Layne Norton, PhD and The Great Diet Debate

Feb 15, 20233 min read

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Layne completed a BS in Biochemistry and a PhD 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. He has also enjoyed success in bodybuilding, winning a natural pro card in 2006. He 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.

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SHOW NOTES

(9:51) There is no “one-size-fits-all” prescription in the fitness and nutrition space.

(19:50) There is no such thing as “good” and “bad” foods.

(24:15) Nuance is king in the fitness and nutrition space.

(31:36) Don’t sweat the carb/fat debate.

(49:01) Layne doesn’t claim to be an arbiter of truth; but, he’s all for intellectual honesty.

(1:03:00) Brian and Layne debate on common points of contention in nutritional science.

(1:22:30) It’s much easier to live an unhealthy life today compared to just three decades ago.

Learn more about the individuals and studies we mentioned in today’s episode:

Dr. Ted Naiman: https://www.dietdoctor.com/authors/dr-ted-naiman-md
“Co-consumption of Vegetables and Fruit, Whole Grains, and Fiber Reduces the Cancer Risk of Red and Processed Meat in a Large Prospective Cohort of Adults from Alberta’s Tomorrow Project”: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/8/2265
Ultra-Processed Diets Cause Excess Calorie Intake and Weight Gain: An Inpatient Randomized Controlled Trial of Ad Libitum Food Intake:https://www.cell.com/cell-metabolism/pdf/S1550-4131(19)30248-7.pdf