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How Dietary Cholesterol Makes You Insulin Resistant with Joel Fuhrman, MD - E103 Sep 22, 2020

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Today we are joined by an internationally recognized nutrition expert, board-certified family physician, New York Times bestselling author, and nutritional researcher Dr. Joel Fuhrman who specializes in preventing and reversing disease through plant-based nutrition. He is known as the father of "nutritarian" eating and will share his exact formula for achieving your healthiest life.

Specifically, we cover:

2:30 He will define nutrient density and a nutritarian diet.
7:03 What is the ANDI index and how does it calculate the nutrients in your diet?
12:21 Are eggs healthy?
15:42 How does dietary cholesterol affect your insulin sensitivity?
19:40 How do micronutrients affect your appetite?
25:17 What is the difference between appestat and appetite?
27:31 A high level of micronutrients satiates your appetite.
33:00 What is the number one mistake people make when transitioning to a plant-based diet and which foods can halt weight loss?

We cover so much in this episode, you may want to take notes. We think you will appreciate Dr. Fuhrman's attention to detail and relentless pursuit of nutritional excellence. He is brilliant!

If you enjoyed this episode please join us and Dr. Fuhrman in spreading the word about the benefits of plant-based nutrition by sharing this episode on social media and tagging us - @masteringdiabetes

A Plant-Based Ketogenic Diet For People Living With Diabetes with Simon Hill – E102 Aug 18, 2020

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We had another chance to sit down with Simon Hill on the Plant Proof podcast. This time for a deep dive into the plant-based ketogenic diet and whether or not it is a good option for patients with insulin resistance and Diabetes.

Specifically, we cover:

11:40 Why a low carbohydrate diet is popular for people living with diabetes and frequently recommenced by Doctors
14:40 Low carbohydrate diets are good at promoting weight loss but often negatively affect biomarkers of cardiovascular risk
20:35 A new 2019 study looking at a traditional Ketogenic Diet
25:19 Definition of reversing diabetes based on certain criteria
35:35 Can a Ketogenic diet truly reverse insulin resistance?
45:33 A plant-based ketogenic diet
54:18 Who may be well suited to a plant-based ketogenic diet
and much more

Whether you have diabetes or not, we think you will still find this episode interesting. Plus, with rates of Diabetes skyrocketing, particularly pre-diabetes and Type 2 diabetes, it's highly likely that most people listening know someone who is affected by this disease.

We hope you enjoyed the show and if you did please tag us on social media using @masteringdiabetes - we would love to hear from you.

About Simon Hill

Simon is a nutritionist, and podcast host who is ready to assist those looking to add more plants to their plate and upgrade their health. Think of him as your personal guide to help you successfully adopt and maintain a plant-based diet. Prior to transitioning from animal foods to a plant-based diet, Simon shared many common fears among men, and many women, in this position: am I going to lose muscle? Will I gain fat and feel bloated? What about my iron? Will I get enough protein? Through reading countless scientific studies and books, interviewing health professionals across the globe, and studying a Masters in Nutrition Simon has been able to answer all of those questions and more.

Connect with Simon Hill

Instagram: Simon J Hill (@plant_proof) • Instagram photos and videos

Website: https://plantproof.com/

Why Insulin Resistance Underlies All Forms of Diabetes – and What You Can Do About It – E101 Aug 11, 2020

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Many medical professionals only associate insulin resistance with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes and most people living with diabetes make the same mistake. The truth is that insulin resistance can affect everyone living with diabetes. It turns out there are three different "flavors" of diabetes that we will cover in detail during this episode and insulin resistance is the central node that connects them all.

Specifically, we cover:

0:55 — How Cyrus found out he was living with type 1 diabetes
9:35 — Why diabetes is the best thing that ever happened to him
11:48 — What is insulin resistance and what is the cause
19:25 — The 3 "flavors" of diabetes and the central connecting puzzle piece that connects them all
22:53 — How long does it take to reverse insulin resistance?
31:08 — The number one challenge people face when making a lifestyle change, and how do you help them overcome that?

We hope you enjoyed the show and if you did please tag us on social media using @masteringdiabetes - we would love to hear from you.

Plant-Based Eating on a Budget with Renae Thomas, MD – E100 Aug 05, 2020

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Oftentimes, eating nutrient-dense foods is assumed to be expensive and not available to all economic classes. We sat down with Renea Thomas, MD to discuss how eating a low-fat, plant-based, whole-food diet can be affordable and meet all your nutritional requirements.

During the episode, you'll hear Dr. Thomas discuss a PDF that includes recipes and instructions about how to eat a week of plant-based eating for approximately $4 per day. You can view that PDF by clicking here.

If you are looking for more information on how you can eat well on a tight budget, make sure to reference our article with over 170 affordable, low-fat, plant-based, whole-food options.

Plant-Based On a Budget — The Ultimate Packaged Foods Guide

In today's episode, you will learn:

7:30 — How Dr. Thomas' father addressed his cancer diagnosis by switching to a plant-based diet
15:24 —How government-funded programs such as WIC can help facilitate healthy eating
21:29 — The story behind Dr. Thomas' groundbreaking PDF and how you can benefit from this unique resource
25:01 — What is lifestyle medicine? Why is it so important in our current times?

Connect with Renae Thomas, MD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drrenaethomas/

Website: https://www.drrenaethomas.com/

We hope you love this show and learn a lot. Give us your feedback on social media.

Enjoy the show!

The Surprising Truth About the Ketogenic Diet, Insulin Resistance, and Alzheimer's Disease – E99 Jul 08, 2020

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We have an action-packed episode for you today. Make sure to grab a pen and paper or type notes on your phone because this one is full of some mind-boggling information you'll want to remember to share with your friends and loved ones.

Drs. Dean and Ayesha Sherzai are two of the most brilliant humans we've ever met.

We feel very fortunate to call them friends and soak up their brilliance. We're honored to be able to share their work with you in today's episode.

Before we get into that, we want to tell you about our upcoming virtual retreat. If you listened to our last episode with Dr. Loomis then you know all about this incredible event.

If this is your first time hearing about it, check out our website about this life-changing event which will occur from July 23rd to 26th. masteringdiabets.org/retreats

We really, really hope you make the investment in yourself and join us July 23-26th.

Making changes in your home environment is going to be a game-changer. Simply go to masteringdiabets.org/retreats to learn more.

In today's episode, you will learn:

11:42 Fun facts about how many neurons exist in the human brain and the true power of your brain
16:10 What is type 3 diabetes
21:38 Why do so many experts recommend a ketogenic diet as the optimal diet to prevent and reverse cognitive decline
28:52 Does fish improve your memory?
34:08 Does a low-fat, plant-based, whole-food diet provide adequate EPH and DHA?
35:45 How does exercise affect your brain health?
42:42 How about sleep?
47:57 How about stress?
59:55 The show will concede with some specific dietary recommendations for optimal brain health

We hope you love this show and learn a lot. Give us your feedback on social media.

Enjoy the show!

Surprising Facts about Fructose and Diabetes – E98 Jun 30, 2020

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We have a gem for you today! We sat down with Dr. Jim Loomis who is one of the most knowledgeable doctors we've ever met and he was actually our medical director at our last in-person retreat in Costa Rica.

We had him booked and ready to go for our next retreat in Costa Rica, but that has been postponed. So we have created a virtual retreat!

Canceling was disappointing, but we've take this opportunity to create a better and more affordable immersive experience!

We have three different pricing options and a ton of bonuses. The whole thing is super exciting.

Making changes in your home environment is going to be a game changer. Simply go to masteringdiabets.org/retreats to learn more.

Now before we get into the interview, we want to let you know what you'll learn.

- Why are people so confused about fructose?

- Is fructose dangerous?

- Does it contribute to type 2 diabetes?

- Does it contribute to other diseases?

- What is the difference between refined and non refined fructose?

We hope you all learn a lot and enjoy this episode. If you think others should learn this information, make sure to share a screenshot on your Instagram story and tag us (@masteringdiabetes)!

Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss future episodes! Please leave us a review on iTunes, Google Play, or Stitcher to ensure that the Mastering Diabetes message reaches as many people living with diabetes as possible. Thanks for listening. Click here to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/mindfuldiabeticrobby

Next Level Gut Health – How Short Chain Fatty Acids Fix Leaky Brain and Protect Against Alzheimer's Disease - E97 May 14, 2020

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Hey everyone, we are really excited to bring you one of our most fascinating interviews to date. We just wrapped up an interview with Dr. B and he blew our minds once again!

His new book Fiber Fueled is out right now and we talked about it in today's interview.

If you are interested in losing weight, maximizing your insulin sensitivity, boosting your immunity, eliminating brain fog, gaining energy and so much more, this book is for you!

Here are just a few things you will learn in this interview:

How Dr. B used his diet to overcome a lack of self-confidence and self-worth
You'll that fiber has been oversimplified and there are more than just two types of fiber
You'll learn about gut-brain signaling and how your gut actually communicates with your brain
We discussed the wide range of benefits from SCFA's and how they impact respiratory infections
Then we talked about a mind-blowing concept know as "leaky brain" …. We're really excited for you all to hear this one
You'll also learn about a key life hack that will allow you to get Starbucks coffee for free!
And a lot more. This one is jam-packed with info.

If you're listening on our podcast, also don't forget to subscribe and leave a review on the Apple Podcast app!

Link to Dr B's book on his website: https://theplantfedgut.com/book/

Link to Dr B's book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Fiber-Fueled-Plant-Based-Optimizing-Microbiome-ebook/dp/B07ZY7J2XW

The Surprising Connection Between Everyday Toxins and Insulin Resistance, PCOS, Endometriosis and Weight Gain - E96 Apr 21, 2020

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Today we are excited to be joined by Dr. Vivian Chen.

Dr. Chen has 14 years of experience as a doctor in the UK. She trained in internal medicine and dermatology in London before moving into Family Practice.

Today's show is a bit different than many of our others because our conversation with Dr. Vivian Chen focuses on food, but also on specific environmental contaminants that can increase your risk for insulin resistance as well as other metabolic diseases.

It's true that excess saturated fat is one of the most potent and reliable triggers of insulin resistance, as many published studies have shown

But beyond the saturated fat equation, there are many other aspects of daily life that can increase your risk for IR, including:

- Weight gain
- A sedentary lifestyle
- Overconsumption of calories
- Living in a high stress environment
- A suppressed immune system, and
- Excess alcohol intake (to name a few)

In today's show, we'll talk with Dr. Vivian Chen about the role that chemicals in your environment play in "disrupting" your endocrine health

We'll talk about animal foods, tupperware, plastic bags, receipts, packaged food products, plastic water bottles, flame retardants, fish, and much much more

You can learn more about Dr. Vivian Chen by visiting her website at www.platefulhealth.com or stalking her on Instagram at plateful.health

Diabetes and Coronavirus — Separating Fact From Fiction – E95 Apr 09, 2020

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There is a lot of confusion right now. You'll hear many experts warning you against charlatans and trying to take advantage of people selling products that are not effective.

We agree you should be careful and gather information from trusted sources.

Let's take some time to separate fact from fiction.

After interviews 9 incredibly well-informed experts, we want to share a few tidbits.

This coming Saturday through Monday, April 11-13 we'll be hosting a special, FREE online mini-summit about COVID-19 and Diabetes.

https://www.masteringdiabetes.org/thrive/

Questions that will be answered in this episode:

What is the coronavirus?

What is innate immunity?

What is adaptive immunity?

Are patients with hypertension and diabetes mellitus at increased risk for COVID-19 infection? Why?

Is it true that the people at the highest risk are only the elderly and are people with type 1 diabetes, prediabetes, and type 2 diabetes all at high risk for complications?

Does living with any autoimmune disease increase your risk?

Why are people with high blood pressure and heart disease also considered high risk?

How can I protect my family and loved ones with pre-existing health conditions?

What is the science of immunity and what foods (if any) can boost innate immunity?

How can I not only survive but thrive in my personal health starting today?

We are going to touch on some of these questions in today's episode but you won't want to miss the opportunity to hear renowned experts, doctors on the front line and New York Times bestselling authors go into detail during our FREE 3-day mini-summit. Join us with this link: https://www.masteringdiabetes.org/thrive/

We will also be providing you information about the most powerful immune boosting, health promoting foods that are twice as powerful as other plant foods!

Download the Ultimate Packaged Foods Master List (with 174 Foods Inside)⁣⁣.

If you're like most people, you're incredibly busy and probably don't have time to prepare all your meals from scratch. Many of these options can be purchased online during this time of quarantine.

https://www.masteringdiabetes.org/plant-based-on-a-budget/

How Adam Shrunk a Large Kidney Tumor and Shocked His Medical Team – E94 Apr 08, 2020

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Mark your calendar for April 11-13. We'll be hosting a special online mini-summit about COVID-19 and diabetes. Register with the link below!

https://www.masteringdiabetes.org/thrive/

In today's show, we had the opportunity to interview Adam and Shoshana of the Plant Trainers Podcast, a husband-and-wife combo and incredibly inspirational individuals who are helping to spread the word about the power of plant-based nutrition.

You'll learn Adam's powerful story about getting diagnosed with a kidney tumor before he began eating a plant-based diet, even though he was an avid athlete and had a great physique on the outside.

You'll learn how Adam's eye doctor first discovered a cardiovascular condition by looking at the condition of blood vessels behind his eyes.

You'll also learn about how it took time for Shoshana to transition to a plant-based diet even though Adam was experiencing tremendous results in the first year of becoming plant-based.

But then when she did, her entire life changed in front of her eyes – and as a result, she took it upon herself to help transition their two kids to a plant-based diet (which they are admittedly infatuated with).

In today's show, you'll learn how to support your partner in transitioning to a plant-based diet.

You'll also learn simple strategies that Adam and Shoshana have used to teach their kids to eat more plants.

Today's podcast is super fun, with two fantastic plant-based advocates. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did.

Link to download freemium: https://planttrainers.lpages.co/digestion-lead-page/

Website address: https://www.planttrainers.com/

To get on the waiting list for the Mastering Diabetes Coaching Program, please visit:

https://www.masteringdiabetes.org/plans/

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