EP001 – The Best Way to Cut Carbs, Easy Breakfast Meals, and Protein Powder for Kids

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Dr. Mike Show.  I’m joined by my co-host Chris Dominello for a Key Topic/Q&A episode. The key topic we discuss is the Hierarchy of Carbohydrates. I then answer reader questions about breakfast, protein powder for kids, and using protein powder to build more muscle.

In This Episode You’ll Learn

• How to use the Hierarchy of Carbohydrates to simplify what carbs you prioritize in your diet and how much of them you should consume.
• How to put together fast protein-packed breakfasts.
• If protein powder is safe for kids to use.
• If protein supplements will help you build muscle after your workouts.

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KEY TOPIC – HIERARCHY OF CARBOHYDRATES

This simple hierarchy is based on the fact that since not all carbs are created equal, there is a spectrum in which you can restrict them. Foods at the top of the list are more carb- and calorie-dense while containing fewer nutrients. As you move down the list, foods become less carb- and calorie-dense while containing more nutrients—these are the foods you want to pile on your plate.

EPISODE 001 – LINKS FROM THE SHOW:

• Neuro Coffee – coupon code: DRMIKE10
• The Gray Zone of Nutrition
• Dr. Mike Ultimate Book of Smoothies
• Fearless Feeding (Jill Castle, Maryann Jacobsen)
• Quick Breakfast Recipes
• Microwave Eggs
• Cold Blueberry Oatmeal Recipe
• Metabolic Drive from Biotest
• Muscle Matrix from NutraBio
• Modern Protein from USPlabs
• Whey protein before and during resistance exercise has no effect on muscle mass and strength in untrained young adults. (Weisgarber KD1, Candow DG, Vogt ES.)

EPISODE 001 – SHOW NOTES:

• How Dr. Mike and Chris met [00:07:16] 
• Chris’ background [00:10:47]
• Concept of the Hierarchy of Carbohydrates [00:14:25] 
• Easy way to get vegetables and fruits in your diet [00:18:46]  
• Tips on how to feed kids vegetables [00:24:05] 
• Q&A: Quick, easy, and healthy breakfast options [00:26:34] 
• Q&A: Is protein powder safe for kids? [00:34:26] 
• Q&A: Are supplements a good choice for protein intake? [00:37:05] 

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