Dr Emily Dow has been taking fitness and nutrition media by storm with her detailed and nuanced takes. She’s a great example of an emerging powerhouse with the education and credibility to help everyone, someone I was thrilled to have as a guest and share with everyone.
Emily shares her expertise on:
Is creatine safe during pregnancy
Should people use creatine
What are the proven benefits and overhyped claims about creatine
What are “net carbs” and how should we approach them for calorie tracking
How does gut microbiome interact with exercise and performance
What do we know about how the gut works
Do wearable devices work for tracking sleep, step count, VO2 max, calories burned
What type of wearable devices work best for tracking things like HRV
Does fat oxidation equal fat burning
Why fat burning isn’t an on or off switch
Is there any issue with drinking coffee on an empty stomach
And much more practical and nuanced lifestyle and nutrition wisdom
Instagram: @dremilydow
CHAPTERS
01:17 Creatine Basics
04:24 Brain Benefits Hype
07:50 Safety And Side Effects
09:07 Creatine In Pregnancy
12:12 Net Carbs Explained
14:48 Fiber And Microbiome
18:00 Exercise Gut Barrier
23:27 Gut Brain Axis
25:09 Diet Shifts Microbiome
28:02 Microbiome For Performance
29:20 Fiber Over Probiotics
31:20 Easy Fiber Meal Hacks
32:50 Wearables Step Tracking
34:21 Body Fat Measurement Myths
36:25 HRV Sensors Explained
39:18 Calories Burned Accuracy
40:18 VO2 Max Estimates
42:36 Sleep Tracking Pros Cons
45:28 Fat Oxidation Vs Fat Loss
49:03 Coffee Empty Stomach
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