TMHS 827: The Truth About Protein Supplements, Alcohol, & Fat Loss - With Alan Aragon
The Model Health Show
Shawn Stevenson
4.8 • 7.2K Ratings
🗓️ 18 September 2024
⏱️ 74 minutes
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Summary
More and more experts in the nutrition and fitness space are championing the benefits of consuming more protein. But where do supplements like protein powder fall into a healthy diet? And how can you choose the right product that can help you reach your goals? On today’s show, you’re going to learn the truth about protein supplements.
On this episode, Alan Aragon is back to share his expertise and wisdom. Alan Aragon is an influential nutrition researcher and educator with over thirty years of experience in the industry. In this interview, he’s covering important nutrition topics like the role of protein powders, how alcohol impacts your health and body composition goals, and the truth about intermittent fasting.
You’re going to learn about how to assess your relationship with alcohol, the science behind different fasting types and how they compare to calorie restriction, and specific parameters for healthy rates of fat loss. We’re also discussing bulking and cutting, calorie management strategies, maintaining muscle mass during weight loss, and so much more. Alan has a wealth of knowledge in this space, and I know you’re going to love hearing his insights on this episode of The Model Health Show!
In this episode you’ll discover:
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Which macronutrient is the MVP.
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How protein can aid in fat loss. `
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Why protein powder is a tool.
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What you need to understand about BCAAs.
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How to know if bulking and cutting is right for you.
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The number one way to tell if you’re maintaining muscle mass during weight loss.
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What percentage of fat loss is safe and healthy.
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How much fat you need for optimal hormone production.
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Why alcohol has a high thermic effect.
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The conflicting science around alcohol consumption.
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Why you need to consider your personal relationship with alcohol.
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How quitting alcohol improved Alan’s health.
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The truth about eating breakfast.
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What the science says about time restricted eating.
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Why the autophagy benefits of fasting are overrated.
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How to know if fasting is right for you.
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Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | You are now listening to the model health show with Sean Stevenson. |
| 0:04.0 | For more visit the model health show. |
| 0:07.0 | Can protein supplements like branch chain amino acids and protein powders really make a difference with your body composition? |
| 0:19.0 | Is it possible to build muscle and burn fat at the same time. What's the real metabolic |
| 0:26.4 | impact of drinking alcohol? We're covering these topics and so much more with one of |
| 0:32.3 | the world's leading research scientists today. |
| 0:36.1 | He's one of the very first people to publish research reviews and educate the general public |
| 0:41.8 | about published science. |
| 0:44.1 | I'm talking about the one and only Alan Aragon. |
| 0:47.6 | Alan Aragon is a nutrition researcher |
| 0:49.7 | and educator with over 30 years of experience in the field. |
| 0:53.0 | He's known as one of the most influential figures in the fitness industry's movement towards evidence-based information. |
| 1:01.0 | His notable clients include world Champions like Derek Fisher, Pete Sampras, Stone Cold, Steve Austin, and countless everyday individuals looking to improve their health and fitness. |
| 1:13.1 | His work has been published in major peer-reviewed scientific journals |
| 1:16.6 | and, of course, tons of major media as well. |
| 1:19.9 | Let's dive in this conversation with the one and only Alan Aragon. |
| 1:23.8 | First of all, thank you for coming out in 108 degree weather. |
| 1:27.8 | All right? |
| 1:29.6 | It's crazy, like, we thought Summer was over here in LA and then the heat was like no no no |
| 1:34.8 | no no wait I got something for you so thank you man I know it's a lot it's such an honor |
| 1:39.7 | to be here man honestly thank you so much for inviting me. |
| 1:42.5 | Of course, of course. |
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