Nutrition Made Simple!

Epizode

• 
  Does Creatine cause Hair Loss?!? A Look at the Science 19.08.2026 12min

  A recent new trial tested the effect of Creatine on Hair Loss. Here´s what they found.Connect with me:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrGilCarvalho/Twitter: https://twitter.com/NutritionMadeS3Animations: Even Topland @toplandmediaReferences:2009 Rugby trial:https://journals.lww.com/cjsportsmed/abstract/2009/09000/three_weeks_of_creatine_monohydrate.9.aspx2021 FAQ paper:https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1186/s12970-021-00412-w.pdf2025 trial:https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12020143/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 of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions regarding any medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of information contained in Nutrition Made Simple!.#NutritionMadeSimple #GilCarvalho0:00 Creatine & Hair Loss2:00 Testosterone, DHT and Hair Loss3:44 Scientists speak out6:00 A new trial sheds light7:00 Unanswered Qs8:03 Conclusion
• 
  The 5 staples of a healthy diet (Don't remove... replace!) 19.08.2026 8min

  Most diets focus on what to AVOID but this may be counterproductive. What if we focused instead on the key foods we should ADD to our diet? Let's look at the 5 staples of a healthy diet.References:Neurobiology of feeling:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23329161Legume consumption and risk of diabetes:https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0261561417301061Whole grains, cardiovascular disease and cancer:https://www.bmj.com/content/353/bmj.I2716.fullLow fruit and risk of disease/death:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4156511/Fruit and diabetes:https://www.bmj.com/content/347/bmj.f5001intake of fructose/glucose inversely related to diabetes risk:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23880355Leafy greens and cardiovascular disease:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4973479/Leafy greens and cognitive decline:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29263222Nuts and blood lipid levels:https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/415912Nuts and glucose control:https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0103376Disclaimer: 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. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of information contained in Nutrition Made Simple!.
• 
  Carbs or fat? Which is the enemy? 19.08.2026 7min

  Low carb or low fat? Countless fads and nutrition experts later, people are more confused than ever. Today we tackle this issue and clarify some misconceptions.Healthy Carrot Cake recipe (adapted from http://www.healthyeatingprogram.info/www.harmonizedcookery.com//2016/06/whole-food-carrot-cake.html and https://plantbasedcookingshow.com/2018/05/07/refined-sugar-oil-and-gluten-free-vegan-carrot-cake/ to make it even healthier):You will need:• 1/2 cup walnuts• 1/2 cup almonds• 1/4 cup shredded coconut (optional)• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract• 1/2 cup dates, pitted• 1/4 cup whole grain flour (oat or your choice)• 1/2 teaspoon each: cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and nutmeg• 1 1/2 cups carrots, gratedFrosting1 1/2 cups raw cashews (soaked in water for 2 hours)1/2 cup coconut milk (or other plant milk of choice)8 medjool dates1/4 cup lemon juice1 tsp vanillaDirections:Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place all ingredients EXCEPT carrots in a food processor. Blend well. Fold in carrots.Smooth into parchment paper-lined cake pan and bake for 20 minutes. Meanwhile prepare frosting: add all ingredients to blender and blend until silky smooth.Serve and enjoy.References:High carb diets maximize longevity in animals:https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S053155651300034Xhttp://www.pnas.org/content/105/7/2498.shorthttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1550413114000655Low carb diets associated with increased mortality in humans:https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1365-2796.2007.01774.xhttp://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0055030https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpub/article/PIIS2468-2667(18)30135-X/fulltextSome of the longest-lived populations in the world have diets very high in carbohydrate:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/07315724.2009.10718117?casa_token=ehI_cXmn6_0AAAAA:xPMrbFOjBjpXaBUqKukgdWECI-tlLi5I8W2KM6roWCdDl5ysGmiUhWq5GiR2PLd48Zl_Ifhe63qJQVMVegetable fats lower risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes, animal fats increase it:https://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/wk/cir/2017/00000136/00000003/art00001https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/78/1/91/4689902https://www.researchgate.net/publication/14861337_Relationship_of_dietary_saturated_fatty_acids_and_body_habitus_to_serum_insulin_concentrations_The_Normative_Aging_Studyhttps://academic.oup.com/eurheartj/article/28/19/2375/494218https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00125-006-0211-xhttps://academic.oup.com/aje/article/173/3/319/129763http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/27/9/2108.shorthttps://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpub/article/PIIS2468-2667(18)30135-X/fulltextDisclaimer: 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. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of information contained in Nutrition Made Simple!.
• 
  New Heart Disease Prevention Trial Makes Waves 19.08.2026 17min

  New drug trial breaks new ground in Heart Disease preventionSubscribe 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:www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2514428Disclaimer: 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 of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions regarding any medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of information contained in Nutrition Made Simple!.#NutritionMadeSimple #GilCarvalho0:00 New trial2:29 Effect on Bloodwork2:57 Heart Disease Risk Reduced3:51 Absolute Risk6:01 Side Effects6:30 Funding7:40 Genetics8:56 Maximizing Benefit10:51 lp(a)11:42 Take aways12:09 Cost
• 
  If YOU Have Probiotics, You NEED To Stop! 19.08.2026 15min

  For most people Probiotic Supplements are a waste of money and can actually cause harm.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:https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7572142/Individual variation https://www.cell.com/cell/fulltext/S0092-8674(18)31102-4Probiotics Can cause harmhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0092867418311085Fermented foodshttps://med.stanford.edu/nutrition/research/completed-studies/fefifo.htmlDisclaimer: 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 of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions regarding any medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of information contained in Nutrition Made Simple!.#NutritionMadeSimple #GilCarvalho0:00 Probiotic Caution1:26 Limitations of Probiotics3:31 Harm5:25 Legit Indications6:36 Probiotic Food9:52 Ironic Twist10:26 Decision Time
• 
  Eat healthy | Step-by-step (Part 2) - Whole Grain Foods 19.08.2026 8min

  Subscribe for more free nutrition and health tips: https://bit.ly/2toMJ9uReferences:Whole grains affect cholesterol, glucose levels, risk of disease: https://academic.oup.com/jn/article/142/7/1304/4743493https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(18)31809-9/fulltext1 serving of whole grains (~1/2 cup cooked = ~120g) associated with ~25% lower risk of all-cause mortality (NOTE: the paper defines 1 serving as 30g, which is associated with 8% reduction in risk, but as per the USDA 1 serving=1/2 cup cooked, e.g. brown rice, which amounts to ~100-120g, which is associated with a 25% risk reduction)https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/105/6/1462/4569801whole, but not refined grains, associated with lower risk of diseasehttps://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/07315724.2002.10719227?casa_token=03ruCzYhMt8AAAAA:rG9jdIFmQ84ru3xglBW9YKCedaLhWTZMqOMZjtAEevtk3koOm1uYF_ZnCyBju0CBXlnxwFkcOKP6IXwhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4593072/Eggs acutely spike cholesterol levels: http://www.jlr.org/content/35/11/1993.full.pdf+htmlOats affect cholesterol levels, liver function, BMI: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11130-013-0336-2https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0899900710003941Oldest man in the UK credits oats: https://www.thisisinsider.com/eat-oats-porridge-and-avoid-dying-to-live-to-111-say-britains-oldest-men-bob-weighton-alfred-smith-2019-3/Whole grains are not inflammatory for most people and in some cases even show anti-inflammatory effects:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/5/3/771/htmhttps://academic.oup.com/jn/article/140/9/1669/4689205Whole grain recipes:https://www.forksoverknives.com/recipes/quinoa-curry-bowl/#gs.2vt402https://www.forksoverknives.com/recipes/creamy-wild-rice-soup/#gs.2vt7pohttps://www.forksoverknives.com/recipes/mushroom-green-pea-risotto/#gs.2vtddwProtein videos:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qndZ8_6vTkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBV5Us7OzZcIron video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_sIN3EBo4AFood comparison, USDA recommendations:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRwd49NuFLIToday we’re going to talk about whole grainsWhole grains r anti-inflammatory, they lower your cholesterol & ur blood glucose and they’re linked to lower risk of disease.Whole grains: Brown rice, oatmeal, quinoa, corn, cous cous, kamut, farro, barley, etc. does gluten intolerance mean grains are off limits forever? No.what makes whole grains special? refined grains like baked goods from white flour, white rice, white pasta, artificial cereals: fiber is stripped so absorption is not natural, they spike your blood sugar too much and too fast. whole grains have fiber package slowing down absorption and feeding gut microbiome, which thrives on fiber.so add 1 serving of whole grains to ur day. Does 1 serving of whole grains make a difference?whole grains are linked to risk of disease. Even just 1 daily serving is linked to 25% lower risk of mortality. what about white pasta or white bread or white rice? Refined grains don’t give you a benefit and may increase ur risk of disease so shoot for the unprocessed food. which whole grain is best?the obvious one is oatmeal. oatmeal lowers your cholesterol, overnight oats, delicious breakfast.Lets compare oatmeal to eggs. Bowl of oatmeal vs a large egg. nutrients: low sat fat, low cholesterol, high fiber.Cholesterol, very high in eggs, zero in oatmealeating eggs can spike blood cholesterol. oatmeal lowers cholesterolOatmeal seems too good to be true oldest man in the uk credits oatmeal!fiber? 4g in oatmeal, zero in eggs.Iron:oatmeal =77%today’s step is about one serving of grains.dont like oatmeal? Have any whole grain: quinoa curry, risotto, corn on the cobb or in a salad… enjoy ur whole grains. do grains promote inflammation? whole grains do not induce inflammation
• 
  Coffee and your Heart | New trial changes everything 19.08.2026 5min

  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 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. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of information contained in Nutrition Made Simple!.#NutritionMadeSimple #GilCarvalho0:00 Arrhythmia0:45 New trial2:04 Heart Disease & Coffee2:59 Mechanism3:38 Caution
• 
  7 Surprising Foods that Help You Beat CANCER 19.08.2026 12min

  Some foods powerfully fight cancer. But we´re not talking about them.Connect with me:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrGilCarvalho/Twitter: https://twitter.com/NutritionMadeS3IG:@gilcarvalho.mdTT:@nutrition.made.simpleAnimations: Even Topland @toplandmediaReferences:https://aacrjournals.org/cebp/article/29/3/565/72188/Nut-Consumption-and-Risk-of-Cancer-A-Meta-analysishttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916523273499https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/01635581.2022.2104880https://www.thelancet.com/article/S0140-6736(18)31809-9/fulltexthttps://www.aicr.org/cancer-prevention/food-facts/soy/https://www.aicr.org/cancer-prevention/food-facts/flaxseed/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 of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions regarding any medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of information contained in Nutrition Made Simple!.#NutritionMadeSimple #GilCarvalho0:00 Foods vs cancer2:43 Anti cancer Drink4:18 Neglected Fruit5:39 Controversial7:11 Misunderstood8:10 Promising
• 
  Dr Robert Lustig gets Fact-checked by MD PhD Doctor 19.08.2026 53min

  Dr Lustig´s views on sugar, saturated fat, heart disease and seed oils examined.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:Original videos:www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBnniua6-oMyoutube.com/watch?v=UhPskgH2HQAUPF intake: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5855172/UPFs and overconsumption: https://www.cell.com/cell-metabolism/fulltext/S1550-4131(19)30248-7soda & disease: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanepe/article/PIIS2666-7762(23)00190-4/fulltextsome fats lower LDL: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S00222275203438937 countries: https://www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi/10.4159/harvard.9780674497887.c15/htmlcorrelation coefficients: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0166223622001886saturated fat vs refined carbs: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4593072/LDL size and heart disease:https://academic.oup.com/eurheartj/advance-article/doi/10.1093/eurheartj/ehaf207/8118996https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0021915006002590https://elifesciences.org/articles/58361low fat diets and refined carbs:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2023.1220020/fullfructose vs glucose:https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/nutrition/articles/10.3389/fnut.2021.647600/fullhttps://www.ahajournals.org/doi/pdf/10.1161/HYPERTENSIONAHA.111.182311fructose and liver IR:https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916522046974fat composition of dairy:https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Fatty-acids-composition-expressed-as-of-total-fatty-acids-in-butter-samples-given-as_tbl2_260979294https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10668682/https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022030291785093ISaturated fat & liver fat: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29844096/Omega 6s and inflammation: https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/pdf/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.114.010236https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S000291652200778XOmega 6s & mortality:https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12916-021-01961-2Disclaimer: 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 of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions regarding any medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of information contained in Nutrition Made Simple!.#NutritionMadeSimple #GilCarvalho0:00 Dr Lustig1:08 We´re overeating3:19 Soda & health5:39 Fructose7:39 Fat & LDL8:18 Causes of heart disease9:23 Ancel Keys & the 7 countries study15:40 LDL, large and small20:23 Fiber21:06 Fructose vs Glucose23:25 Alcohol25:03 Fruit27:59 Omega 3s29:40 Saturated fat & dairy32:44 Omega 6s & Seed oils37:01 Algae oil38:30 Overall impressions
• 
  HDL doesn’t matter | #Keep’n it simple 19.08.2026 5min

  Subscribe for more free nutrition and health tips: https://bit.ly/2toMJ9uReferences:LDL correlates directly with heart disease, HDL inversely:http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.534.842&rep=rep1&type=pdfhttps://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/circulationaha.108.816181direct tests confirm LDL is a factor in heart disease:https://academic.oup.com/eurheartj/article/38/32/2459/3745109higher HDL via drugs or genetic mutation not associated with lower risk of heart disease:https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa0706628https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0140673612603122heart disease virtually nonexistent when LDL under 75mg/dL:http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.534.842&rep=rep1&type=pdfThere’s bad cholesterol and good cholesterol. (LDL/HDL)LDL is baaaad cholesterol. It raises our risk of heart disease.HDL is good cholesterol. it pulls cholesterol out of our arteries so it protects us from heart disease.according to that story, we wana keep LDL low, and HDL high. And maaaybe if my LDL is high it doesn’t even matter that much, as long as I also raise my HDL? Just one tiny problem.It’s not true.When we look at population studies, yeah LDL levels correlate with heart disease, the more LDL the more heart disease. and HDL does show the opposite trend. The higher the HDL, the less likely people are to suffer from heart disease. So far so simple.BUT when scientists tested this idea more directly, things weren’t quite that simple. LDL was confirmed to be problematic, no surprise there. If we keep LDL down with drugs or a healthy diet, heart disease risk comes down.Also, people with mutations in their DNA that give them low LDL from birth have crazy low rates of heart disease. so LDL is a baaaad boy. How about HDL? Is it really protective? raising it using certain drugs doesnt help. And people with mutations giving them high HDL arent better off either. So when we look at all the evidence together, the current understanding is that raising HDL doesn’t seem to help. What about that idea that raising HDL makes up for having high LDL? No.that’s a little confusing… in the population studies, people with high HDL had less heart disease, but raising it doesnt’t help? maybe HDL is just a marker. It goes up together with other factors that are protective, but raising HDL itself doesn’t do much.raising HDL doesn’t help, so we don’t need to worry about it. We can focus our energy on getting that LDL down.LDL really is bad cholesterol. And, As for good cholesterol, the only good cholesterol is keeping that LDL under 75mg/dL, in that sweetspot where ur risk of heart disease is essentially nonexistent.Disclaimer: 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 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 of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions regarding any medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of information contained in Nutrition Made Simple!.
• 
  What Artificial Sweeteners do to your Microbiome | New Trial 19.08.2026 17min

  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 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 of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions regarding any medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of information contained in Nutrition Made Simple!.#NutritionMadeSimple #GilCarvalho0:00 New sweetener trial1:50 Sugar intake2:31 Results3:46 Dropouts4:26 Microbiome6:19 Side effects6:43 Glucose, Liver8:21 Funding9:28 Gaming it?11:22 Bottomline
• 
  How to separate fact from fad | Good sources 19.08.2026 5min

  Subscribe for more free nutrition and health tips: https://bit.ly/2toMJ9ufull-length interview: https://www.karinainkster.com/single-post/2019/04/09/NBSV-042-Dr-Gil-Carvalho-on-doctors-nutritional-education-long-term-health-effects-of-different-diets-and-how-to-distinguish-between-legitimate-research-and-BSDisclaimer: 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 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 of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions regarding any medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of information contained in Nutrition Made Simple!.
• 
  How to Cook Beans for Maximum Benefit | Science in the Kitchen 19.08.2026 11min

  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 need them to grow - that's what phytates are for. but phytates bind to calcium, iron, zinc. Soaking breaks down phytateshow long to soak? Beans swell in water. one day is a good ballpark. When you soak beans, phytates keep dropping up to 3days of soakingsprouting: drain soaking water and leave beans in jar or bowl. Sprouting gets rid of the most phytates and makes the nutrients in beans more absorbable; it also increases the antioxidant power of beans, peas and chickpeas etc. exception: lentils (lose antioxidant power with sprouting) You can sprout beans or just give them a good soakThe water changes color when you soak beans. With black beans it gets dark, with chickpeas it gets yellow. Soluble constituents of beans leach outBefore cooking, bean experts recommend discarding the soaking water to get rid of phytatesBeans & gas: oligosaccharides. they leach out during soaking. discarding the soaking water helps get rid of them to get the best of beansif not used to eating beans, start slow. Cooking beans reduces phytates and lectins. Lectins are thermolabile (destroyed with cooking). lectins have been linked to benefits. Should we go buy lectin supplements or eat purified lectins? no. it’s about amount and context. tomatoes are not suddenly made unhealthy for containing lectinsWell--cooked beans are beneficial. their net effect is massively positivelectins are not a problemhow should we cook beans? some studies suggest steaming over boiling and pressure steaming in particular (steaming basket inside the pressure cooker). regular steaming or pressure cooking generally looks better than regular boiling. lentils are the odd man out, regular old boiling seems to work bestunless you eat raw beans, they’re a great food no matter what. Civilizations have been enjoying their benefits without reading studies on how to cook beans so don’t stress over thisHow long to cook beans? ~1h for boiling/steaming, 10-15mins for boiling in pressure cookerCooking water: some bean components leach into cooking water, just like during soaking. You can discard cooking water or consume the cooking water e.g. in soup. If you can eat beans like a champ, no probIron: the iron in beans is non-heme, you can enhance absorption with vitamin C (red bellpepper), with onions and garlic or beta-carotene, they all boost absorption of nonheme ironMore ideas for plant protein sources and more on iron, maximize absorption and get all the iron you needConnect with me:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrGilCarvalho/Twitter: https://twitter.com/NutritionMadeS3Animations: Even Topland @toplandmediaReferences:Soaking, phytates, oligosaccharides etc:www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0308814605008794www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0308814608001210https://ifst.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1365-2621.2010.02395.xSprouting:www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0889157504001218Lectins:https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1365-2621.1990.tb06789.xhttps://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/20/3/3791Benefits of Legumes:https://www.nature.com/articles/ejcn2014228https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/100/1/278/4576571https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.118.035225https://www.bmj.com/content/338/bmj.b2337.shorthttp://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/do
• 
  Pro Scientist Explains Meat Headlines 19.08.2026 5min

  Subscribe for more free nutrition and health tips: https://bit.ly/2toMJ9uReferences:The new articles: https://annals.org/aim/fullarticle/2752328/unprocessed-red-meat-processed-meat-consumption-dietary-guideline-recommendations-fromhttps://annals.org/aim/fullarticle/2752327/patterns-red-processed-meat-consumption-risk-cardiometabolic-cancer-outcomes-systematichttps://annals.org/aim/fullarticle/2752321/reduction-red-processed-meat-intake-cancer-mortality-incidence-systematic-reviewhttps://annals.org/aim/fullarticle/2752329/meat-consumption-health-food-thoughthttps://annals.org/aim/fullarticle/2752326/effect-lower-versus-higher-red-meat-intake-cardiometabolic-cancer-outcomeshttps://annals.org/aim/fullarticle/2752323/health-related-values-preferences-regarding-meat-consumption-mixed-methods-systematicExpert commentary:Dean Ornish (UCSF):https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/red-meat-really-good-you-dean-ornish-m-d-/Christopher Gardner (Stanford):https://twitter.com/GardnerPhD/status/1178781246245109760David Katz (Yale):https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/meat-eating-your-health-really-news-david/Harvard School of Public Health:https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/2019/09/30/flawed-guidelines-red-processed-meat/Neal Barnard (PCRM):https://www.facebook.com/NealBarnardMD/videos/1721754427958231/Disclaimer: 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 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 of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions regarding any medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of information contained in Nutrition Made Simple!.
• 
  This Food Component Cuts Visceral Fat in Half (Science-backed) 19.08.2026 9min

  Cutting Visceral Fat in half without diets, workouts or meds is possibleSubscribe 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 @toplandmediaThe powdered Resistant Starch they used: https://www.ingredion.com/na/en-us/ingredient?name=himaize-260-22000b00References:https://www.cell.com/cell-metabolism/fulltext/S1550-4131(23)00297-8https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10963277/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30894560/ 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 of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions regarding any medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of information contained in Nutrition Made Simple!.#NutritionMadeSimple #GilCarvalho0:00 Trial halves Visceral Fat1:48 Blood work improvements2:40 Microbiome?4:13 Source4:48 Dose5:29 Confirmation
• 
  Doctor Reacts to Bryan Johnson´s Bloodwork 19.08.2026 20min

  Bryan Johnson´s blood tests and list of medications contain some startling surprisesBryan Johnson´s full blood tests and notes:https://x.com/bryan_johnson/status/1912215143846723703Subscribe 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 @toplandmediaDisclaimer: 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 of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions regarding any medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of information contained in Nutrition Made Simple!.#NutritionMadeSimple #GilCarvalho0:00 Bryan Johnson0:40 Speed of Aging2:12 Pre-diabetic?!5:06 Calcium score, Cholesterol, Heart Disease11:02 Iron12:47 Unnecessary Drugs
• 
  How to start eating healthier | STEP-BY-STEP (Part 1) 19.08.2026 7min

  Want to know how to eat healthier but not sure where to start? You're not alone. In this series I'll break down a simple, step-by-step, science-based process to clean up your diet and start eating healthy.Eating healthy is not as difficult as you think you have the right tools.In this video I cover step 1 of How to start eating healthier.Subscribe for more free nutrition and health tips: https://bit.ly/2toMJ9uReferences:not enough fruit is #1 dietary risk factor for disease in the US https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4156511/fruit & vegetable consumption and risk of disease and mortalityhttps://academic.oup.com/ije/article/46/3/1029/3039477USDA fruit recommendationhttps://www.choosemyplate.gov/fruit12% of adults meet fruit recommendationhttps://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2017/p1116-fruit-vegetable-consumption.htmlThe most common Q I get: "I wana start eating healthier but I don’t know where to start"So I'll break down a simple step by step process to clean up your diet.I ate a typical western diet, lots of unhealthy stuff, for 35y and then transitioned to the healthiest diet science can deliver. Anyone can do the same so I’ll try to describe step by step how you can do it if you choose toa great 1st step is Fruitwhy should this be your 1st step? Why not broccoli or cutting sugar or any of the thousands of healthy things you can do?1, we all know fruit’s healthy but few understand just HOW healthy it really isa massive analysis of risk factors found that not eating enough fruit was the #1 dietary risk factor for disease. So if we’re going to fix things, why not start there2, it’s an easy step to take. Fruit is delicious so its not a big ask3, momentumthe most important thing with any change in habits is not making the change, it’s sticking with itno point eating super healthy for a week and then falling off the wagon, its meaningless in the long runnever underestimate the power of small changes, they add up and before you know it you’ve made a 180starting with the small changes builds your confidence. that kind of psychological tool is crucial when it comes to changing habitsOk which fruit? Whichever you prefer. ok how much? I recommend 1 serving/day. added to what you currently eat. So adding 1 more. If it’s a big fruit like apple or orange, 1 piece. If its grapes, a handful or a small bowlyou're shooting for a change you maintain daily, not a huge change you drop after a weekWhat if you already eat a lot of fruit? Chances are you can add one more and still see some health benefit.pat yourself on the back for taking this 1st step to eating healthier and I’ll see you on the next oneDisclaimer: 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 and represents the available scientific evidence 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. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of information contained in Nutrition Made Simple!.
• 
  3 Delicious Healthy Snacks 19.08.2026 4min

  Snacks don't have to be unhealthy to be tasty. Let's look at some examples of delicious & health-promoting snacks.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:more snack ideas: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/dietitians-share-favorite-plant-based-230100260/photo-p-apple-nachos-winning-snack-230100204.htmlsoy and cholesterol:https://academic.oup.com/jn/article-abstract/125/suppl_3/598S/4730884https://academic.oup.com/jn/article-abstract/125/suppl_3/594S/4774174https://europepmc.org/article/med/2071797phytosterols and cholesterol absorption:https://www.nrcresearchpress.com/doi/abs/10.1139/y97-011?journalCode=cjpp#.XqHfPdNKi8Uhttps://journals.lww.com/co-lipidology/Fulltext/2004/02000/Phytosterols_and_cholesterol_metabolism.8.aspxDisclaimer: 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 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 of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions regarding any medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of information contained in Nutrition Made Simple!.#HealthySnacks
• 
  Human canines and dietary choices | #Keep’n it simple 19.08.2026 4min

  Humans have canines. Does that mean our ancestors were carnivores? Does that mean we are?The teeth debates are all over the internet. e.g. regarding the Paleo diet. Some argue our teeth shape means our ancestors ate ABC and because of that we have to eat XYZ.Some say canines mean we evolved eating meat, others say this our canines are pathetic and some herbivores have canines.Does it matter?Mortality and life expectancy of our ancestors:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3029716/#!po=20.5882Disclaimer: 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 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 of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions regarding any medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of information contained in Nutrition Made Simple!.
• 
  How she healed her IBS naturally | Irritable Bowel Syndrome 19.08.2026 12min

  IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) is a debilitating gastrointestinal disease. We cover the science and application of healing and reversing IBS.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 and Resources:Selected Peer-reviewed studies:https://www.nature.com/articles/nature12820?ref=vc.ruhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5504379/www.nature.com/articles/s41579-019-0256-8https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0092867416314647Podcasts/interviews:https://plantproof.com/ex-vegans-their-gut-health-issues-with-gastroenterologist-dr-will-bulsiewiscz/https://plantproof.com/managing-ibs-with-gastroenterologist-dr-sarina-pasricha/IBS Support group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/helpforibs/IBD Support group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/220420115395561We’ll break down how she overcame her diagnosis of irritable bowel.My mom struggled with gastrointestinal problems for years. 7 or 8 bowel movements a day, pain, discomfort. GE diagnosed her with irritable bowel or IBS and gave her a list of foods to avoid (low FODMAP diet)all the experts talk about reintroduction. About how elimination diets are temporary. she probably had dysbiosis, an imbalance of the microbes in her gut dietary changes affect the composition of the microbes in our gut very quickly, within days and it’s possible to reintroduce fiber-rich foods without triggering IBS symptoms fiber feeds the bugs in our gut, and they return the favor by producing short-chain fatty acids, which are very beneficial for our intestinal epithelial cellsby slowly putting those fiber-rich foods back, SCFAs should help heal her intestineDisclaimer: 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 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 of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions regarding any medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of information contained in Nutrition Made Simple!.#IBS #IrritableBowel