Ever wondered which diet is the best? Or if artificial sweeteners are actually bad for you? 

In this Fitness Friday episode, I chat with nutrition expert Dr. Layne Norton as he reveals a surprising truth about dieting. We discuss why personalization matters in choosing a diet strategy, the truth about artificial sweeteners and diet soda, and how cognitive dissonance affects our diet beliefs. 

Tune in for evidence-based perspectives that might challenge what you thought you knew about dieting. 

Layne Norton is the founder of BioLayne. He created the company to provide ethical, science-based coaching that synthesized real-world experience with evidence-based protocols. In his coaching career, he has turned over 70 people pro and reshaped the way that countless people think about nutrition. To that end, Layne completed a BS in Biochemistry and a Ph.D. in Nutritional Sciences, honing his intellectual skills under Dr. Donald Layman, one of the foremost researchers on protein metabolism and fat loss in the world.

What we discuss: 

• Comparison of different diets for long-term weight loss
• Personalization of diet strategies
• Flexible dieting approach
• Diet soda and artificial sweeteners
• Effects on weight loss
• Impact on gut microbiome
• Common misconceptions
• Breakdown of aspartame and its components

Find the full episode here: 

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-245-layne-norton-the-secret-hack-to-following/id1451897026?i=1000614962499 

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Find more from Layne Norton, PhD: 

Website: https://biolayne.com/

Instagram: @biolayne 

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