[Ep 35] Hot Take Summer: Breaking Down Berberine for Fat Loss, Greens Powders for Nutrients, and Aspartame in Diet Sodas

As we are funneling down to the final weeks of the Hot Take Summer series (which has honestly been such a blast!) I can’t help but feel a little bit sad. But it is a bittersweet feeling, because some great skills and topics have come from doing this unique format of episodes.In today’s episode we're plunging into the heart of the fitness world's buzz by tackling the top three nutrition-related fad items that have had everyone talking. First, we'll unravel the mysteries of berberine, which has wrongly been dubbed "nature's Ozempic" on TikTok – spoiler alert: it's not. Then, we're diving into greens powders, including the ever-popular Athletic Greens. And lastly, we're venturing into the polarizing realm of aspartame, the ubiquitous sweetener found in diet sodas and a plethora of other products. Join me as I guide you through these hot takes, drawing on my professional field experience and my commitment to real-life balance. Because at Rebel Wellness, we’re all about finding practical approaches that support your health, your life, and your unique needs! This podcast episode contains discussions about dieting, weight loss, and related topics. We recognize that these discussions can be sensitive and potentially triggering for some individuals. If you find these topics distressing, we recommend skipping this episode or seeking support from a mental health professional.In today’s episode, we cover: [00:04:01] What is berberine and does it work for fat loss [00:10:41] Berberine and blood sugar regulation [00:16:52] Losing fat takes time [00:20:22] Greens powders: what to look for [00:29:53] Aspartame and cancer concerns [00:37:33] What are the effects of soda on weight gainResources mentioned S01 E23 - Hot Take Summer: Everything you want to know about Ozempic (& semaglutides) https://rss.com/podcasts/rebelwellness/980403/ S01 E34 - Empower Your Fat-Loss: Identifying and Defeating Self-Sabotaging Behaviors (some you won't expect) Get your FREE Grocery Guide at https://stan.store/kailesGet your FREE 14-Day Abs Challenge at https://stan.store/kailes Your Hormone Balance Testing [Code: REBELWELLNESS15]Sprout Living [Code: CBK20]Iconic Protein [Code: CBK15]Connect with me: Instagram Website Quotes:Berberine is not nature's Ozempic. It would be closer related to nature's metformin because metformin is a pharmaceutical drug that manages people's blood sugar dysregulation.