The Energy Balance Podcast

Dive into a lively debate about the potential risks of massive glucose consumption and its impact on overall health. The hosts dissect claims that glucose can't harm you and explore the contrasting roles of glucose and fructose in metabolism. Can sucrose cross the blood-brain barrier? They also tackle the controversial idea that mental health issues stem from glucose deficiency. Tune in for insights on balanced carbohydrate sources and the importance of individualized nutrition in achieving optimal health.

In this episode we discuss:   Andrew Huberman’s ideas about what causes of nighttime wakings and what to do about them   How to meet all our nutrient needs   Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/ Theresa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootswellness/   Timestamps: 0:00 – intro  0:21 – what Huberman misses when it comes to nighttime wakeups  4:50 – the most common causes of nighttime wakeups and how to resolve them  9:44 –Huberman’s advice to go to sleep earlier is impractical for most people  11:42 – what a healthy sleep schedule looks like and whether running out of melatonin is a concern  13:38 – the relationship between blood sugar and sleep, and whether to have a bedtime snack  16:21 – common drivers of sleep disturbances: gut irritation and elevated stress hormones  19:25 – hidden stressors that could be impacting your sleep: SSRIs, EMFs, devices, and more  22:13 – how to handle unavoidable stressors that interfere with sleep  24:05 – strategies for improving sleep quality and circadian rhythm  26:32 – whether to avoid drinking too many fluids before bed  27:52 – the metabolism-suppressing effects of melatonin and whether supplementing with melatonin is a good idea  29:48 – supplements that may interfere with sleep, and paradoxical reactions that occur while using medications such as SSRIs  33:09 – sleep strategies for shift-workers and recovering from working night shifts  36:33 – the effects of Wi-Fi, EMFs, and dirty electricity on sleep  39:21 – how hormones impact sleep for post-menopausal women  40:54 – evaluating whether supplements are affecting your sleep  44:34 – how low-carb diets impair sleep and increase stress  47:01 – improved thyroid function and weight loss on a bioenergetic approach  48:14 – meeting daily micronutrient needs with food and supplementation  52:57 – how to identify nutrient gaps and excesses  55:37 – which labs to get to gauge micronutrient status and how thiamine (vitamin B1) impacts nutrient absorption  1:00:00 – how concerned should we be with nutrient absorption?  1:03:00 – how anti-nutrients like phytates and oxalates impact nutrient absorption  1:04:37 – navigating different forms of nutrients (non-heme iron vs heme iron, retinol vs beta-carotene, and vitamin K2 vs vitamin K1), and how to know if gut issues are interfering with nutrient absorption  1:07:42 – problems with dietary camps that demonize single nutrients (low vitamin A, low vitamin D, and iron overload)  1:11:24 – how fear and stress deplete critical nutrients

The hosts dive into whether Dr. Ray Peat had it all wrong about biochemistry. They explore why some people bloat after reintroducing carbs and discuss the importance of restoring redox states for better metabolism. Conflicting health information on social media is critiqued, alongside the limitations of the 'Ray Peat diet.' Practical tips on safely reintroducing carbs after restrictive diets are shared, along with insights on how gut health can impact carb tolerance. Tune in for an engaging discussion about nutrition and energy balance!

Explore the complexities of low-carb diets, including how low T3 and high glucagon levels impact health. Discover why the brain prefers glucose over fat and the debates surrounding metabolic rates and longevity. Uncover the relationship between high-carb diets and insulin sensitivity, as well as the misconceptions about glycation. Additionally, learn why some studies suggest high-carbohydrate diets could reduce cravings and promote healthier eating habits. It's a deep dive into dietary myths and metabolic insights!

Explore the fascinating effects of low-carb diets on mitochondrial function and energy production. Delve into the hormonal impacts of carbohydrate restriction, including how it influences insulin resistance. Discover the confusion surrounding glucose metabolism versus fat oxidation and the implications for health. Uncover new insights from rodent studies and their relevance to human metabolism. The discussion raises questions about the efficiency of fat metabolism and its connection to oxidative stress, inviting listeners to rethink dietary choices.

In this episode we discuss:   Ryan Fischer’s claim that the body only changes weekly, not daily   Whether all calories are created equal How to fix lactose intolerance   Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/ Theresa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootswellness/   Timestamps: 0:00 – intro  0:18 – why Ryan Fischer’s claim that the body only changes weekly is false  6:38 – major problems with the “calories in, calories out” model of weight loss   11:27 – Ryan Fischer’s claim that it takes 3,500 calories to gain one pound  15:07 – whether it’s possible to have more “freedom” on the weekends without wrecking your health  18:11 – Jesse James West & Jeff Nippard on apples vs Sour Patch Kids: are calories all that matter?  24:29 – what calories actually represent and their true role in health  29:03 – is sugar always bad for you?  32:25 – whether tracking calories has any real value  34:21 – problems with equating weight loss with health  38:15 – how to know if excess calories are actually an issue for you  45:33 – why high FODMAP fruits like apples may cause bloating and which fruits would be a better option  49:40 – strategies for reversing lactose intolerance  56:35 – what really drives lactose intolerance and how to tell if it’s affecting you  58:34 – factors that affect lactose intolerance and additional strategies to reverse lactose intolerance  1:04:18 – do leafy greens, digestive enzymes, or slippery elm help with lactose intolerance?

In this episode we discuss:   Jay Campbell, Hunter Williams, and Mark Bell’s supplement stacks for staying insulin sensitive on the sugar diet   Whether using Metformin while on the sugar diet helps improve insulin sensitivity   The major differences between the sugar diet and the bioenergetic approach   Real-life examples of weight regain and other negative experiences after the sugar diet   Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/ Theresa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootswellness/   Timestamps: 0:00 – intro  0:24 – the costs of metformin: mitochondrial toxicity, increased lactate, inefficient ATP production, and slowed metabolism  5:22 – is using Metformin a good idea on the sugar diet?  10:30 – the dangers of increasing FGF21 while on Metformin  13:53 – increasing FGF21 activity is counter to the bioenergetic view of health  20:23 – Hunter Williams’ supplement stack for insulin sensitivity: metformin, Jardiance, retatrutide, and dihydroberberine  21:42 – the negative effects of Jardiance  24:59 – whether retatrutide and other GLP-1 agonists are healthy from a bioenergetic perspective  27:30 – whether there are any benefits to using medications like metformin, Jardiance, retatrutide, and dihydroberberine  31:54 – how increasing FGF21 with the sugar diet could lead to heart problems such as arrhythmias and atrial fibrillation (AFIB)  38:58 – does the sugar diet boost metabolic rate the same way the bioenergetic approach does?  46:27 – examples of how the sugar diet downregulates metabolism through stress  50:51 – the cumulative effects of stress: how much stress can we handle?  55:15 – how to recover from the negative effects of the sugar diet  58:24 – is stress beneficial? is it possible to avoid stress altogether?  59:51 – problems with dropping fat too low, especially in lean individuals  1:03:50 – the risks of rapid weight loss and the importance of keeping long-term goals in mind  1:08:02 – why cutting out entire macronutrient groups can backfire and what to do instead  1:11:20 – how extreme diets prime our bodies for weight regain  1:14:54 – real-life examples of weight regain after the sugar diet and why it happens  1:20:18 – is there a smarter way to do the sugar diet?  1:24:01 – are there legitimate benefits to the sugar diet? 

In this episode we discuss:   Cole Robinson’s different iterations of the sugar diet and whether it’s okay to change your mind     Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/ Theresa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootswellness/   Timestamps: 0:00 – intro  0:37 – Cole Robinson flip-flops his recommendations on the sugar diet  7:43 – problems with using weight loss as the primary determinant of health  12:43 – Cole Robinson’s early recommendations on sugar fasting  14:16 – the impact of the sugar diet on gut and dental health  16:40 – the importance of understanding how a diet works rather than focusing solely on the short-term results  20:26 – the benefits of eating fruit rather than white sugar sources like candy  21:58 – concerns with blood sugar stability on low-fat diets  23:49 – problems with taking a “1990s low-fat approach” as Cole Robinson recommends  26:18 – Cole Robinson’s flip flop on the sugar diet  31:48 – concerns with digestion and liver detoxification on a low-fat diet  34:46 – Cole Robinson’s history of changing dietary recommendations – from the Snake Diet to the Sugar Diet  36:13 – whether the sugar diet could be used as a short-term tool to lose body fat  38:30 – the many iterations of advice on the sugar diet from Cole Robinson  39:53 – the importance of losing body fat in a healthy way  42:32 – will the 1990s low-fat diet last?  45:29 – whether having enough carbohydrates protects against muscle loss while on the sugar diet  46:57 – caution for those trying the sugar diet for weight loss  51:50 – FGF21 requires a protein deficiency  53:48 – why Cole Robinson’s new low-fat diet may not lead to rapid weight loss like the sugar diet  57:54 – the sugar diet shows that sugar isn’t the cause of insulin resistance  1:03:41 – did Cole Robinson actually lie about what he his original sugar diet recommendations?  1:13:27 – the toxic nature of social media and its impact on learning 

Download the free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide/      Sign up for a free call for help with weight loss and other health issues: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/call/      Timestamps: 0:00 – intro  4:29 – Ben Bikman suggests the sugar diet only works for lean, active, healthy men 9:33 – Ben Bikman’s claim that satiety is lower on high-carb diets 14:37 – Ben Bikman parrots the argument that carbohydrates are not essential 19:40 – Thomas DeLauer on sugar fasting and insulin sensitivity 22:15 – Thomas Delauer says high-sugar diets cause glycation and AGEs 24:44 – Ken Berry and Anthony Chaffee fearmonger about glycation, glucose, and insulin 28:01 – the truth about glycation on high-carb diets 31:48 – how low-carb diets can cause glycation and increase AGEs 35:22 – Nick Norwitz says the sugar diet won't work for obese people due to FGF21 resistance 39:14 – Nick Norwitz claims that fructose harms the liver 44:24 – Nick Norwitz also parrots the argument that carbohydrates are not essential  

Kate Deering, author and bioenergetics expert, dives into the world of menopause and hormone therapy. She discusses the potential benefits and risks of estrogen therapy, emphasizing the importance of a holistic approach for pre- and post-menopausal women. Kate critiques common dietary myths, especially the idea that carbs are unnecessary for nutrient absorption. Listeners will learn about symptoms management, the roles of various hormones, and practical strategies to improve well-being during this life stage.