 |
The Model Health ShowAuthor: Shawn Stevenson
The Model Health Show is a fun, entertaining, and enlightening look at health and fitness. No subject is off limits here! World-renown author and nutritionist Shawn Stevenson breaks down complex health issues and makes them easy to understand and overcome. Whether it's weight loss, chronic fatigue, heart disease, diet, exercise, sex, hormones, sleep problems, or countless other health topics, the insights you get here will help you transform your health and live your best life ever. Language: en Genres: Fitness, Health & Fitness, Nutrition Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
Listen Now...
Stanford Nutrition Scientist Reveals How to Build the Perfect Diet for YOUR Body | Dr. Christopher Gardner
Episode 1043
Tuesday, 13 October, 2026
For all of modern history, humans have tried to uncover the perfect diet for optimal health. And today, there are a lot of conflicting opinions on what makes a healthy diet, from keto to vegan and everything in between. Today’s guest is here to cut through the noise and help you optimize your diet with objective, science-based principles. Dr. Christopher Gardner is a world-renowned expert in the field of nutrition science. He holds a PhD in Nutrition Science, is a professor at Stanford, and has led over 25 human nutrition intervention studies on various popular diets. Today, he’s joining this episode of The Model Health Show to debunk common diet myths and help us understand the true foundations of human nutrition. Dr. Gardner is sharing his extensive experience in nutrition, including the details of his studies and work as a professor. You’re going to learn about the basic, undisputed truths about nutrition, some of the nuances, and how to create a diet that works for you. I know you’re going to love this interview with Professor Christopher Gardner! In this episode you’ll discover: Why it’s impractical to search for the perfect diet. (2:37) The importance of context when assessing the quality of a food. (5:06) An example of how to optimize what’s on your plate. (9:46) Why consensus is more important than strict food rules. (11:46) Four dietary principles that can help you avoid disease. (13:43) A common misconception about eating fruit. (15:41) The health benefits of eating beans. (21:19) Why your diet should be based around objective science, not social media posts. (24:30) The importance of exploring different foods and allowing your taste to change. (26:21) Why nutrition science can often be hard to measure. (27:49) How to become your own scientist. (41:31) Why food quality matters more than diet dogma. (46:18) How to find a balance between quality and price. (49:07) The importance of finding joy in food. (53:02) Items mentioned in this episode include: Organifi.com/Model - Organifi makes nutrition easy and delicious for everyone. Take 20% off your order with the code MODEL. Food Sense by Dr. Christopher Gardner Connect with Dr. Christopher Gardner Website / Instagram / X Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes: Apple Podcasts Spotify Soundcloud Pandora YouTube This episode of The Model Health Show is brought to you by Organifi. Make nutrition effortless—and actually enjoyable. Organifi’s delicious, superfood blends help you boost energy, reduce stress, and feel your best every day. Get 20% off with code MODEL at organifi.com/model.
