The Healthy Gamer Girl

It's been a while since I've posted a podcast, so I figured an update was long overdue! I've been working on a vegan keto cookbook for a while and it's ready to preoder! More info here: http://meatfreeketo.com/vegan-keto-cookbook/ 

Hey everyone! It's been a hot minute since we've posted a new podcast, but I'm finally getting it together with a new series of interviews with other ketoers. I've always been fascinated with the many ways we can all do keto and wanted to explore this on the podcast. First up is Darius from the YouTube channel Sugarless Crystals. We learn all about how Darius discovered keto through bodybuilder friends, what he eats on a daily basis, how he does cheat days and why he's in it for the long haul. We also learn about his love for Taylor Swift, Star Wars and Game of Thrones.   Show notes at http://healthygamergirl.com/shownotes/ 

With all the various supplements out there on the market, it's hard to know what you actually need to (or should) take. In today's episode, we try to shine a little light on that exact issue. Show Notes: http://healthygamergirl.com/shownotes

In today's episode, we talk about how you can succeed on a vegan keto (or just low carb vegan) diet without soy or soy products! Show notes: http://healthygamergirl.com/shownotes/ 

Is there a connection between low carb diets and low thyroid function? Today, Stevie and I explore that very question!   Show notes at: http://healthygamergirl.com/ShowNotes

Hey guys, today we have something so exciting - an interview with Leanne of HealthfulPursuit.com, and The Keto Diet Podcast! We talk about pretty much everything from self care to emotional eating and cravings, so it definitely touches on some important topics. We had an amazing time recording this, and I hope you guys enjoy it as well! Links to everything mentioned below!  If you aren't already obsessed with Leanne, you definitely will be after this interview! Her honestly, enthusiasm, positivity and passion for health and nutrition totally brightened my day, and I hope it brightens yours, too. :) Show Notes @ healthygamergirl.com/shownotes

SOUND FIXED!! :D This might seem like super basic information, but going out to eat at a restaurant can often be a challenge for those starting out on a diet or a new way of eating. Hopefully, these quick tips can help you to feel more confident, and enjoy going out to eat with coworkers, family, friends or even on a date! Show notes: http://healthygamergirl.com/shownotes

A quick search on YouTube for "high carb vegan diet" will yield an insane amount of videos all claiming miraculous transformations eating essentially just fruit, all day every day for months to years on end. No matter what the protocol (general raw veganism, Raw Til 4, 80-10-10), the same rhetoric is repeated with startling vehemence, and the diet is defended unequivocally. Very few channels go into detail about one aspect of a high carb vegan lifestyle: high carb vegan diets don't work... for everyone. Show Notes: http://healthygamergirl.com/shownotes

Contrary to popular belief, you can actually lose weight while still enjoying an alcoholic drink here and there. In this podcast episode, we explore the ins and outs of drinking while on a diet.  Show Notes: http://healthygamergirl.com/shownotes

We all metabolize carbohydrates differently, and in this episode, we'll take a look at the factors involved with carbohydrate digestion and metabolism. We'll also look at the general recommendations for carbohydrates in a low carb or ketogenic diet. Fun! Show Notes: http://healthygamergirl.com/shownotes

You always hear that someone has lost water weight in the context that it's not a good thing, or that it's somehow not impressive. Well, hold your horses, because today we're talking about why losing water weight is actually good for you!Show notes at: http://healthygamergirl.com/shownotes

Happy New Year! If you're at all like me, you've realized that all you did during the month of December was eat really rich foods, and "forget" to exercise. But, no worries, because it's time to start that diet with a juice cleanse, right? Not so much. Today, we look at the reasons why juice cleanses are not really the best for weight loss (or detoxing), and what you can do instead.Show notes at: http://healthygamergirl.com/shownotes

Is fruit healthy? You probably think I'm crazy for asking this, whether you think it's healthy or unhealthy. There's pretty much two camps: fruit has way too much sugar, and fruit is the ultimate health food! Of course, the truth lies in the middle. Show notes at http://healthygamergirl.com/shownotes

Soda is pretty addictive, and honestly... not that great for your health (but that's another episode!). Today we're going to explore just what it is about drinking soda that makes it such an addictive beverage. Is it the sugar? The caffeine? Both? Let's find out!Show notes at http://healthygamergirl.com/shownotes

On this episode of the Healthy Gamer Girl Podcast, we talk about whether coffee or green tea is the healthier option. Is one really better for you than the other? Are either really healthy beverages? What should you drink before a raid? Which one will keep you powered up through seven hours of garrison maintenance? As a semi-professional coffee drinker, and former barista, I actually found this to be a really cool topic, and I hope you do, too!Show notes at: http://healthygamergirl.com/shownotes