Blasphemous Nutrition
The orthodox wellness industry keeps you in purgatory with vague, overly simplistic advice or plunges you into the depths of hell with restrictive commandments that are impossible to sustain. At this point you may be tempted to pursue hedonism instead, but at the end of the day you want to feel and age your best and you know a devil-may-care attitude won’t serve you.
ITS TIME TO LEAVE THE CHURCH OF WELLNESS AND GO TO HEALTH.
Double-degreed functional nutritionist and holistic health coach Aimee shares over 20 years of clinical experience and emerging research on the impact of lifestyle on our healthspan, offering a holy marriage of practical street smarts and relevant data that will empower you to take action.
She’s not just another preachy face looking to sell you on the latest superfood or baptize you into the latest health cult; she’s on a mission to give you balanced, nuanced, honest information to help you make informed, grounded decisions about how to achieve your health goals, whether you aim to lose weight, manage blood sugar, prevent Alzheimer’s or simply age like a bad-ass.
The best results don’t come from listening to what any one person has to say but being able to discard the bullshit, be open to experimentation and learn how to make the best choices for yourself.
When everything is a polarized extreme of vegan vs carnivore or cardio vs weights, tuning in to Blasphemous Nutrition will give you a scandalously nuanced perspective on nutrition and actionable tips that you can begin to implement immediately, so you can rescue yourself from the eternal torment of chasing one dietary savior after another.
Blasphemous Nutrition
Struggling to Get Enough Protein? Listen here!
Think you’re getting enough protein? Spoiler alert— unless you are paying close attention, you’re probably not! Despite the hype around plant-based diets and “high-protein” snacks, most people are under-eating a key nutrient that keeps them strong, sharp, and healthy as they age.
In this episode, Aimee shares her favorite tips to ensure you get enough protein and exposes the truth behind protein sources and the misleading social media blurbs that sell you short, from beans and nuts being a potent protein source to how labels and infographics use math to mislead you.
She'll also break down the differences between animal and plant proteins, reveal why restaurant meals often fall short, and give you the real scoop on how much protein you actually need to maintain muscle and energy. Get ready to rethink your diet because getting this wrong could have long-lasting effects on your health!
Key Takeaways:
- The Hidden Protein Deficit: Most of us are eating way less protein than we should, thanks to outdated recommendations.
- Protein Myths Debunked: Beans and nuts are not the protein powerhouses you’ve been told they are - find out exactly why!
- Restaurant Pitfalls: Even "healthy" meals out are leaving you protein-deficient. Get Aimee's top tips to enjoy a meal out without falling short!
- Leucine = Muscle Builder: Discover why leucine is your secret weapon for maintaining muscle.
- Why You Need More Protein: Age, activity, and life stage (looking at you, perimenopause!) demand more protein than you may think.
- Processed Protein Pitfalls: Many bars and powders fall short—here’s how to spot the ones that won’t let you down.
Resources:
Protein Powder Recipe Book
Nutrition and Your Brain, Part 2: What to Eat for Depression and Anxiety
Find Research Citations and Transcript at Blasphemous Nutrition on Substack
Photography by: Dai Ross Photography
Podcast Cover Art: Lilly Kate Creative
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