You’ve probably heard the myth that snacking is good for you, or about less calories in and more calories out for weight loss. We’ve all heard many myths about food, and in today’s episode, Dr. Martin continues his series on debunking food myths.
Dr. Martin says there’s been a mantra for the last 60 to 70 years about eating less and moving more. The idea of less calories in and more calories out for weight loss is a complete load of bunk. Losing weight isn’t just dependent on calories out, but instead about the types of food you’re putting in your mouth.
The vegan diet has been gaining a lot of traction in recent years as more people become aware of the supposed environmental and health benefits of plant-based eating.
Dr. Martin says that plant-based eating being good for you is a myth. With his background in nutrition, Dr. Martin argues that a vegan diet does not provide the essential nutrients that the body needs.
In today's episode, Dr. Martin debunks the myth that veganism is a healthy choice and shares reasons why you’d be foolish to give up red meat!
When Dr. Martin was in grade school, food intolerances were unheard of. Nowadays, it’s estimated that 60 to 70% of the population has some form of food allergy. What has changed that they are so prevalent now?
In today’s episode, Dr. Martin continues with his series on myths. Yesterday he dispelled myths about vitamin D, and today he looks at myths about food.
We live in a different world than when Dr. Martin was a kid. The overuse of antibiotics and the presence of chemicals and plastics in our food are just a few examples of the various environmental factors that we are constantly exposed to.
Dr. Martin gets questions about vitamin D almost every day, and often those questions stem from bad information.
The number one question is how much vitamin D will cause toxicity. Because vitamin D is fat soluble, it can build up over time. Doctors are concerned about people taking too much, when they should really be more concerned with how deficient the population is in vitamin D.
Join Dr. Martin as he dispels common myths about vitamin D and shares why you absolutely need to be taking it, especially in the winter months!
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We have a brain epidemic going on as Alzheimer’s is the number one killer in the UK, and number 3 in Canada and the US. Join Dr. Martin as he discusses two new studies on the brain and shares how to protect it!
Water is something we can’t live without, so much so that Dr. Martin has classified water as a vitamin. Dr. Martin shares a 25 year study that found that dehydration is linked to early aging and chronic disease.
A recent article Dr. Martin read is saying that obesity rates have tripled in one generation! The article goes on to ask what the reason is for the increase. Dr. Martin shares the reason why in today’s episode.
The Metabolic Reset isn’t just a diet, it’s about changing your relationship with food. As we enter a new year, people worldwide are trying to carry out their new year resolutions. Join Dr. Martin as he shares reasons why to do The Reset in 2023!
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As we near the end of 2022 and usher in a new year, many people are making resolutions they are unlikely to keep. Instead of making resolutions, Dr. Martin urges listeners to get the truth and never sell it!
Dr. Martin looks at a new study on high fructose corn syrup and cancer. Cancer needs fuel to grow and it turns out that HFCS is the perfect fuel since it’s already in liquid form. Join Dr. Martin to learn more!
Some of the best research being done in medicine right now is on the microbiome. When it comes to bacteria, Dr. Martin calls them the good, the bad and the ugly. Taking probiotics promotes growth of good bacteria. Learn why everyone should be taking probiotics in this day and age!
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Dr. Martin has always been a big proponent of vitamin D. He sees it as something your body needs and an important biomarker of your overall health. Join Dr. Martin as he looks at two new studies on vitamin D!
A new study on seed oils has come out, and it’s bad news. It turns out that these bad oils can stay in your tissue for up to 6 years! Join Dr. Martin in today’s episode as he discusses the study and shares the 7 dirty oils you want to avoid.
Did you know that your liver is the key to your metabolic health? Dr. Martin says once you get that, the rest is easier to understand. This also applies to holiday eating.
Dr. Martin says you need to protect your liver. That’s the first thing you need to do, as in just 3 short weeks, you can develop a fatty liver. One of the culprits is high fructose corn syrup as it’s in everything. It’s much better to fill up on meats than on carbs. Dr. Martin also discusses intermittent fasting in today’s episode.
If you watched the World Cup finals in soccer (football everywhere else in the world), you may have heard of Leo Messi. He’s widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time and plays for Argentina.
It has been reported that he had 6,000 pounds of meat brought to the World Cup to fuel the energy needs of the Argentinian soccer team. These elite athletes perform at another level and it’s protein that fuels their performance.
Join Dr. Martin as he relates what we eat doesn’t correlate with what we need. If you don’t eat meat, you’re bound to be low in B12, and that’s problematic. Learn why in today’s episode.
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Did you know that the first fast food was bread? In the late 1800’s they went from stone ground to porcelain rollers and this changed bread. Fast forward to today, and bread now has very little nutritional value. Bread used to be good for you, but not any longer.
The world has changed big-time in terms of food in the last number of decades. The biggest change happened 40 years ago when the great switch from sucralose to fructose was made. Sugar was switched out for high fructose corn syrup, and our health has declined ever since.
Join Dr. Martin to learn how the great switch has been detrimental to our health!
There’s a war going on against meat. Red meat in particular has become vilified in recent years. Do a search on red meat and cancer and you’ll see article after article saying that there’s a connection. Dr. Martin says it’s not true and explains why in today’s episode.
There is a war going on against vitamin D despite its many many documented benefits.
Dr. Martin looks at a new clinical study where 26,000 participants were given vitamin D and omega-3 over a 5 year period. The study looked at the impact on deaths caused by heart disease and cancer, the number 1 and 2 biggest killers in North America.
The participants came out winners! The results showed that when you take vitamin D and omega-3 together, you significantly reduce your risk of heart disease and cancer.
Brain fog is something that has become more prolific in the last few decades. Low mood, mild depression, apathy, mental sluggishness, problems with focus, difficulty remembering and processing information, these are all symptoms of having brain fog.
When Dr. Martin wrote his book about chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia in the late 90’s, one of the common symptoms of chronic fatigue was brain fog. This symptom was usually caused by adrenal gland exhaustion.
Join Dr. Martin in today’s episode to discuss the symptoms of brain fog. A sedentary lifestyle, chronic dehydration, poor diet, and lack of sleep can all lead to the condition.
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An important topic that Dr. Martin could talk about all day is the health of your thyroid. The thyroid is not a large organ at all, but it sure is an important one.
There are two nutrients that really support thyroid function. One is quite common, iodine, but the other, selenium is lesser known. Most people don’t know what selenium does or where to get it.
Join Dr. Martin as he discusses the importance of selenium, the forgotten nutrient!