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The science of healthy eating broken down... in bite-size pieces. Myth-busting. Fact-checking.Tasty, healthy food doesn't need to be complicated. Whether mediterranean, omnivore, pescaterian, vegetarian, vegan, keto, low carb or high carb, healthy nutrition can be simple and fun.Nutrition Made Simple and Dr. Carvalho have no sponsors, affiliate deals or any ties to pharmaceutical or any other industry. Our content is fully independent.All business inquiries please note: Our policy is to eschew all for-profit arrangements (sponsorships, affiliate deals, discount codes etc). We are unable to partner with any brands or products. We hope you understand. Remaining independent and...
Episodes(40 episodes)
New Study: Intermittent Fasting doesn't work!?
A new study of Intermittent Fasting found little benefit. Have the benefits of Intermittent Fasting been hyped beyond the science? An objective look at the caveats of the study and Intermittent Fasting in general.A new study on intermittent fasting was written up in the NEW York times.Half the subjects ate 3 meals with no time restriction, half were on intermittent fasting and ate in a 8h window. This is a common intermittent fasting protocol, 16/8 (eat for 8h, fast for 16). It’s also called time restricted eatingThere was no significant weight loss on in...
Published: Sep 10, 2026Duration: 10m 2s
What Artificial Sweeteners do to your Microbiome | New Trial
News on sweeteners & the microbiome just dropped.Connect with me:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrGilCarvalho/Twitter: https://twitter.com/NutritionMadeS3Animations: Even Topland @toplandmediaReferences:https://www.nature.com/articles/s42255-025-01381-zhttps://www.nature.com/articles/nature13793https://microbiomejournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40168-020-00976-whttps://diabetesjournals.org/care/article/45/8/1917/147303https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36056917/https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/7/963https://www.nature.com/articles/s41366-024-01673-6Disclaimer: The contents of this video are for...
Published: Sep 10, 2026Duration: 16m 22s
Professional scientist answers nutrition questions
Subscribe for more free nutrition and health tips: https://bit.ly/2toMJ9uReferences:The Ian Cramer Podcast:http://iancramerpodcast.libsyn.com/icp-76-dr-gil-carvalho-md-phd-the-pillars-of-evidence-that-form-our-nutritional-recommendationsVideos on protein and amino acids:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qndZ8_6vTk&list=PLxyjOraXh0-l2CIhstcvQPEKP8y2a4u6eVideos on cholesterol and saturated fat:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37GhLK80MzM&list=PLxyjOraXh0-kCtqVTBwG6FRQqwemQ5GbaSFA and CVD: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26429077HDL ('good cholesterol') doesn't lower risk of heart disease:...
Published: Sep 10, 2026Duration: 16m 32s
The Common Pill That Raises your Risk of Diabetes (And How to Avoid it)
Subscribe for more free nutrition and health tips: https://bit.ly/2toMJ9uConnect with me:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrGilCarvalho/Twitter: https://twitter.com/NutritionMadeS3IG:@gilcarvalho.mdTT:@nutrition.made.simpleAnimations: Even Topland @toplandmediaReferences:Statins lower heart attacks, strokes, death:https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(12)60367-5/fulltextbenefits vs risk of diabetes:https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3774022/Pitavastatinhttps://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/17512433.2024.2433603Disclaimer: The contents of...
Published: Sep 10, 2026Duration: 16m 33s
Doctor reveals: 7 Nutrition Facts I wish I knew earlier
Nutrition Facts I wish I knew earlier. What are some of the nutrition facts you wish you learned years ago? Let's look at my top 7 nutrition facts, their relevance and what they reveal about food and health.Subscribe for more free nutrition and health tips: https://bit.ly/2toMJ9uWhat are the top nutrition facts you wish you knew long ago? Let’s look at my top 7. top nutrition facts #7Being willing to make mistakes. Trying new things in the kitchenSo true. some of my favorites I found by...
Published: Sep 10, 2026Duration: 8m 51s
How to blunt Glucose SPIKES
4 simple tips to blunt excessive Glucose SpikesConnect with me:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrGilCarvalho/Twitter: https://twitter.com/NutritionMadeS3Animations: Even Topland @toplandmediaReferences:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/6343873/Disclaimer: The contents of this video are for informational purposes only and are not intended to be medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, nor to replace medical care. The information presented herein is accurate and conforms to the available scientific evidence to the best of the author's knowledge as of the time of posting. Always seek the advice...
Published: Sep 10, 2026Duration: 9m 6s
Understanding THIS avoids Heart Disease | LDL controversy | Cardiology Expert Ron Krauss MD
Heart disease expert Dr Ron Krauss: LDL, Heart Disease & DietConnect with me:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrGilCarvalho/Twitter: https://twitter.com/NutritionMadeS3Animations: Even Topland @toplandmediaReferences:LDL size & heart disease: https://academic.oup.com/eurheartj/advance-article/doi/10.1093/eurheartj/ehaf207/8118996https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0021915006002590genetics of LDL: https://elifesciences.org/articles/58361autopsy data: https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/pdf/10.1161/01.ATV.11.5.1209LDL & artery wall: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14557416/PESA: https://www.jacc.org...
Published: Sep 10, 2026Duration: 1h 39m 57s
Scientist Reacts to the most Dangerous Wellness Fads
Coffee enemas, raw meat/milk, Sun-staring or drinking urine. The craziest practices on the Internet reviewed with a scientific eyeConnect with me:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrGilCarvalho/Twitter: https://twitter.com/NutritionMadeS3Animations: Even Topland @toplandmediaReferences:coffee enema:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32899046/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22249393/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3603218/Sun gazing:https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC1041624/Nyquil:https://www.drugs.com/medical-answers/you-overdose-nyquil-3566161/https://www.fda...
Published: Sep 10, 2026Duration: 22m 56s
Intermittent Fasting vs Time Restricted Feeding | Health Benefits
Intermittent Fasting vs Time Restricted Feeding. What are the health benefits of Intermittent Fasting and Time Restricted Feeding? Does meal timing impact our health? An objective look at the research on health benefits of Time Restricted feeding and how it compares with Intermittent Fasting in general.Subscribe for more free nutrition and health tips: https://bit.ly/2toMJ9uConnect with me:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrGilCarvalho/Twitter: https://twitter.com/NutritionMadeS3Time restricted feeding is a type of intermittent fasting where you eat within a time window. The most...
Published: Sep 10, 2026Duration: 9m 47s
#1 Workout to CRUSH Visceral Fat
Best workouts to CRUSH visceral fat according to science.Connect with me:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrGilCarvalho/Twitter: https://twitter.com/NutritionMadeS3Animations: Even Topland @toplandmediaReferences:https://diabetesjournals.org/care/article/20/3/385/22179/Mobilization-of-Visceral-Adipose-Tissue-Related-tohttps://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/obr.12406https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1467-789X.2011.00931.xhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10624584/https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-017-0807-yhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10423480/Disclaimer: The contents of this video are for...
Published: Sep 10, 2026Duration: 16m 22s
Top Cardiologist Explains Surprising Cholesterol and Death Link
People with LOW cholesterol tend to die more (!). Heart Disease expert explains.Connect with me:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrGilCarvalho/Twitter: https://twitter.com/NutritionMadeS3Animations: Even Topland @toplandmediaReferences:Chronic disease lowers cholesterol:https://journals.lww.com/co-lipidology/abstract/2018/08000/acquired_low_cholesterol__diagnosis_and_relevance.8.aspx26 randomized trials: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(10)61350-5/fulltextAdjusting for malnutrition:https://www.clinicalnutritionjournal.com/action/showPdf?pii=S0261-5614%2822%2900037-1Genetics:https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2814089...
Published: Sep 10, 2026Duration: 17m 57s
How well do you know your food? *Game show!!*
Let’s test our knowledge of nutrition. It’s time for *Food Quiz*!!.References:Calcium bioavailability:https://sci-hub.tw/https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0889157504000377Disclaimer: The Information in this video is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, nor to replace medical care. The information presented herein is accurate to the best of the author's knowledge as of the time of posting. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions regarding any medical condition. Neve...
Published: Sep 10, 2026Duration: 8m 35s
Scientist fact-checks Seaspiracy | Netflix
Seaspiracy debunked. Let's fact-check the new Netflix documentary Seaspiracy. The controversies and evidence surrounding Netflix's Seapiracy. many of you asked me to fact-check Seaspiracy, the new Netflix documentary. whats up with that title? Sea-spiracy? it’s from the team that made Cow-spiracy but seaspiracy makes no sense Lets take a look at Seaspiracy. The 1st big question seaspiracy raises is about single-use plastics. Straws, plastic bags, packaging. Main source of plastic pollution is the fishing industry with discarded nets? so the solution is to just eat less fish?Is fishing the main so...
Published: Sep 10, 2026Duration: 19m 30s
How to Cook Beans for Maximum Benefit | Science in the Kitchen
Wondering how to cook beans to maximize health benefits? Today we cover the science on cooking beans, best methods for soaking etc. A one-stop shop on how to cook beans and get maximum health benefitsLet’s look at how to cook beans, the soaking, the cooking methods, what the science says is the best way to get the most benefit out of themsoaked beans cook faster, but there are other benefits. Beans contain great nutrients but also lectins and phytates. beans are seeds, so they store nutrients for when they sprout and ne...
Published: Sep 10, 2026Duration: 10m 19s
Why your diet isn’t working!! (and no diet ever will)
Diets: we've all done them. And yet they rarely work, especially in the long run. So why do we keep turning to this strategy that is all sweat and no glory?Learn how to change your food mindset and apply nutrition science to optimize your health without relying on painful, ineffective diets.2017 study on consistency and weight loss: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/oby.21925Disclaimer: The Information in this video is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, nor to replace medical...
Published: Sep 10, 2026Duration: 4m 47s
Scientist reacts to Miley Cyrus on Joe Rogan | Omega 3
Omega 3 fatty acids came up during Miley Cyrus' Joe Rogan appearance. A look at Omega 3 and vegan diets, best sources of Omega 3 and short vs long-chain forms of Omega 3 fats.Miley Cyrus' comments on omega3 fats on joe rogan ruffled a lot of feathers. She refers to long-chain omega 3 fatty acids. ALA is an omega 3 fat, our body can take ALA and stretch it and make longer fats like EPA and DHA. So when people talk about fish and omega 3s, they’re usually referring to the long-chain omega 3s, EPA and DHASome studies sh...
Published: Sep 10, 2026Duration: 16m 4s
Eating healthy on the road | Japan
Eating healthy is particularly hard when we're traveling or busy. So I took a little challenge: can I whip up a healthy meal, without spending too much time or money, even on the other side of the Earth? ;)Subscribe for more free nutrition and health tips: https://bit.ly/2toMJ9uJoin the Nutrition Made Simple Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/DrGilCarvalho/Link up with me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NutritionMadeS3References:www.nature.com/articles/s41579-019-0256-8Disclaimer: The Information in this video...
Published: Sep 10, 2026Duration: 9m 23s
Coffee and your Heart | New trial changes everything
New trial flips our thinking on coffee and a form of heart disease on its headConnect with me:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrGilCarvalho/Twitter: https://twitter.com/NutritionMadeS3Animations: Even Topland @toplandmediaReferences:https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2841253https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2841252Disclaimer: The contents of this video are for informational purposes only and are not intended to be medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, nor to replace medical care. The information presented herein is accurate and conforms to the available scientific evidence to...
Published: Sep 10, 2026Duration: 5m 36s
Can Methylene Blue supercharge your brain?
The surprising science of Methylene Blue, memory and learning.Subscribe for more free nutrition and health tips: https://bit.ly/2toMJ9uConnect with me:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrGilCarvalho/Twitter: https://twitter.com/NutritionMadeS3Animations: Even Topland @toplandmediaReferences:https://psychiatryonline.org/doi/pdf/10.1176/appi.ajp.2014.13101407https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5084971/https://associationofanaesthetists-publications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1365-2044.2005.04185.xhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3265679/pdf/nihms-343124.pdfDisclaimer: The contents of this video are...
Published: Sep 10, 2026Duration: 13m 34s
Blunt Blood Sugar Spikes without Cutting Carbs
How to Fix your Sugar Spikes (Science-Backed Hacks)Reversing Diabetes:https://youtu.be/yuFjwfP4nGohttps://youtu.be/M2huKrmoL9ghttps://youtu.be/gdWe87YfFFchttps://youtu.be/y1oCBvkxkj4Subscribe for more free nutrition and health tips: https://bit.ly/2toMJ9uConnect with me:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrGilCarvalho/Twitter: https://twitter.com/NutritionMadeS3IG:@gilcarvalho.mdTT:@nutrition.made.simpleAnimations: Even Topland @toplandmediaReferences:Peanut Butter, Vinegar:https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs...
Published: Sep 10, 2026Duration: 13m 47s