Kelly LeVeque on Blood Sugar Balance, the Fab Four, Protein and Demystifying Health

Episode Highlights With KellyWhy over 100 million people in the US have diabetes or pre-diabetes, and why this is largely preventableThe reason we see a rise in these issues, even in childrenUnderstanding macronutrients at a higher level to make health easierWhy amino acids and essential fatty acids are important, but we don’t have a dietary need for carbohydratesHow the body can take protein and create what it needs through gluconeogenesis even if we don't eat carbsWhy protein has a zero to minimal effect on blood sugar and why protein is the most satisfying macronutrientThe reason not eating enough protein leads to overeating and why this is an important survival responseMetabolic syndrome, elevated blood sugar, diabetes, and inflammatory markers linkWhy carbohydrates in their whole food form are wrapped in fiber and interact with the body differentlyThe reason cellular carbohydrates (like apples) are much different in the body than acellular ones (apple juice)How pregnancy and breastfeeding increase protein and nutrient demands in a big wayWhy carbs aren't the enemy The reasoning that if low carb is good, no carb is not better and when glucose spikes are goodA reason to avoid “naked carbohydrates” or carbs on their ownHow to use time-restricted eating to your advantageTips for fasting optimally as a woman and getting enough proteinHow eating protein in the morning and stop eating by 6pm can make a huge differenceResources We MentionBody Love: Live in Balance, Weigh What You Want, and Free Yourself from Food Drama Forever by Kelly LeVequeBody Love Every Day: Choose Your Life-Changing 21-Day Path to Food Freedom by Kelly LeVequeBe Well by Kelly - websiteOura RingLevels Glucose MonitorProtein powderTime-restricted eating studyDeep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport