TMHS 791 -Eat Like This To Boost Your Energy, Prevent Disease, & Live Longer! - With Dr. Casey Means
May 15, 2024
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Dr. Casey Means discusses boosting energy levels, preventing disease, and living longer by respecting circadian rhythms, outdoor exposure, and food choices. She highlights the impact of metabolic dysfunction on health and the importance of optimizing cellular health through dietary choices. The podcast also delves into the consequences of ultra-processed foods on cravings and health transformation through promoting good energy.
Respecting circadian rhythm and exposure to sunlight can significantly impact energy levels and overall health.
Opting for high-quality, nutrient-dense foods supports cellular health, reduces inflammation, and boosts energy levels.
Cravings can be valuable feedback from the body, indicating deficiencies or imbalances that need attention for optimal cellular function.
Deep dives
The Importance of Meeting Cellular Needs with Oral Inputs
Eating is the process of matching cellular needs with oral inputs. Our 40 trillion cells demand specific nutrients to function optimally, and food is the primary source of providing these essential molecules. A well-rounded diet with healthy proteins, omega-3s, antioxidants, fiber, and probiotics supports cellular health. To ensure optimal function, listening to the body's feedback, observing symptoms, and monitoring biomarkers every few months are crucial in aligning cellular needs with nutritional inputs.
Structural and Functional Impact of Food on the Body
Food determines the body's structure and function, acting as the building blocks and functional messengers for cells and the microbiome. The molecules in food influence gene expression, enzyme function, and cell signaling pathways, shaping overall health. Opting for high-quality, nutrient-dense foods supports proper cellular function and microbiome health, translating into improved energy levels, reduced inflammation, and enhanced well-being.
Dynamic Nature of Cellular Nutrition
Cellular needs are dynamic and influenced by various factors such as stress levels, activity levels, and overall health status. Adjusting nutrient intake based on these changing needs is essential for optimal cellular function. Cravings can serve as valuable feedback from the body, signaling deficiencies or imbalances that need attention. By eating whole, unprocessed foods and staying attuned to bodily signals, individuals can support their cells' varying nutritional requirements.
Creating Spaciousness for Mindful Eating
Creating space for mindful eating, including sitting down to eat, eating slowly, and attentively listening to the body's signals, enhances the connection between food intake and cellular needs. The intelligence of the body manifests in cravings, guiding individuals towards foods rich in specific nutrients needed for optimal function. By fostering a mindful approach to food consumption, individuals can align dietary choices with cellular requirements, promoting overall health and vitality.
The Impact of Ultra Processed Foods on Hunger and Health
Ultra processed foods have altered our natural feedback mechanisms, leading to cravings for potentially harmful foods. Consuming whole, unprocessed foods is vital as they provide essential nutrients and trigger satiety mechanisms. Research shows people consume more calories and gain weight when eating ultra processed foods compared to minimally processed options.
The Importance of Mindful Eating and Reverence for Food
Mindful eating enhances food digestion and metabolic processes, reducing the risk of conditions like type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Developing an awe for food's transformative power, such as converting solar energy into bodily energy through mitochondria, can lead to a healthier relationship with food. Reverence for the food we consume and the energy it provides can allow us to create a healthier internal environment for overall well-being.
Have you ever considered what actually creates energy in your body? We often chalk our daily energy up to how we slept the night before, but there are so many more components that allow us to feel good and reach optimal health. On today’s show, you’re going to learn about how factors like your relationship to the sun, your time outdoors, and the health of your microbiome can impact your energy levels.
Dr. Casey Means is back on this episode of The Model Health Show to share more powerful insights from her new book, Good Energy. She’s here to unpack some of the major causative agents of our chronic illness epidemics and simple, practical solutions we can all implement for better metabolic health, mitochondrial function, and energy levels.
You’re going to learn about the link between circadian rhythm and whole-body health, how to eat in a way that supports your cellular health, and how metabolic dysfunction underlies every health crisis our citizens are facing today. This interview is full of empowering stories, cutting-edge science, and tangible lessons you can use to optimally power your body. So click play and enjoy this interview with the brilliant Dr. Casey Means!
In this episode you’ll discover:
Why humankind is experiencing an energy crisis.
What percentage of American adults are metabolically healthy.
The importance of respecting your circadian rhythm.
How to heal your relationship with light and the sun.
Three specific ways to retrain your clock genes.
How much time the average American spends outdoors.
The surprising science behind spending time outdoors and BMI.
Why we must recognize our place in nature to find true health.
The connection between food, structure, and function.
Why consistency in your eating patterns matters.
How your cellular activity influences your overall health.
Why freezing food is beneficial from a nutrient standpoint.
The critical role of the microbiome.
What it means to match your cellular needs with oral inputs.
