E035 - Nutrition Expert: The BEST Diet Hacks For Better Health | Dr. Hazel Wallace

Dr. Hazel Wallace is a medical doctor, registered associate nutritionist and the founder of ‘The Food Medic’, a hub dedicated to health and nutrition. After losing her father to a stroke at 14, Hazel set out to dispel common health myths and educate the public on achieving better health through nutrition and lifestyle. Dr. Hazel’s expertise and bestselling books have positioned her as a key voice in women’s health, offering science-backed information on topics such as women’s training, hormones, and overall well-being to her community. Tune in for the next hour as we discuss a range of health and nutrition-based areas, some of which as follows:00:00 Dr Hazel’s medical / nutritional background & the beginnings of ‘TheFoodMedic’06:22 Common nutrition misconceptions & the truth behind the “perfect” diet09:33 Optimising your diet with wholefoods versus supplements11:12 The main foods should you consume more of & avoid15:00 Specific diets (paleo, keto and vegan)20:02 The health differences between men and women22:30 Female exercise fundamentals: menstrual cycle-phased training29:12 Birth control & hormonal contraception32:00 Periods & PMS33:40 The extreme case of steroid use in women: the masculinisation of steroids on female appearance37:30 Tracking your macros & calories (when should you and how?)41:10 Harmful trends in the fitness industry & balancing your hormones44:12 The “trend” of supplements & vitamins47:00 Caffeine & the shocking truth about pre-workouts49:04 Prioritise your recovery & planning a smarter workout plan55:00 Dr Hazel’s training focus56:52 Cardio-based training & the health benefits of running1:01:25 Mike Thurston’s goals in 20241:05:19 The social influence of a good physique1:07:10 Social media: staying relevant & authentic vs selling out / slow but steady growth over short bursts1:11:20 Natural vs enhanced: Mike’s anecdote & dealing with steroid accusations1:15:35 Lifestyle & health: mastering the basics (sun exposure, sleep)1:19:10 Alcohol1:24:00 Boosting productivity & the importance of sleep1:27:00 Dr. Hazel’s weekly routine» Escape the 9-5 & build your dream life - https://www.digitalplaybook.net/» Transform your physique - https://www.thrstapp.com/» My clothing brand, THRST - https://thrstofficial.com» Custom Bioniq supplements - https://www.bioniq.com/mikethurston• 40% off your first month of Bioniq GO• 20% off your first month of Bioniq PRO» Join @Whoop and get your first month for free - join.whoop.com/FirstThingsThrstFollow Dr. WallaceInstagram: /thefoodmedicWebsite: https://www.thefoodmedic.co.uk/