The Real Problem with the American Food System (ft. Nolan Vannata)

The Leo Alves Podcast

This week, I chat with fitness coach Nolan Vannata about the growing health and obesity crisis in America. We explore how the modern food environment, from chemical-laced ultra-processed foods to fear-mongering around fruit, is fuelling confusion and poor health outcomes. Nolan breaks down key mindset shifts for long-term success, the common traps beginners fall into, and why so many people tie their identity to their diet. We also touch on Threads as a rising platform, Nolan’s love of cooking, and why most people need to rethink how they train and eat.

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Timestamps:
00:25 Who Is Nolan Vannata? Fitness Journey and Coaching Philosophy
01:34 Why Nolan Started Using Threads Early in the Fitness Industry
04:08 Are American Foods Full of Chemicals? The Truth Behind the Controversy
10:07 What’s Driving the U.S. Obesity Epidemic?
12:38 Leo’s Personal Story: Food Culture Shock in the USA
16:47 Nolan’s Fitness Hill to Die On
17:38 The Truth About Exercise Form and Why It’s Overcomplicated
24:53 Why Threads Could Be a Game-Changer for Fitness Coaches
26:25 Are Blood Sugar Spikes as Bad as People Say?
27:43 Why Fruit Shouldn’t Be Demonised
29:08 When Diet Becomes Your Identity: A Hidden Trap
35:13 The Biggest Fitness Trap Beginners Fall Into
35:33 The Chronic Procrastinator: Starting Is the Hardest Part
36:23 The ‘Marathon Sprinter’: Burning Out by Going Too Hard Too Fast
41:43 Nolan’s Cooking Obsession and Why It Matters
44:09 Nolan’s Favourite American Sports Teams and Players
48:46 Leo’s Viral Threads on Health by Geography
53:03 How to Connect With Nolan Vannata