Episode Highlights With Sara Banta

Alcohol tells your body to store fat, regardless of what you are eating
Calories do count, but they aren’t the only factor
All calories are also different
Mitochondria and cellular energy — why these are important, and how to support this
Top fat-burning foods and top foods that make you store fat
More reasons to prioritize protein and the specifics to know around this
It is very difficult for your body to turn protein into fat
The best proteins to focus on and why whole food proteins are so important
Fat-storing fats: seed oils, processed oils, nuts and seeds in excess
Fat-burning foods: olive oil, wild meats
The real deal with carbs and why we don’t need to avoid them completely, just understand how to use them correctly
Supplements and strategies to increase the body’s natural fat-burning potential

Resources We Mention

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