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EPI 155: Dr. Ted Naiman Shares His SATIETY Index Per Calorie For Different Foods As Well As His Protein To Energy Ratio Which Is The Master Concept Behind Every Dietary Strategy

Jul 9, 2024

Dr. Ted Naiman, a board-certified Family Medicine physician, discusses protein leverage, carnivore diet benefits, plant vs. animal protein, essential amino acids, satiety index, and protein intake recommendations in an engaging conversation on health optimization and nutrition strategies.

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Quick takeaways

Protein to energy ratio is pivotal in dietary success beyond traditional frameworks like paleo or keto.

Protein leverage affects caloric consumption, stressing the importance of balancing protein and non-protein energy sources.

Prioritizing adequate protein intake enhances satiety, regulates caloric consumption, and supports metabolic health.

The Satiety per Calorie Index considers factors like energy density, hedonic factors, and fiber content for making informed dietary choices.

Deep dives

Understanding the P.E. Diet Methodology

The P.E. diet, focusing on the protein to energy ratio, stands out as a master concept that explains dietary success beyond traditional diet frameworks like paleo, keto, or low-fat diets. Dr. Ted Naiman's research reveals that the essence of the diet revolves around the protein to energy ratio, emphasizing how protein represents the nitrogen minerals extracted from soil by plants, while energy comprises high-energy carbon chains from carbs or fats.

Intro

4min

Protein to Energy Ratio and Dietary Strategies

28min

Optimal Protein Intake for Muscle Health and Satiety

5min

Exploring the Concept of Satiety per Calorie and Food Factors Impacting Fullness

6min

Discussion on Protein Consumption, Satiety Index, and Dietary Strategies

2min

Encouraging Listeners to Engage with the Podcast and Promoting Organic Products

2min

Show notes:

(1:17) Dr. Naiman’s research journey

(6:10) The concept of protein leverage

(14:05) Understanding protein percentage

(18:44) Carnivore diet benefits and pitfalls

(26:08) Plant protein vs. animal protein

(32:32) Thoughts on essential amino acids

(34:38) Satiety and the satiety index

(43:35) Protein intake recommendation

(45:06) Learn more about Dr. Ted Naiman

(45:45) Outro

Who is Dr. Ted Naiman?

Ted Naiman is a board-certified Family Medicine physician in the department of Primary Care at a leading major medical center in Seattle. His research and medical practice are focused on the practical implementation of diet and exercise for health optimization. He has an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering and utilizes engineering principles when dealing with complex systems such as human health and nutrition.

Connect with Dr. Naiman:

Website: https://tednaiman.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/tednaiman

X: https://twitter.com/tednaiman

YT: https://www.youtube.com/user/tednaiman

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