#409 Dr. Joey Munoz - Fat Loss and Long Term Health

#409 Dr. Joey Munoz - Fat Loss and Long Term Health

Author: Andrew Coates October 21, 2025 Duration: 56:12

Dr Joey Munoz is one of my favourite authorities and communicators about exercise science and nutrition. Joey joins me for a masterclass on fat loss, muscle, and health outcomes. Joey shares his expertise on:

-Does losing body fat improve health outcomes independent of any other changes or behaviours?

-What behaviours in addition to fat loss improve long term health outcomes

-Can someone be truly healthy with higher body fat percentages long term

-How does body fat influence metabolic health risks like cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer's

-Are obese people really lower in muscle mass

-The importance of muscle mass in long term health outcomes 

-What is “skinny fat” and why is it dangerous for long term health

-The role of chronic inflammation in health, cause or effect(or both)

-Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) 

-Red meat and its associated risks for prostate cancer

-Nuance in discussing topics outside of someone’s area of education and expertise, and noticing this on social media 

-And much more

00:54 The Impact of Fat Loss on Health

02:12 Mechanisms Behind Fat Loss and Health

05:25 Inflammation and Its Effects

06:09 Adipose Tissue and Insulin Resistance

09:35 Benefits of Fat Loss on Health Markers

13:41 Healthy at Higher Body Fat Percentages?

18:47 The Skinny Fat Phenomenon

23:09 Muscle Mass and Health

27:21 Understanding Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)

27:37 Lifestyle Factors Affecting Liver Health

28:55 The Role of Inflammation in Chronic Diseases

29:41 The Importance of Fiber in Nutrition

29:56 Exercise and Stress Management for Liver Health

30:32 Social Connections and Health

31:14 Nutrition and Alzheimer's Disease Risk

32:14 The Complexity of Nutritional Impact on Diseases

36:43 Red Meat Consumption and Cancer Risk

42:06 Muscle Mass, Bone Density, and Fall Prevention

50:33 The Benefits of Plant-Based Foods

54:10 Podcast and Social Media Recommendations

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