How Dietary Cholesterol Makes You Insulin Resistant with Joel Fuhrman, MD - E103

09/22/20 • 41 min

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Today we are joined by an internationally recognized nutrition expert, board-certified family physician, New York Times bestselling author, and nutritional researcher Dr. Joel Fuhrman who specializes in preventing and reversing disease through plant-based nutrition. He is known as the father of “nutritarian” eating and will share his exact formula for achieving your healthiest life.

Specifically, we cover:

2:30 He will define nutrient density and a nutritarian diet.
7:03 What is the ANDI index and how does it calculate the nutrients in your diet?
12:21 Are eggs healthy?
15:42 How does dietary cholesterol affect your insulin sensitivity?
19:40 How do micronutrients affect your appetite?
25:17 What is the difference between appestat and appetite?
27:31 A high level of micronutrients satiates your appetite.
33:00 What is the number one mistake people make when transitioning to a plant-based diet and which foods can halt weight loss?

We cover so much in this episode, you may want to take notes. We think you will appreciate Dr. Fuhrman’s attention to detail and relentless pursuit of nutritional excellence. He is brilliant!

If you enjoyed this episode please join us and Dr. Fuhrman in spreading the word about the benefits of plant-based nutrition by sharing this episode on social media and tagging us - @masteringdiabetes

Specifically, we cover:

2:30 He will define nutrient density and a nutritarian diet.
7:03 What is the ANDI index and how does it calculate the nutrients in your diet?
12:21 Are eggs healthy?
15:42 How does dietary cholesterol affect your insulin sensitivity?
19:40 How do micronutrients affect your appetite?
25:17 What is the difference between appestat and appetite?
27:31 A high level of micronutrients satiates your appetite.
33:00 What is the number one mistake people make when transitioning to a plant-based diet and which foods can halt weight loss?

We cover so much in this episode, you may want to take notes. We think you will appreciate Dr. Fuhrman’s attention to detail and relentless pursuit of nutritional excellence. He is brilliant!

Previous Episode

A Plant-Based Ketogenic Diet For People Living With Diabetes with Simon Hill – E102

We had another chance to sit down with Simon Hill on the Plant Proof podcast. This time for a deep dive into the plant-based ketogenic diet and whether or not it is a good option for patients with insulin resistance and Diabetes.

Specifically, we cover:

11:40 Why a low carbohydrate diet is popular for people living with diabetes and frequently recommenced by Doctors
14:40 Low carbohydrate diets are good at promoting weight loss but often negatively affect biomarkers of cardiovascular risk
20:35 A new 2019 study looking at a traditional Ketogenic Diet
25:19 Definition of reversing diabetes based on certain criteria
35:35 Can a Ketogenic diet truly reverse insulin resistance?
45:33 A plant-based ketogenic diet
54:18 Who may be well suited to a plant-based ketogenic diet
and much more

Whether you have diabetes or not, we think you will still find this episode interesting. Plus, with rates of Diabetes skyrocketing, particularly pre-diabetes and Type 2 diabetes, it's highly likely that most people listening know someone who is affected by this disease.

We hope you enjoyed the show and if you did please tag us on social media using @masteringdiabetes - we would love to hear from you.

About Simon Hill

Simon is a nutritionist, and podcast host who is ready to assist those looking to add more plants to their plate and upgrade their health. Think of him as your personal guide to help you successfully adopt and maintain a plant-based diet. Prior to transitioning from animal foods to a plant-based diet, Simon shared many common fears among men, and many women, in this position: am I going to lose muscle? Will I gain fat and feel bloated? What about my iron? Will I get enough protein? Through reading countless scientific studies and books, interviewing health professionals across the globe, and studying a Masters in Nutrition Simon has been able to answer all of those questions and more.

Connect with Simon Hill

Instagram: Simon J Hill (@plant_proof) • Instagram photos and videos

Website: https://plantproof.com/

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Surprising Mental Health Tips and Their Impact on Chronic Disease with Chris Wark – E104

In today’s episode, you are going to hear from Chris Wark who beat stage 3 colon cancer. He began sharing his story in 2010 with a mission to inspire people to take control of their health and reverse disease by radically changing their diet and lifestyle.

Chris has a brand new book titled, “Beat Cancer Daily”. It’s a timely book in which Chris shares nuggets of inspiration, encouragement, and actions for surviving life’s difficult storms. If you haven’t picked up his first book, “Chris Beat Cancer” we suggest grabbing both of them together.

Link to Chris' new book: https://www.amazon.com/Beat-Cancer-Daily-Inspiration-Encouragement/dp/1401961940

In today’s interview, you’re going to learn:

Tips for ways to hold onto hope in moments of helplessness
How to say no to create more space and thrive
How to find gratitude in the present and encouragement to simplify your life and remove unnecessary friction
Forgiveness and how the act of releasing bitterness and resentment can transform your life and your physical wellbeing as well

If you enjoyed this episode please join us and Chris Wark in spreading the word about the benefits of plant-based nutrition by sharing this episode on social media and tagging us - @masteringdiabetes

Join the Mastering Diabetes Virtual Retreat! Discover How to Thrive During the Holidays, Reduce Overwhelm and Get Your Best A1c (in Only One Weekend)

Your journey to taking full control of diabetes (and beyond) starts during this special one-time-only event happening November 12-15

Link to join: https://www.masteringdiabetes.org/retreats/