How to Improve Your Metabolism w/ Josh Kreifels, RD
05/29/23 • 68 min
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In this episode, Michelle explains how we can support our metabolism with Josh Kreifels, RD. They debunk common myths about metabolism, and talk about how we actually have morepower than we think to improve our metabolic health.
They discuss:
- What exactly is our metabolism?
- You are not doomed by your genetics
- The role of gut bacteria, thyroid hormones, and inflammation on metabolism
- Daily (doable) actions for metabolic health
- Cold plunging
- Pushing yourself in a positive way
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Timestamps:
(8:30) What makes functional nutrition different?
(16:57) What is metabolism?
(24:32) Why it’s more than just “calories”
(29:07) Influence of gut bacteria
(31:42) Thyroid & metabolism
(35:42) Inflammation & metabolism
(36:52) Daily (doable) actions for metabolic health
(51:47) Cold plunging
(70:47) How to know if you’re pushing yourself in a positive or negative way
(1:02:27) Protein
Links:
Purity Coffee - Code QUIETTHEDIET for 20% off your first order!
Obesity Study (American Journal of Clinical Nutrition)
Obesity Study: Chart
Josh’s resources:
Work with Michelle and her free resources:
Episode Page (with transcript!)
Work 1-on-1 with a functional Registered Dietitian at MSN LLC
In this episode, Michelle explains how we can support our metabolism with Josh Kreifels, RD. They debunk common myths about metabolism, and talk about how we actually have morepower than we think to improve our metabolic health.
They discuss:
- What exactly is our metabolism?
- You are not doomed by your genetics
- The role of gut bacteria, thyroid hormones, and inflammation on metabolism
- Daily (doable) actions for metabolic health
- Cold plunging
- Pushing yourself in a positive way
Subscribe to get your weekly dose of NYC-style-sarcasm, nutritional nuance and messages of healing.
Timestamps:
(8:30) What makes functional nutrition different?
(16:57) What is metabolism?
(24:32) Why it’s more than just “calories”
(29:07) Influence of gut bacteria
(31:42) Thyroid & metabolism
(35:42) Inflammation & metabolism
(36:52) Daily (doable) actions for metabolic health
(51:47) Cold plunging
(70:47) How to know if you’re pushing yourself in a positive or negative way
(1:02:27) Protein
Links:
Purity Coffee - Code QUIETTHEDIET for 20% off your first order!
Obesity Study (American Journal of Clinical Nutrition)
Obesity Study: Chart
Josh’s resources:
Work with Michelle and her free resources:
Episode Page (with transcript!)
Work 1-on-1 with a functional Registered Dietitian at MSN LLC
Previous Episode
The Acid Reflux Episode w/ The Funk’tional Nutritionist (Erin Holt)
In this episode, Michelle sits down with Erin Holt (the Funktional Nutritionist) to talk about all things heartburn/ reflux, stomach acid, and upper digestive system (stomach and up!). They get into the science behind why those symptoms may be occurring and how to address it!
They discuss:
- What is acid reflux and why is it so common?
- Conventional vs. functional treatment approaches
- The importance of stomach acid (yes, we actually need it!)
- What may be causing your symptoms
- The impact our mental/ emotional energy has on our physical body
Subscribe to get your weekly dose of NYC-style-sarcasm, nutritional nuance and messages of healing.
Timestamps:
(1:22) Intro to acid reflux & Erin Holt
(7:36) What is acid reflux and why is it so common?
(14:20) Conventional vs. functional reflux treatments
(17:41) Why do we need stomach acid?
(34:52) How to know if your stomach acid is too low (yes, that’s a problem!)
(41:07) Ways to reduce heartburn/ reflux symptoms
(58:52) The impact our mental/ emotional energy has on our physical body
Links
Pique Tea Radiant Skin Duo (15% off + Free shipping + Starter kit)
Erin’s resources:
Follow Erin on IG @the.funktional.nutritionist
The Funk’tional Nutrition Podcast
Work with Michelle and her free resources:
Episode Page (with transcript!)
Work 1-on-1 with a functional Registered Dietitian at Michelle Shapiro Nutrition LLC
Next Episode
Kitchen Herbalism w/ Organic Olivia
In this episode, Michelle does a deep dive into “Kitchen Herbalism" with Olivia Amitrano, founder of Organic Olivia. Olivia explains what holistic health actually means, and how to make herbalism easily understood and accessed by all.
They discuss:
- What a realistic healing journey looks like (Olivia shares her own!)
- What true herbalism & holistic health means
- How to feel comfortable with new & alternative healing modalities
- Chronic constipation remedies
- Easily accessible lifestyle changes
- Restoring our connection to ourselves & our world
- How to “be a human” again
- 3 Kitchen Herbs to begin your herbal journey
Subscribe to get your weekly dose of NYC-style-sarcasm, nutritional nuance and messages of healing.
Timestamps:
(6:55) What Olivia’s realistic healing journey looked like
(19:50) What herbalism & holistic health actually means
(30:25) Kitchen Herbalism - How to feel comfortable with new/ alternative healing modalities
(38:55) Financial access to alternative treatments
(47:55) Restoring the connection to ourselves & our world
(54:10) How to “be a human” again
(1:05:15) 3 Kitchen herbs to begin your herbal journey
Links:
(an 8-week Fitness & Nutrition Guide)
Olivia’s resources:
Work with Michelle and her free resources:
Episode Page (with transcript!)
Work 1-on-1 with a functional Registered Dietitian at MSN LLC
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