201: Joey Munoz: The Truth About Nutrition, Protein, Weight Loss & Muscle
201: Joey Munoz: The Truth About Nutrition, Protein, Weight Loss & Muscle  
Podcast: Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD
Published On: Tue Sep 22 2026
Description: What if the biggest mistake you're making with your health isn't what you're eating - but the way you're thinking about nutrition in the first place?  In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Joey Munoz, a PhD in Nutrition Science and an evidence-based nutrition and fitness educator. We have a fascinating conversation about why so many traditional approaches to dieting fail, what actually makes a healthy diet sustainablem, and how we can thing about nutrition in a way that supports long-term health rather than short-term results.  Dr. Joey also shares his own experience with body image and dieting, and how that journey ultimately led him to pursue advanced degrees in nutrition science and take a more evidence-based approach to health and fitness.  We get into some of the biggest questions I hear all the time: How much protein do we really need? Does meal timing matter? What role do fiber and whole foods play? Should we be worried about carbohydrates, dietary fat, or ultra-processed foods? And what actually helps us build muscle, manage hunger, and improve metabolic health?  In this episode, we learn:  Why traditional dieting often leads to cycles of restriction and weight regain-and what to do instead How protein, fiber, whole foods, and muscle mass influence body composition and overall health What the research really tells us about carbohydrates, dietart fat, and ultra-processed foods Whether meal timing, resistant starch, and the gut microbiome deserve a place in your nutrition strategy Which nutrition habits and supplements are actually worth paying attention to-and which may be overhyped How to build a sustainable approach to nutrition without obsessing over having the "perfect" diet. There's a lot of nutrition advice out there, but understanding the science can help you separate what actually matters from what's simply trending.  Listen in to learn how to stop chasing the perfect diet and start building a healthier, more sustainable approach to nutrition that can serve you for the long term.  Learn more about Dr. Shah:  Website: drshah.com Clinic: next-health.com Instagram: @darshanshahmd and @extend_podcast Learn more about Dr. Joey Munoz:  Website: strongstandard.com Instagram: @dr.joeymunoz Thank You to Our Sponsor:  Momentous: Head to livemomentous.com and use code DRSHAH for up to 35% off your first order!