“Extreme food cravings are a sign from your body that you are giving it mixed messages," says Casey Means, M.D.

Casey, a Stanford-trained physician and the co-founder of Levels, joins us to discuss everything you need to know about optimizing your metabolism, including:

- Casey’s powerful personal story (~00:14)

- Metabolic health markers to have on your radar (~08:34)

- Optimal levels Casey likes to see in patients (~14:05)

- The 6 principles of “good energy” eating (~16:24)

- Why protein is so key in balancing energy (~26:07)

- Why muscle mass is so protective (~32:47)

- Casey’s go-to breakfast (~34:04)

- Casey’s grocery list must-haves (~37:52)

- The best blood sugar-balancing hacks (~41:16)

- The mind-metabolism connection (~46:53)

- Why fear mongering with food makes metabolic health worse (~51:45)

Referenced in the episode:

- Casey's book, Good Energy

- mbg Podcast episode #342, with Casey

- A survey showing 80% of people are confused about nutrition

- A study on glucose crashes predicting hunger later in the day

- Research on the cell danger response

- Sign up for Casey's newsletter

- Use code MBG to save 20% off your Wild Health membership

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