Muscle Intelligence

Six-Pillar Series: Nutrition Optimization #357

Sep 25, 2023

Topics include blood glucose management, endothelial function, nutrition psychiatry, muscle-building nutrition, metabolism-mental health connection, tracking metabolic health, top nutrition tools for gut health and cardiac function, debunking cholesterol misconceptions, visceral fat deposition triggers, influence of food on pH levels, effectiveness of ketogenic diet for mental illnesses, and optimizing protein intake for muscle growth.

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Quick takeaways

Proper nutrition is essential for blood glucose management, endothelial function, healthy cholesterol levels, and muscle building.

There is a link between mental and metabolic health, and interventions such as breathing techniques, sleep, and nutrition can optimize both.

Chronic stress can lead to the deposition of visceral fat, and identifying and addressing underlying stressors is crucial for reducing fat accumulation around the abdomen.

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Importance of Protein for Muscle Building

Protein is essential for building muscle as it provides the necessary amino acids to support muscle growth. Consuming enough protein on a daily basis, at least one gram per pound of body weight, is important for maximizing muscle gains. Dividing protein intake into multiple feedings throughout the day can be beneficial, with three to five feedings recommended for most people. However, individual protein requirements may vary depending on factors such as genetics and overall health.

Introduction

2min

Understanding Metabolism and Cellular Energy

15min

General Guidelines for Optimizing Gut Health

3min

Optimal Diet for Cardiac Health

4min

Understanding the Mechanisms of Visceral Fat Deposition

3min

The Influence of Food on pH Levels

16min

The Variability in Results with the Ketogenic Diet for Mental Illnesses

6min

Optimizing Protein Intake for Muscle Growth

16min

Nutrition for blood glucose management, endothelial function, and healthy cholesterol levels is more important than ever before. Research in the field of nutrition psychiatry also now reveals the link between our mental and metabolic health. Plus, nutrition remains one of your biggest levers for building and maintaining muscle - and it's now widely acknowledged that muscle mass has a huge impact on longevity.

Today, you'll hear from Dr. Casey Means on the most effective ways to manage blood glucose, Eoin Lacey on the top nutrition tools for cardiovascular health, Dr. Chris Palmer on the metabolism-mental health connection, and myself on my time-tested muscle-building nutrition framework.

In today’s episode, you’ll learn:

How to Track your Way to Better Metabolic Health
The TOP Nutrition Tools for Gut Health and Cardiac Function
Why Metabolism is a MAJOR Factor in Mental Wellness
How to Eat to Build Maximum Muscle

Plus, pick up the free implementation guide at muscleintelligence.com/learn.

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