The Energy Balance Podcast

In this episode we discuss: The physiology of fat loss without a calorie deficit or cutting carbs or fat Why insulin doesn’t cause fat gain Where excess calories go if they aren’t stored as fat Why increasing “fat-burning” doesn’t increase fat loss Why it’s nearly impossible to accurately measure “calories in” and “calories out” How an energy surplus can lead to healthy fat loss   Sign up for the free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/   Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-38-the-physiology-of-fat-loss-without-a-caloric-deficit/   Timestamps:   2:53  – the basics of fat loss without calorie, carb, or fat deficits 12:21 – the effects of hormones on fat gain and fat loss 21:12 – endotoxin and other factors that affect fat gain and fat loss 27:44 – a picture of fat loss without a calorie deficit 32:50 – is it even possible to accurately measure calories in and out? 36:56 – is the calorie in/calories out equation relevant to our physiology? 49:55 – the physiology of fat loss 53:36 – environmental factors as the culprit for weight gain 1:01:48 – how an energy surplus can support fat loss

In this episode we discuss: ​The pro-metabolic effects of coffee that lead to cancer prevention, improved liver health, neurological protection, increased insulin sensitivity, and reduced all-cause mortality How to drink coffee so that it improves your health instead of causing stress Whether it’s okay to drink coffee every day or even drink multiple cups per day How we can attain the benefits of fasting without the stress and without starving ourselves Whether fasting is actually protective against cancer and longevity-promoting Why fasting decreases muscle mass and drives hormonal imbalances   Sign up for the free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/   Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-37-maximizing-the-benefits-of-coffee-and-whether-fasting-protects-against-cancer-q-a/   Timestamps: 3:27 – the benefits of coffee, the best way to drink it, and how to tell if it’s helping or harming your health 15:43 – how much coffee is ideal and whether it’s okay to have coffee every day 21:32 – when to use supplements to protect against a suboptimal environment and the importance of context 31:20 – whether fasting can have benefits 36:20 – whether fasting protects against and/or destroys cancer 45:21 – the harmful effects of fasting and alternative strategies to achieve the same benefits

In this episode we discuss: ​The process of removing judgement and morality from health and nutrition Why ice cream can be considered a health food Why losing weight through the mainstream model often comes at the cost of our health How the diet and nutrition industries have caused us to develop a dysfunctional relationship with food How to transition away from the “eat less and exercise more” paradigm of fat loss   Sign up for the free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/   Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-36-fixing-our-dysfunctional-relationship-with-food-the-holiday-anti-diet-part-2/

In this episode we discuss: ​How to get through the holidays without binges and weight gain without resorting to restriction Why eating more, not less, is often the answer for healthy fat loss How to prevent binging by ensuring you have enough cellular energy Why weight gain and a lack of energy often go hand-in-hand How to stop cravings and hunger without restriction and dieting   Sign up for the free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/   Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-35-putting-an-end-to-dieting-binging-and-restriction-the-holiday-anti-diet-part-1/

Discover how to tailor macronutrient ratios to combat insulin resistance and diabetes. Learn about the often-overlooked factors influencing insulin sensitivity beyond just diet. Uncover the drawbacks of melatonin supplements and explore whether GABA can enhance sleep. Find out why reconsidering melatonin might improve your rest and discover alternative methods to promote healthy sleep. This engaging conversation provides practical insights on nutrition and sleep optimization for better health.

In this episode we discuss: ​How improving thyroid health will improve blood pressure regulation The best supplements for managing blood pressure and vascular health The role of vitamins A, D, E, and K in heart health and blood pressure regulation How stress can cause elevated blood pressure How to ensure that you have enough cellular energy to optimize vascular health and blood pressure   Sign up for the free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/   Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-33-diet-supplements-and-thyroid-health-for-hypertension-blood-pressure-part-3/

In this episode we discuss: ​What actually causes high blood pressure and why the mainstream guidelines do little to address these causes Why hypertension is a protective, adaptive response The physiology of a dysfunctional vascular system and the involvement of swelling/edema, fibrosis, and calcification Whether the blood pressure medications address the causes of hypertension and are the best option for its treatment Nutrients that improve hypertension and foods to avoid that worsen vascular health​   Sign up for the free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/   Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-32-the-causes-of-hypertension-and-nutrition-as-a-solution-blood-pressure-part-2/

In this episode we discuss: ​Why low-sodium diets and drinking lots of water aren’t the solution for hypertension How blood pressure medications work and why they don’t solve the underlying causes of high blood pressure How much salt someone should be consuming if they have high blood pressure (it’s probably more than you think) The relationships between the various electrolytes (sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium) How salt opposes stress Why the heart may not function as a pump and how energy can drive circulation and oxygenation   Sign up for the free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/   Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-31-mineral-balance-and-energy-are-the-keys-to-regulating-blood-pressure-blood-pressure-part-1/

In this episode we discuss: ​What actually causes plaque buildup (and why cholesterol isn’t the culprit) Why omega-3s and omega-6s aren’t the heart-healthy fats How you can lower cholesterol levels in a healthy way Why eating lots of whole grains, nuts and seeds, vegetable oils, and fatty fish like salmon isn’t the way to go for heart health The importance of gut and thyroid health for lowering cholesterol   Sign up for the free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/   Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-30-cholesterol-part-2-how-to-lower-your-cholesterol-and-heart-healthy-fats/

In this episode we discuss: ​Where the mainstream view that high cholesterol levels cause heart disease went wrong Why we may want to reconsider statin use for the vast majority of cases Why we don’t need to avoid high-cholesterol foods, even if we have high cholesterol levels The protective, beneficial effects of cholesterol What actually increases cholesterol levels and why statins don’t effectively address these factors Why the cholesterol-lowering drugs are often more harmful than helpful   Sign up for the free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/   Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-29-cholesterol-part-1-statin-dangers-and-whether-cholesterol-causes-heart-disease/