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Baby, Let's Talk!

Ragnheidur (Ragna) Vernhardsdottir, MD

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Welcome to the Baby, Let’s Talk! Podcast - where we talk about everything regarding health for ourselves and our whole family. I am a medical doctor, certified pre-/postnatal trainer, and a mother of four, and I am on a mission to empower moms to be strong, healthy, and happy throughout all stages of motherhood. - Navigating the world of health information, even with my medical expertise, has often felt like wading through a sea of misleading information and confusion. My mission is clear: t ...
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I sat down with a fellow Norwegian MD, dr. Simen Løseth, to talk about the recently updated Norwegian Dietary Guidelines. In this episode, we're taking a critical look at the recently updated 2024 Norwegian Dietary Guidelines, which are, like all dietary guidelines in the Nordic countries, based on the 2023 Nordic Nutrition Recommendations. Every f…
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In this episode, we'll cover: The true reasons behind weight gain—it's not just "calories in vs. calories out." Why body image plays a key role in our motivation for weight loss. The risks of normalizing obesity while maintaining respect for body positivity. How calorie restriction and weight cycling (yo-yo dieting) damage metabolism and make weigh…
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This episode is Part 1 in a series on Weight Loss. In this episode, we'll cover: Why weight gain isn’t just about "calories in vs. calories out." How calorie restriction damages metabolism and promotes fat storage. The role of seed oils in obesity and chronic disease. How PUFAs disrupt satiety and drive overeating. Why modern diets and systems are …
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In this podcast, I had the pleasure of talking to Dr. Chris Knobbe. He is a physician, ophthalmologist, nutrition researcher, and public health advocate. He is one of the most prominent experts on research on vegetable oils (seed oils) and chronic diseases. In this episode, we discuss: What vegetable oils (seed oils) are and why they are detrimenta…
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In this episode, we'll discuss: How Evolution Shapes Our Diet: Why eating like our ancestors is key for optimal gut health. The Modern Diet Problem: How shifts in food over the last century are impacting our health today. Why Healthcare Misses the Mark on Diet: Exploring why doctors often overlook nutrition in favor of quick fixes. Digestive System…
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In this episode, we'll discuss: Understanding Fatty Acids: Exploring the basics of fatty acids, their structures, and roles in the body. Types of Fatty Acids: Brief overview of saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated fatty acids and their different properties. The Issue with Oxidation: Discussing how polyunsaturated fats are prone to oxidat…
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In this episode we will cover the following topics: Definition of Calories: Explaining calories as units of energy, differentiating between the scientific and dietary contexts. Caloric Needs and Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR): Discussing the body’s minimum caloric needs for basic functions like breathing and circulating blood. Calories In vs. Calories …
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In this episode, we’ll cover: The Impact of Nutrition on Health: How nutrition significantly affects our health throughout various life stages and the importance of healthy dietary habits. Macronutrients and Micronutrients: What are macronutrients and micronutrients, discussion on the essential roles of these nutrients, their impact on physiologica…
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In this episode, we'll discuss: The continuation of the Blood Sugar Series, focusing on cellular energy sources, specifically glucose and fatty acids A recap of insulin and glucagon roles in blood glucose regulation and energy production An in-depth look at diabetes, distinguishing Type 1 and Type 2, and their respective impacts on insulin producti…
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In this episode: This is the first part in the blood sugar series, and in this episode we will break down how eating different types of carbs affects our blood sugar and overall energy, and I’ll explain how our bodies process everything from simple sugars to complex starches and fibers, and how this influences our energy levels and health through s…
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In this episode we talk about: The Building Blocks of Life: We dive into how cells are the foundational elements of all living things and how they perform different functions to keep our bodies running. Powering Up: The spotlight is on mitochondria, the mini power plants in our cells, and how crucial they are for keeping us energized and alive. The…
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