The Low Carb Leader | Optimal Health and Performance | Low Carb and Ketogenic Nutrition | Weight Loss, Fitness and Exercise

In today's Hot Topics episode, we discuss diet and workout, low carb low fat diets, exercise routines and imbalances, P90x, and cheat meals. David also shares his contact information and why the fundamentals are key.

In today's Hot Topics episode, we discuss how to progress, how to burn calories and why BMR is important. We also address the question does lifting weights make women bulky? We also discuss fats and crash diets.

This Hot Topics episode will discuss Metabolism and Steady State Cardio.

In today's episode, we talk with researcher and scientist, Benjamin Bikman, Ph.D. We discuss the metabolic advantage to keeping your insulin low. Dr. Bikman also discusses his latest research in brown vs. white fat. Come join us to discover these and the latest research findings around insulin and insulin resistance. 

In today's episode, I talk with radiologist and low carb supporter, Dr. Mark Berger. Dr Berger discusses the changes he has seen over the years in his practice of medicine. We discuss why the type of fat matters, what diseases are occurring because of obesity and what you can do to change it. Join us for this fascinating discussion about radiology and health.

In today's episode, I interview Dr. Michael VanDerschelden DC. Dr. Mike is a chiropractor who focuses on nutrition, fitness and preventative health. He has an extremely successful practice in Hunginton Beach, CA. He is also very popular on YouTube where he posts frequent lectures and presentations on all topics related to health. Join us today for a great discussion on the ketogenic diet, intermittent fasting and ways to be more healthy.

In today's episode, we talk with Christina McGrath about how yoga can positively impact your life and improve your overall wellness. She also discusses sports specific yoga and how it can improve your game. Join us for a great discussion and see what Christina and I have in common.

In this episode, we conclude our 2 part interview with Dr. Jason Fung. Dr. Fung explains who should and who shouldn't do intermittent fasting. He also explains why he believes we can reverse the health issues we now face through a low carb lifestyle and through intermittent fasting. Come join us for this informative discussion.

Dr. Jason Fung is a nephrologist and worldwide expert in intermittent fasting. Based in Toronto, he graduated medical school in internal medicine at the University of Toronto prior to finishing his nephrology fellowship at the University of California – Los Angeles. Dr. Fung has published several books about weight-loss and intermittent fasting, including The Complete Guide to Fasting. On today’s episode of The Low Carb Leader Podcast, Dan chats with Dr. Fung about what intermittent fasting is and why it’s better for your health than you may think. He explains how the body actually works – on a mental and biological level – during a fasting period, as well as how the benefits and risks compare to traditional calorie restricted diets. “If you have a plate of brownies, or if you have a salad with salmon, they could be the same number of calories – but what they do to your body is completely different.” – Dr. Jason Fung

Today, hosts of the Ketogenic Athlete podcast and two phenomenal ketogenic athletes join us – Brain Williamson and Danny Vega. Brian’s journey into the ketogenic lifestyle started a few years ago after his son was diagnosed with Epilepsy at the age of 11. Over the course of the first few years following this diagnosis and finding that his son wasn’t responding well to the pharmaceutical medications he was prescribed, he decided to learn more about the ketogenic lifestyle after the neurologist mentioned – in passing – that some patients saw positive improvement by following the diet. As a powerlifter, Danny has always been interested in how diet and exercise impacts a person’s strength and conditioning. In 2004, he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from Columbia University, then later earned his Master’s degree in Science and Human Performance from the University of Florida. Following college, he became the strength and conditioning coordinator for the BCU Basketball team. Today, Brian and Danny share their story on how they got started with the ketogenic diet. Brian explains how it has helped him overcome depression as well as find positive results for his son with epilepsy. Danny shares how the ketogenic diet can affect athletic performance as well as the mental health effects that are common in people following the diet.   “You can perform at the top level, and you don’t need carbs as energy.” – Danny Vega

Like everyone in the healthcare industry, Dr. Justin Marchegiani started with the tools and knowledge passed on to him from the university. And just like his fellow healthcare practitioners, he encountered “humps” or roadblocks with his patients, which were keeping them from achieving optimal health. In search of answers and solutions, Justin turned to nutrition, which led him to functional medicine. Dr. Justin Marchegiani, DC is the owner and founder of Just in Health Wellness Clinic, where he is able to pursue his functional nutrition practice by helping people achieve overall wellness by addressing the underlying imbalances in their bodies. He is also the host of Beyond Wellness Radio, which allows him to reach out to more people to help them improve the quality of their lives through functional medicine. In today’s episode, Justin explains what functional medicine is and how it can help you detect and address problems in your body. He discusses the importance of finding the right food and exercise which caters to your bodies needs and provides us with tips on how to start living a fuller, healthier life.

Yoga trainer, serial entrepreneur, and founder of Yoga Body, Lucas Rockwood, is a prime example of how living a healthy lifestyle can lead to optimal performance in work, business, and life. He is the host of the Yoga Talk Show, which is currently in the top 50 fitness and nutrition podcasts on iTunes. Lucas experienced a health crisis at the age of 23, which made him realize that he needed to get his life together, otherwise he wouldn’t be able to get out of his 20’s. Looking back, he views his health crisis as an advantage because it helped him turn his life around very fast. Since, then, he has had quite a journey and has been travelling the world doing and teaching what he loves – yoga. In today’s episode, Lucas discusses the impact of breathing to our nervous system. He shares his experience as a raw foodist, his views on different religions, and how these things affect our body. He also shares some practical breathing techniques which can be useful in achieving optimal performance daily.

Gut health has become a topic of increasing popularity and importance in the food and health industry. It covers many aspects concerning how to take better care of the gastrointestinal tract to improve your overall health and well-being. Our guest for this episode is Brendan Gaughran, owner of Liver Medic. Brendan is a Molecular Biologist who has made significant contributions to the health industry for over 20 years. His company focuses on improving the quality of people’s lives by providing healthier, natural solutions in maintaining liver health.  Brendan explains the connection of gut health and microbes. He provides very helpful insights on what to eat and how to naturally care for your gut to reclaim your life and live at optimal performance.  

In the past episodes, I’ve talked about my decision to adopt a ketogenic diet and have often talked about how it has transformed my life. The ketogenic diet has transformed many lives and today’s guest is a testament of the benefits of living on a ketogenic lifestyle.  Maria Emmerich is a wellness expert in the areas of nutrition and exercise physiology. She has authored several books and nutritional guides, including the international bestseller: “The Ketogenic Cookbook”. Her love for food, rendered her overweight as she was growing up and this did not change even if she was very active in sports. Maria now shares her passion and knowledge of living healthily through a ketogenic diet by helping others reach their health goals. She shares her ketogenic lifestyle journey and provides you with tips to get started on the ketogenic diet.

When Allan Misner was in his 20s, he was in top shape and competed in various athletic events, but as he got older, he had to let his fitness go to prioritize his career. He did succeed in the goals he set out, but he realized he wasn’t happy. He had the motivation and wisdom gained from his youth, but he realized motivation wasn’t enough. This idea was hammered down when he met his current wife. He embarked on a health journey and sought out training. He lost 50 lbs. and shred his fat all the way to 19%. He has since started a fitness program that mainly caters to people past their prime. Today, Allan joins us to give his insight on the difference in training a young person and a forty-something (or older), as well as give us good tips and ideas when it comes to getting started in living a fit and healthy lifestyle.