Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

1815: Improving Fat Loss, Muscle Gain and Fitness With Continuous Glucose Monitors

05.16.2022 - By Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, Justin Andrews, Doug EggePlay

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In this episode Sal & Justin speak with Kara Collier and Dan Zavorotny of Nutrisense about how continuous glucose monitors work and how they function as a tool to improve health & fitness through personalized real-time data and individualized nutritional coaching. What are continuous glucose monitors (CGM) and what are their values? (1:47) Driving meaningful behavior changes through CGMs. (5:16) How the numbers are a reflection of your current health. (6:41) Why it’s more important to capture yellow flags and early warning signs than to wait until you have gotten to a disease state. (9:14) When glucose rises, insulin usually follows. (11:36) Why you don’t realize that mind-body connection until you have the data to back it up. (14:30) Identifying how different we truly are. (18:01) Insulin, the boy who cries wolf. (23:42) The most important form of exercise to combat increased levels of glucose and insulin. (24:59) Why are prescriptions required for CGMs? (27:34) Why having the hardware, software, and a registered dietician has been the playmaker for NutriSense. (31:19) How they use the data to coach their clients. (32:25) The 4 variables you want to sink through when having a response to certain foods. (34:06) The importance in implementing stress management tools and how the CGM can bring awareness. (37:23) Are there supplements that mitigate higher glucose levels? (40:22) Why she recommends eating 2-3 meals a day for the average person. (43:40) The impact CGMs have on weight loss. (45:04) How their device helps with the flexibility of tracking. (49:55) Why with nutrition individual variance MATTERS! (54:13) Have they seen customers/clients sticking around after the 2 weeks? (58:49) Understanding how to eat through CGMs. (1:02:17) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit NutriSense for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout** May Promotion: MAPS Starter Bundle and MAPS Spilt 50% off! **Promo code MAYSPECIAL at checkout** Blog - NutriSense Berberine Supplement — Health Benefits, Dosage, Side Effects Effects of berberine on blood glucose in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a systematic literature review and a meta-analysis Apple Cider Vinegar - Examine.com Promising Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes: Fecal Microbiota Transplantation Reverses Insulin Resistance and Impaired Islets Visit Drink LMNT for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Robb Wolf (@dasrobbwolf)  Instagram

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