Expert on insulin resistance, Jordan Lips, discusses testing insulin sensitivity, benefits of low carb diets, and wearing a CGM to measure blood sugar levels. Topics include staying insulin sensitive, impact on weight loss, and debunking myths about insulin resistance and diet choices.

It is that time of the year again. I am getting the question from a lot of clients and have myself recently traveled some and I figured it would be helpful to discuss the topic of healthy habits on vacation.  Should you just enjoy yourself and not think about it?  Should you try to stay fully consistent with your habits? Should you find a healthy middle gorund? We discuss these scenarios and more and help you to practically think through how to strategically approach vacation with confidence.   Enjoying the show or have a questions about a particular topic? Send us a message here. Support the show

We talk about a lot of topics on this podcast, but something that we haven't discussed thoroughly in a single episode is the overarching view of what I would consider a "healthy" dietary pattern. I think that would be a helpful discussion so In this episode of the podcast, we break down the 9 components that I would consider to be important aspects of a health promoting dietary pattern.    Fundamentals of Healthy Fat Loss Discounted Course  Episodes Referenced in the Show  Energy Balance Episode  Saturated Fat Episode    Support the Podcast     Enjoying the show or have a questions about a particular topic? Send us a message here. Support the show

Mistakes are a part of life. We all make mistakes when building healthy habits and a healthy lifestyle.  In this episode, I want to discuss 7 common mistakes that prevent people from getting the long-term results that they want despite putting in lots of effort.  Chances are you are making at least one of these mistakes. Make sure you tune in to the podcast to learn more.  Energy Balance Podcast Enjoying the show or have a questions about a particular topic? Send us a message here. Support the show

Explore the hype around glucose spikes, who should be concerned, money influences, managing blood sugar through lifestyle habits, accurate information promotion, glucose monitoring importance, balanced meal's impact on blood sugar levels

We've all been told that organic, grass-fed, free-range are healthier options than "conventional". But are they really?  And if so, how much of a difference is there between the organic/grass-fed options than the conventional ones?  On this episode of the podcast we dive into the resaerch to help answer these questions.  We discuss nutritional differences between organic and convnetional produce Concerns with pesticide exposure on convnetional produce The nutritional differences between grass fed and conventionally raised beef  Caged vs. pastured and free-range eggs  and more.  Make sure to tune in the show to help you clear up some of the confusion on this topic and help you make informed choices that you feel comfortable with.  Make One-Time Donation to Support the Show  Omega-3 Episode  Citations Included In This Episode: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24968103/  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31861431/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8728510/ https://publications.waset.org/10001374/comparison-of-bioactive-compound-content-in-egg-yolk-oil-extracted-from-eggs-obtained-from-different-laying-hen-housing-systems Enjoying the show or have a questions about a particular topic? Send us a message here. Support the show

Unlike men, women's hormones can change throughout the month and this can have an impact on energy, recovery, sleep, and more. This can add a layer of complexity to exercise for women and it is something that should be taken into consideration.  Syncing your exercise training and other habits according to the phase of your menstrual cycle has become a hot topic recently and there are a lot of claims being made online about how women need to modify their habits during different phases of their menstrual cycle.  Today on the show I am interviewing Dr. Alyssa Olenick who is one of the leading experts in the field of women's hormones and exercise training to discuss this topic in more depth. In this episode, we take a deep dive into: The different phases of the menstrual cycle and how hormones can change throughout the month  The implications of those hormonal changes on exercise training and performance The importance of autoregulation vs. cycle syncing your training program And more... If you are a woman who exercises or are a man who works with women, you do not want to miss this episode.  Want to support the show? You can do so here.  Alyssa's Instagram  Alyssa's Website       Enjoying the show or have a questions about a particular topic? Send us a message here. Support the show

Have you ever wondered how people can get so popular promoting things that aren't backed by any evidence whatsoever? Have you ever wanted to become  known for having special health and nutrition information that is unknown to anyone else?  If so, then this episode is for you.  In this podcast, I am going to discuss the step-by-step formula for how people position themselves as nutrition and health gurus. We will outline the tactics that are used, how to gather compelling testimonials, and more!  You don't want to miss this episode:    Vanity Fair Article  Energy Balance Podast     Enjoying the show or have a questions about a particular topic? Send us a message here. Support the show

Processed foods have been another hot topic in recent years. Many people claim that they're unhealthy and should be avoided at all costs. However, the truth is that almost every food we eat is "processed" in some way. So, what exactly are processed foods, and how do they really affect our health? In this episode of the podcast we are going to discuss:  Why almost every food is a processed in some way The NOVA criteria for classifying processed and ultra-processed foods.  The relationship between processed food consumption and health outcomes in the scientific research Reasons why processed foods can have negative effects Practical considerations for including processed food into your diet And more... Make sure you tune into the show to learn more.  If you want to support the show, you can do so here: Paypal One-Time Donation Page   Enjoying the show or have a questions about a particular topic? Send us a message here. Support the show

  Saturated fats are another topic that has stirred up controversy in the field of nutrition for quite some time.  The government recommends limiting saturated fat consumption to less than 10% of total energy intake to reduce risk for heart disease, but there is a growing number of people encouraging consumption of more saturated fat... Who is right? Just like with any topic there is a lot more nuance that needs to be added to this discussion. On this episode of the show we will discuss:  Saturated fat types and where they are found in foods  How different fatty types have different biological effects  Evidence of the role of saturated fat on various health outcomes Practical considerations for you saturated fat intake and more.  Tune in to the podcast to learn more.   Enjoying the show or have a questions about a particular topic? Send us a message here. Support the show