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Have you even had a Coronary Artery Calcification CT scan done? If you have slightly higher cholesterol, and a statin drug was recommended, getting this test can help you identify whether the higher cholesterol is actually a problem, or if it is simply who you are. Statins are NOT benign drugs!

What did the DGA get right, and what did it get wrong in the new 2025 dietary guidelines for Americans? Understanding why the new guidelines make sense, and DON'T make sense, is really important to your own nutrition decisions!

At the time of this recording, it's Dry January for some of us, coming right on the heels of some new data regarding alcohol, blood sugar and cancer risks.

At the time of this recording, the 2026 Super Bowl just happened and there was an ad in there that totally missed a huge public health opportunity. We should have done better.

We are used to thinking that a "normal" blood test result means all is well! That might not be the case, though, if something is getting in the way of the accuracy of the result. Which common tests are most likely to be inaccurate and why? How can you make sure your tests are as accurate as possible?

My son was recently in the hospital for a surgical procedure, and what I saw absolutely shocked me! We need to take matters into our own hands and be our own advocate while in the hospital and here's why!

Creatine used to be used exclusively for building muscle and improving exercise tolerance and recovery. Exciting new research points to creatine improving brain health and cognition as well!

We already know that certain foods addict, that addictive habits feed addiction, but we now know that there are at least two gut microbes that ALSO cause food addiction. And that's great news! Because that can be changed.

Type 2 diabetes is preventable if identified early. How can you tell if you are on the road to that devastating metabolic disorder? Your medical provider is likely NOT looking in the right places, but once you know what to look for, YOU can be your own health advocate!

The medication I get asked about the most are the statins, and in follow up clients always want to know about saturated fat. In this podcast, I will help you learn what the research currently says, plus how you can assess your own cardiac risk.

For many of us, the holidays leave us feeling stuffed, both physically and emotionally. A gentle reset is far more powerful than starting a punishing new plan.

You may have noticed that you hear all kinds of conflicting messages about the "best" way to eat. In this episode I'll try to help you navigate the current data.

Did you know that the food you eat is treated according to strict metabolic rules that determine what gets burned for energy and what gets stored as fat? Learn how to harness this physiological concept for faster weight loss!  

You know that insulin must be low for you to lose weight. You know that to keep insulin low, you need to keep blood sugar low! So what's going on that's making it hard to lose the extra weight when your blood sugar is fabulous?

New research coming out of Stanford University indicates that there is not just one thing called Type 2 diabetes - there are four distinct subtypes, each with its own best strategy for correction. Until we know more, I propose we initiate ALL the strategies to cover our bases!

Have you ever wondered how you could possibly eat dessert after having a really filling dinner? There is science behind it! Sensory Specific Satiety is playing a role, and harnessing the phenomenon can help you with your weight loss efforts and your ability to control blood sugar!

Yes, there is such a thing as male menopause! It's different from what women go through, but just as with women, the state of your metabolic health can dramatically influence what hormones are doing during this phase of life, especially testosterone.

The menopausal transition comes with many different symptoms and physiological changes, and blood sugar control is one of them! Controlling blood sugar can help with troublesome menopausal symptoms, and controlling some of the changes that come with menopause can help with blood sugar control!

The Blue Zone diet is all the rage right now, with films, books, programs, and all kinds of products associated with the label. Where did it come from? What kind of data was collected? Can we trust that data?

89% of US adults are currently insulin resistant. 1 in 3 teenagers between age 12 and 17 are insulin resistant, well on the way to developing full blown type 2 diabetes. Understanding some of the physiology of how your body interacts with food could help YOU prevent this chronic disease!

Do you need to track anything to make substantial and effective lifestyle changes? NO! But science does indicate that it is a useful tool in the toolbox for making changes, so I thought I'd go over what it useful to track and why, and what apps I like the best.

There are over 80 different autoimmune diseases! A few you may have heard about include type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis, psoriasis and Hashimotos Disease. Inflammation is the common connection between autoimmune diseases and Metabolic Ill Health. In this episode I'll explain the new theories that are emerging, and how we might mitigate the efffects of both autoimmune disease and metabolic ill health.

I've discussed ketones before, but there is some new research coming out about their potential uses and benefits which I find interesting and so I thought I'd share them with you!

Did you know that cholesterol deposits can form on your tendons? Or that high blood sugar and high insulin can inflame joints? The connections are really interesting!

It is tempting to think that labels such as organic, or grass fed, or free range indicate that the food would be a healthier choice, and be part of best practices toward best metabolic health. Is it true, though? What do those labels actually mean?

Your body's electrical systems drive every single process, and your electrolytes are the little machines working in the trenches. Understanding your electrolytes, including how to influence them, is one of the keys to your metabolic health.

What is metabolism, exactly? Why do some people have higher metabolic rates than others? Can you change your metabolic rate?

Mitochondria are your little cellular engines. Immunity protects you from just about everything, from infections to cancers. Insulin resistance affects both, and both affect insulin resistance!

Do you look at someone who carries extra weight and think they might have diabetes, or maybe other metabolic health problems, and yet you never think that about someone who is of normal weight? Many medical providers fall into this trap, and it's a dangerous way of thinking. It means those of normal weight often fail to get the screening tests that would determine if they are one of the 30% of normal weight folks with insulin resistance! They are at high risk of developing diabetes, and yet they don't know about it until the deal is done.

Have you noticed how much sicker we've gotten over the years in spite of getting regular updates on nutrition strategies to promote best health? It's pretty obvious those strategies are not only not working, but they are actually CAUSING chronic disease! How is that we have "data" that tells us one thing, and yet it's obvious that the "data" is not true?

Is sugar addictive? If so, how does it happen and what can you do about it? The concept of sugar addiction is controversial, but I firmly believe it is just as addictive as heroin, cigarettes, alcohol and social media, if not more so. There is a way out, however, by understanding the science of dopamine!

In this podcast, I have picked 16 common myths regarding weight loss and blood sugar control to debunk. Listening might just clear up some confusion!

Have you ever started yet another crash diet thinking that if only you could get the weight off you could keep it off even after stopping the diet? That's magical thinking. Magical thinking does have a couple of benefits - it can give you a boost of optimism that you will attain your goals! But mostly it really isn't helpful. 

Goals are great, but when it comes to lifestyle change, focusing on the processes required to attain those goals is far more effective. In fact, being too goal oriented can completely derail your progress!

Understanding the different types of sugar and how they interact with your body can be really helpful when you are working to improve your metabolic health. And if you are eating more sugar than your body can handle, it will send SOS signals! What are those signals? And why do they happen?

You've heard many times that fruit is part of a healthy diet, and it is! But it can also sabotage both your metabolic health and your weight. Which fruit is best? Which is worst? And why?

Are there certain foods you cannot eat because they cause physical symptoms? Is it an allergy or an intolerance? Does it matter which it is? What are the differences?

Do you notice you have an overpowering urge to eat dessert after dinner? Or to get a snack at 3:00? Or to go to the drivethrough when you are in the car? All this is normal neurological function! And it was learned. Which means it can be unlearned!

We already know that intermittent fasting is a powerful tool in the toolbox to reverse insulin resistance, but there is exciting new research on how to use it for weight loss!

Have you ever felt that food, thoughts about food, the consequences of eating too much food - all of it was way too prominent in your supposedly "restful" vacation?

You may be familiar with the risks of blood sugar swings already. But what about the symptoms? And how do you know if what you see on your blood sugar reading is "bad" or "good"?

If you are anything like me, you haven't given much thought to those benign looking bottles of cooking oil in the bakery isle of your grocery store. But oh my, the story behind them is scary! After listening to this episode, you will never look at them the same...

If you are anything like me, you haven't given much thought to those benign looking bottles of cooking oil in the bakery isle of your grocery store. But oh my, the story behind them is scary! After listening to this episode, you will never look at them the same...

How does hydration impact metabolic health? Should you drink water WITH your meal - does it make a difference? How much water is enough?

Have you thought of eating cereal for breakfast as a healthy option? Especially oatmeal, which is tauted as being "heart healthy"? Is it true that cereal is a great choice for breakfast?

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is yet another consequence of metabolic ill health, and the incidence of PCOS is going up in tandem with the incidence of type 2 diabetes. You may have PCOS, you may know someone who struggles with it, or you might just be someone interested in learning a little about ovarian physiology! If so, here you go.

Motivational Interviewing is a powerful language that helps the client get in touch with her OWN motivation. It can be used to help ourselves as well! Learn a little something about the technique and see if it helps you achieve the goals you have in mind.

Today I am suffering from a food hangover, and it got me to wondering if this is a real thing. It is! In fact, there is a scientific term for it. What is happening to cause the symptoms? What can you do about it? What should you NOT do about it?

Have you ever seen a food label that proudly announced that the food in question contained only 2 net carbs, and that it was thus both keto friendly and a good choice for those with diabetes? Don't be fooled. In this episode I will explain what net carbs are, and how to truly analyze the food for potential blood sugar effect.

There are quite a few "tools in the toolbox" that will help you achieve your blood sugar and weight loss goals. In this episode I discuss what the science tells us about chrononutrition and intermittent fasting.