[Mini-Episode] Sugar Diet Cope from the Low-Carb "Experts"
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Timestamps:
0:00 – intro
4:29 – Ben Bikman suggests the sugar diet only works for lean, active, healthy men
9:33 – Ben Bikman’s claim that satiety is lower on high-carb diets
14:37 – Ben Bikman parrots the argument that carbohydrates are not essential
19:40 – Thomas DeLauer on sugar fasting and insulin sensitivity
22:15 – Thomas Delauer says high-sugar diets cause glycation and AGEs 24:44 – Ken Berry and Anthony Chaffee fearmonger about glycation, glucose, and insulin
28:01 – the truth about glycation on high-carb diets
31:48 – how low-carb diets can cause glycation and increase AGEs
35:22 – Nick Norwitz says the sugar diet won't work for obese people due to FGF21 resistance
39:14 – Nick Norwitz claims that fructose harms the liver
44:24 – Nick Norwitz also parrots the argument that carbohydrates are not essential
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BV #15: Kate Deering on Menopause & HRT, and Primal Bod Says Carbs Deplete Your Nutrients
In this episode we discuss:
Whether post-menopausal women can benefit from the bioenergetic approach
Concerns with estrogen therapy and the harmful advice given to women in menopause and perimenopause
Primal Bod’s argument that you don't need to hit your RDAs if you are not eating carbohydrates
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The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/
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Kate's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katedeeringfitness/
Timestamps:
0:00 – intro
0:22 – Kate Deering’s experience in the Bioenergetic space and finding Ray Peat’s work
3:02 – Dr. Jolene Brighten says that HRT isn’t enough – is she right?
6:15 – common diet misconceptions for women in perimenopause and menopause
9:59 – concerns with using estrogen therapy
14:03 – how estrogen compares to progesterone, DHEA, pregnenolone, and testosterone
16:37 – harmful medical advice given to Mike’s mom
18:17 – whether using estrogen therapy is ever warranted
24:51 – how to tell if estrogen is causing harm in post-menopausal women
30:58 – strategies for reducing symptoms associated with menopause (hot flashes, weight gain, vaginal dryness, poor sleep)
37:16 – blood markers that indicate high estrogen levels and common pitfalls to be aware of
40:13 – the importance of eating enough carbohydrates to prevent cortisol spikes
47:14 – Primal Bod (Candi Frazier’s) argument that more insulin leads to a greater need for nutrients
51:47 – whether RDA targets for micronutrients should be ignored
57:45 – whether high-carb diets cause the wasting of nutrients as Primal Bod suggests
1:03:59 – nutrient deficiencies on the carnivore diet and the demonization of insulin
1:09:56 – is adding fiber the key to hormonal balance?
1:15:46 – the importance of understanding why removing fiber and other plant foods might produce benefits
1:18:36 – the bioenergetic approach still applies to post-menopausal women
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BV #14: Carbs Are NOT Essential, Should You Eat Them? And Bill Burr on Fasting
In this episode we discuss:
Max Lugavere and Jordan Peterson on the essentiality of carbohydrates and whether we should be as shocked as they are
Bill Burr’s fasting practices for fat loss and the psychological impact of fasting
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The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/
Theresa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootswellness/
Timestamps:
0:00 – intro
0:32 – Max Lugavere and Jordan Peterson discuss the idea that carbohydrates are not essential
7:42 – carbs ARE essential to our physiology
15:24 – Bill Burr discusses his fasting practices with the goal of fat loss
23:18 – fasting concerns and the problem with using restriction and willpower for weight loss
27:10 – Bill Burr is an example of how food restriction and fasting causes food obsession
32:52 – why sugar cravings do NOT mean that you are a sugar addict
38:48 – what the Minnesota Starvation Experiment teaches us about restriction
40:16 – the psychological and emotional harm caused by fasting
50:31 – Bill Burr’s fear of spiking blood sugar levels
53:19 – if fasting makes you feel better, it's a sign your diet isn't working
In this episode we discuss:
Dr. Ken Berry’s claim that humans would historically only eat sweet foods (like fruit and honey) 1-2 weeks out of the year
Whether we should always do what our ancestors did to optimize our diets
Dr. Ken Berry’s claim that fructose causes glycation
Whether we can trust AI to provide accurate information
Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide
The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/
Theresa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootswellness/
Timestamps:
0:00 – intro
0:38 – Dr. Ken Berry’s claim that humans historically ate fruit and honey to gain weight like bears for the winter
3:45 – whether fructose and fruit are responsible for weight gain in bears and whether this applies to humans
8:53 – whether humans evolved eating a high-carb diet
11:30 – what about carbohydrate consumption in native human cultures and ancestral environments?
17:27 – Dr. Ken Berry’s claim that fructose is 10x more glycating than glucose
20:51 – whether sugar and carb consumption cause high blood sugar and AGEs (advanced glycation end products)
27:05 – how low-carb diets can increase glycation and AGEs
32:22 – blood glucose and hemoglobin A1C are often higher on low-carb diets than on diets that include healthy carbohydrates
33:41 – how keto diets cause glycation and increase AGEs
37:41 – what really influences hemoglobin A1C levels
44:32 – the importance of finding optimal carb sources – why candy is not the same as fruit
45:43 – problems with hyper-focusing on one single lab value
48:18 – Dr. Ken Berry’s claim that there is no way to test whether fructose is causing glycation
54:05 – regulating blood sugar for type 1 diabetes
59:01 – is glycation happening in the background on a high-carb diet even if your health is improving?
1:00:17 – can we trust AI like Grok and ChatGPT to provide accurate health information?
1:07:42 – debunking Grok’s logic on carb vs. fat efficiency as a fuel source
1:13:16 – how to properly use AI – DON’T use it to replace your own thinking
1:18:01 – Grok is wrong about fat being a more efficient fuel source than carbs
1:22:33 – strategies for understanding complex research papers
1:24:14 – using personal experience and logic as a guide toward optimizing health
1:32:35 – the gratification that comes with the process of true learning
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BV #12: Gary Brecka Doesn’t Understand Thyroid & Natural PUFA vs. Seed Oils
In this episode we discuss:
Gary Brecka’s misrepresentation of thyroid function – are thyroid hormones methylated?
How thyroid hormone conversion actually works and the factors that can inhibit it
Whether taking thyroid hormone replacement suppresses or harms your thyroid gland
Seed oils vs. unprocessed PUFA from nuts and seeds – is there a difference?
Whether PUFA are “essential” and if there are actually any benefits to consuming them
Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide
The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/
Theresa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootswellness/
Timestamps:
0:00 – intro
1:21 – Gary Brecka’s claim that methylation is responsible for T4 to T3 conversion
5:43 – how T4 to T3 conversion really happens and factors that inhibit it
10:17 – whether a lack of T3 is the primary problem in Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
12:53 – whether taking exogenous thyroid medications harms the thyroid gland
18:19 – Gary Brecka’s advice on how to fix Hashimoto’s and why we disagree
24:14 – be careful of quick fixes and magic pills
26:38 – pros and cons of using thyroid hormone replacement therapy
30:17 – issues with thyroid supplementation recommendations within the Bioenergetic sphere
37:38 – whether you can reverse hypothyroidism without using thyroid supplementation
41:31 – Joe Rogan and Gary Brecka discuss why the processing of seed oils is responsible for their harm
47:30 – whether processed foods are inherently bad
49:23 – are there any benefits to eating PUFA and are they “essential”?
52:28 – the toxic effects of PUFA, including from nuts & seeds
55:19 – potential benefits from nuts & seeds are not due to PUFA content
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