The Wellness Lab with Nick Palladino-King Mastering Nutrition For Long-Term Health Over Short-Term Weight Loss | EP 48 | Dr. Cyrus Khambatta
Dr. Cyrus Khambatta Co-Founder and CEO of Mastering Diabetes shares his personal journey with diabetes and how transitioning to a plant-based diet transformed his health.
He discusses the short-term and long-term effects of a ketogenic diet, highlighting the potential risks and drawbacks. He emphasizes the importance of considering long-term health and wellness when making dietary choices.
Additionally, he emphasizes the role of fitness in maintaining overall health and reducing the risk of diabetes.
In this conversation, Cyrus Khambatta, PhD, and the Conscious Conversations team discuss the power of fitness and nutrition in reversing insulin resistance and improving long-term health. They emphasize the importance of exercise in increasing glucose uptake by muscle tissue and reducing insulin resistance.
They also highlight the benefits of a balanced diet that includes fruits, vegetables, legumes, and intact whole grains.
The conversation emphasizes the simplicity of health and wellness, focusing on the basics of eating well, moving well, and surrounding oneself with a supportive community.
Takeaways
- Fitness is a powerful tool in reversing insulin resistance and reducing the risk of various health conditions.
- A balanced diet that includes fruits, vegetables, legumes, and intact whole grains is essential for long-term health.
- Surrounding yourself with a supportive community can greatly impact your health and wellness journey.
- The basics of health and wellness are simple: eat well, move well, and prioritize your overall well-being.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
08:49 Transition to a Plant-Based Diet
35:12 Sacrificing Long-Term Health for Short-Term Results
39:27 The Importance of Fitness for Long-Term Health
40:03 Introduction and Friendship
41:25 The Power of Fitness in Reversing Insulin Resistance
43:18 Insulin's Role in Glucose Uptake
46:09The Effect of a Ketogenic Diet on Glycogen Storage
48:49 The Importance of Balanced Nutrition for Long-Term Health
50:08 Eating More Plants and Whole Foods
56:10 Ideal Macronutrient Intake for Health
58:28 The Impact of Nutrition and Exercise on Body Composition
01:05:01 The Simplicity of Health and Wellness
01:10:26 Surrounding Yourself with a Supportive Community
01:12:25Closing Remarks and Coaching Programs
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