WeightLoss

S2E37: Breakfast vs Fasting, Weight Loss & Personalized Nutrition w Dr. Javier Gonzalez PhD

SEASON 2, EPISODE #37

Dr. Bubbs interviews expert Dr. Javier Gonzalez PhD to talk all things breakfast. Is it really the most important meal of the day? Does eating breakfast improve ability to lose weight and how does that compare to fasting? How does exercise in a fasted-state, or after breakfast, impact this whole story? Javier will share his research in this area. He’ll also discuss how eating breakfast impacts your energy balance the rest of the day, compare the effects of fructose versus glucose metabolism on weight gain, and discuss the state of the research on intermittent fasting. Javier will also dive into the topic of personalized nutrition as it relates to weight loss: does everyone really need a personalized approach or do the fundamentals hold true for the majority of the population? Finally, Javier reveals his breakfast routine and what does the future hold for this type of research. 

About Dr. Javier Gonzalez

Senior Lecturer in human physiology at the University of Bath, Javier has published more than 50 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters in renowned scientific journals, such as journals such as Diabetes Care, Obesity Reviews, American Journal of Physiology - Endocrinology and Metabolism and the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. In recognition of this work, he received the Julie Wallace Award 2018 by the Nutrition Society. Javier has PhD in Human Nutrition & Metabolism and his research seeks to understand the interactions between nutrition and exercise in the context of health and disease. One strand of this work is to explore the role of carbohydrate availability in the regulation of energy balance, metabolic health and sports performance. A second strand aims to uncover new dietary approaches to influence the production of hormones from the gut, and thereby regulate appetite and energy expenditure.

 

Research Papers 

Breakfast for the Prevention and Treatment of Obesity

Pre-Exercise Breakfast Ingestion versus Extended Overnight Fasting Increases Postprandial Glucose Flux after Exercise in Healthy Men

Molecular adaptations of adipose tissue to 6 weeks of morning fasting vs daily breakfast consumption in lean and obese adults

Dietary carbohydrates, components of energy balance, and associated health outcomes

S2E27: The Microbiome, Gut-Brain Axis & How To Build A Healthy Gut w/ Miguel Mateas PhD(c)

SEASON 2, EPISODE #27

Dr. Bubbs interviews Miguel Mateas PhD(c) to talk about the gut microbiome and the implications on the gut-brain axis. In this episode, Miguel discusses the dynamic ecosystem that makes up the gut, how specific bacteria are attracted to certain conditions and the impact of processed food on the gut microbiota, as well as how exercise impacts gut microbial diversity (including new research on how the mindset may play a role), and then dives into the many ways the gut microbiota communicates with the brain and implications for health and performance. Great insights and metaphors to explain complex topics from Miguel!


About Miguel Mateas PhD

Miguel Mateas is a  Nutritional Medicine graduate with a prior long-standing professional background in scientific publishing spanning from the late 90s and post-graduate studies in International Business (MSc), Environmental Decision Making (PgDip) and Clinical Neuroscience (MSc). 

He was awarded a prestigious Santander Bank Work-Based Learning award for his doctoral research proposal in 2016 and is currently a doctoral researcher at the Faculty of Health and Education, Middlesex University, studying the effects of nutrition and lifestyle the gut-brain axis ageing and developing a mixed methods approach that uses real world evidence to inform clinical decisions. 

Miguel is also a Research Innovation Consultant at the London Agri-Food Innovation Clinic where he is currently designing human interventions to assess the effect of fermented foods (kefir, kombucha, etc.) on mental health, particularly on mood and cognition. Miguel has been in clinical practice for over 10 years and has been the Chair of the British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (BANT) from 2012.  


Research Paper

Harnessing the Power of Microbiome Assessment Tools as Part of Neuroprotective Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine Interventions

S2E5: Strength Training for Women - CrossFit, Olympic & Powerlifting w Isabel Lahela

SEASON 2, EPISODE #5

Dr. Bubbs sits down with Canadian National Powerlifting Record Holder and Olympic Weightlifter Isabel Lahela to talk training for women. Isabel shares her insights on CrossFit, Olympic lifting and Powerlifting, the benefits of adding lean muscle for women’s physique, as well as talking about her background in dance, and previous battles with an eating disorder while in the dance community. Her message is to promote positive body image, self-love, and confidence through strength training and she provides plenty of actionable tips to help you achieve your goals in this episode.

About Isabel Lahela

A multi strength sport athlete and personal trainer whose aim is to promote positive body image, self-love, and confidence through strength training. While not a self-confessed natural-born athlete, Isabel is currently a Canadian National Powerlifting Record Holder as well as Canadian National Olympic Weightlifter. She works hard and stays consistent with her training and lifestyle, aiming to show others that fitness is truly a way of life, as well as a total mind and body remedy. Follow Isabel on Instagram.

S2E1: Fat Loss Nutrition, Overcoming Roadblocks & Achieving Compliance w/ Danny Lennon

SEASON 2, EPISODE #1

Dr. Bubbs chats with Danny Lennon MS, founder of Sigma Nutrition, about all things weight loss: foundational principles of weight loss, food quality, the impact of fiber and protein on palatability, is low-carb superior to a low-fat diet, behavior change secrets, and strategies for promoting successful, long-term weight loss. Great insights and practical tips from Danny!


About Danny Lennon

Founder of Sigma Nutrition and the popular podcast Sigma Nutrition Radio. He has a formal scientific background in academia, completing a master’s degree (MSc.) in Nutritional Sciences at University College Cork. During this time Danny researched vitamin D, directly under the world-renowned researcher Professor Kevin Cashman.  Danny also works as a performance nutritionist to professional MMA fighters, professional boxers and competitive powerlifters. He has consulted w several teams in a number of sports ad has an online coaching service helping a wide array of clients with nutrition related issues. Outside of the nutrition world, Danny is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu blue belt, raw powerlifter and a life-long Arsenal fan.