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Ep. 381 Addressing Insulin Resistance: Effective Strategies with Dr. Ted Naiman

Jul 24, 2024

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I am thrilled to have Dr. Ted Naiman, who joined me before for Episode 109, joining me again today.

Dr. Naiman is a board-certified family medicine physician in the Department of Primary Care at a leading medical center in Seattle. He holds an undergraduate degree in engineering and incorporates many of those principles into his clinical practice. In today’s conversation, we get into the most effective strategies for addressing insulin resistance, exploring the U-shaped curve associated with fasting and the potential issues of excessive fasting. We dive into macros, carb restriction, cravings, hedonic eating, weight training, and Zone 2 training, looking at eccentric and isometric training and the negatives of strength training. We explain why calories are of no concern, the difference between animal and plant-based protein, and discuss sarcopenic obesity. Dr. Naiman also shares his take on GLP-1 agonists as a therapeutic approach for weight loss and satiety and answers a series of rapid-fire questions about seed oils, high fructose corn syrup, artificial sweeteners, and anti-nutrients,

I am sure you appreciate and enjoy this conversation!

IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:

Effective ways to address early insulin resistance through exercise
Why you need to increase the weight or resistance gradually when doing strength training
The best way to approach resistance and cardio training
The benefits and risks of fasting
Carbohydrate sources for optimal health and satiety
Dr. Naiman shares strategies for dealing with junk food cravings
Why is protein essential for optimum health?
Are seed oils a problem?
Dr. Naiman shares his views on artificial sweeteners and high fructose corn syrup for weight loss
The best approach to exercise for obese middle-aged females
The benefits of GLP-1 agonists for type 2 diabetes and their potential side-effects
Why diet and exercise are essential when using GLP-1 injectables for weight loss

Dr. Ted Naiman Bio:

Dr. Ted Naiman is a board-certified Family Medicine physician in the department of Primary Care at a leading major medical center in Seattle. His personal research and medical practice focus on the practical implementation of diet and exercise for health optimization.

He is the author of The PE Diet.

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