The School of Greatness 1040 How to Upgrade Your Brain, Boost Metabolism, Maximize Hormones & “Burn” Body Fat w/Shawn Stevenson
Dec 2, 2020
Shawn Stevenson, author of "Sleep Smarter" and creator of "The Model Health Show," explores the complexities of health and nutrition. He discusses how body fat functions in hormone production and energy metabolism, along with the importance of diverse diets for gut health. The conversation challenges calorie counting myths, highlighting metabolic factors and the microbiome's role in weight management. Stevenson shares insights on hydration's impact on emotional well-being and emphasizes quality sleep as essential for a healthier lifestyle.
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Understanding Fat
- Understand the five types of fat: subcutaneous, visceral, intramuscular, brown adipose tissue (BAT), and beige fat.
- Visceral fat is the most dangerous, linked to heart disease, Alzheimer's, and type 2 diabetes.
Brown Fat and Mitochondria
- Brown adipose tissue (BAT), or brown fat, is dense in mitochondria, the energy powerhouses of cells.
- Mitochondria are where fat is burned.
Fat Loss Through Breathing
- About 84% of fat loss occurs through breathing, as it's eliminated via the lungs as carbon dioxide.
- A third of this fat burning happens during sleep.
