podcast @wellnessfactvsfiction.     Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible. Check out these deals just for you:  POLICYGENIUS - Head to policygenius.com to get your free life insurance quotes  TALKSPACE - visit talkspace.com and get $100 off your first month when you use promo code drdanielle at sign-up.  DIPSEA - go to dipseastories.com/drdanielle for a free 30 day trial. 

Join Dr. Danielle Belardo and her expert of the week, Evolutionary Biologist and author of Burn, Dr. Herman Pontzer. Get ready for what you thought you knew about weight loss, metabolism and exercise to be completely turned on its head as Dr. Ponzter breaks down his latest findings on the physiology of humans and how diet, activity, and other ecological factors influence health. Danielle and Herman discuss the evolution of diets, the truth about losing weight, the energy budget, and the benefits of exercise. Dr. Ponzter shares his experience living with the Hadza hunter-gatherers in northern Tanzania and the ground-breaking research that came from it. This is one of those gasp-out-loud episodes, packed full of shocking truths about calories, weight loss, and the human body. The good news is, you can toss those fad diets out the window!        Dr. Herman Pontzer is an Associate Professor of Evolutionary Anthropology and Global Health at Duke University and is an internationally recognized researcher in human energetics and evolution. His lab research focuses on energetics and metabolism, including respirometry and doubly labeled water methods. Dr. Pontzer's work has been covered in The New York Times, BBC, PBS, Washington Post, The Atlantic, NPR, Scientific American, and others.    They address myths and misconceptions in regards to:    Metabolism, energy expenditure, and aging   Exercise and calories burned  The starvation response, low calorie diets and weight loss   Basal metabolic rates and body fat percentage    Thank you so much for taking the time to contribute to a generation that values fact over fiction! Be sure to rate, review, and follow on your favorite podcast app and let us know which not-so-wellness trend you'd like to hear debunked. Follow your host on Instagram @daniellebelardomd and the podcast @wellnessfactvsfiction. Follow Herman on Twitter @hermanpontzer.    Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible. Check out these deals just for you:  POLICYGENIUS - Head to policygenius.com to get your free life insurance quotes  TALKSPACE - visit talkspace.com and get $100 off your first month when you use promo code drdanielle at sign-up.  DIPSEA - go to dipseastories.com/drdanielle for a free 30 day trial. 

Join Dr. Danielle Belardo and her expert of the week, TikTok's favorite board certified OB/GYN and women's health mastermind, Dr. Heather Irobunda. Get ready to be blown away by this incredibly educating and empowering conversation surrounding women's healthcare and the role racism plays in maternal health. Heather explains the impacts of implicit bias, tiers of care, weathering, and redlining on minority groups and how systemic and overt racism leads to chronic stress health issues, specifically in women of color. Danielle and Heather also respond to your burning questions about women's sexual health and weigh in on the pros and cons of the various contraceptive methods. This episode debunks misinformation left, right and center in the women's health space and nothing is off limits!        Dr. Heather Irobunda is a board certified obstetrician-gynecologist currently practicing at NYC Health and Hospitals. She received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Pennsylvania, followed by a Post Baccalaureate Program at the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. She went on to complete her Doctorate of Medicine from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and joined the Guthrie Ambulatory Care Center as an attending physician in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, helping soldiers, spouses and veterans.       Myths and misconceptions in regards to:    Tampons and toxic shock syndrome  Periods, pregnancy and menstrual tracking  HPV vaccine age limits and who should get it  OB/GYN procedures and the pain discussion on social media    Thank you so much for taking the time to contribute to a generation that values fact over fiction! Be sure to rate, review, and follow on your favorite podcast app and let us know which not-so-wellness trend you'd like to hear debunked. Follow your host on Instagram @daniellebelardomd and the podcast @wellnessfactvsfiction. Follow Heather @drheatherirobundamd.  Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible. Check out these deals just for you:  POLICYGENIUS - Head to policygenius.com to get your free life insurance quotes  HELLOFRESH - Go to hellofresh.com/drdanielle16 and use code drdanielle16 for up to 16 free meals AND 3 free gifts!  TALKSPACE - visit talkspace.com and get $100 off your first month when you use promo code drdanielle at sign-up. 

Join Dr. Danielle Belardo and her expert of the week, board certified endocrinologist and hormone myth buster, Dr. Arti Thangudu. After last week's episode, the questions poured in about fake diagnoses and predatory tests, so Arti is here to cut through the functional medicine noise and dispel the misinformation about adrenal fatigue, thyroid dysfunction, hormone supplements, and alternative medicine testing. With new “wellness” accounts being created on the daily, it is no wonder people are confused with what and who to believe when it comes to hormonal health. On today's episode, Arti and Danielle discuss the difference between adrenal insufficiency and adrenal fatigue, the complexities of the thyroid, and social media's hottest new hormone — cortisol.      Dr. Arti Thangudu, MD, is a triple board-certified physician and endocrinology, diabetes, and thyroid specialist who provides high-level, well-rounded care at Complete Medicine in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Thangudu received her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio and completed a rigorous internship in internal medicine at Baylor College of Medicine. She then relocated to New Orleans, Louisiana, to complete her internal medicine residency at Tulane University. Dr. Thangudu also holds board certification in internal and lifestyle medicine and is certified in plant-based nutrition.     Myths and misconceptions discussed include:    Hormonal imbalance and hormone tests   Hypothyroidism vs hyperthyroidism  Effects of adrenal and thyroid supplements  The correlation between weight loss and hyperthyroidism    Thank you so much for taking the time to contribute to a generation that values fact over fiction! Be sure to rate, review, and follow on your favorite podcast app and let us know which not-so-wellness trend you'd like to hear debunked. Follow your host on Instagram @daniellebelardomd and the podcast @wellnessfactvsfiction. Follow Arti @drartithangudu and find more info on her website sacomplete.com.    Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible. Check out these deals just for you:  POLICYGENIUS - Head to policygenius.com to get your free life insurance quotes  HELLOFRESH - Go to hellofresh.com/drdanielle16 and use code drdanielle16 for up to 16 free meals AND 3 free gifts!  TALKSPACE - visit talkspace.com and get $100 off your first month when you use promo code drdanielle at sign-up.  DIPSEA - go to dipseastories.com/drdanielle for a free 30 day trial. 

Join Dr. Danielle Belardo for part two of the fiery conversation about “functional” medicine with her expert guests, registered dietician Dr. Kevin Klatt, and board certified family physician Dr. Spencer Nadolsky. With the countless marketing scams and supplements to choose from, it's easy to fall under the spell of predatory practitioners who claim to have the “magical” cure for all your ailments. Today's episode is packed full of advice to help you fight off these functional medicine sharks and make informed decisions when it comes to your health. Danielle, Spencer and Kevin discuss the red flags to watch out for, which (if any) supplements are worth your money, and they review the ridiculous products found on Mark Hyman's website. It's time to put your wallet away and step away from the unregulated supplements!     Dr. Kevin C. Klatt, PhD, RD is a nutrition researcher and registered dietitian who provides individualized medical nutrition therapy and health coaching to patients/clients. Dr. Klatt completed his doctoral work in nutrition at Cornell University and his dietetic training at the National Institutes of Health. He is currently a researcher at the Baylor College of Medicine.    Dr. Spencer Nadolsky is an obesity and lipid specialist physician who focuses on exercise and nutrition as medicine. He earned a degree in Exercise Science from the University of North Carolina and completed his medical degree at Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (Virginia Tech Campus). His residency training was done through the VCU-Riverside Family Medicine program. He is also the creator of LiftRx.      Myths and misconceptions discussed include:     So-called magical probiotics and lifelong detoxes  Metabolic supplements and false claims  Functional nutrition tests and gluten-free diets      Thank you so much for taking the time to contribute to a generation that values fact over fiction! Be sure to rate, review, and follow on your favorite podcast app and let us know which not-so-wellness trend you'd like to hear debunked. Follow your host on Instagram @daniellebelardomd and the podcast @wellnessfactvsfiction. Follow Kevin @kcklatt and Spencer @drnadolsky.    Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible. Check out these deals just for you:  POLICYGENIUS - Head to policygenius.com to get your free life insurance quotes  HELLOFRESH - Go to hellofresh.com/drdanielle16 and use code drdanielle16 for up to 16 free meals AND 3 free gifts!  TALKSPACE - visit talkspace.com and get $100 off your first month when you use promo code drdanielle at sign-up.  DIPSEA - go to dipseastories.com/drdanielle for a free 30 day trial. 

Join Dr. Danielle Belardo and her double dose of experts this week, registered dietitian Dr. Kevin Klatt and board certified family physician Dr. Spencer Nadolsky. This trio is fired up and ready to debunk their favorite controversial topic, functional medicine. The world of social media has created a lot of movement in alternative spaces of medicine and nutrition, and it is hard to tell fact from fiction as it “feels” and “sounds” a lot like real medicine. With the claim to address the root cause of illness and restore health, you would think this practice would be standardized with a list of guidelines, but it's not, and that can be a very slippery slope. On today's episode, Danielle, Spencer, and Kevin dive into the predatory nature of integrative health practitioners, how more lab tests are not always the answer, and which fake diagnoses you deserve to know the truth about.       Dr. Kevin C. Klatt, PhD, RD is a nutrition researcher and registered dietitian who provides individualized medical nutrition therapy and health coaching to patients/clients. Dr. Klatt completed his doctoral work in nutrition at Cornell University and his dietetic training at the National Institutes of Health. He is currently a researcher at the Baylor College of Medicine.    Dr. Spencer Nadolsky is an obesity and lipid specialist physician who focuses on exercise and nutrition as medicine. He earned a degree in Exercise Science from the University of North Carolina and completed his medical degree at Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (Virginia Tech Campus). His residency training was done through the VCU-Riverside Family Medicine program. He is also the creator of LiftRx.    Myths and misconceptions discussed include:    Functional medicine “diagnoses” including adrenal fatigue, mold toxicity and leaky gut syndrome   Drugstore lab tests and food sensitivity tests  Hormone optimization and hypothyroidism    Thank you so much for taking the time to contribute to a generation that values fact over fiction! Be sure to rate, review, and follow on your favorite podcast app and let us know which not-so-wellness trend you'd like to hear debunked. Follow your host on Instagram @daniellebelardomd and the podcast @wellnessfactvsfiction. Follow Kevin @kcklatt and Spencer @drnadolsky.    Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible. Check out these deals just for you:  POLICYGENIUS - Head to policygenius.com to get your free life insurance quotes  HELLOFRESH - Go to hellofresh.com/drdanielle16 and use code drdanielle16 for up to 16 free meals AND 3 free gifts!  TALKSPACE - visit talkspace.com and get $100 off your first month when you use promo code drdanielle at sign-up.  DIPSEA - go to dipseastories.com/drdanielle for a free 30 day trial. 

Join Dr. Danielle Belardo and her highly requested expert of the week, board-certified chiropractor Aaron Kubal, for a myth-busting episode on musculoskeletal health. After enrolling in school, Aaron realized the chiropractic profession was filled with pseudoscience and began using his social media platform to debunk misinformation about the field. Aaron and Danielle discuss the simple red flags to watch out for when choosing a practitioner, the future of the profession, the power of exercise for musculoskeletal health, and much more. With the abundance of cracks in the system (pun intended), maybe it's time to rethink your next visit to the chiropractor.    Aaron has been an advocate for evidence-based practice long before completing his Doctorate of Chiropractic degree at Northwestern Health Sciences University with special interests in rehabilitation and chronic pain. Utilizing education & exercise, Aaron runs his own telehealth clinic, Twin Cities Rehab & Performance, where he delivers patient-centered care virtually that is tailored to each individual he works with, all under the umbrella of evidence-based practice.     Myths and misconceptions discussed include:    The truth about back cracking and why it feels so good  Misleading x-rays and long-term care plans  Spine realignment, SI joints, and spinal manipulation in newborns  Whether chiropractors can treat other medical issues       Thank you so much for taking the time to contribute to a generation that values fact over fiction! Be sure to rate, review, and follow on your favorite podcast app and let us know which not-so-wellness trend you'd like to hear debunked. Follow your host on Instagram @daniellebelardomd and the podcast @wellnessfactvsfiction. Follow Aaron @aaron_kubal.    Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible. Check out these deals just for you:  POLICYGENIUS - Head to policygenius.com to get your free life insurance quotes  HELLOFRESH - Go to hellofresh.com/drdanielle16 and use code drdanielle16 for up to 16 free meals AND 3 free gifts!  TALKSPACE - visit talkspace.com and get $100 off your first month when you use promo code drdanielle at sign-up.  DIPSEA - go to dipseastories.com/drdanielle for a free 30 day trial.  

Join Dr. Danielle Belardo and her expert of the week, board certified dermatologist and the internet's skincare myth buster, Dr. Ranella Hirsch. Today's episode addresses some of the biggest and longest-standing misconceptions in beauty and skincare that have been duping consumers for generations. Listeners submitted their questions about retinoids, sun care, supplements, "clean” skincare and more, and the final verdict is in on whether you should buy it or burn it. The good news — it's not as complicated as all those “wellness” influencers make it out to be, and your bank account does not need to suffer to achieve that dewy glow.    Dr. Ranella Hirsch is the co-founder of Atolla: Custom Skincare and frequently quoted in the fields of cosmetic and laser dermatology. She often lectures to physicians in the fields of laser surgery and cosmetic dermatology and is currently involved in a number of clinical studies of laser technologies and skin care. Ranella is highly sought after as an expert for both thriving brands and startup companies, including Dove, where she is a Global Partner Dermatologist.    Myths and misconceptions discussed include:    Does tanning and drinking more water clear up acne?  Is there such thing as too much sunscreen?   UVA vs. UVB protection  Synthetic vs. natural skincare products    Thank you so much for taking the time to contribute to a generation that values fact over fiction! Be sure to rate, review and follow on your favorite podcast app and let us know which not-so-wellness trend you'd like to hear debunked. Follow your host on Instagram @daniellebelardomd and the podcast @wellnessfactvsfiction. Follow Dr. Ranella Hirsh @ranellamd.    Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible. Check out these deals just for you:  POLICYGENIUS - Head to policygenius.com to get your free life insurance quotes  HELLOFRESH - Go to hellofresh.com/drdanielle16 and use code drdanielle16 for up to 16 free meals AND 3 free gifts!  FITON - Text WELLNESS to 64-000 to join FitOn for free! 

Twitter's resident OB/GYN, pain medicine physician, best-selling author, and the medical misinformation sleuth of the internet, Dr. Jen Gunter is back for round two with Dr. Danielle Belardo for an eye opening conversation about menopause, hormone therapy, medical conspiracy thinking, parasite cleanses, and more. Tune in as Jen and Danielle get to the bottom of women's health pseudoscience headlines and take the snake oil salesmen and so-called experts *cough*Goop*cough* head on.    Dr. Jen Gunter is the author of The NY Times instant best sellers The Vagina Bible and The Menopause Manifesto. She is board-certified in OB/GYN in both Canada and the United States, and in pain medicine by the American Board of Pain Medicine and the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Her blog, The Vajenda, is packed full of bias-free content about sex, social media, and science with a healthy dose of humor and feminism.     Myths and misconceptions discussed include:    Bio-identical hormone therapy vs. menopausal hormone therapy  Testosterone pellets, estrogen dosage, and synthetic hormones  The relationship between parasites and PMS    Thank you so much for taking the time to contribute to a generation that values fact over fiction! Be sure to rate, review, and follow on your favorite podcast app and let us know which not-so-wellness trend you'd like to hear debunked. Follow your host on Instagram @daniellebelardomd and the podcast @wellnessfactvsfiction. Follow Jen Gunter @drjengunter.    Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible. Check out these deals just for you:  POLICYGENIUS - Head to policygenius.com to get your free life insurance quotes  HELLOFRESH - Go to hellofresh.com/drdanielle16 and use code drdanielle16 for up to 16 free meals AND 3 free gifts! 

Join Dr. Danielle Belardo and her expert of the week, OB/GYN, pain medicine physician and best-selling author, Dr. Jen Gunter for a debunking episode about women's health. Jen has been called Twitter's resident gynecologist and the internet's OB/GYN and knows a thing or two about the misinformation rabbit hole nearly becoming victim to medical lies herself after her own child's diagnosis. Jen and Danielle are on a mission to fix the medical internet and demystify women's health by sharing the facts backed by science.    Jen Gunter is the author of The NY Times instant best sellers The Vagina Bible and The Menopause Manifesto. She is board-certified in OB/GYN in both Canada and the United States, and in pain medicine by the American Board of Pain Medicine and by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Her blog, The Vajenda, is packed full of bias-free content about sex, social media and science with a healthy dose of humor and feminism.     Myths and misconceptions discussed include:    Peeing after sex, UTIs and yeast infections   Feminine products including the swizzle stick, wipes, and organic tampons  PCOS, seed cycling and birth control pills   Vaccines and infertility     Thank you so much for taking the time to contribute to a generation that values fact over fiction! Be sure to rate, review and follow on your favorite podcast app and let us know which not-so-wellness trend you'd like to hear debunked. Follow your host on Instagram @daniellebelardomd and the podcast @wellnessfactvsfiction. Follow Jen Gunter @drjengunter.    Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible. Check out these deals just for you:  POLICYGENIUS - Head to policygenius.com to get your free life insurance quotes  HELLOFRESH - Go to hellofresh.com/drdanielle16 and use code drdanielle16 for up to 16 free meals AND 3 free gifts!   

Dr. Danielle Belardo is back in your ears and in your life with a new look, more diverse content and fascinating interviews with world-renowned expert scientists and physicians. Every Wednesday, Danielle will be debunking wellness trends, exploring science-based medicine, and busting hype headlines. She will be getting to the bottom of a variety of common myths and fads in women's health, dermatology, exercise science, gastroenterology, mental health, cardiology, nutrition and much, much more.     On today's episode, Dr. Belardo welcomes listeners back and shares about her own journey to seeing the wellness industry a little more clearly. She also highlights some upcoming guests and topics that are sure to get you excited and curious about episodes to come. “Wellness” needs a fact check, so Danielle is cutting through the pseudoscience noise to help bring us the health and happiness we all deserve. Thank you so much for taking the time to contribute to a generation that values fact over fiction! Be sure to rate, review and follow on your favorite podcast app and let us know which not-so wellness trend you'd like to hear debunked. Follow your host on Instagram @daniellebelardomd and the podcast @wellnessfactvsfiction.    Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible. Check out these deals just for you:  POLICYGENIUS - Head to policygenius.com to get your free life insurance quotes 

A discussion on evidence based nutrition with Kevin Klatt, PhD, RD Before todays episode starts, we want to acknowledge the 122,000 Americans who have lost their lives to COVID19.  We acknowledge the great challenge that those in healthcare and others on the front lines are facing, as well as the many individuals who have lost a loved one to COVID19.  Our hearts also go out to the many lives affected by the sequelae of the pandemic, including the many individuals who have lost their jobs, and have been under financial and psychological stress. We DENOUNCE incidents of racism and violence that continue to ravage the black community. We want to acknowledge the heart breaking murder of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and countless others who have lost their lives to longstanding systemic racism.  We stand behind the black community who have our endless support.  Black lives matter. Please support black owned businesses and charities if you are financially able to at this time. Scroll down our show notes for an extensive list of black vegan influencers and black owned vegan businesses.   Eminence versus Evidence Based Nutrition. This interview is an important one. Nutrition science can be so confusing. With so many dietary groups advocating for various different dietary patterns, how do we know what to believe? Nutrition science is a complex living organism, and we are working on projects to help get the accurate scientific information out there. About Kevin Klatt, PhD, RD – Co Director of Research and Education at IOPBM He is the recipient of the inaugural Dennis Bier, MD Young Career Editor for The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition! This one of the most prestigious accomplishments in Academic Nutrition in the world. 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Hosted by: Dr. Danielle Belardo  Instagram: @daniellebelardomd Twitter: @dbelardomd Facebook: Dr. Danielle Belardo, MD   Produced by: Dr. Kasey Johnson Instagram: @drkaseyjohnson   Also be sure to follow today's guest, Dr. Martha Gulati! Instagram: @drmarthagulati Twitter: @drmarthagulati   In this brilliant episode with expert Cardiologist Dr. Martha Gulati, in less than 90 minutes you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about preventing, diagnosing, and treating cardiovascular disease. We discuss the epidemic of cardiovascular disease in women, and learn how pregnancy can elucidate certain risk factors for heart disease down the road. We discuss what’s hot in prevention, from coronary artery calcium scores to PCSK9 inhibitors, SGLT2 inhibitors, Vascepa and more!    Martha Gulati, MD, MS, FACC, FAHA, FASPC is a Professor of Medicine and the Chief of Cardiology at theUniversity of Arizona (Phoenix). She held the Sarah Ross Soter Chair in Women’s Cardiovascular Health and was the Section Director for Women’s Cardiovascular Health and Preventive Cardiology at The Ohio State Universityuntil 2015. She is the author of the best-seller, “Saving Women’s Hearts”. She is the Editor-in-Chief of the American College of Cardiology “CardioSmart”, the patient education and empowerment initiative. She serves as the chair of the national chest pain guidelines. Her exceptional commitment to the study of women and cardiac diseases has won her numerous awards and distinctions, including being named by Crain’s Chicago Business as one of Chicago’s “Top 40 under 40,” a list that honors 40 outstanding individuals who have made a major impact in their respective industries before the age of 40. In 2011, she received the first CREDO (Coalition to Reduce Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Cardiovascular Outcomes) Award from the American College of Cardiology that was given to honor her contributions to improve cardiovascular healthcare of women patients. In 2012, she was awarded the National Red Dress Awardfor her efforts in raising awareness of heart disease in women and advancing research in this field. In 2019, she was chosen as the most influential woman in Arizona and received the 2019 American College of Cardiology’s Bernadine Healy Award for her leadership and accomplishment in the field of cardiovascular disease in women. Dr. Gulati is passionate about the study of women and heart disease and prevention of heart disease.  She is the principal investigator of the St. James Women Take Heart Project, a study examining cardiac risk factors in women, which set new standards for women’s fitness levels and heart rate response to exercise in women. She also is a co-investigator on the Women Ischemic Syndrome Evaluation (WISE) and previously served as a co-investigator on the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI).   She is a member of numerous advisory boards and societies, including the American Heart Association(AHA), the American College of Cardiology and the American Society of Preventive Cardiology (ASPC). She serves on the board of the ASPC, the Phoenix chapter of the American Heart Association and the board of WomenHeart.  She has published articles in peer-reviewed publications, including The New England Journal of Medicine, Circulation, and Journal of theAmerican Medical Association (JAMA).  Her research has been featured in hundreds of newspapers across the world, including The New York Times and USA Today. She has also been featured on Oprah and been feature on CBS National News, The Today Show, Canada AM, in addition to many others. She recently was listed on the Marquis 2019 Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in the World, and Who’s Who in American Women. Dr. Gulati completed medical school at the University of Toronto, Canada.  She went on to complete her internship, residency, and cardiology fellowship at the University of Chicago.  She received a Master in Science at the University of Chicago and is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association.  She is board certified in cardiovascular disease.

Todays episode is with our incredible friend, the brilliant Dr. Neal Barnard, and we discuss ALL things hormones and nutrition!!  We discuss how a whole food plant based diet can decrease your chance of developing hormone mediated cancers like breast cancer, prostate cancer, and ovarian cancer.  How a high fiber whole food plant based diet can reduce menstrual cramps, acne, and may even potentially improve PCOS, and autoimmune mediated thyroid disease.   This episode is not to be missed!     Don't forget to tag us in your instagram stories!! @daniellebelardomd @drkaseyjohnson @physicianscommittee   Pre-Order Dr. Barnards New Book!   Visit PCRM   About Dr. Barnard Neal Barnard, MD, FACC, is an Adjunct Associate Professor of Medicine at the George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C., and President of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. Dr. Barnard has led numerous research studies investigating the effects of diet on diabetes, body weight, and chronic pain, including a groundbreaking study of dietary interventions in type 2 diabetes, funded by the National Institutes of Health, that paved the way for viewing type 2 diabetes as a potentially reversible condition for many patients. Dr. Barnard has authored more than 90 scientific publications and 20 books for medical and lay readers, and is the editor in chief of the Nutrition Guide for Clinicians, a textbook made available to all U.S. medical students. As president of the Physicians Committee, Dr. Barnard leads programs advocating for preventive medicine, good nutrition, and higher ethical standards in research. His research contributed to the acceptance of plant-based diets in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. In 2015, he was named a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. In 2016, he founded the Barnard Medical Center in Washington, D.C., as a model for making nutrition a routine part of all medical care.   Working with the Medical Society of the District of Columbia and the American Medical Association, Dr. Barnard has authored key resolutions, now part of AMA policy, calling for a new focus on prevention and nutrition in federal policies and in medical practice. In 2018, he received the Medical Society of the District of Columbia’s Distinguished Service Award. He has hosted four PBS television programs on nutrition and health. Originally from Fargo, North Dakota, Dr. Barnard received his MD degree at the George Washington University School of Medicine and completed his residency at the same institution. He practiced at St. Vincent’s Hospital in New York before returning to Washington to found the Physicians Committee. Follow Dr Danielle Belardo on social media! Instagram: @daniellebelardomd Twitter: @dbelardomd Facebook: Dr. Danielle Belardo, MD   Follow Producer Dr. Kasey Johnson on social media! Instagram: @drkaseyjohnson  

Happy New Year Everyone! Danielle and Kasey are back for Season 3! Or is it Season 2.5? Whatever... we are back! And we have missed you guys SO much! We spend this episode recapping the last year of nutrition rounds, some of the biggest nutrition controversies, and we give you guys the updates on the doctors who went vegan this summer for #docsgovegan!  Hear how they did going plant based for 10 weeks, and what they have been up to since. And we have BIG news. Nutrition Rounds has exploded because of YOU. Yes you, reading this right now! So in 2020 we want to give you guys even more of what YOU want. Take a listen to this episode to hear what big plans we have in store for all of you! And email us at NutritionRoundsPodcast@gmail.com and let us know what you think!   Connect with us on Instagram! When you’re listening to the episode - tag @daniellebelardomd and @drkaseyjohnson and we will share in our IG stories!   If you have enjoyed Nutrition Rounds, you can support us easily! Just rate, review and subscribe! We love you all! Sending you all lots of love! 2020 is your year! Xox Danielle and Kasey   Want to go plant based in 2020 but don’t know where to start? Check out Dr. Belardo’s free plant based starter guide!   Also, be sure to check out Dr. Belardo's brief nutrition handouts for patients!   Follow Dr Danielle Belardo on social media! Instagram: @daniellebelardomd Twitter: @dbelardomd Facebook: Dr. Danielle Belardo, MD   Follow Producer Dr. Kasey Johnson on social media! Instagram: @drkaseyjohnson

Hosted by: Dr. Danielle Belardo Instagram: @theveggiemd Twitter: @theveggiemd Facebook: The Veggie MD Produced by: Dr. Kasey Johnson Instagram: @drkaseyjohnson This is the episode everyone has been waiting for... it’s all about plant based keto! Featuring cardiologist Dr. Ethan Weiss and orthopedic surgeon/thriving Type 1 Diabetic Dr. Carrie Diulus. Did you know you can follow a keto diet that’s actually heart healthy? Low in saturated fat, and high in fiber and polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fat, a plant based keto diet is a promising tool for individuals struggling with appetite and obesity. In this episode we discuss: What is a plant based keto diet? How can it be beneficial for obesity, appetite suppression and weight loss ? How can a plant based keto diet potentially help individuals with diabetes and high cholesterol? What’s the difference between plant based keto and animal based keto (hint—- there ARE MANY!) And many more... Interested in trying it? Check out this plant based keto meal plan from Keyto: (FYI this is NOT a paid partnership, I have ZERO financial affiliation with this company, I just believe in their program!) http://shop.getkeyto.com/pages/key-eats-plant-based As with ANY dietary change***please consult with your physician/healthcare provider before making any changes.   About Dr. Ethan Weiss: Instagram @ethanjweiss Twitter @ethanjweiss Dr. Weiss is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco, and a Principle Investigator in the Cardiovascular Research Institute (CVRI). He received his M.D. from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where he also completed his internship and residency. He came to UCSF in 1998 to complete his cardiology fellowship and research training.  Dr. Weiss’ clinical interests include prevention, lipids, and the emerging intersection of endocrinology and cardiology with a specific focus on pre-diabetes and Type 2 diabetes as risk factors for coronary disease. His research interests are focused on understanding the mechanisms of metabolic disorders such as obesity, fatty liver disease, and diabetes including the role of growth hormone signaling and lipid metabolism. He also has an active program in clinical nutrition. He has served as Principle Investigator on grants funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) and National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). He serves on the scientific advisory boards of multiple companies focused on using technology to favorably impact human health. Lastly, he is a recent co-founder of Keyto Inc., a San Francisco-based company aiming to enable the use of a heart healthy ketogenic diet for weight loss.   About Dr. Carrie Diulus Instagram @carriediulusmd Twitter: @cadiulus Dr. Carrie Diulus is a board certified orthopedic spine surgeon, previously trained as a pathologist. She is also a thriving Type 1 diabetic and distance runner. She was morbidly obese when she started medical school and has done extensive personal dietary experimentation, most of her life being plant based, to lose and maintain that weight loss. She previously worked at the Cleveland Clinic but now is in private practice at the Crystal Clinic in Akron Ohio. She is leading the charge to bring dietary strategies to the forefront in prevention and treatment of musculoskeletal and spinal conditions related to metabolic syndrome. 

Hosted by: Dr. Danielle Belardo Instagram: @theveggiemd Twitter: @theveggiemd Facebook: The Veggie MD Produced by: Dr. Kasey Johnson Instagram: @drkaseyjohnson   This weeks episode features the return of incredible lifestyle medicine team Dr. Dean Ornish, and his wife Anne Ornish.  -- Part THREE! About Dean Ornish MD Dean Ornish, M.D., is the Founder and President of the nonprofit Preventive Medicine Research Institute, and Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco, and also at the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Ornish was trained in internal medicine at the Baylor College of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, and the Massachusetts General Hospital. He earned a B.A. in Humanities summa cum laude from the University of Texas in Austin, where he gave the baccalaureate address.   For over 40 years, he has directed clinical research demonstrating, for the first time, that comprehensive lifestyle changes may begin to reverse many chronic diseases, including even severe coronary heart disease, without drugs or surgery.  Medicare created a new benefit category, “intensive cardiac rehabilitation,” to provide coverage for this program.   He directed the first randomized controlled trial demonstrating that comprehensive lifestyle changes may slow, stop or reverse the progression of early-stage prostate cancer.  His research showed that comprehensive lifestyle changes affect gene expression, “turning on” disease-preventing genes and “turning off” genes that promote cancer and heart disease, as well as the first controlled study showing that these lifestyle changes may begin to reverse cellular aging by lengthening telomeres, the ends of our chromosomes which regulate aging (in collaboration with Dr. Elizabeth Blackburn, awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine & Physiology).   His research and writings have been published in the leading peer-reviewed medical journals, including the Journal of the American Medical Association, Lancet, and New England Journal of Medicine. His work has been featured in all major media, including cover stories in Newsweek, Time, and U.S. News & World Report. He has received numerous awards, including the 1994 Outstanding Young Alumnus Award from the University of Texas, Austin, the National Public Health Hero Award from the University of California, Berkeley, a U.S. Surgeon General Citation, the Beckmann Medal from the German Society for Prevention and Rehabilitation of Cardiovascular Diseases, a Presidential Citation from the American Psychological Association, the Stanley Wallach Award from the American College of Nutrition, the Plantrician Project Luminary Award, and the inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award from the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Dr. Ornish’s TED talks have been viewed by more than 5 million people.  He has written a monthly column for TIME, Newsweek and Reader’s Digest magazines, is a LinkedIn Influencer, was the medical editor for the Huffington Post,(2009-2016), and cochaired Google Health with Marissa Mayer (2007-2009).   He was appointed by President Clinton to the White House Commission on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Policy and by President Obama to the White House Advisory Group on Prevention, Health Promotion, and Integrative and Public Health.   The “Ornish diet” has been rated “#1 for Heart Health” by U.S. News & World Report every year from 2011-2017.  The author of six books, all national bestsellers, he was honored as “one of the 125 most extraordinary University of Texas alumni in the past 125 years;” by TIME magazine as a “TIME 100 Innovator;” by Life magazine as “one of the 50 most influential members of his generation;” and by Forbes magazine as “one of the world’s seven most powerful teachers.” About Anne Ornish Anne Ornish is the Digital Director of Ornish Lifestyle Medicine and Vice President of Program Development at the nonprofit Preventive Medicine Research Institute.  She received a B.A. in Art History and Digital Art in 1997 with honors from the University of Colorado, Boulder. She is the creator of Ornish Lifestyle Medicine's digital platform—including ornish.com—and Empower, a turnkey learning management system that trains health care professionals throughout the country.  Empower also guides participants through foundational courses that support people to transform suffering into health and well-being.  Empower provides best in class tools for sustainable behavior change and ongoing healthy living via enlivening educational and practice videos, workshops and community support. Her multimedia series of guided meditation practices are featured on a DVD inside Dr. Ornish’s book, The Spectrum, and at ornish.com. She also produced the Ornish Program's online channel at WebMD from 1998-2006.   Anne has over twenty-five years of advanced training in yoga and meditation. She is a certified Integrative Health & Spirituality practitioner through the California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco and also received professional training in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction in Mind-Body Medicine with Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn of the University of Massachusetts School of Medicine.  She was featured on the cover of Yoga Journal. 

Hosted by: Dr. Danielle Belardo Instagram: @theveggiemd Twitter: @theveggiemd Facebook: The Veggie MD Produced by: Dr. Kasey Johnson Instagram: @drkaseyjohnson The episode title says it all! Dr. Newman is a brilliant advocate for plant based nutrition and women’s health. This is a must hear episode! About Dr. Gemma Newman Dr. Gemma Newman has worked in medicine for 15 years and is the Senior Partner at a family medical practice where she has worked for 11 years. She studied at the University of Wales College of Medicine and has worked in many specialities as a doctor including elderly care, endocrinology, paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology, psychiatry, general surgery, urology, vascular surgery, rehabilitation medicine and General Practice. She gained additional qualifications in gynaecology and family planning. She is a graduate of the AFMCP course, and is a member of BSLM. She has a specialist interest in plant based nutrition and lifestyle medicine, and is an advisory board member of Plant Based Health Professionals UK. She has contributed content on the topic of Diabetes for the Winchester University Plant Based Nutrition Course and on the topic of Mental Health and Nutrition for The Diploma of Culinary Medicine by The Medicinal Chef. She gives nutrition and lifestyle advice to her patients, who have gained tremendous results using the power of their plate. As a broadcaster and writer she has been featured on ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5 and Sky News Sunrise. She has contributed to articles for magazines including Glamour, Zest and Health magazine. Her family lead a fully plant based lifestyle, following the extensive research she had done of the scientific literature on the health benefits associated with whole-food plant based nutrition. She is regularly invited to teach other doctors and the general public via training programmes, podcasts and conferences about the benefits of plant-based nutrition.

In this episode of Nutrition Rounds – we do our second deep dive into the gut microbiome. On this episode - we discuss how certain metabolites produced in the gut are associated with cardiovascular disease.  Your gut microbiome is made up of trillions of microorganisms, including at least 1000 different species of known bacteria with more than 3 MILLION genes! (150 x more than humans!)  Could what we eat change the diversity and species of bacteria that reside in our gut?  Could this change our risk for cardiovascular disease?  And what IS TMAO?  It is one piece of a massive, complicated puzzle. We have barely scratched the surface as to what is yet to come in gut microbiome research, but the work from Dr. Tang, and Dr. Hazen, and their colleagues at Cleveland Clinic is a fascinating beginning. About Dr. Tang W. H. Wilson Tang, MD, is Director of Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Clinical Genomics; Research Director, and staff cardiologist in the Section of Heart Failure and Cardiac Transplantation Medicine in the Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart & Vascular Institute at the Cleveland Clinic.  Dr. Tang is Professor of Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University. 

Hosted by: Dr. Danielle Belardo Instagram: @theveggiemd Twitter: @theveggiemd Facebook: The Veggie MD Produced by: Dr. Kasey Johnson Instagram: @drkaseyjohnson   This episode is ALL about lipids with obesity medicine and board certified lipodologist Dr. Spencer Nadolsky . How does your body make cholesterol? What is the difference between eating saturated versus non saturated fat?  We deep dive into the biochemistry of lipids and it’s just amazing!   Stay tuned for after Spencer’s interview, Kasey and I discuss the results of my 2 week n=1 vegan keto experiment, including my advanced lipid profile pre and post!   More about Dr. Nadolsky Dr. Spencer Nadolsky is board-certified in family medicine with specialty boards in obesity medicine and lipidology. He has helped 1000’s of patients over the past 8 years lose weight and keep it off. Dr. Spencer saw the inefficiency of working only in the clinic so his dream was to help people lose weight via the internet using a combination of personal in-depth coaching and telemedicine. Dr. Spencer has an undergraduate degree in Exercise Sports Science from UNC-Chapel Hill where he also wrestled heavyweight and was ranked in the top 3 at one point in the nation. He speaks all around the world about weight loss and health and is also the author of The Fat Loss Prescription and The Natural Way to Beat Diabetes. Currently he working on a Masters in Public Health along with another board certification in Preventive Medicine.   Follow along while Spencer explains lipid biochemistry using these great diagrams, here https://www.theveggiemd.com/nutritionrounds

Hosted by: Dr. Danielle Belardo Instagram: @theveggiemd Twitter: @theveggiemd Facebook: The Veggie MD Produced by: Dr. Kasey Johnson Instagram: @drkaseyjohnson   This episode features my favorite interview ever.  We discuss the science of happiness with world renowned positive psychology researcher and happiness expert Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar. Learn all about how you can increase your happiness, through gratitude, and cultivate a life filled with purpose, meaning, and happiness. Tal Ben-Shahar is an author and lecturer.  He taught two of the largest classes in Harvard University’s history, Positive Psychology and The Psychology of Leadership.  Today, Tal consults and lectures around the world to executives in multi-national corporations, the general public, and at-risk populations.  The topics he lectures on include leadership, happiness, education, innovation, ethics, self-esteem, resilience, goal setting, and mindfulness. His books have been translated into more than twenty-five languages, and have appeared on best-sellers lists around the world.   Tal is a serial entrepreneur, and is the co-founder and chief learning officer of Happiness Studies Academy, Potentialife, Maytiv, and Happier.TV. An avid sportsman, Tal won the U.S. Intercollegiate and Israeli National squash championships.  Today, for exercise, he swims, dances, and practices Yoga.  He obtained his PhD in Organizational Behavior and BA in Philosophy and Psychology from Harvard.

Hosted by: Dr. Danielle Belardo Instagram: @theveggiemd Twitter: @theveggiemd Facebook: The Veggie MD Produced by: Dr. Kasey Johnson Instagram: @drkaseyjohnson   Episode show notes: Title: Episode 3: HOW TO GO PLANT BASED & meet the #docsgovegan challengers! This episode is ALL about how to go PLANT BASED, from step 1! If you’re already plant based, you will still LOVE this episode!! Share it with your friends and family that you want to share plant based info with!  And if you aren’t already plant based  — you will LOVE LOVE LOVE this episode!! This is the most informative and inspiring episode that dives DEEP into the “HOW do we go plant based” About the episode: First, Nutrition Rounds Producer Kasey Johnson jumps in to start the episode and we talk about our favorite tips for transitioning to a plant based diet, and how to trouble shoot issues like weight gain/too much weight loss or being too hungry! Next up, we talk to health coach and registered nurse Karen from Karen’s Healing Kitchen — she’s helping me to Coach our 5 omnivore doctors who have accepted the challenge to go fully plant based ALL summer! She walks you through important kitchen staples and kitchen tools that will help you go plant based easily! Recipe ideas, and more! And finally, you’ll get to meet our 5 doctors who joined #docsgovegan.  This summer, I offered omnivore physicians on social media the opportunity to get 1:1 coaching this summer to transition to a plant based diet. I received over 500 emails from physicians across the globe who wanted to join the challenge! We selected 5 motivated and inspirational physicians who are dropping all animal products and going plant based with us ALL summer - and hopefully for life!  Follow their journey to living a plant based life ALL summer on Nutrition Rounds! And support them on social media here: Karen Burzichelli RN: Instagram: @karenshealingkitchen Dr. Samantha Jones Instagram: @samantita23 Twitter: @DrSammyBJones Dr. David Fermin Instagram: @davidfermin76 Twitter: DavidFerminMD Dr. Heidi Goodarzi Instagram: @heidigoodarzimd Twitter: @Heidigoodarzimd Dr. Fahad Samarkandy Instagram: @supern0va3000 Twitter: @changingtehgame Dr. Mo Naidu Instagram: @teebie38 Twitter: DoctorMoNaidu

Hosted by: Dr. Danielle Belardo Instagram: @theveggiemd Twitter: @theveggiemd Facebook: The Veggie MD Produced by: Dr. Kasey Johnson Instagram: @drkaseyjohnson   Gut Microbiome Part 1: Angie Sadeghi MD   This weeks episode features the amazing plant based Gastroenterologist Dr. Angie Sadeghi.    As a board certified Gastroenterologist, Dr. Angie is a physician with dedicated training and unique experience in the management of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and liver.     We discuss what the gut microbiome is.   How we feed our gut microbiome to optimize our health.   Why you should ditch buying probiotic supplements.   What is SIBO?  Does going vegan cause/exacerbate it? Dr Sadeghi clears up all the confusion around this disease, and explains why meat/fish/eggs do NOT help SIBO, and they only make Gut Microbiome health worse.   We cover why you should NOT do the FODMAP diet.   How animal products create TMAO, and more...   About Dr Angie Sadeghi   Dr. Angies Biography: When it comes to the human wellness experience, Dr. Angie says, “My passion is to provide healing through an integrative approach to keep patients healthy and youthful. Most people spend the latter years of life dealing with chronic disease. My mission is to bring healing and improve the quality of life for those individuals looking to stay fit and healthy, through use of nutrition, fitness, and bio-identical hormone therapy.” Dr. Angie’s own personal journey fueled her desire to help patients. Five years ago she switched to a plant-based lifestyle and adopted regular fitness into her life. She had previously suffered from health problems such as severe eczema, elevated cholesterol, fatigue, and was overweight. She started eating a whole food, plant-based diet, and transformed her health and body amazingly. This allowed her to completely restore her health and even compete and place in a fitness competition. “It was crazy to look at myself in the mirror and look like a fitness model, rather than a typical overweight physician. For this reason, I decided to share my success method with my patients.” Dr. Angie understands that no single approach is right for every individual, so she offers a complete range of services to help individuals with gut problems, obesity, anti-aging, diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, chronic fatigue, chronic pain, and overall disease prevention. Combining evidence based medicine, her expertise in the digestive system, and her passion for physical fitness and plant-based nutrition, Dr. Angie has developed a comprehensive approach to helping patients recover from illness and live a healthy life. Additionally, she is part of a new movement called “The Plantrician Project,” empowering individuals with the knowledge and benefits of a whole food plant-based nutrition. Dr. Angie Sadeghi is a diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine and a diplomate of the American Board of Gastroenterology. She has extensive training from the prestigious University of Southern California (USC), and demonstrates exceptional commitment to excellence in treating diseases of digestive tract. Dr. Angie is featured in three documentaries as a leader in the field of plant-based fitness for health and weight loss. Other upcoming projects include a book, Trifecta of Rejuvenation and Health. She was recently published on the cover of Vegan Health and Fitness Magazine, where she shared a health related article on making nutrition and fitness fun! In closing Dr. Angie would say, “I want to leave a legacy of a doctor who prevented disease in her patients using the mastery of combing integrative medicine, western and eastern medicine, rather than simply using pharmaceuticals.”  

Hosted by: Dr. Danielle Belardo Instagram: @theveggiemd Twitter: @theveggiemd Facebook: The Veggie MD Produced by: Dr. Kasey Johnson Instagram: @drkaseyjohnson   Nutrition Rounds is BACK! And Season 2 is off to an excellent start, with the brilliant Dr. David Katz.  We discuss research methodology in nutrition science, why the world needs to follow a plant predominant diet for both our health and the climate, the pseudo confusion created in the nutrition space, keto debunked and much, much more.   Don't forget to Rate, Review, and Subscribe to Nutrition Rounds on iTunes!    Read about Dr. Katz: David L. Katz, MD, MPH, FACPM, FACP, FACLM is the founding director (1998) of Yale University’s Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center, Past-President of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, and Founder/President of the True Health Initiative .  Katz earned his BA degree from Dartmouth College (1984); his MD from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine (1988); and his MPH from the Yale University School of Public Health (1993). The recipient of many awards for his contributions to public health, he has received three honorary doctorates. He holds 5 US patents, with others pending. He invented the research method known as “evidence mapping;” is the principal inventor of the Overall Nutritional Quality Index (ONQI™) algorithm; and invented the first fundamentally new dietary intake assessment method in decades, called Diet Quality Photo Navigation. He has authored roughly 200 peer-reviewed publications, many hundreds of health columns both on-line and in print, and 16 books to date including leading textbooks in both nutrition and preventive medicine. His most recent book is The Truth about Food , with all proceeds going to support the True Health Initiative . He has served as one of the expert judges for the annual rankings of diets by US News & World Report for much of the past decade. In 2018, Katz was selected as Chair for the annual Art & Science of Health Promotion conference, and he was a 2019 nominee for a James Beard Foundation Award in the category of health journalism. Katz is recognized globally for expertise in nutrition, weight management and the prevention of chronic disease. He reaches a social media following of nearly one million.

Hosted by: Dr. Danielle Belardo Instagram: @theveggiemd Twitter: @theveggiemd Facebook: The Veggie MD Produced by: Dr. Kasey Johnson Instagram: @drkaseyjohnson   Todays episode with James Aspey is special.  Today we change direction and take a break from the science, and we talk about the journey to veganism.   James is one of my good friends and he's a well known world wide public speaker and activist for animals.   How did James go from eating meat and dairy with every single meal to going fully vegan?  What made this brilliant individual take a 365 day vow of science?  What is cognitive dissonance?  From a place of compassion, empathy, and understanding, James Aspey and I walk you through the journey to going vegan.  If there is any episode I have shared that I wish you would listen to, it's this one.   More about James Aspey:   James Aspey is a public speaker, activist for both human and animal rights, and world leader in compassion.  He has gone on to cycle 5000kms across Australia to prove that vegans can be fit & healthy.  In 2014 this passionate, young, Australian animal rights activist took a 365-day vow of silence and he ended it on Australian national television with an interview that inspired millions to make more conscious and compassionate lifestyle choices. On YouTube, his speeches have reached tens of millions of people. And his most popular speech has been viewed over 12 million views. Find James Aspey on Instagram at: @jamesaspey Facebook: James Aspey Youtube: James & Carly