Alexis Cowan, Ph.D.: “Ultimately, the best diet is the one that's balanced and not overly restrictive."

Alexis, a Princeton-trained metabolic health expert, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to optimize your gut health and maintain a healthy weight, plus:

- Alexis’ personal weight loss journey (~00:31)

- The link between gut health & metabolism (~12:33)

- How to optimize metabolically healthy gut bacteria (~17:45)

- Why you shouldn’t peel your apples (~18:50)

- Why people struggle maintaining a healthy weight (~21:53)

- How much strength training you need for a healthy metabolism (~27:05)

- The role of leaky gut in weight management (~32:22)

- How Alexis reversed her dairy intolerance (~36:06)

- The best diet for a healthy metabolism (~40:02)

- The best sources of plant-based protein (~46:00)

- How to drink coffee without messing with your gut (~49:56)

- Why you should always drink filtered coffee (~53:29)

Referenced in the episode:

- A study on Akkermansia muciniphila and longevity.

- The Immunity Code, by Joel Greene

- A study on 2'-FL and bifidobacteria.

- A study on insulin resistance & muscle.

- A study on unfiltered coffee & mortality.

- Check out Danger Coffee.

- Follow Alberto Perlman.

Note: This episode briefly mentions eating disorders. If you are struggling with any of the signs and symptoms, you can call the National Eating Disorder Association hotline at (800) 931-2237.

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