The Energy Balance Podcast

Check out the Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/ Check out the Energy Balance Food guide here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide/ Check out the Energy Balance Solution here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy-balance-solution/ Timestamps: 0:00 – intro 0:25 – why your vitamin D levels are still low despite supplementing 3:17 – the dangers of low vitamin D for bone health & immune function 7:16 – essential nutrients and food sources to resolve low vitamin D 17:25 – top supplement recommendations for optimal vitamin D

In this episode we discuss: 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 1:03 – Ray Peat’s view on fasting for 12–15 hours without triggering stress 4:22 – the true definition of stress and how much stress is optimal 9:18 – how the efficiency of glucose metabolism and glycogen storage impacts stress 12:23 – whether we agree that fasting for 12–15 hours doesn’t cause stress in healthy people 17:05 – do hunger signals mean the stress response has already started? 21:08 – the short- and long-term costs of low carb diets 22:22 – finding balance between eating frequently to reduce stress and spacing meals out strategically 24:47 – why meditation, magnesium, and other tools don’t stop physiological stress 27:04 – Ray Peat on what happens when stored glucose (glycogen) runs out 28:53 – hypothyroidism as a driver of poor glucose utilization and liver glycogen storage 31:50 – stress hormones and elevated fatty acid metabolism characterize the stress response 34:50 – ketosis mimics starvation and lowers the metabolic rate 36:50 – sugar is anti-stress and whether sugar is addictive 41:46 – once you add in carbs you won’t go back 44:12 – how your body adapts when you add in carbs following low-carb diets 48:30 – Ray Peat on the harmful effects of fasting 50:14 – the cost of stress and increased fat metabolism 52:06 – the dangers of releasing PUFA from storage and how long it takes to deplete PUFA 55:11 – strategies for protecting against PUFA 1:01:50 – how long it takes to see benefits from lowering PUFA and setting expectations for progress 1:06:00 – binge-eating and food addiction resolved with a bioenergetic approach 1:10:48 – how low-carb and keto diets cause intense cravings and food obsession while a bioenergetic approach resolves them

In this episode we discuss: 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 0:32 – recap of Justine Stenger’s claim covered in episode 19 2:26 – Justine’s response to our critique of her post 5:45 – why it’s crucial to separate personal feelings from intellectual discussions, especially when sharing information publicly 10:48 – our goal as health educators is not to shame or discredit individuals 13:33 – how today’s social media environment incentivizes low quality, thoughtless posts 18:30 – why attention and clicks take priority over quality on social media 21:34 – how to discern reliable information and whether we should outsource understanding to specialists 26:49 – how to develop true discernment in a world full of self-proclaimed experts 30:19 – Justine Stenger doubles down on her claim that fats are superior to carbohydrates32:47 –do carbs or fat better supports a compromised metabolic state? 39:45 – Justine contradicts her earlier claim that fat is a cleaner-burning fuel than carbohydrates 43:10 – Justine Stenger’s claim that glucose oxidation is only beneficial during hypoxia or the cell danger response 49:55 – why carbohydrates are the superior fuel source 55:17 – the difference between glucose oxidation and anaerobic glycolysis, and whether Justine is conflating the two 57:28 – how Ray Peat’s metabolic framework drives growth and expansion in society as a whole 1:01:53 – why having metabolic flexibility in a healthy state doesn’t refute our argument that carbohydrates are the superior fuel 1:08:23 – the inherent cost of favoring fat metabolism over carb metabolism, and why restoring carbohydrate utilization is essential for restoring a healthy metabolism 1:13:30 – Justine admits she hasn’t studied Ray Peat’s work 1:19:17 – Justine’s claim that it’s optimal to switch between fuel sources 1:20:55 – Justine’s claim that redox matter more than carbs vs fats 1:25:11 – did we publicly dismantle Justine’s work, and is it okay to critique others? 1:31:26 – Justine’s hypocritical shaming of us for addressing her incorrect claims about Ray Peat’s work and glucose vs. fat metabolism1:39:48 –there is no “Ray Peat Diet” 1:40:20 – how to embrace criticism and whether debates are typically helpful 1:45:04 – the responsibility that comes with being health educators 1:48:33 – common problems with debates and why we aren’t interested in debating Bart Kay 1:52:09 – how the nervous system impacts our ability to think critically 1:52:56 – problems with debates cont’d – are debates truly valuable? 1:57:24 – blood sugar improvements on a bioenergetic approach

Check out the Energy Balance Food Guide here: https://ww.jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide/ Timestamps: 0:00 – intro 0:57 – how Andrew was introduced to Ray Peat, the bioenergetic view of health, and Jay’s energy balance approach 5:48 – why we structure our programs with teaching the “why” alongside clear action steps and strategies 8:41 – increased energy and lower blood sugar levels while increasing carbohydrates 15:09 – how the Energy Balance approach resolved nighttime binging, high blood pressure, gut issues, and improved sleep quality 19:02 – how restricting carbohydrates leads to binging and “carbohydrate addiction” 21:33 – setting health and weight expectations: how long does it really take to heal your metabolism? 27:07 – refeeding, weight regain, and paying back metabolic debt: the process of losing weight without compromising your health 31:20 – the importance of keeping a health journal and documenting symptoms and wins 33:46 – weight loss as a result of improved health 41:29 – the cost of losing body fat by cutting calories 47:08 – how we work with clients using the Energy Balance approach 49:57 – how extreme diets isolate, while Energy Balance reconnects us by removing food dogma and providing the energy for healthy connection 55:31 – Andrew’s experience learning and applying the Energy Balance system 59:23 – how we structure the Energy Balance programs to foster learning and create lasting health improvements 1:07:02 – how the Energy Balance approach reshaped Andrew’s coaching style

Check out the Energy Balance Food Guide here: https://ww.jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide/ Timestamps: 0:00 – intro 1:03 – introducing Andrew Wallen 1:50 – Andrew’s background in sports, powerlifting, bodybuilding, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 6:20 – Andrew’s experience cycling through various dietary camps (CICO, paleo, ancestral, carnivore, fasting, low-carb, etc.) 12:04 – whether we should shape our diets around what our ancestors did 15:15 – how low-carb, keto, and fasting diets elevated stress and caused blood sugar issues for Andrew 20:45 – “optimal” blood glucose, HRV, and resting heart rate despite crashing health 23:50 – how stress-inducing (hormetic) health practices led to binging, self-blame, low brain energy, high blood pressure, and weakened immune function 27:36 – low-carb, keto, carnivore, fasting, and fear about reintroducing carbs 33:13 – Andrew’s breaking point with health and what led him to start questioning what being “healthy” really meant 36:27 –exercise intolerance, fatigue, pre-diabetes, high blood pressure, brain fog, gut issues, slow motility, and poor sleep: the product of years of low-carb and fasting

Check out the Energy Balance Solution program here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/solution/ Click here to check out the show notes: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/non-toxic-product-recommendations-for-your-home-body-cookware-skincare-clothing-emfs-more/ Timestamps: 0:00 – intro 0:53 – misconceptions regarding the Randle cycle in the alternative health world 4:57 – what is the Randle cycle? 7:06 – what most people get wrong about the Randle cycle 10:44 – fat oxidation leads to increased ROS production and a decreased NAD+/NADH ratio 16:29 – how fat oxidation inhibits the utilization of carbohydrates 21:03 – the Randle cycle shows the benefits of burning carbs for energy 25:56 – how fat oxidation inhibits the utilization of carbohydrates cont’d 26:57 – metabolic dysfunction, not glucose, drives insulin resistance and aging 32:07 – fat metabolism causes a buildup of citrate which reduces glucose uptake and utilization 38:39 – how glucose oxidation inhibits the uptake and utilization of fats 45:32 – whether you can “activate” or “deactivate” the Randle cycle 47:22 – glucose oxidation leads to an optimal NAD+/NADH ratio and decreased ROS production 52:08 – the protective effects of CO2 and why the brain can’t use fats as a fuel 53:17 – whether we should strive for metabolic flexibility 55:55 – fat metabolism and ketone production as a mechanism for energy conservation and glucose sparing 1:00:02 – insulin resistance as a state of excess fat metabolism and decreasing fat metabolism or stress hormones improves this state 1:05:28 – should we avoid eating carbs and fats together due to the Randle cycle? 1:08:08 – different cells, tissues, and organs can use different fuels at the same time

In this episode we discuss: How the Randle Cycle actually works Whether eating carbs and fats in the same meal causes weight gain and insulin resistance The efficiency of using fats as a fuel vs carbohydrate How stress impacts fuel usage in the mitochondria How to determine the optimal amount of carbs and fats in your diet Check out the Energy Balance Solution program here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/solution/ Click here to check out the show notes: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/eb-139-the-truth-about-the-randle-cycle-why-you-can-eat-carbs-and-fats-together/ Timestamps: 0:00 – intro 0:53 – misconceptions regarding the Randle cycle in the alternative health world 4:57 – what is the Randle cycle? 7:06 – what most people get wrong about the Randle cycle 10:44 – fat oxidation leads to increased ROS production and a decreased NAD+/NADH ratio 16:29 – how fat oxidation inhibits the utilization of carbohydrates 21:03 – the Randle cycle shows the benefits of burning carbs for energy 25:56 – how fat oxidation inhibits the utilization of carbohydrates cont’d 26:57 – metabolic dysfunction, not glucose, drives insulin resistance and aging 32:07 – fat metabolism causes a buildup of citrate which reduces glucose uptake and utilization 38:39 – how glucose oxidation inhibits the uptake and utilization of fats 45:32 – whether you can “activate” or “deactivate” the Randle cycle 47:22 – glucose oxidation leads to an optimal NAD+/NADH ratio and decreased ROS production 52:08 – the protective effects of CO2 and why the brain can’t use fats as a fuel 53:17 – whether we should strive for metabolic flexibility 55:55 – fat metabolism and ketone production as a mechanism for energy conservation and glucose sparing 1:00:02 – insulin resistance as a state of excess fat metabolism and decreasing fat metabolism or stress hormones improves this state 1:05:28 – should we avoid eating carbs and fats together due to the Randle cycle? 1:08:08 – different cells, tissues, and organs can use different fuels at the same time

In this episode we discuss: How glucose and insulin decrease glycation Why ketogenic diets can be worse than high-carb diets when it comes to AGE formation How autophagy helps to clear AGEs, but increasing autophagy is not the answer The true primary drivers of AGE accumulation The best diet and supplements for minimizing glycation Check out the Energy Balance Solution program here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/solution/ Click here to check out the show notes: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/eb-138-low-carb-diets-increase-glycation-and-what-to-do-instead/ Timestamps: 0:00 – intro 0:57 – how glycation products are detoxified and cleared from the body 4:03 – glycation detoxification is impaired by oxidative stress and inflammation, as seen in type 2 diabetes 7:56 – the benefits of carbohydrates for the detoxification of glycation products 10:42 – the benefits of insulin for the detoxification of glycation products 12:45 – how AGEs are cleared 14:36 – increasing autophagy via hormesis is not the answer for clearing AGEs 19:09 – autophagy can drive disease 20:50 – ATP protects against oxidative stress and allows for proper autophagy when needed 24:37 – impaired mitochondrial along with fatty acid oxidation impairs autophagy and increases oxidative stress 26:54 – carbohydrates do NOT inhibit autophagy 29:18 – adequate thyroid hormone supports proper autophagy 30:15 – adequate ATP and mitochondrial function is needed for the UPS (ubiquitin proteasome system) 32:56 – do high-carb diets actually impair metabolism and insulin sensitivity 35:26 – is fructose really worse for blood sugar regulation and glycation? 37:16 – are low-carb or ketogenic diets the solution to reduce glycation? 40:32 – increased glycation and oxidative stress on ketogenic diets 44:09 –low-carb diets don’t prevent glucose exposure 47:56 – there are still considerable insulin and glucose excursions on low-carb diets 50:06 – gluconeogenesis leads to same glycolytic intermediates as glucose metabolism 51:52 –the main driver of AGE formation and impaired AGE clearance 53:40 – the role of vitamin B1 (thiamine) and mitochondrial energy production in decreasing AGEs 56:27 –endotoxin as a driver of glycation and increased AGE production 58:12 – hypothyroidism as a driver of glycation and AGE accumulation 59:37 – dietary solutions for reducing glycation and AGEs 1:03:33 – how to support the glyoxalase pathway to support the detoxification of glycation products 1:05:56 – avoid calorie restriction, low-carb diets, fasting, resveratrol, cold exposure, excess exercise, and iron overload to decrease glycation and AGEs 1:07:33 – iron as a double-edged sword for oxidative stress

In this episode we discuss: Why glucose and fructose are not the primary drivers of AGE formation Whether blood sugar spikes cause glycation How fats and ketones can cause glycation What’s really responsible for glycation in type 2 diabetes Whether fructose causes more glycation than glucose Check out the Energy Balance Solution program here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/solution/ Click here to check out the show notes: httpshttps://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/eb-137-what-really-causes-glycation-is-sugar-really-the-problem/ Timestamps: 0:00 – intro 0:46 – common beliefs about carbohydrates and glycation 2:35 – what are glycation and advanced glycation end products? 6:57 – the process of glycation from glucose 9:30 – is sugar the only source of AGEs? 15:00 – primary drivers of glycation: dicarbonyls 19:30 – how fatty acids, amino acids, and ketones cause AGE formation 21:23 – how increased gluconeogenesis on low-carb diets increases AGE formation 22:53 – glucose metabolism produces very few glycation products in the context of a healthy metabolism 25:33 – omega-6s form AGEs more than 10x faster than glucose 28:24 – the role of ALEs (advanced lipoxidation end products) in glycation and chronic disease 30:36 – whether blood sugar spikes cause glycation 38:52 – whether fructose causes more glycation (or fructation) than glucose 47:05 – can glycation from fructose (fructation) be measured, and does this matter? 52:06 – problems with research looking at fructose’s AGE formation in animal models

In this episode we discuss: 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 2:10 – David Stephens’ claim that glucose can't harm you in any way, no matter the amount 7:46 – the difference between glucose and fructose and whether fructose just gets converted to fat 11:13 – whether extreme acidity, alkalinity, and corrosivity are what make substances harmful to humans 15:14 – David Stephens’ claim that sucrose can't cross the blood-brain barrier 18:59 – how authoritarianism shapes the health industry and the difficulties of verifying information with AI 23:14 – whether the “chemical heaviness” of sucrose means that it can’t be helpful in the body 25:51 – whether we agree with David Stephens on the benefits of glucose 29:14 – whether anxiety, irritability, depression, autoimmune disorders, and diabetes are caused by a lack of glucose for your brain 34:37 – what David Stephens misses about the large amounts of glucose he recommends – poor glucose utilization, gut issues, and blood sugar instability 38:06 – whether glucose deficiency is possible and whether most people are eating enough carbs to thrive vs survive 39:04 – David Stephens’ claim that it’s impossible for glucose to be harmful to the body in any way 45:25 – why someone might feel better using large amounts of dextrose as their main carbohydrate source 48:00 – how large quantities of glucose can lead to weight gain, blood sugar spikes, and cardiovascular problems 52:27 – how to avoid dietary extremes and what balance really means 58:41 – weight loss and recovery from mental health issues using a bioenergetic approach

In this episode we discuss: 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

In this episode we discuss: 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 0:32 – Justine Stenger’s claim that Dr Ray Peat had it all wrong 6:15 – did Ray Peat ignore physics, structured water, and light? 11:41 – carbs vs fat: which fuel produces more ROS? 16:50 – Justine Stenger’s claim that carbs act as a crutch for a damaged metabolism, and restoring redox is the solution 21:58 – carbs vs fat: which fuel produces more ATP? 25:27 – conflicting health information on social media and why the “Ray Peat diet” doesn’t work 31:55 – common challenges with implementing Ray Peat’s work 34:09 – Justine Stenger’s mischaracterization of Ray Peat’s work as a “dietary roadmap for people with a broken metabolism” 41:20 – why you shouldn’t outsource critical thinking to social media influencers or AI 45:17 – Ray Peat’s generosity with freely sharing advice and information 46:21 – improvements on a bioenergetic approach without extreme restriction 47:31 – why you may experience bloating from carbs and what to do about it 54:52 – what to do about gut dysbiosis and biofilms 56:56 – how to restore gut health and digestion when transitioning away from keto

In this episode we discuss: Check out the Energy Balance Solution program here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/solution/ Click here to check out the show notes: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/eb-136-eric-westman-debate-follow-up-part-2-high-carb-diets-cause-insulin-resistance-overeating-and-glycation/ Timestamps: 0:00 – intro 1:02 – Isabella Cooper paper: does shifting from a low-carb diet to a high-carb diet increase inflammation? 9:12 – whether you should be concerned about low T3, low testosterone, or high glucagon on a low-carb diet 16:53 – how we know that the brain does not use fat as a fuel source 20:59 – whether a low metabolic rate on a low-carb diet allows you to live longer 25:13 –increased fatty acid oxidation drives insulin resistance 31:12 – increased fat metabolism in the heart occurs in type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and heart failure, and decreasing this fat metabolism improves cardiovascular health and insulin sensitivity 36:37 – whether babies being born in ketosis means that being in ketosis is beneficial for adult humans 40:29 – do high-carb diets cause glycation? 41:56 – low-carb diets don’t eliminate blood sugar and insulin spikes 46:10 – evidence that high-carb diets don’t cause chronically high blood sugar and insulin levels 49:56 – the benefits of high-carb diets on insulin resistance 55:33 – are carbs inherently addictive? do they cause overeating?

In this episode we discuss: Check out the Energy Balance Solution program here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/solution/ Click here to check out the show notes: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/eric-westman-debate-follow-up-the-research-on-low-carb-vs-high-carb-diets/ Timestamps: 0:00 – intro 1:05 – why I’m recording this debate follow-up 3:38 – how the body responds to carbohydrate restriction and the broader biological context 9:47 – the mitochondrial effects of low-carb diets: glycolysis vs beta-oxidation, NADH/FADH2 ratios, NAD+/NADH ratios, and effects at the electron transport chain 15:16 – fat oxidation leads to slower rates of ATP production and higher rates of ROS production 18:14 – how fat oxidation blocks glucose utilization, slows mitochondrial respiration, and reduces carbon dioxide production 20:58 – ketone vs. glucose metabolism 21:52 – glucose metabolism confusion, glycolysis, and whether ketones are beneficial 24:25 – the hormonal effects of low-carb diets 28:13 – how do we know that fat metabolism is less efficient than glucose metabolism? 34:09 – whether research on fat metabolism in rodents applies to humans and other animals 37:02 – the research showing that fat oxidation increases ROS production and reduces mitochondrial efficiency in various animals (including humans) 40:31 – the research showing the mechanisms of increased ROS production and reduced efficiency of ATP production with fatty acid metabolism 47:41 – mitochondrial uncoupling increases during fat metabolism due to increases in oxidative stress 49:19 – are there adaptations on a keto diet that would prevent the harmful effects of fat metabolism? 52:48 – are there biopsies done on long-term ketogenic diets showing that fat oxidation doesn’t lead to a decreased NAD+/NADH ratio and more ROS production? 59:17 – whether increased fatty acid oxidation enzymes would reduce ROS production in the mitochondria as Dr. Westman suggested 1:02:58 – low-carb and ketogenic diets in rodents cause increased oxidative stress and less efficient ATP production 1:11:41 – do ketones protect against ROS? 1:16:18 – do the potential positive effects of ketones outweigh the negative effects of ketogenic diets? 1:27:47 –low-carb and ketogenic diets cause oxidative stress and insulin resistance in humans1:36:30 – the evidence that glucagon is a stress hormone 1:39:45 – low-carb and ketogenic diets cause physiological stress in humans 1:43:46 – the effects of low-carb and ketogenic diets on cortisol 1:48:29 – low-carb and ketogenic diets decrease thyroid activity 1:53:54 – effects of low-carb and ketogenic diets on reproductive hormones

In this episode we discuss: 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: 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: 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

In this episode we discuss: 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/ Kate's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katedeeringfitness/ Timestamps: 0:00 – intro 0:22 – Kate Deering’s experience in the Bioenergetic space and finding Ray Peat’s work 3:02 – Dr. Jolene Brighten says that HRT isn’t enough – is she right? 6:15 – common diet misconceptions for women in perimenopause and menopause 9:59 – concerns with using estrogen therapy 14:03 – how estrogen compares to progesterone, DHEA, pregnenolone, and testosterone 16:37 – harmful medical advice given to Mike’s mom 18:17 – whether using estrogen therapy is ever warranted 24:51 – how to tell if estrogen is causing harm in post-menopausal women 30:58 – strategies for reducing symptoms associated with menopause (hot flashes, weight gain, vaginal dryness, poor sleep) 37:16 – blood markers that indicate high estrogen levels and common pitfalls to be aware of 40:13 – the importance of eating enough carbohydrates to prevent cortisol spikes 47:14 – Primal Bod (Candi Frazier’s) argument that more insulin leads to a greater need for nutrients 51:47 – whether RDA targets for micronutrients should be ignored 57:45 – whether high-carb diets cause the wasting of nutrients as Primal Bod suggests 1:03:59 – nutrient deficiencies on the carnivore diet and the demonization of insulin 1:09:56 – is adding fiber the key to hormonal balance? 1:15:46 – the importance of understanding why removing fiber and other plant foods might produce benefits 1:18:36 – the bioenergetic approach still applies to post-menopausal women

In this episode we discuss: 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 0:32 – Max Lugavere and Jordan Peterson discuss the idea that carbohydrates are not essential 7:42 – carbs ARE essential to our physiology 15:24 – Bill Burr discusses his fasting practices with the goal of fat loss 23:18 – fasting concerns and the problem with using restriction and willpower for weight loss 27:10 – Bill Burr is an example of how food restriction and fasting causes food obsession 32:52 – why sugar cravings do NOT mean that you are a sugar addict 38:48 – what the Minnesota Starvation Experiment teaches us about restriction 40:16 – the psychological and emotional harm caused by fasting 50:31 – Bill Burr’s fear of spiking blood sugar levels 53:19 – if fasting makes you feel better, it's a sign your diet isn't working