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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