Broadcasts.com - "Kelly LeVeque on Blood Sugar Balance, the Fab Four, Protein and Demystifying Health" (The Wellness Mama Podcast)

Published: Dec. 12, 2022, 10 a.m.

Episode Highlights With Kelly

Why over 100 million people in the US have diabetes or pre-diabetes, and why this is largely preventable
The reason we see a rise in these issues, even in children
Understanding macronutrients at a higher level to make health easier
Why amino acids and essential fatty acids are important, but we don\\u2019t have a dietary need for carbohydrates
How the body can take protein and create what it needs through gluconeogenesis even if we don't eat carbs
Why protein has a zero to minimal effect on blood sugar and why protein is the most satisfying macronutrient
The reason not eating enough protein leads to overeating and why this is an important survival response
Metabolic syndrome, elevated blood sugar, diabetes, and inflammatory markers link
Why carbohydrates in their whole food form are wrapped in fiber and interact with the body differently
The reason cellular carbohydrates (like apples) are much different in the body than acellular ones (apple juice)
How pregnancy and breastfeeding increase protein and nutrient demands in a big way
Why carbs aren't the enemy
\\xa0The reasoning that if low carb is good, no carb is not better and when glucose spikes are good
A reason to avoid \\u201cnaked carbohydrates\\u201d or carbs on their own
How to use time-restricted eating to your advantage
Tips for fasting optimally as a woman and getting enough protein
How eating protein in the morning and stop eating by 6pm can make a huge difference

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