#113: Optimizing Gut Health & Digestion With Wade Lightheart

In this episode, vegan natural bodybuilder, Wade Lightheart, joins me to discuss all things performance, health, and nutrition.   Wade is a world renowned expert in digestive health, muscle building, and high performance training.   Tune in to hear us discuss the protein myth, probiotics, digestive enzymes, and the path to a life of supreme health.   0:00 An introduction today’s topics including gut health, the protein myth, and his awesome digestive enzymes product.   3:35: How Wade’s start in fitness and nutrition happened in the back of a barn   6:17: What training mistakes did Wade make that he still sees today?   9:29: The psychological benefits of having a coach   10:32: The whackiest diets Wade and I have ever followed and our experiences as vegans and vegetarians   18:39: The often overlooked benefit of a plant based diet   23:16: An overview of Wade’s current diet and his current thoughts onthe importance of gut health   28:46: The downsides of antibiotics as a medicine and a component of our foods   32:47: Wade’s lifestyle approach to counting calories and manipulating his body composition   33:40: Dissecting the protein myth and understanding the importance of enzymes in protein synthesis   42:05: The nutrition supplement that, regardless of what the research says, gets the best results in real life.   45:33: The benefits of supplementing with enzymes and probiotics, including anti-inflammatory effects   53:29: What’s the best diet for mental clarity and how can you customize a personal nutrition protocol?   56:43: What are the downsides of too much fat or a ketogenic diet?   1:00:10: Wade’s fasting strategies to boost his health and longevity and how you can try them yourself   1:03:25: What’s the low level of fat intake where hormone problems start to occur?   1:08:21: What to look for in a digestive enzyme product and why they work   1:14:09: How to identify the optimal probiotic supplement     For more from Wade, be sure to check out his website at www.WadeLightheart.net   This episode is sponsored by:   Thrive Market (https://jasonferruggia.com/thrive) Get healthy groceries up to 50% off delivered to you. Get a FREE 15oz bottle of coconut oil Extra 15% off your first order Pay only $1.95 shipping   Organifi (https://jasonferruggia.com/organifi)   Now you can get all your healthy superfoods in one drink... With no shopping, no juicing, no blending and no clean up.   In just 30 seconds a day you can supercharge your life, restore glowing good health, and feel decades younger.   Save time Increase mental clarity Improve health Reduce stress Detoxify your body Rejuvenate your skin Boost immunity   If you have questions, shoot them my way on Twitter (@JasonFerruggia) or email [email protected]   Thank you for tuning in, subscribing, and listening. I appreciate every one of you that takes the time to listen.