Ep. 381 Addressing Insulin Resistance: Effective Strategies with Dr. Ted Naiman

Published: July 24, 2024, 7 a.m.

I am thrilled to have Dr. Ted Naiman, who joined me before for Episode 109, joining me again today.\xa0\nDr. Naiman is a board-certified family medicine physician in the Department of Primary Care at a leading medical center in Seattle. He holds an undergraduate degree in engineering and incorporates many of those principles into his clinical practice. In today\u2019s conversation, we get into the most effective strategies for addressing insulin resistance, exploring the U-shaped curve associated with fasting and the potential issues of excessive fasting. We dive into macros, carb restriction, cravings, hedonic eating, weight training, and Zone 2 training, looking at eccentric and isometric training and the negatives of strength training. We explain why calories are of no concern, the difference between animal and plant-based protein, and discuss sarcopenic obesity. Dr. Naiman also shares his take on GLP-1 agonists as a therapeutic approach for weight loss and satiety and answers a series of rapid-fire questions about seed oils, high fructose corn syrup, artificial sweeteners, and anti-nutrients,\nI am sure you appreciate and enjoy this conversation!\n\nIN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:\n\nEffective ways to address early insulin resistance through exercise\n\nWhy you need to increase the weight or resistance gradually when doing strength training\n\nThe best way to approach resistance and cardio training\n\nThe benefits and risks of fasting\n\nCarbohydrate sources for optimal health and satiety\n\nDr. Naiman shares strategies for dealing with junk food cravings\n\nWhy is protein essential for optimum health?\n\nAre seed oils a problem?\n\nDr. Naiman shares his views on artificial sweeteners and high fructose corn syrup for weight loss\n\nThe best approach to exercise for obese middle-aged females\n\nThe benefits of GLP-1 agonists for type 2 diabetes and their potential side-effects\n\nWhy diet and exercise are essential when using GLP-1 injectables for weight loss\n\n\nDr. Ted Naiman Bio:\nDr. Ted Naiman is a board-certified Family Medicine physician in the department of Primary Care at a leading major medical center in Seattle. His personal research and medical practice focus on the practical implementation of diet and exercise for health optimization.\xa0\nHe is the author of The PE Diet.\n\nConnect with Cynthia Thurlow\xa0\xa0\n\nFollow on Twitter\n\n\nInstagram\n\nLinkedIn\n\nCheck out Cynthia\u2019s website\n\n\nSubmit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com\n\n\n\nConnect with Dr. Ted Naiman\n\nOn X\n\n\nInstagram\n\nOn other social media:@TedNaiman\xa0\n\nHava\n\n\nDr. Naiman's Book\nThe P:E Diet by Dr. Ted Naiman \n\nPrevious Episode Mentioned\nEp. 109 How To Transform Your Health with Diet and Exercise with Dr. Ted Naiman