Environment, Genetics, and Obesity, and also, The Relationship Between Diet and Developing Alzheimer's Disease and Gallstones

This podcast discusses the role of our genetic predisposition toward weight gain in our modern environment - and what you can do about it.  We also review two medical articles looking at the effect diet has on the risk of developing Alzheimer's Disease and Gallstones.  Can eating a plant-based diet (vegetarian, or near-vegetarian) help you lose weight, maintain weight control, and prevent you from getting Alzheimer's dementia and gallstones?  Listen to the show and find out.  Call in your comments at (206) 350-0982.

References:

From Instinct to Intellect: The Challenge of Maintaining Healthy Weight in a Modern World

Fruit and Vegetable Juice Consumption and Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer's Disease: A Reference from the National Institute of Aging

Fruit and Vegetable Consumption and the Risk of Cholecystectomy in Women

Music:

Charlie Crowe - Crowe Jam

Laura Clapp - The other half of me

Uncle Seth - I want a little bit more

 

 

Direct download: Fitness_Rocks_Podcast_013.mp3
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Resting Energy Expenditure (Basal Metabolic Rate) and Weight Loss, and Should You Eat Soy?

This week we look at calculating resting energy expenditure, which is similar in concept to basal metabolic rate, and how to use this information to help you lose weight.  We ask the question - do you really need to worry that much about basal metabolic rate? We also answer a question from Dave at ZAP 120 about soy products and how much should you eat.  Finally, I play a song from an upcoming CD by Gordon Scott called Buddha Bill.  Gordon is a musician and a listener from Tiree, Scotland.  You can learn more about Gordon and his music at his blog for which I have provided a link below.

Call us at (206) 350-0982 or send us an e-mail through our contact page.

References:

How Much May I Eat?  Calorie Estimates Based Upon Energy Expenditure Prediction Equations

Eat, Drink, and be Healthy - a book by Walter Willet, M.D.

Total Energy Expenditure Calculator

Music:

Charlie Crowe - Crowe Jam

Gordon Scott - Buddha Bill

Jonathan Coulton - I feel Fantastic

 

Listener Call-in Line

(206) 350-0982

Direct download: Fitness_Rocks_Podcast_012.mp3
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Stretching, Weight Loss and Blood Pressure

On this podshow we talk about stretching and review the American College of Sports Medicine recommendations for flexibility exercises.  We also look at weight loss and blood pressure and whether how a person loses weight makes a difference in how much their blood pressure is reduced.  Leave your comments about the show at our listener call-in line (206) 350-0982.

References:

Stretching at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery Website

Blood Pressure Change with Weight Loss is Affected by Type of Diet

Music:

Charlie Crowe - Crowe Jam

Charlie Crowe - Vegas Hard Rock Shuffle

Shelley Jacobson - I wanna be the One

Lazo - Love is on your side

 

Leave us a Message

(206) 350-0982

Direct download: Podcast_011.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 1:19 PM
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Healthy Weight, Exercise Capacity, Nicotine, Adam Tinkoff Interview Part 2

In this episode I answer listener questions about what is a healthy weight, and what is "maximum exercise capacity" and why is it important?  I also take to my soapbox about a recent news item regarding the tobacco industry's continued efforts to increase the addictive potential of cigarettes.  The program wraps up with part 2 of the interview with Adam Tinkoff discussing how he successfully lost twenty pounds, and how he stays fit while traveling around the world.

References:

Adiposity as Compared with Physical Activity in Predicting Mortality among Women

Exercise Capacity and Mortality among Men Referred for Exercise Testing

Exercise Capacity and the Risk of Death in Women

Eat, Drink, and be Healthy - Book by Walter Willet, M.D.

Body Mass Index Calculator

MET Calculator

Music:

Charlie Crowe - Crowe Jam

Laura Clapp - Let it Rain

Jeremy Hopkins - Carolina

Listener Call-in Line

(206) 350-0982

Direct download: Fitness_Rocks_Podcast_010.mp3
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