The Secret Weapon Against Metabolic Syndrome with Veri's Emily Johnson, MS, RD
Mar 20, 2024
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Unpack the intricacies of metabolic health with insights on CGMs and dietary choices. Discover strategies for enhancing metabolic flexibility and sustainable behavior change. Explore the benefits of time-restricted feeding, fasting, and mindful eating for improved metabolic health. Learn about Veri's innovative approach to personalized dietary feedback and lifestyle habit changes.
Tracking glucose variability with Continuous Glucose Monitors is crucial for understanding metabolic health.
Diversified diets rich in high-fiber, plant-based foods and lean proteins improve metabolic flexibility and long-term health.
Deep dives
Training Program for Health Coaches and Physicians
Offering a precision medicine training program with over 50 hours of live synchronous and asynchronous training, aiming to accredit health coaches and physicians, which includes AMA category one CME credits.
Metabolic Health Overview
Discussing metabolic health markers such as glucose, HDL cholesterol, waist circumference, blood pressure, and triglycerides to indicate metabolic syndrome risks for diseases like diabetes and heart disease.
Glucose and Insulin Relationship in Metabolic Health
Exploring the connection between glucose, insulin, and metabolic health, emphasizing the importance of a healthy balance and how dysregulation can lead to metabolic issues like insulin resistance.
Nutrition's Impact on Metabolic Health
Highlighting the influence of food quality, timing, and macronutrient balance on metabolic health, stressing the benefits of a colorful, diverse diet, and mindful eating for long-term health improvements.
In this episode of the Wild Health Podcast, Dr. Mike Mallin welcomes Emily Johnson, MS, RD from Veri to explore the critical topic of metabolic health. As Veri's Research Lead and a seasoned registered dietician, Emily unpacks the intricacies of metabolic health, the pivotal role of Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) in tracking glucose variability, and the impact of dietary choices on our metabolic state.
The discussion navigates through the importance of mindful eating, the benefits of a diversified diet rich in high-fiber, plant-based foods, and lean proteins. Emily and Mike delve into effective strategies for enhancing metabolic flexibility, such as time-restricted feeding and understanding the pitfalls of an overly rigid focus on glucose levels.
Listeners are introduced to Veri's innovative approach to improving metabolic health through personalized dietary feedback and lifestyle habit changes, emphasizing the goal of sustainable behavior change. This episode is a treasure trove of insights for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of metabolic health and make informed, healthful lifestyle choices.