LEVELS – A Whole New Level

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon and Dr. Casey Means discuss the importance of strength-training and protein intake for muscle mass and metabolic health, highlighting why gaining muscle is more important than losing fat. They also address the benefits of focusing on metabolic health during menopause and the significance of tracking glucose levels for weight management and disease prevention.

Dr. Robert Lustig and Ben Grynol discuss the impact of Big Food and Big Sugar industries on our metabolic health. They delve into topics such as the manipulation tactics used by these industries, the dangers of sugar, and the need for behavior and policy change.

Shawn Stevenson, author of the Eat Smarter Family Cookbook, discusses his journey from limited access to whole foods to transforming his eating habits. Dr. Casey Means explores the impact of environment and culture on food choices. They discuss the effects of ultra-processed foods, controlling controllables, and the power of dominant questions. They also emphasize the importance of family meals and shifting focus towards personal and community change.

Experts Dr. Casey Means and Dr. Molly Maloof discuss the importance of adaptation in relation to metabolic health, stress, and trauma. They delve into topics such as the root causes of disease, global human disconnection, love and oxytocin, addiction, and increasing physical and emotional adaptation.

Beth Zupec-Kania, Denise Potter & Dr. Dominic D’Agostino discuss the benefits of the ketogenic diet as a medical therapy for various conditions, customizing keto for dietary preferences, easing into the change with a pre-keto diet, and reducing or eliminating medications under supervision. They explore nutrient intake improvement, customization of the diet, the impact on brain functioning, and the uniqueness of the ketogenic diet. They also share experiences with fermented dairy, personal diets, ketone supplements, and discuss integrating the diet with medications for conditions such as bipolar disorder and epilepsy.

Dr. Casey Means and Dr. Richard Johnson discuss the survival switch that drives our body to store fat, the impact of sugar on metabolic syndrome, fructose's depletion of energy, the protective role of vitamin C against obesity, and how salt can trigger fructose production.

Dr. Georgia Ede and Dr. Dominic D’Agostino discuss the connection between diet and brain health, specifically the benefits of a ketogenic diet. They delve into topics such as how the ketogenic diet can ease symptoms of mental health conditions, the connection between gut health and brain health, and the individualized nature of dietary needs. They also touch on the use of Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) to track diet and health.

Dr. Ben Bikman & Dr. Casey Means discuss the connections between chronic conditions and high blood sugar, including links to ear-nose-and-throat conditions, gallbladder stones, and fatty liver disease. They also discuss ways to mitigate these conditions and the power of continuous glucose monitors for improved health.

Dr. Rob Lustig and Dr. Casey Means discuss weight-loss medications like Ozempic and how they affect metabolic health. They delve into the mechanisms of action for these drugs, their potential benefits and limitations, and the high cost associated with them. The podcast also addresses the need to address the food industry's role in the obesity crisis, concerns about using these medications in children, and the importance of individualized treatment. Additionally, they discuss the impact of tracking glucose levels, optimizing metabolic health, and the importance of education and support for long-term success in weight loss.

We know sugar is bad for kids, so why do parents continue giving it to them? Sugar damage kids’ health and drives behavioral issues. Infants get introduced to sugar early through commercial baby food, and the problem continues with school and birthday treats, soda, and the ultra-processed foods that have taken over the family pantry. Austin McGuffie & Dr. Robert Lustig discuss the rising rates of Type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in children, sugar addiction in kids, the problems with the food industry, and what parents can do to revamp their kids’ diets and promote a lifelong healthy relationship with nutritious food.Sign Up to Get Your Ultimate Guide to Glucose – https://levels.link/wnl(00:00) – Intro(07:18) - Sugar is damaging kids’ mitochondria(16:48) - The more dangerous fat(21:50) - Kids need better nutrition education(25:36) - Infants get introduced to sugar early(27:48) - Fat was removed, but sugar was added(32:51) - Sugar causes behavioral issues(36:08) - Kids can have sugar addiction(38:34) - Diet soda is bad too(44:48) - Educate the child and the parents(48:47) - Get rid of sugary drinksTranscripts & Show NotesWatch the Video – https://youtu.be/I3d7zCHFW2c