#203 - Metabolic health strategies for women | Dr. Stephanie Estima & Dr. Lauren Kelley-Chew

The ketogenic diet, intermittent fasting, and other nutritional strategies for metabolic health are unique when it comes to the female body. Hormonal changes over the menstrual cycle trajectory matter. Dr. Stephanie Estima and Dr. Lauren Kelley-Chew discuss women’s metabolic health, how to time nutritional strategies with the menstrual cycle, and why strength training is key.

🎙 What Dr. Stephanie Estima & Lauren Kelley-Chew, MD, discuss:

(01:32) — A pitfall of the New Year’s resolution is the all-or-nothing goal

(06:21) — Setting smaller goals generates momentum

(21:37) — A ketogenic diet shouldn’t be one-size-fits-all, especially for women

(24:38) — Women can be more sensitive to caloric restriction

(33:14) — Nutrient timing can help mitigate a glucose spike from carbohydrates

(46:29) — The menstrual cycle may matter when it comes to intermittent fasting

(48:23) —A caloric liquid fast is an alternative to intermittent fasting

(54:45) — Strength training is crucial, even more so as we age

(56: 45) — Resistance training can also have cardiovascular benefits

(59:01) — The benefits of strength training can go beyond the physical

Transcript & Show notes

Levels helps you see how food affects your health, empowering you with the tools needed to achieve health goals and improve healthspan. Levels Members gain access to the Levels app and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), providing real-time feedback on how diet and lifestyle choices impact your metabolic health.

Look for new shows every month on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations about metabolic health and how the Levels startup team builds a wellness movement from the ground up in the health and wellness tech industry.

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