Nutrients w/ Alice Nguyen NMD & Amir Mofidi

Today on the show Todd is joined by the two people who helped transform his body from a nutrient-perspective: Alice Nguyen and Amir Mofidi. Alice serves as the head of naturopathic medicine at Stark, while Amir leads their personal branding. Together Alice and Amir have helped Todd rebuild his body composition from the ground up by focusing on the nutrients he consumes and how they affect his body composition, body fat percentage, and energy levels. These two are experts when it comes to what we put into our bodies and how our bodies absorb those nutrients. Together with Todd they break down what exactly micronutrients and macronutrients are and how they affect the body, concrete ways to improve your health from a nutrition standpoint, and the benefits and dangers of meat (and what exactly “meat” means today). The conversation wraps up with Alice and Amir sharing their no. 1 pieces of advice for individuals wanting to optimize their health by being more conscious about what they eat. We are what we consume, but we can choose to be informed about how those nutrient choices are affecting our overall health and wellbeing. Get access to Todd's free health resource: https://podtodd.com   Learn more about Stark at: https://www.stark.health  CHAPTERS00:00 The Confusion Around Nutrition Sciences02:52 The Importance of Measuring and Tracking Nutrition04:19 The Impact of Nutrients on Joint Health05:45 Nutrients and Mental Well-being06:15 The Role of Nutrients in Energy Production08:10 Muscle Synthesis and the Importance of Macronutrients09:10 Cardiovascular Health and the Role of Nutrients10:09 Nutrients and Sleep, Recovery, and Stress Management11:35 Detoxification and the Role of Nutrients13:02 Gut Health and the Importance of Nutrient-Dense Foods21:32 The Challenges in Obtaining Nutrient-Dense Foods22:27 The Impact of Soil Quality on Nutrient Content24:20 The Disconnect Between People and the Food They Consume24:49 Challenges and Misconceptions in Nutrition Compliance25:18 The Debate: Animal Protein vs. Plant-Based Alternatives30:42 The Impact of Nutrition on Insulin Sensitivity and Muscle Protein Synthesis44:25 The Complex Relationship Between Nutrition and Hormones, Gut Health, and Chronic Diseases Your health is a skill you can build. Start with the free resources at podtodd.com or explore team-based health optimization at stark.health