Episode 187. Q&A - Vegan Supplements, Gut Health & Strength Training

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Welcome to another episode of the In-situ health and fitness podcast! This week, we are back to answering your questions!
Expect to learn what a de-load week is, why collagen supplements are good for joint health, how to improve your gut health and reduce inflammation, the most important macronutrient for weight loss and muscle gain, how to start weight lifting, why strength training is vital for bone health and much more.
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02:10 What is a De-load week, and do I need to do it? Do you de-load food or workouts?
06:25 Do you still journal, and why or why not? How do you do it?
10:40 Are there different types of collagen protein? Collagen seems good for joint health and beauty. Are there different types, and are they vegan?
15:40 Will drinks like fruit juice, soft drinks, milk, energy drinks, etc, hydrate you?
18:35 I've heard a lot about the importance of gut health and its connection to overall well-being. Can you explain the relationship between gut health and inflammation and share some practical tips on how to promote a healthy gut microbiome through diet and lifestyle changes?
27:15 I've been trying to lose weight, but I find it hard to balance my macronutrient intake, especially when it comes to protein. How much protein do I need to consume daily to support weight loss and muscle growth, and what are some high-protein foods and snacks that I can easily incorporate into my diet?
34:00 I've been doing a lot of cardio workouts, like running and cycling, but I want to incorporate strength training into my routine. Can you explain the benefits of compound exercises like squats, deadlifts, and bench press, and provide some tips on how to properly perform these exercises to get the most out of my workout?
38:25 How does strength training help with bone strength?

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1. Episode 187. Q&A - Vegan Supplements, Gut Health & Strength Training (00:00:00)

2. What is a De-load week, and do I need to do it? Do you De load food or workouts (00:02:10)

3. Do you still journal, and why or why not? How do you do it? (00:06:25)

4. Are there different types of collagen protein? Collagen seems good for joint health and beauty. Are there different types, and are they vegan? (00:10:40)

5. Will drinks like fruit juice, soft drinks, milk, energy drinks, etc, hydrate you? (00:15:40)

6. I've heard a lot about the importance of gut health and its connection to overall well-being. Can you explain the relationship between gut health and inflammation, and share some practical tips on how to promote a healthy gut microbiome through diet and l (00:18:35)

7. I've been trying to lose weight, but I find it hard to balance my macronutrient intake, especially when it comes to protein. How much protein do I need to consume daily to support weight loss and muscle growth, and what are some high-protein foods & sna (00:27:15)

8. I've been doing a lot of cardio workouts, like running and cycling, but I want to incorporate strength training into my routine. Can you explain the benefits of compound exercises like squats, deadlifts, and bench press, and provide some tips on how to pr (00:34:00)

9. How does strength training help with bone strength? (00:38:25)