#382 Dr. Mike T Nelson - Metabolic Flexibility Masterclass, Efficiently Using Carbs and Fat As Fuel

#382 Dr. Mike T Nelson - Metabolic Flexibility Masterclass, Efficiently Using Carbs and Fat As Fuel

Author: Andrew Coates July 17, 2025 Duration: 50:41

Dr Mike T. Nelson is a PhD, Author, and prolific educator in nutrition and training.

Mike guests to share his expertise on:

-What is metabolic flexibility and why it’s important for your health and performance

-How to get your body to more efficiently utilize carbs and fats as fuel

-When your body best uses fat and carbs as fuel

-What’s going on with insulin resistance

-How to improve insulin sensitivity 

-The importance of sleep on insulin sensitivity

-Why we see diminishing returns on calorie burn when we try to dramatically increase physical activity

-What’s the “Sugar Diet” and why is it gaining attention

-And much more

00:46 Understanding Metabolic Flexibility

01:46 The Role of Carbohydrates and Fats

03:06 Challenges with Carbohydrate Utilization

05:07 Impact of Ketogenic Diets

09:23 Insulin Resistance and Metabolic Flexibility

19:37 Improving Insulin Sensitivity

22:02 Cold Water Immersion and Metabolic Effects

25:13 Caloric Output in Active Populations

27:32 Understanding Caloric Burn and Step Count

28:35 The Limits of Caloric Burn

31:29 The Role of NEAT in Caloric Expenditure

38:17 The Impact of Neurodivergence on Caloric Burn

40:45 Exploring the Sugar Diet

48:38 Practical Takeaways for Metabolic Flexibility

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