🎧 Can Diet Soda Help You Lose Weight? New Research Reveals the Truth.
You’re in for another line up of outstanding podcasts on The BluePrint this week. Today, I dig into a groundbreaking study published in the prestigious journal Nature, that yielded surprising results about the impact of diet beverages and water on weight management over a 52-week period. It challenges our common misconceptions about diet drinks.
On Wednesday, find out how breakfast could be key in unlocking your muscle-building potential. I review a study regarding the relationship between protein intake during breakfast and its effects on muscle mass and strength in adults.
And Friday, world-renowned psychology professor and bestselling author, Dr. Todd Kashdan, reveals the art and science of crafting messages that can change minds. Kashdan shares evidence-based strategies for creating compelling arguments even when you lack formal authority. You’ll learn how to frame your ideas in terms of aspirational visions, anticipate objections, and leverage social capital to amplify your impact. All this and more coming up on The BluePrint this week.
Diet drinks vs water for weight loss: which is better? In this episode, I dive into a groundbreaking 2023 study by Harold and colleagues that investigated the impact of diet beverages and water on weight management over a 52-week period. The randomized controlled trial, published in the prestigious journal Nature, yielded some surprising results that challenge common misconceptions about diet drinks.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Which is superior - water or diet soda?
Surprising improvements in body composition and health markers.
The role of compliance and behavioral support in successful weight management.
Key takeaways for incorporating beverages into a balanced diet.
Importance of personalized approaches aligned with individual goals and preferences.
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Could your breakfast be the key to unlocking your muscle-building potential?
In this episode, I dive into a 2024 scoping review by Kang and colleagues that investigates the relationship between protein intake during breakfast and its effects on muscle mass and strength in adults.
Learn:
The role of dietary protein in maintaining muscle health.
Surprising findings on the link between breakfast protein and muscle mass.
Mixed results on the impact of high-protein breakfasts on muscle strength.
Importance of protein quality and type in addition to quantity.
Practical tips for optimizing your protein intake and gains, and more.
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In this episode, you’ll discover the art and science of crafting messages that change minds with Dr. Todd Kashdan, a world-renowned psychology professor and persuasion expert. Dr. Kashdan shares evidence-based strategies for creating compelling arguments, even when you lack formal authority. Learn how to frame your ideas in terms of aspirational visions, anticipate objections, and leverage social capital to amplify your impact.
Drawing on real-world examples and cutting-edge research, Dr. Kashdan reveals the key principles behind effective communication and influence.
You’ll learn:
Why approach-oriented messages are more persuasive than avoidance-oriented ones.
How to demonstrate "skin in the game" to build credibility.
The importance of acknowledging short-term costs before long-term benefits.
When to use a two-way message versus a one-sided argument.
How to find the right messenger to champion your ideas.
Whether you're an innovator challenging the status quo or a leader seeking to drive change, this episode will equip you with the tools to craft messages that resonate and inspire action.
You can connect with Todd on his website, LinkedIn or Instagram. You also can get Todd’s book, The Art of Insubordination: How to Dissent & Defy Effectively.
Yours in Wellness,
