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Unlocking Your Fat Burning Potential with Dr. Randy Johns & Dr. Rob Vasquez

Dr. Jockers Functional Nutrition

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Fasting and Hormonal Balance

This chapter explores the interplay between fasting, hormone levels, and metabolic health, highlighting the role of cortisol and growth hormone. It also addresses the significance of mindful eating and reconnecting with nature to optimize fasting benefits, particularly for young menstruating females facing stress.

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In this episode, Dr. Jockers is joined by Dr. Randy Johns and Dr. Rob Vasquez to discuss how metabolic flexibility allows your body to efficiently burn both fat and glucose, helping you achieve lasting energy and fat loss. The guests share insights into the importance of nourishing your body with real, nutrient-dense foods to optimize metabolic function.

You'll explore how fasting and mindful eating can activate autophagy, promoting cellular repair and fat burning. Plus, hear how small changes in your diet can transform your metabolism and overall health.

The conversation also dives into why reducing processed foods, especially seed oils, is key to supporting your metabolism. Tune in to hear simple strategies for improving metabolic flexibility and achieving better long-term health.

In This Episode:

00:00 Introduction: The Rise of Modern Health Issues

05:22 Dr. Randy Johns' Journey with Late-Stage Cancer

15:08 Dr. Rob Vasquez's Struggle with Weight and Metabolic Health

22:33 Understanding Metabolic Flexibility

29:27 Teenage Breakfast Struggles

30:10 Ancestral Diets vs. Modern Nutrition

31:19 The Impact of Processed Foods

33:08 Probiotics and Gut Health

35:10 Signs of Metabolic Flexibility

41:04 Strategies for Improving Metabolic Flexibility

46:36 The Importance of Fasting

57:00 Metabolism Score and Final Thoughts

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