TMHS 873: The Truth About GLP-1: Foods That Increase It, What Blocks It, & More - With Dr. Taz

Over the last several years, GLP-1 agonist medications have gained traction as an effective way for folks to lose weight and improve their metabolic health. GLP-1 medications have proven to result in weight loss, but after discontinuing the drug, weight regain is common. Today, you’re going to learn the full story behind GLP-1, foods that increase your natural GLP-1 activity, and so much more. On this episode of The Model Health Show, I’m sitting down with Dr. Tasneem Bhatia. Dr. Taz is a double board-certified integrative medicine physician, best-selling author, and a pioneer of merging holistic medicine with conventional medicine. In this conversation, she’s sharing what goes on behind the scenes with metabolic health and GLP-1. This episode is a goldmine of information, including what you should be eating for optimal health, the role of blood sugar and gut health in regulating metabolism, and how to create a strategic approach that allows your body to heal. Dr. Taz is also sharing her clinical experience with prescribing GLP-1 microdosing to her patients, the benefits, and how this approach differs from the conventional dosing schedule. I hope you enjoy this interview with the one and only, Dr. Taz!  

In this episode you’ll discover: 

• The truth about regaining weight after discontinuing GLP-1 medications.
• How glucagon-like-peptide-1 works in the body.
• Why some people lose their natural GLP-1 activity.
• What GIP is.
• The importance of understanding the gut-brain connection for long-term health.
• How industrializing our food supply marked a shift in human health.
• The role that toxins have on the microbiome.
• What we should consider about our electronics and light exposure.
• How stress impacts human hormones.
• The two main nutrients that you should be eating at every meal.
• How meal timing influences your digestion.
• The impact that ultra-processed foods have on blood sugar.
• A connection between blood sugar and anxiety.
• The connection between gut bacteria and GLP-1.
• Why fermented food can have a positive influence on your health.
• Four science-backed foods you should eat to support GLP-1.
• What Dr. Taz learned from prescribing her patients GLP-1 at low doses.
• How microdosing varies from conventional dosing.
• Why combining holistic medicine and conventional medicine is powerful.
• How we can allow our bodies to initiate self-healing.
• The importance of creating a strategic approach to reach your health goals.  

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• The Hormone Shift by Dr. Tasneem Bhatia - Read Dr. Taz’s book on hormonal health!
• The 21-Day Belly Fix by Dr. Tasneem Bhatia - Read Dr. Taz’s book on gut health!
• Hol+ - Check out Dr. Taz’s clinic, resources, and more!
• Connect with Dr. Tasneem Bhatia Website / Podcast / Facebook / Instagram    

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