502. Busting Nutrition Myths & How to Get More Energy w/ Functional Nutritionist Jonny Bowden

Did you know that only 12.2 percent of American adults are metabolically healthy? Or that one health deficit underlies almost ALL autoimmune diseases? Functional nutritionist Jonny Bowden teaches us this on today’s show plus SO much more. Having been studying and practicing nutrition for the last 26 years, we would say he knows a thing or two. On today’s episode we learn:  

• His all-encompassing piece of advice for dieting
• The truth about cholesterol and its relationship with heart disease
• The test you should be taking to actually measure high cholesterol
• The lie that we’ve been sold about fats 
• The one fasting “fad” that actually has health benefits  
• Natural ways to instantly boost energy
• Easy ways to improve sleep
• The one health deficit that is the root of almost all autoimmune diseases & how you can improve it 

More about Jonny:

Jonny Bowden is a Functional Nutritionist and best-selling author on a mission to help people live their best lives. Being a board-certified nutritionist with a Masters degree in psychology and 26 years of experience working with clients on making significant changes in all areas of their lives, Jonny talks about major issues impacting health and weight—from diet & nutrition to stress, energy, sleep and more. 

JONNY’S RESOURCES:

Jonny’s Instagram: @jonnybowden

Jonny’s Website: www.jonnybowden.com 

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