Fix Your Metabolism: The Reset Guide to Sustainable Fat Loss and Increased Energy

Fix Your Metabolism: The Reset Guide to Sustainable Fat Loss and Increased Energy

Author: Dr. Sabrina Falquier I Culinary Medicine Expert & Triple Board-Certified Medical Doctor January 7, 2026 Duration: 16:35
Are you struggling with low energy, unexpected weight gain, or a frustrating weight plateau? Chances are, you think you have a "slow metabolism." But the truth is, your metabolism isn't broken. It just needs a reset! Dr. Falquier reveals proven, sustainable strategies to fire up your internal engine for long-term fat loss and better energy. From the best time to eat to boost metabolism to how much protein to eat daily, this episode provides the practical, science-backed metabolic healing plan you need with simple recipes to help you succeed.

In this episode you’ll hear:
1:00 - Welcome to season 3 of Culinary Medicine Recipe
1:15 - Fixing a slow metabolism
2:05 - What is metabolism?
2:45 - Metabolic health and the effect of different foods 
3:45 - How to boost metabolism
4:00 - Spices as metabolic allies
5:00 - What is the best time to eat for metabolism?
5:30 - Is intermittent fasting actually good for you?
6:00 - Balanced meals with protein, fiber, healthy fats & color variety
7:00 - More muscle mass, faster metabolism
7:50 - How much protein should I eat daily?
9:00 - Easy protein recipes for a balanced meal
13:00 - Metabolism-boosting drinks
13:30 - Mindful eating
14:00 - Stress and sleep pillars of lifestyle medicine
14:50 – 7 principles to fix your metabolism  

Resources

Healthy Eating Plate: Your Guide to Balanced Meals
·      Culinary Medicine Recipe podcast, Episode 3
·      Alternative Food Network Youtube video with Dr. Falquier  

Why It’s Important for Your Body To be Hydrated 
·      Culinary Medicine Recipe podcast, Episode 5
·      Alternative Food Network Youtube video with Dr. Falquier  

Lifestyle Medicine for a Healthier You
·      Culinary Medicine Recipe podcast, Episode 13
·      Alternative Food Network Youtube video with Dr. Falquier

Spices to Reduce Inflammation in the Body
·      Culinary Medicine Recipe podcast, Episode 19 
·      Alternative Food Network Youtube video with Dr. Falquier  

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Dr. Sabrina Falquier is a board-certified physician and a leader in Culinary Medicine. She specializes in bridging the gap...

Navigating the confusing world of nutrition advice can leave anyone feeling lost. Culinary Medicine Recipe | Food as Medicine & Physician-Led Health Conversations cuts through the noise with a practical, evidence-based approach. Hosted by Dr. Sabrina Falquier, a triple board-certified physician and culinary medicine expert, this podcast translates complex science into actionable kitchen wisdom. You’ll hear genuine conversations that bridge the gap between the clinic and the kitchen, exploring how specific foods and cooking techniques can directly influence health outcomes. Each month, Dr. Falquier sits down with a diverse range of guests-from innovative chefs and fellow doctors to food service pioneers-to unpack the real-world application of food as medicine. These discussions move beyond theory, offering tangible strategies for making nutritious eating consistently delicious and sustainable. The podcast also features shorter, focused segments to integrate these principles seamlessly into daily life. It’s a resource for anyone tired of restrictive diets and bland health food, offering a physician-led perspective that empowers you to use your kitchen as a foundational tool for lifelong wellbeing. Tune in for a fresh, authoritative take on how what you eat profoundly shapes how you feel.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 43

Culinary Medicine Recipe | Food as Medicine & Physician-Led Health Conversations
Podcast Episodes
Food as Medicine with Dr. Robert Graham [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:18
“On the battleground of healthcare, the major thing that we’re facing is the battle against our food system”, says Harvard-trained researcher and physician, Dr. Robert Graham. Dr. Graham is board certified in both Intern…
Cook Smarter, Not Harder [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:55
Learn how to streamline your kitchen routine and cook smarter, not harder. Dr. Sabrina Falquier shares invaluable tips on maximizing efficiency and transforming batch cooking ingredients into multiple delicious meals. Wh…
Culinary Medicine and Indigenous Foods [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:57
Explore the intersection of culinary medicine and Native American cuisine with guests Lois Ellen Frank, Ph.D. and Chef Walter Whitewater. Discover how ancestral wisdom and plant-based nutrition converge to promote health…
Reducing Inflammation in the Body with Food [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:20
What foods cause inflammation and what foods are anti-inflammatory? This topic is crucial because chronic inflammation can lead to the most common chronic diseases and death worldwide. These include: stroke, heart diseas…
Lifestyle Medicine From Theory to Practice with Dr. Jessica Matthews [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:02
“People know a lot of information but yet people aren’t actually enacting those changes to their lifestyle.” A passionate advocate for whole person health, Dr. Jessica Matthews explains what is lifestyle medicine and tal…
How Do You Read A Nutrition Label? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:55
Labels on food packaging can be incredibly confusing. How much is too much sugar or sodium? Did you know that if the grams of protein plus grams of fiber are more than the grams of sugar, you’re likely getting a healthie…
The Healing Recipe: Exploring Culinary Medicine with Chef Cary Neff [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:12
Renowned chef and culinary medicine advocate, Chef Cary Neff, offers his insights into the transformative power of food in promoting wellness. Discover Chef Neff’s innovative approach, where flavor meets function to crea…
Healthy Eating Plate: Your Guide to Balanced Meals [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:26
Get expert tips, food group essentials and the key ingredients to cultivate a balanced meal for improved short and long term health in this bite-size 4 minute episode. As Referenced in episode:Healthy Eating Plate: https…