In this episode of the Heart to Heart podcast, Dr. Mike Hart sits down with Dr. Ted Naiman, a family medicine physician from Seattle with a passion for diet and exercise. They discuss the importance of family physicians in healthcare, Dr. Naiman's personal fitness transformation focusing on a high-protein, low-carb diet, and the significance of satiety over counting calories. Dr. Naiman shares his views on effective exercise routines, optimal macronutrient ratios, and the advantages of front-loading protein. They also delve into insulin resistance, the use of fasting triglycerides as a marker, and the potential of GLP-1 medications for weight loss and insulin sensitivity. This comprehensive discussion provides actionable insights into improving metabolic health and body composition.

Dr. Ted Naiman is a family physician, author, and leading voice in evidence-based nutrition and metabolic health. With over two decades of experience in primary care, Dr. Naiman has dedicated his career to helping people understand the science of body composition, satiety, and sustainable weight management.

Learn more at tednaiman.com and on LinkedIn.

Links:

• The P:E Diet — by Dr. Ted Naiman

• Fairlife Milk (ultra-filtered milk)

Show Notes:

00:00 Welcome back to the Hart2Heart Podcast with Dr. Mike Hart

00:30 Dr. Ted Naiman's background

01:30 Transformation journey

02:00 Diet and exercise philosophy

03:00 Calorie counting debate

05:30 Macro ratios and protein focus

09:30 Daily meal timing and strategy

13:27 "Front-load your protein. If you start your day with donuts, you'll eat more all day. If you start with protein, you'll automatically eat less."

20:30 Sources of protein

25:00 Carbohydrate choices

29:00 Fat sources and supplementation

34:00 Understanding insulin resistance

37:30 Understanding insulin sensitivity and resistance

39:00 Indicators of insulin resistance: triglycerides and HDL

43:30 The role of fasting insulin and glucose

50:30 Training recommendations: cardio vs. weights

52:30 Effective resistance training strategies

59:30 Visceral fat: causes and reduction strategies

01:05:30 The role of GLP-1 in weight management

01:14:30 Conclusion and final thoughts

—

The Hart2Heart podcast is hosted by family physician Dr. Michael Hart, who is dedicated to

cutting through the noise and uncovering the most effective strategies for optimizing health,

longevity, and peak performance. This podcast dives deep into evidence-based approaches to

hormone balance, peptides, sleep optimization, nutrition, psychedelics, supplements, exercise

protocols, leveraging sunlight light, and de-prescribing pharmaceuticals—using medications only when absolutely necessary.

Beyond health science, we tackle the intersection of public health and politics, exposing how

Policy decisions shape our health landscape and what actionable steps people can take to reclaim control over their well-being.

Guests range from out-of-the-box thinking physicians such as Dr. Casey Means (author of "Good Energy") and Dr. Roger Sehult (Medcram lectures) to public health experts such as Dr. Jay Bhattacharya (Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Dr. Marty Mckary

(Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and high-profile names such as

Zuby and Mark Sisson (Primal Blueprint and Primal Kitchen).

If you're ready to take control of your health and performance, this is the podcast for you. We cut through the jargon and deliver practical, no-BS advice that you can implement in your daily life, empowering you to make positive changes for your well-being.

Connect on social with Dr. Mike Hart:

• Instagram: @drmikehart

• Twitter: @drmikehart

• Facebook: @drmikehart