#12 Culinary Medicine and Diabetes with Michael Fenster, MD aka Chef Dr. Mike
01/20/21 • 48 min
Doctor Mike is the only Board-Certified Interventional Cardiologist, Professor of Culinary Medicine, and Professional Chef. He is a trailblazer in the field of culinary medicine. By combining his culinary talents with cutting-edge medical expertise and evidence-based insights he forges an approach to healthy living beyond mere nutrition or fad diets.
He doesn’t believe in setting boundaries when it comes to food. The ideas that healthy food can’t be flavorful, that tasty food can’t be good for you, or that a one-size-fits-all, healthy diet exists are all myths. And, one by one, he is busting those myths. "Every person is unique—from their body to their preferences. You don’t need a self-described 'health expert' telling you what to eat."
Chef Dr. Mike teaches a three-part Introduction to Culinary Medicine online course at the University of Montana College of Health.
Highlights:
- How our mental state can affect our gut microbiome and the correlation between brain and gut good health when eating 'the right kind of food'.
- Answering one common question: "As diabetics: Does our LDL colesterol have to be below 70 even if we maintain healthy glucose levels?".
- Demystifying the impact of colesterol on your blood lipids and breaking down what LDL readings and saturated fats really mean.
- Link between vitamin D deficiency and low values of colesterol.
- US stats on type 2 diabetes and what reversing diabetes studies are showing.
- Meat vs Vegan based diets and finding what's best for YOU
Links of Interest:
- To get more information on Dr. Mike's Introduction to Culinary Medicine course, visit
https://chefdrmike.com/online-courses/ - Read Dr. Mike's books at https://chefdrmike.com/books/
- Follow the new The Virgin Diabetic Instagram account https://www.instagram.com/thevirgindiabetic/
- Join us on Facebook for more info, discussions and articles https://www.facebook.com/reversemydiabetes/
- Book a free consultation with Denise today https://reversemydiabetes.net/
- Get The Virgin Diabetic Book https://reversemydiabetes.net/services/publications
- Visit our sponsor Lysulin to get the nutrition support you need to maintain healthy levels of A1c and blood sugar https://lysulin.com/
Doctor Mike is the only Board-Certified Interventional Cardiologist, Professor of Culinary Medicine, and Professional Chef. He is a trailblazer in the field of culinary medicine. By combining his culinary talents with cutting-edge medical expertise and evidence-based insights he forges an approach to healthy living beyond mere nutrition or fad diets.
He doesn’t believe in setting boundaries when it comes to food. The ideas that healthy food can’t be flavorful, that tasty food can’t be good for you, or that a one-size-fits-all, healthy diet exists are all myths. And, one by one, he is busting those myths. "Every person is unique—from their body to their preferences. You don’t need a self-described 'health expert' telling you what to eat."
Chef Dr. Mike teaches a three-part Introduction to Culinary Medicine online course at the University of Montana College of Health.
Highlights:
- How our mental state can affect our gut microbiome and the correlation between brain and gut good health when eating 'the right kind of food'.
- Answering one common question: "As diabetics: Does our LDL colesterol have to be below 70 even if we maintain healthy glucose levels?".
- Demystifying the impact of colesterol on your blood lipids and breaking down what LDL readings and saturated fats really mean.
- Link between vitamin D deficiency and low values of colesterol.
- US stats on type 2 diabetes and what reversing diabetes studies are showing.
- Meat vs Vegan based diets and finding what's best for YOU
Links of Interest:
- To get more information on Dr. Mike's Introduction to Culinary Medicine course, visit
https://chefdrmike.com/online-courses/ - Read Dr. Mike's books at https://chefdrmike.com/books/
- Follow the new The Virgin Diabetic Instagram account https://www.instagram.com/thevirgindiabetic/
- Join us on Facebook for more info, discussions and articles https://www.facebook.com/reversemydiabetes/
- Book a free consultation with Denise today https://reversemydiabetes.net/
- Get The Virgin Diabetic Book https://reversemydiabetes.net/services/publications
- Visit our sponsor Lysulin to get the nutrition support you need to maintain healthy levels of A1c and blood sugar https://lysulin.com/
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#11 Signs of Aging or Type 2 Diabetes?
Fatigue, brain fog, sleep issues, hearing loss, weight gain and inability to concentrate can easily be symptoms of aging. But beware because they could also mean that your body is triggering the Pre-Diabetes or Diabetes alarm regardless of your age.
Did you know that Diabetes is associated with high incidence of sleep disorders?
Besides helping you reduce stress and anxiety levels, performing simple breathing exercises before you go to bed can also help you get a better sleep. Listen to episode #10 Breath: The Magic Prescription with Nancy Gerald from Our Yoga Place to practice a simple, short but powerful breathing exercise.
If you are experiencing hearing loss or hearing issues due to Diabetes, I invite you to check out episode #4 with Dr. John Hoglund from Hoglund Family Hearing and Audiology Centers. You'll even find out how to book a free consultation with his team.
"Rather than thinking of Diabetes as a sugar problem(...) start thinking of it as an energy problem."
"High glucose levels can damage blood vessels to the brain resulting in brain fog. When these vessels get damaged, they are gone forever".
Email me at [email protected] questions that you would like me to address on the podcast.
Links of Interest:
- Get The Virgin Diabetic special edition e-book which includes tasty recipes, a glucose tracking form, an a1c chart so you can really understand its levels, learn about vital tests that you might not be getting ordered from your doctor, an order form for discount lab testing, a gift certificate for a 30 minute consultation and a link to a 1-hour training video.
- Sign up to the Email list to get diabetes information and special recipes.
- Join the online My Diabetes Concierge program to learn how to listen to your body and reverse the effects of diabetes.
- Get a free 20 minute phone consultation
- Visit our sponsor Lysulin to get the nutrition support you need to maintain healthy levels of A1c blood sugar https://lysulin.com/
Next Episode
#13 The Drugs We're Given
This is an episode that can benefit both diabetics and non-diabetics. Do you constantly suffer from acid reflux? Are you a regular Tums, Rolaids or similar antacid products consumer?.
If you suffer from heartburn, GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) Peptic Ulcer Disease or Non-Ulcer Indigestion, you've probably been prescribed with Proton Pump Inhibitors or PPIs. Have you ever wondered if these are totally worth taking on a long-term basis? Did you know that they can increase the chance of developing Diabetes by 5% or more when taken for over 2 years?
Highlights:
- The importance of stomach acid and its different roles on our health
- What happens when its balance gets disturbed
- Food quality intake as a responsible factor for chronic diseases
- Phentermine for diabetics and its side effects
Links of Interest:
- Omeprazole: Use and Risk of Chronic Kidney Disease Study https://bit.ly/36CZalP
- Follow The Virgin Diabetic on Instagram @thevirgindiabetic
- Join us on Facebook for more info, discussions and articles https://www.facebook.com/reversemydiabetes/
- Book a free consultation with Denise today https://reversemydiabetes.net/
- Get The Virgin Diabetic Book https://reversemydiabetes.net/services/publications
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