Episode 428: 5 ways to Enhance your Metabolic Flexibility

Episode 428: 5 ways to Enhance your Metabolic Flexibility

Author: Ali Miller RD January 21, 2025 Duration: 56:34
Are you looking for ways to enhance your metabolic flexibility? Want to know how carb intake can vary based on your metabolic threshold? Tune in to hear us discuss metabolic flexibility--what it is, why it's important, and how you can improve it with simple diet and lifestyle changes.    In this episode we will define what metabolic flexibility is, why it is important for your body composition, blood sugar, and overall disease risk, and most importantly how you can enhance your individual metabolic flexibility! Learn about using movement and exercise, fasting, berberine and other tools in your favor as well as important labs to run during your keto journey.    Also in this episode:  LIVE Food-as-Medicine Keto Reset What is Metabolic Flexibility? How carb intake varies based on metabolic flexibility Benefits of carbs Microbiome Nutrients and real food, especially important in keto space Phytocompounds/immune Emotional/mental/redefine relationship with food Hormone regulation Longevity How to know what carb threshold works for you Nutrisense CGM use code ALIMILLERRD  Episode 269: Blood Sugar Variability and Understanding Your CGM  Berberine Boost Labs for starting keto Keto Checkup CMP DHEA-s A1c Leptin Fasting Insulin Advanced Metabolic Panel All of the above, plus: hs-CRP TSH Free T3 Free T4 Vitamin D Cholesterol Panel CBC 5 ways to enhance your metabolic flexibility Movement Naturally Nourished Episode 424 How Daily Walking Can Transform Your Health Adjusting feeding frequency and fasting Naturally Nourished Episode 375 Clarifying Fasting Nourished your mitochondria & support detoxification Bone Broth Fast Detox Packs  BroccoDetox CoQ10 Carnitine Complex Berberine Berberine Boost Episode 359 Oh-No Ozempic Updates Keto Essentials Bundle Targeted carb control and nutritional ketosis   Sponsors for this episode:  This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!   

Tune in to Naturally Nourished for conversations that go far beyond basic diet tips. Hosted by Ali Miller RD alongside cohost Becki Yoo RD, this podcast digs into the practical science of using food as genuine medicine. You’ll hear detailed discussions on identifying nutrient deficiencies, repairing gut health, and finding balance in your hormones. A significant focus is placed on metabolic optimization, often explored through the lens of a structured keto reset. The dialogue is grounded in functional medicine principles, meaning every recommendation is aimed at addressing root causes rather than just symptoms. Each episode is built on a foundation of current research, translating complex studies into actionable strategies for your daily life. The goal is to provide you with clear, evidence-based tools that empower informed decisions about your own well-being. If you’re looking for a resource that combines nutritional expertise with a holistic view of health, this podcast offers a thoughtful and substantive guide on that journey.
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