A Nutrient-Centric Approach to Health and Weight Management

Episode Highlights With Katie

• The common focus on calories in, calories out—why this approach is incomplete
• Overeating often stems from undernourishment, not just willpower issues
• The body has nutrient-seeking cravings—if we lack key nutrients, hunger signals persist
• When the body lacks protein and key micronutrients, it perceives scarcity and stress
• How this approach support safety signals and hormones rather than just calorie restriction
• Why prioritizing protein and micronutrients leads to better energy, metabolism, and body composition

Resources Mentioned

• Just Thrive
• BIOptimizers - Magnesium
• Jigsaw Health - Magnesium
• Eidon Minerals
• Fatty15
• Masszymes
• Weighted Vest