BV #26: Carnivore Doctors Don’t Get Insulin, Stress Hormones, and the True Cause of Fat Gain
The Energy Balance PodcastShow Notes
In this episode we discuss: -Shawn Baker claims gluconeogenesis is fine – is he right? -Dr Rob Cywes on carb addiction, insulin resistance, and bariatric surger 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 0:47 – Shawn Baker compares gluconeogenesis to cholesterol synthesis – is the comparison valid? 2:47 – is increasing gluconeogenesis through low-carb diets optimal? 6:54 – problems with upregulating gluconeogenesis: stress hormones, ammonia, muscle breakdown, and insulin resistance 10:15 – Shawn Baker’s claim that breathing too much isn’t stressful – is that true? 12:28 – gluconeogenesis as the result of elevated stress hormones – is there a long-term cost? 14:24 – Shawn Baker’s social media post reveals flawed reasoning and a lack of critical thinking 17:47 – what “stress” really means and whether cortisol is always harmful 23:45 – the cost of upregulated gluconeogenesis, elevated glucagon, and low t3 on low-carb diets 25:15 – Dr Rob Cywes’ claim that carbs do no harm, it’s our relationship with them that’s the problem 29:09 – Dr Cywes’ claim that glucagon is more important than insulin 33:33 – you're not addicted to carbohydrates, your body just needs fuel 38:13 – Dr Cywes contradicts himself on carbs and obesity 40:37 – native cultures on high-carb diets don’t have obesity or insulin resistance 43:05 – whether high insulin levels drive fat gain and why low-carb diets don’t prevent insulin excursions 44:51 – is diet properly considered before bariatric surgery? 48:08 – many “high-carb foods” are actually high-fat foods 49:01 – bariatric surgeries ignore other possible root causes of metabolic dysfunction 49:53 – Dr Cywes misunderstands glucagon, insulin, and cellular energy production 56:48 – what Dr Cywes gets right: stress hormones increase in reaction to a cellular energy deficiency 58:57 – elevated glucagon drives insulin resistance and whether glucagon resistance exists 1:03:41 – reversing keto damage: weight loss, gut, and brain health on a bioenergetic approach
More from The Energy Balance Podcast
Check out the Energy Balance Food guide here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide/ Check out the Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/ Check out the Energy Balance Solution here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy-balance-solution/ Show Notes: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/the-cancer-doctor-is-wrong-about-cancer/
Check out the Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/ Check out the Energy Balance Food guide here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide/ Check out the Energy Balance Solution here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy-balance-solution/ Show Notes: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/the-cancer-doctor-is-wrong-about-cancer/
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/theresapiela Timestamps: 0:00 – intro 2:17 – Anthony Jay suggests that sugar is a worse fuel than fat 11:33 – is insulin resistance the cause of arterial plaque and heart disease? 16:47 – does the heart become “addicted” to sugar in insulin resistance and cardiovascular disease? 24:38 – fat metabolism is worse for insulin resistance in the heart 34:25 – don’t feed babies sugar or carbohydrates? do carbs drive heart disease? 44:55 – what Anthony Jay gets wrong about statins and diabetes 52:17 – after years of low-carb, she reversed fatigue, brain fog, and hormonal problems using a bioenergetic approach
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/theresapiela Timestamps: 0:00 – intro 1:55 – what Layne Norton eats in a day: protein bars, microwave meals, cereal, protein shakes 5:54 – problems with the “if it fits your macros” (IIFYM) diet camp 11:54 – the glaring hypocrisy in Layne Norton’s “no influencer BS” diet 17:43 – what Layne Norton eats in a day cont’d: frozen meals, popcorn, frozen yogurt, chicken + apples 20:12 – “consistency over perfection” mindset: terrible advice? 25:44 – “normal” may not be “healthy” 28:25 – is it possible to prioritize health on a busy schedule? 34:13 – time saving tips for healthy meal prep 42:47 – is Layne Norton’s diet any better than fast-food? 47:01 – social media vs reality: how health influencers hide their health issues 50:56 – success story: cravings eliminated by adding carbs post carnivore
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/theresapiela Timestamps: 0:00 – intro 2:12 –Thomas Delauer admits that intermittent fasting increases cortisol 9:38 – what fasting does to your digestion, thyroid, hormones, and metabolism 15:40 – why intermittent fasting is stressful and increases cortisol 20:20 – Thomas Delauer says intermittent fasting every day is harmful 28:06 – the consequences of long-term intermittent fasting 32:09 – more fat-burning doesn’t mean better health 35:34 – Thomas DeLauer’s new approach to fasting: does it actually make sense? 41:29 – should we try to increase autophagy for better health? 45:56 – are longer fasts better than daily intermittent fasting? do they improve insulin sensitivity? 53:13 – the best way to increase autophagy 1:04:30 – what to do if fasting makes you feel better 1:15:03 – restoring health and finding balance after vegan, OMAD, and carnivore diets