Valley to Peak Nutrition Podcast

The origins and future of backpacking food (w/ Greenbelly Meals founder Chris Cage)

Chris Cage of Greenbelly meals sits down to chat all things backpacking food and nutrition with me today.  You'll hear about how he got started, why, and where he thinks the future of backpack nutrition is headed.  
We dive into some rapid fire Q&A and talk about a project we worked on together that will be released soon. 
Check out Greenbelly's YouTube channel here. 
Future link of our electrolyte video when it is finished and released. - - - - To get more information about Valley to Peak or our programs, check out v2pnutrition.com

How he dropped 100 points of cholesterol and had a muscle recomposition in 90 days (V2P Member Story).

The Five Things We Did: JC spent just shy of 4 months focused on his nutrition with one goal: see if it could change the current course of his health.  You'll hear his perspective, tips, advice and exactly what we did during that time together. 
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FAQ: How is exercise factored into my calorie needs? What's a 'healthy perspective' on food exactly? What's a DEXA scan and what parameters should I pay attention to?

-How much does exercise contribute to calorie needs?
-What’s a DEXA scan (and what’s good to know in the results?)
-What exactly is a “healthy relationship” with food? Are you there?
-Is there a 1:1 calorie intake vs burn effect to create energy equilibrium?
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Efficacy of Oral GLP-1 VS Injectables, Lead in Protein Powders, energy drinks, and the protein-sparing effect of carbs

Topics covered: 
Are oral GLP-1s as effective as injectables?
What's the deal with the new report on protein powders containing lead?
Should I worry about not having carbs with my protein after a workout?
Are energy drinks really killing my gains in the gym and workouts?
Consumer Report on protein powders
Podcast with Dyllon Sanford on GLP-1-Part 1. 
European Food Safety Authority

Creatine: The good, the bad, the science, and what you should do.

Creatine is arguably the most popular supplement on the planet right now.
 
When you ask, people have heard they should take it, but they're not quite sure why, what it does, how it works, or if it even really works at all for that matter. 
 
We look to explore some of that and get answers in this episode. 
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Creatine in the backcountry (podcast). 
Creatine and other supplements in physical occupations and tactical athletes (podcast). 

FAQ: Does variety matter? Protein timing (and quality) to maximize muscle growth, protein intake while doing PT, and strategies to manage sweets intake

How important is variety in the diet?  I tend to eat alot of the same things every day. 
How important is nutrient timing when it relates to protein intake?  Does protein quality matter?
“I tore my hamstring while water skiing this summer.  Should I be eating more protein while I’m doing my PT work?  What about amino acides or BCAA?  
I LOVE ice cream, but it kills my intake.  What are three ways I can have a healthier version (change TYPE, change AMOUNT, Skip)
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The Cold Weather Tax: How the cold taxes you, how to prevent it and save your life (W/ John Barklow)

Your body shivering is an automatic response for survival as it contracts your muscle to generate heat when thrown into a particularly cold environment.  
 
The energy demand is high.
The currency of that cost is calories. 
 
I wanted to know just WHAT happens, WHY, and if we’re able to fix it in the field.  
 
Who better to discuss the topic than Mr. John Barklow himself?
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Knowledge from Storms. 
Sitka Gear
Montana Knife YouTube Survival Series w/ John. 
Rewarming Drill.
 
 

Four things to maximize recovery between hunts (Plus: Should you carb load before you leave & what’s coming?)

This week we look at four practical things you can do to recover and stay strong for a season- be it training or hunting.  We talk about whether you should carb load or not before a big hunt and give some updates on what’s to come throughout the fall. 
 
Podcast with Rokslide and Jordan Budd
Our Prep and Recovery Nurition Guide (Free)
Our DIY at-home electrolyte mix
 

Backcountry Nutrition Live Q&A

We held a live backcountry nutrition Q&A in mid-July and folks showed up big time with great questions!  This is the recording from that session. 
 
To check out the resources we highlight in the episode, you can check out Valley to Peak Nutrition website. 

Eight Days in the Elk Woods With No Food (w/ Corey Jacobson)

What happens when you head to the mountains to hunt elk for eight days in physically demanding terrain?  I knew in theory what happens, but wanted to hear Cory's first hand experience and the details behind his experience and project: Destination Elk. 
 
Destination Elk Link Series
Elk 101 Resources and information
Valley to Peak Resources