Light Up Your Metabolism

This is the first episode in a two part series all about Diabetes. About half of the adults in the United States have Prediabetes or Diabetes, but about a quarter of those individuals don't know they have it!How can this be?! It's not the fault of the individuals; we have a broken system. My goal is to help you learn what having dysregulated blood sugar feels like and looks like so then you can start taking steps to improve your blood sugar and insulin levels. Blood sugar is a spectrum. One one end we have regulated blood sugar and on the other, type II Diabetes. Diabetes is completely preventable (and it is reversible too!). Preventing it is easier than reversing it though. Tune in to today's show to learn to identify the signs so your blood sugar can stay or return to healthy levels instead of advancing toward Diabetes. I also discuss why it's so important to avoid getting Diabetes. It's my understanding that most people don't know what the consequences of having diabetes is. Did you know that Diabetes is the lead cause of blindness and kidney disease in adults? Did you know that even having prediabetes increases your risk of having cardiovascular disease, stroke, and dementia?! This is some serious stuff. My top goal is to help all of you understand why blood sugar regulation is so important, how to recognize the signs, AND how to test for it and begin to improve it (which we will cover in Part II of this series). Thanks so much for listening! Please be sure to subscribe to the show & leave a rating (and a review if you are so inclined!) It helps others find the show.Every Friday I do a Q&A episode. Please submit all questions to me via Instagram, facebook or my website. Keep in mind, my brand is changing after March 7, 2020!Instagram: https://instagram.com/danielledurantehealth (soon to be https://instagram.com/daniellehamiltonhealth) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danielledurantehealthWebsite: https://danielledurantehealth.com/ (soon to be https://daniellehamiltonhealth.com/)Thanks SO much for listening, and sharing the podcast with your friends, families & social networks! <3 I appreciate all of you!

Welcome back to another Friday Bite-Sized Episode! Thank you to Mikayle13 for leaving such a kind review about the show! If you haven't left a rating or review, please head on over to iTunes or Apple Podcasts and leave a quick rating or review. And be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode!On this episode I answer the questions:What are the best ways to kick sugar cravings?Why shouldn't women fast the week before their periods?Should pre-menopausal women fast at all?andWhy don't you recommend Oat Milk?I loved answering all these questions so keep them coming! You can submit questions to the show on my instagram https://instagram.com/danielledurantehealth (soon to be https://instagram.com/daniellehamiltonhealth) and on my website https://danielledurantehealth.com/ soon to be https://daniellehamiltonhealth.com/.Thanks SO much for listening, and sharing the podcast with your friends, families & social networks! <3 I appreciate all of you!

This episode is near and dear to my heart. I have struggled with my weight for just about my entire life. This episode is not meant to shame or judge anyone who is overweight. We need to love our bodies at all stages of our journey. However, I know what it's like to feel like you're "doing everything right" and the scale won't budge. I've actually been in a situation where I was eating well and exercising and not only was I not losing weight, I was actually GAINING! It was so heartbreaking and discouraging.In this episode, I discuss 11 reasons you might not be losing weight. In those 11, I didn't mention eating sugar and processed carbs (like cupcakes and bagels and pizza). I figured that one was a given! Here is my list:1.    You’re insulin resistant2.    You slowed your metabolism by cutting calories or yo-yo dieting3.    You’re eating foods you’re sensitive to4.    You’re not fasting/you’re eating too often/You snack5.    Your body is stressed6.    You’re not eating real food7.    Your body is toxic8.    You have hormonal imbalance9.    You’re eating when you’re not hungry10.  You’re doing the wrong type of exercise for your body11.  You’re trying too hard and/or you’re not mentally ready for itHere is a link to the Skin Deep Database to check out how clean or toxic your products are: https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/Here is a link to Shawn Mynar's Podcast UNSTUCK: https://www.shawnmynar.com/unstuckpodcast/Please be sure to subscribe to the show and leave a rating/review! It helps other people find the show! Thanks SO much for listening!Submit questions to the show or just say hi at: https://www.instagram.com/danielledurantehealth/or: https://www.facebook.com/danielledurantehealthor: https://danielledurantehealth.com/or if you're listening after March 7, 2020:https://daniellehamiltonhealth.com/

Introducing Friday Minis! In an effort to get more content out to you, I'm rolling out Friday Minis. On these episodes, I'll read a podcast review & answer some questions I've received during the week. These answers are off the cuff so they're pretty quick and dirty.This week we discuss:-Tips on how to drink more water-How much water you should be drinking-How your body gets energy when you're not eating-Info about peanut butter vs almond butterIf you're liking the podcast, please rate the show and leave a review! It helps others find the show :)To submit questions for the show, message me on instagram @danielledurantehealth (Soon to be @daniellehamiltonhealth!) or on my website.Thanks for listening! 

Fasting is the oldest dietary intervention ever used. It is a practice used in every single major world religion. Fasting is the opposite of feasting. Fasting is free, convenient, flexible, and powerful. It is where we step aside and give our body a chance to heal itself. When we cut our skin, we don't need to do anything for our skin to heal. Our body immediately begins healing. Yes, we might put on a band-aid to avoid dirt from entering the wound, but we essentially are getting out of the body's way so it can do it's thing. This is the same concept with fasting. On this week's episode, I talk all about fasting and how you can begin to implement it. I discuss:-The benefits of fasting-Who shouldn't fast-Who should fast-The types of fasting-Questions about hunger-What you can have and can't have during a fast-Considerations for supplements/medications-Things to be mindful of while fasting and before fasting-What to expect as you begin your fasting journeyPlease be sure to work alongside your healthcare practitioner if you are currently taking medications or before embarking on a fast longer than a day. Start slowly! And HYDRATE!Submit any questions or comments to meon Instagram @danielledurantehealthon Facebook (Danielle Durante Health)or on my website https://danielledurantehealth.comPLEASE remember to like, subscribe and leave a review if you're liking the podcast! I'd also love questions or suggestions for future episodes. Thanks for listening!

Today's topic is digestion. Most people don't think about what happens when food goes in your mouth. We don't just eat because it tastes good and then it comes out the other end. Digestion is an intricate process and proper digestion is so essential for optimal health. But digestion is not one process. There are so many steps in the digestive process and if just one thing goes wrong, it will negatively affect every step that follows. Digestion is a root cause of so many issues so it's essential that we learn to recognize the signs of when our body is not digesting adequately. In this episode, I list common symptoms associated with issues in the digestive process and give tips on how to try to fix it. Here is a link to get access to 10% off practitioner-grade supplements. The supplements on amazon sold by 3rd parties cannot be trusted. https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/danielledurantehealth 1:34 - Updates - Sugar Free 30: My results, what I learned, and what I will change for next time. The next round of the Sugar Free 30 is February 3-March 3. More information about the SugarFree30 here: https://danielledurantehealth.com/sugarfree30. Plus, check out episode 3 of the podcast!5:02 - Gratitude6:31 - Something I'm digging lately: Okra! Here's the recipe.2 packages of okra, 1 onion, 1.5 tbsp ghee, salt, garlic powder, Trader Joe's Mushroom Umami Spice, 1/8 cup of bone broth (optional)Dice onion and saute in ghee until soft. Add salt.Add okra to the pan, sprinkle the spices generously and stir/combineAdd the bone broth (or water) and cover for about 5 minutesUncover and continue cooking until the okra can be cut with the side of a fork7:50 - Digestion - The steps on how it's supposed to work.18:34 - What can go wrong with digestion.33:18 - Listed symptoms of what can go wrong in digestion in your stomach/upper GI, with your liver & gallbladder, small intestine, & large intestine.45:07 - Recap Thanks for listening!! If you're liking the show, please subscribe, leave a review or rating. Find me on Instagram @danielledurantehealthMy website: https://danielledurantehealth.com/

The keto diet has been an integral tool that has helped me reverse my PCOS, balance my blood sugar and my hormones, eliminate my acne, lose weight, have totally stable energy, be able to fast which is so good for you, eliminate sugar and carb cravings, reduce bloating big time, and not feel totally controlled by food. There is tons of misinformation out there about keto and I want to clear some of that up on this episode. This episode is an overview of the Ketogenic Diet (aka "Keto Diet"). I go over what it means to be in ketosis, the myriad of benefits associated with it, gives precautions to certain individuals who may want to start, tips for digesting more fat and protein, tips for keto transitions, what foods are allowed and recommended, and so much more!!There is SO much more to talk about when it comes to keto so please feel free to email or DM me any questions!!Website: https://danielledurantehealth.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielledurantehealth/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danielledurantehealth

On this episode of the show, we take a deep dive into fats and oils- which ones are good for us, which ones are good for cooking, and which are to be avoided like the plague! We discover why fats have had a bad rap for the past several decades and how this avoidance of fats has really hurt our health. 

Blood sugar, insulin resistance, insulin sensitivity?? Wait, am I being too sensitive?! What does it all mean?! In today's episode we unravel these terms to help you begin to understand what happens in the body after we eat certain foods, and how this affects our overall health. Over 50% of adults in the US have diabetes or prediabetes. Even more have insulin resistance and most don't even know it. Insulin resistance is at the root of so many diseases but what does that even mean? Is it preventable?! Or reversible?! Don't panic! By the end of the episode you will be a blood sugar expert and you'll have the answers to all of those questions. Plus, I even give you tips on how to start improving your blood sugar and insulin.Check out last week's episode to learn more about the #SugarFree30. You can start the program ANY time! Here is the blog post that goes with the episode: https://danielledurantehealth.com/sugarfree30Please remember to subscribe and leave a rating! THANK YOU so much for your support!P.S. Here is the Diamond Painting I talked about: https://amzn.to/2FppfXO

On today's episode we talk all about the #SugarFree30 Challenge that's taking place January 1-30, 2020. We go over: who would benefit from the challenge, the 5 domains of the challenge (yes foods, no foods, when to eat, recommended exercise/movement, and stress reduction), what to expect from the challenge (hello sugar detox symptoms!), tips for success, and even some tips for dining out at restaurants & travel. Link to my AirFryer: https://amzn.to/2ZCuvQVLink to ButcherBox Meat subscription: http://fbuy.me/opygbWebsite where ALL of the details of this episode can be found: https://www.daniellehamiltonhealth.com/sugarfree30I didn't get to touch on FAQs (they're on the website) but look out for the "Part 2" of this episode with all those questions + more!Please subscribe and leave a rating if you're enjoying the show! It helps others find the podcast. Thank you!!