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Garth Davis joins us today on The Sakara Life Podcast to help us wade through the noise that is social media diets, nutritionism, and what we really need to focus on if we want to feel our best for decades to come. Garth shares:The nuances of obesity and why helping to prevent it is his life's missionThe dangers of following social media diets: why we shouldn't all be carnivoresHow much protein do we really need in a dayWhy you might feel bloated after switching to a plant-based dietWhy you actually NEED carbs to build muscleThe greatest health study ever conducted and what it tells us about longevityAbout Garth:Dr. Garth Davis is a distinguished surgeon, health advocate, and author with over two decades of experience in the medical field. Having served as Chief of Bariatric Surgery at Houston Methodist Hospital and as a clinical professor at the University of Texas, Dr. Davis has dedicated his career to transforming the lives of his patients through innovative surgical techniques and a holistic approach to health. He is the author of the acclaimed book "Proteinaholic: How Our Obsession with Meat Is Killing Us and What We Can Do About It," which challenges conventional beliefs about nutrition and advocates for plant-based diets. Through his extensive research and compassionate care, Dr. Davis has become a leading voice in the movement towards healthier living and sustainable healthcare practices.IG: https://www.instagram.com/drgarthdavis/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we revisit one of our classics with our friends Dr Garth Davis and Sid Garza-Hillman. We had a blast when we sat down for Deep Conversations with Sid Garza-Hillman and Dr. Garth Davis for a regular everyday conversation we had one night after a day of presenting at a health conference. We had no idea where it was going to go and we ended up talking about the Paleo lifestyle, Protein and having purpose. We hope you feel like you are there with us in that dinning room. Sid Garza-Hillman Sid Garza-Hillman is the author of three books: Approaching the Natural: A Health Manifesto, Raising Healthy Parents: Small Steps, Less Stress, and a Thriving Family and Six Truths: Live by these truths and be happy. Don't and you won't.  He holds a BA in Philosophy from UCLA, is a public speaker, podcaster (What Sid Thinks Podcast), certified nutritionist & running coach, Oxygen Advantage breathing instructor, and founder of smallsteppers.com. He is the Stanford Inn & Resort's Wellness Programs Director and Race Director of the Mendocino Coast 50K trail ultramarathon. Dr. Garth Davis Dr. Garth Davis, MD  is now a surgeon at the Houston Methodist Department of Surgery. He started his career in Houston, Texas where he established The Davis Clinic and was an assistant professor of surgery at The University of Texas-Houston. This special Dr is certified by the American Board of Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a Fellow of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. He is also boarded in medical management of obesity. Dr. Davis is the author of two books: Proteinaholic: How Our Obsession with Meat Is Killing Us and The Expert's Guide to Weight-Loss Surgery. In addition, he starred on a tv show called Big Medicine. Having spent 20 years in the field of surgical and medical weight management, Dr. Davis is a recognized expert in both surgical and medical management of obesity. He believes strongly in the comprehensive management of patients struggling with obesity. He is also a specialist in surgery of the foregut and has expertise in the management of reflux, heartburn, and achalasia. In this episode we discuss: Preaching to the choir? Family feuds What motivates you? Friendly Canadians Fear What made each of us go plant-based Who's funding studies? “Carbs” Low fat Paleo and anthropology Preventative vs early diagnosis Omegas Butter coffee Calcium

Garth Davis, MD, is the medical director of the Davis Clinic at the Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a Fellow of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. He is also boarded in medical management of obesity. Dr. Davis is the author of two books: Proteinaholic: How Our Obsession with Meat Is Killing Us and The Expert's Guide to Weight-Loss Surgery. Having spent 17 years in the field of surgical and medical weight management, Dr. Davis is a recognized expert in initial bariatric procedures as well as revisional bariatric surgery, and he is frequently asked to give lectures to both patient and physician audiences. Dr. Davis starred on the hit TLC show Big Medicine and appeared in recent documentary What The Health. In this interview Dr. Davis breaks down the science behind the most popular American macronutrient - protein. He explains what protein is and the role it plays in both - health and disease. Dr. Davis elaborates on the differences between animal and plant protein sources, and clears confusion about the popular myths about daily intake requirements and the effect that animal protein has on our bodies. To learn more about his work please refer to the resources below: Website: http://proteinaholic.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drgarthdavis/ Consultation requests: https://missionhealth.org/provider-finder/profile/51799 Book: https://www.amazon.com/Proteinaholic-Obsession-Meat-Killing-About/dp/0062279319

 http://www.NeverBingeAgain.com Impact Of Eating Right http://learntruehealth.com/impact-eating-right/ Most of us shrug off the importance and impact of eating right. With my returning guest today, we covered things like binge eating and strategies on how to eat as well as develop willpower. Today, Dr. Glenn Livingston is back on the show to talk about our relationship with food as well as the impact of eating right towards achieving a good mental and emotional health. Helping People Dr. Glenn Livingston, not a medical doctor, but rather a psychologist. So, he’s genuinely a good resource person who could expound on how the impact of eating right can benefit us in so many ways. Dr. Glenn Livingston helps people on all sorts of diets. I suggest that everyone must sign up for his newsletter as well as download his free Never Binge Again book from his website. He is a raw vegan. And when Dr. Glenn Livingston works with people, he does it the context of a coach. Rarely does he talk about his diet. He says this is because people are most likely going to become resistant if they think they had to be a raw vegan like Dr. Glenn Livingston. Raw Vegan Diet Dr. Glenn Livingston eats almost entirely fruits and vegetables. He gets enough protein and calcium which he says made him feel stronger, sleep better, normalize his blood pressure, as well as made his psoriasis and eczema disappear. “I have no problem staying relatively thin, and I have no tremendous carb or salt cravings. It’s something I have evolved into over the course of so many years,” shares Dr. Glenn Livingston.  He adds, “Every time I got rid of some industrially processed food, I ask myself what authentic physiological, biological need I have for these foods. And I start to train myself to crave for healthier things.”  Foods To Avoid Dr. Glenn Livingston believes that food has been demonized, along with all of the processed carbohydrates. Knowing the impact of eating right is essential now more than ever. We must fix our relationship with food before it’s too late. “I’m very much not in favor of people indulging in a lot of starch and sugar. It’s a big part of the downfall of our health and society,” Dr. Glenn Livingston said. “The American Diabetic Association does not encourage you to limit fruit or whole food. There’s a lot of fear and demonization of fruit in particular.” Dr. Glenn Livingston also reveals that there’s another culprit people are not paying attention to. He says fat acts as an insulator. Studies show that unfortunately, 30 to 40% of the American diet contains fat. “If you drop it down to the 10% range, the uptake transport and absorption of sugar and oxygen are dramatically better. You’ll notice this in your ability to breathe better, and your performance at the gym improves dramatically,” said Dr. Glenn Livingston. “Cardiovascular performance will also improve. It’s incredible we’re not aware we are creating problems by putting so much fat in our system.” Mother’s Experience When Dr. Glenn Livingston was 15 years old, his mother had some few cancerous tumors in her uterus. She saw an alternative healer who suggested going on a vegan diet instead of having a hysterectomy. Dr. Glenn Livingston’s mother was not even 40 years old when she was diagnosed, so she also hesitated to have the surgery done. Deciding to go on a vegan diet for six months, her tumors reversed, and she eventually didn’t have to have a hysterectomy. From that point on, Dr. Glenn Livingston was determined to become a vegan, too. Dr. Glenn Livingston’s mother eventually went off on the vegan diet and lived for another 35 years later or so before she passed away. But Dr. Glenn Livingston was already convinced that there was something special about the vegan diet, although he strayed from the vegan diet during his college years.  Finding The Right Diet Dr. Glenn Livingston recalls coming across a book in graduate school about cancer. It reminded him of the vegan connection that’s why he decided to go back to a vegan diet. But he still didn’t understand everything back then. Labeling himself a junk food vegan then, Dr. Glenn Livingston thought eating pasta, candy, and fried foods were okay as long as it wasn’t animal products. Not surprisingly, he didn’t get very healthy on that diet. Dr. Glenn Livingston married a year after that, although he’s divorced now. He shares that he was married to a woman who was brought up in a deli and the Atkins diet was gaining popularity that time. But his ex-spouse apparently had a friend who was studying nutrition and advocated a low carb diet. Unfortunately, Dr. Glenn Livingston, couldn’t stick to the diet. He couldn’t seem to achieve the impact of eating right, so he wasn’t really in tip-top shape during his 30s and 40s. Constant Research Dr. Glenn Livingston kept reading books in the hope that he could find the right kind of diet for him. He came across The China Study by T. Colin Campbell. The book explained the author’s research in China, where they looked at the correlation between the different health conditions and diet.  “Cancer was very much associated with the level of animal protein that people had. If people can keep their level of animal protein under 5%, they would have virtually no cancer whatsoever,” said Dr. Glenn Livingston. Dr. Glenn Livingston also started to look for some books about vegan nutrition. He came across Eat To Live by Dr. Joel Fuhrman, who was advocating against animal protein. Incidentally, Dr. Joel Fuhrman was a former guest in one of my episodes. I was hooked on meat before and took me a while to come around. Dr. Joel Fuhrman was very thorough in explaining everything about animal protein. I love his very science-based approach towards making a diet. Dr. Glenn Livingston also cited the book Proteinaholic: How Our Obsession with Meat Is Killing Us, by Dr. Garth Davis and Howard Jacobson. The book is about the science of protein addiction and why we don’t need it. “Our muscles are supposed to produce these energy-giving substances, but when you eat animal protein, the body stops producing those substances,” Dr. Glenn Livingston explains. “When you stop eating meat, people feel exhausted. They don’t feel well because it takes a while for their muscles to upregulate and start producing it again.”  He adds, “That’s why people think they need it. Same for sugar. But food cravings will go away quicker than you think, usually within four days.”  Seeing A Change Dr. Glenn Livingston says that although he got healthy following a low protein diet, he still had little psoriasis. Plus, he still had weight issues. But now that on a raw vegan diet, Dr. Glenn Livingston’s health significantly improved. He finally felt he was on the right track after seeing the impact of eating right. According to Dr. Glenn Livingston, Victoria Boutenko’s book (Green Smoothie Revolution) on raw foods is a good resource for making green smoothies. He drinks green smoothies especially during the days when he craves for chocolate. Dr. Glenn Livingston persevered and kept trying different green smoothie recipes. It’s not the same high compared to eating chocolate, but the craving would go away. After a few months, he noticed his craving started to shift to green smoothies! “I always believe these cravings that we think we can’t live without, there’s an authentic biological reason behind it,” said Dr. Glenn Livingston. Fruits And Vegetables To better understand the benefits of incorporating fruits and vegetables into your diet, Dr. Glenn Livingston recommends Dr. Doug Graham’s 80/10/10 diet. In formulating the 80/10/10 diet, Dr. Doug Graham says we’re meant to live on fruits and vegetables, as well as a handful of nuts and seeds. Part of the belief system is also saying we are not supposed to cook food. Because apparently, cooking creates all sorts of toxins.  It is energy-draining and has life-killing substances, so Dr. Glenn Livingston felt better eating raw. “I hired a coach, got to meet Dr. Doug Graham and attended workshops. I now speak for low-fat, raw veganism. It’s difficult to get used to. You have to eat more volume than you’re used to, and you have to commit,” said Dr. Glenn Livingston. Dr. Glenn Livingston’s diet primarily consists of smoothies, lettuce, bananas, mangoes, strawberries, and sometimes dates. He also likes to make cucumber noodles topped with a sauce made of tomatoes, lemon juice, and dates which were Dr. Glenn Livingston’s significant weight loss trick. Effect On Emotional And Mental Health Dr. Glenn Livingston says when you put things into your body that your body has to recover from, it affects the physiological energy of the nervous system. Our body goes into digesting it, eliminating and isolating the toxins to deal with the enormous task that you give it. “And when all the energy is put into that, it doesn’t have the energy to conduct the emotions. So, you’re not present in the way you could be. You’re also not able to feel the emotions the way you could be,” said Dr. Glenn Livingston. “And you’re not able to feel. This is why people say they need food for comfort. Because it does act as a kind of anesthetic to numb the feeling we have.”  He adds, “But I also think that there is a pleasure response, like the feeling we get with drugs. Because we’re being provided with substances that concentrates pleasurable substances.” Dr. Glenn Livingston furthermore explains that we wind up with a whole cascade of events in the nervous system that distorts and perverts its pleasurable response to natural stimuli. When you eliminate that, then people can feel, be present and ultimately, they can think. Maintaining The Willpower Dr. Glenn Livingston believes that what we are built for with our psychology, is to operate according to character. He says that when you make character statements and adopt them into what person you want to be, and how you want food to play in your life, then the obsession is less.  “There’s always the possibility of reawakening that old pathway. Our bodies are normally flexible. There’s a principle in research called neuroplasticity. Every time you have a craving, you are rewiring your brain to say, this craving equals to this food instead,” said Dr. Glenn Livingston. In line with that train of thought, I had Dr. Alan Goldhammer on the show, who talked about the benefits of eliminating salt, oil, and sugar, as well as tips on how to deal with cravings. Another informative episode was with Dr. Esselstyn, a cardiac surgeon who reverses heart disease with diet. He spoke in detail ways on how to train the brain to eat natural things. “You don’t have to eat super healthy. Start with one change that has a noticeable impact on health,” said Dr. Glenn Livingston. “And more importantly, an impact and ability to make a commitment and stick to it. Because you can build on that.” Bio Glenn Livingston, Ph.D. is a veteran psychologist and was the long-time CEO of a multi-million dollar consulting firm which has serviced several Fortune 500 clients in the food industry.  His previous work, theories, and research have been published in major periodicals like The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Chicago Sun Times, The Indiana Star Ledger, The NY Daily News, and American Demographics.  He has also guested on ABC, WGN, and/or CBS radio, or UPN TV.  Disillusioned by what traditional psychology had to offer overweight and/or food obsessed individuals, Dr. Glenn Livingston spent several decades researching the nature of bingeing and overeating via work with his patients AND a self-funded research program with more than 40,000 participants.  Most important, however, was his journey out of obesity and food prison to a normal, healthy weight and a much more lighthearted relationship with food.  Get Connected with Dr. Glenn Livingston: Official Website Fix Your Problem Facebook Instagram Never Binge Again Podcast Book by Dr. Glenn Livingston Never Binge Again Book –  GET IT FOR FREE HERE!!! 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In today’s episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast we bust the protein myth with Dr. Garth Davis. He is the author of the well known book Proteinaholic: How Our Obsession with Meat Is Killing Us and What We Can Do About It. Dr. Davis or Dr. Darth Davis, as Shoshana always accidentally calls him, highlights some of the most persuasive research showing links between animal protein, obesity, diabetes, cancer, heart disease and the list goes on. There are so many protein myths out there and Garth Davis dispels them all. Dr. Garth Davis is the medical director of the Davis Clinic and is a recognized expert in initial bariatric procedures and revisional bariatric surgery. He frequently lectures on the importance of a plant-based diet. Dr. Garth Davis competes in marathons and has completed Ironman Texas, the year before Adam!   In this episode we discuss: Dr. Davis’ moment of gratitude How his career evolved Med school, the medical profession and nutrition How nutrition has changed his practice Is Paleo healthy? Protein and obesity His views on preventing childhood obesity Protein and diabetes Protein and cancer Are carbs OK? High carb, low protein diet Sugar, fruit and fiber What’s the deal with gluten? Consuming oil Proteinaholic   Links to things we mentioned: Easy Recipes For Busy Parents – Dr. Garth David: , , by Dr. Garth Davis – Stanford Hospital & Clinics Thank you to this month’s Patrons for supporting us on : “Joe” Millie Pearson Stu Dolnick Mary Lou Fusi Carmen Fanous Emily Iaconelli Don’t forget to contact us at  with your question for our Plant Trainers Facebook Lives!   We hope you enjoyed this podcast! Please take a moment and  – we would be grateful! This will help get our podcast out to others who may enjoy it. We promise to read your reviews and consider your feedback. This show is for you. Please subscribe to The Plant Trainers Podcast on , ,  or  so you will know when we release a new episode. We’re also available to ! Help us by spreading the news about our totally awesome Podcast!   Click for a list of our services

Hi Path Menders, The week I'm honored to speak with Dr. Howard Jacobson, PhD. Howard has a Masters of Public Health and a Doctorate of Health Studies from Temple University as well as a BA in History from Princeton. He is a contributing author on Whole: Rethinking the Science of Nutrition and The Low-Carb Fraud by T. Colin Campbell, PhD. He also co-authored Proteinaholic: How Our Obsession with Meat Is Killing Us and What We Can Do About It with Dr. Garth Davis, MD. He's also written 3 editions of AdWords For Dummies. In addition to being a researcher and author, Howard is a speaker, educator and coach. He currently runs The Big Change Program along with fellow Path Mender and previous guest Josh Lajaunie! He also hosts the most excellent Plant Yourself Podcast. If you want to take advantage of his personal coaching you can email him directly at hj@plantyourself.com. In today’s show we discuss (show notes): - Playing catch-up; Knowing but not doing (1:20), - The China Study found fertile ground with Howard (3:44), - Immediate changes in his life and some negative consequences on his family relationships (5:15), - If he could do it over - There was no (urgent) emergency (8:48), - On non-conformity - understanding the biological urge for social cohesion (11:29), - His quiet approach to public interaction: Modeling good behavior (15:12), - It's not just a question of health for him; remaining curious and keeping an open mind (18:33), - On what is knowable (23:21), - Low Carb as a misrepresentation of how we evolved (26:27), - What the "Paleo" diet means; A matter of perspective (34:06), - Howard's version of "Paleo" (38:18), - On average protein requirements (40:01), - Howard's advice to Path Menders (45:25), and, - His coaching business (47:20). Thanks for Listening! Resources referenced in this episode: - The China Study: The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted and the Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss and Long-term Health (T. Colin Campbell, PhD & Thomas M. Campbell, MD), - Diet for a New America: How Your Food Choices Affect Your Health, Happiness and the Future of Life on Earth Second Edition (John Robbins), - The “How much protein do you need?” Calculator, and, Meathooked: The History and Science of Our 2.5-Million-Year Obsession with Meat (Marta Zaraska). Don’t miss an episode! Join the Mended Paths Community and receive notification when a new episode is released (http://gem.godaddy.com/signups/233778/join). Plus, get your copy of the free Mended Paths: Back to Better “Healthy Living Quick Reference Guide” when you sign-up! We’d also love to hear from you; leave a comment or email us at contact@mendedpaths.com. Wishing you the Best of Health, Chadwick @ The Mended Paths Podcast

We break down the importance of protein and answer the cliche question of 'where do vegans get their protein'? Hear how much you need, vegan sources and even a little history about how animal protein because the main focus in diets. For our interview this week, we spoke with Antoine Desroches, a pro triathlete from Canada. He gives us the lowdown on what it takes to be a vegan athlete, nutrition, and of course, protein. Find Antoine online: @antoinejdtri on instagram, @nutriperfo for food pics and @lostinthebackcountry for outdoors pics. Mentioned on the Show: ➜Starch Solution by John McDougall- https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1623360277/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=livep0f-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1623360277&linkId=89af604aa0feef773ec1fd7210371add ➜Proteinaholic: How Our Obsession with Meat Is Killing Us and What We Can Do About It by M.D. Garth Davis -https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0062279319/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=livep0f-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0062279319&linkId=21afd2ee3e336092ef3ca10b0de7692c ▶️ Connect with Live Planted here: Website: liveplanted.com Email: LivePlanted@Gmail.com Twitter: twitter.com/LivePlanted Instagram: www.instagram.com/liveplanted/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/LivePlanted/ ✮Support the podcast- Give us a review & subscribe in iTunes (preferably a 5✮!) The more reviews, the greater chance someone else will hear the podcast. Or share the podcast on social media- lets get the word out!

Today Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian welcomes Garth Davis, M.D., who is the medical director of the Davis Clinic at the Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas, and starred on the hit TLC show Big Medicine. We’ll hear about his book - Proteinaholic: How Our Obsession With Meat Is Killing Us and What We Can Do About It (HarperOne; October 6, 2015). Laura Theodore’s books, DVDs and CDs make perfect delicious and healthy additions to your collection! Signed copies of Laura's new cookbook: Laura Theodore’s VEGAN-EASE are now available at Jazzyvegetarian.com and Vegan-Ease.com. Or purchase Laura’s books and CDs at: AMAZON.com. Laura will be speaking at the Cleveland VegFest on May 7th, 2016, at 10AM and signing books after the event! Hope to see you there! More information at clevelandvegansociety.org Garth Davis, M.D., is the medical director of the Davis Clinic at the Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas, and starred on the hit TLC show Big Medicine. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a Fellow of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Recently named a “Super Doc” by Texas Monthly, he has been featured in The Houston Chronicle and other outlets. 

Questions about protein have to be the most common for vegans. Where do you get it? Am I getting enough? Should I take protein supplements? In today's episode, we sit down with Dr. Garth Davis, author of the new book Proteinaholic: How Our Obsession with Meat Is Killing Us and What We Can Do About It. His unique take on protein helps to address those common questions, and the answers may just surprise you.

Protein is not the answer. In fact, it’s the problem. In Proteinaholic, Dr. Garth Davis sets the record straight, dispelling the myths that have been perpetuated by doctors, weight loss experts, and the media. Dr. Davis is the medical director of the Davis Clinic at the Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas, and starred on the hit TLC show Big Medicine. He is the author of Proteinaholic, How Our Obsession with Meat Is Killing Us and What We Can Do About It. Being hailed as “Sex and the City for Food,” The Food Heals Podcast brings together experts in the field of nutrition, health and healing to teach you the best-kept natural secrets to being a hotter, healthier, happier YOU! The Food Heals Podcast is hosted by Allison Melody and Suzy Hardy – two self-proclaimed natural chicks who will rock your world and change your beliefs about health! This sexy, savvy duo provides eco-friendly advice on a variety of issues including the healing power of nutrition, living authentically, turning your passion into your career, choosing the best natural health and beauty products, the benefits of a plant-based diet and so much more!