Mastering Diabetes Audio Experience

Charlotte is living with type 1 diabetes and decided the best way to manage it was by limited her carbohydrate intake to no more than 50 grams per day, yet still experienced high blood glucose values (over 300 mg/dL) after eating a banana or half a sweet potato

She often complained to herself: "I eat almost no carbs and my blood sugar is still high! How is this possible?"⁣ ⁣ After switching to a low-fat, plant-based, whole-food diet, Charlotte now eats whole-carbohydrate foods without experiencing dramatic blood glucose spikes, has reached her ideal body weight and has more energy than she knows what to do with!

We know that changing your eating habits and being 100% responsible for food preparation isn't always easy. If it was, everyone would be doing it.

That's exactly why we created a weekly done-for-you meal plan that's specifically designed to simplify grocery shopping, simplify food prep, add variety, and reduce overwhelm.

Introducing the Mastering Diabetes Weekly Meal Plan!

The Weekly Meal Plan conforms to the Mastering Diabetes Method 100%, and it solves the frustrating issues that most people experience when trying to eat the Mastering Diabetes way in the real world.

It's specifically designed to save you time, save you money, and take the guesswork out of shopping, prepping, and preparing delicious, nutrient-dense, plant-based meals.

We're sending this out ahead of time so that you won't get distracted by special deals on fluffy bath towels or Bluetooth candles.

Every week, you'll receive a weekly meal plan that gives you step-by-step instructions on:

• The exact foods to get at the grocery store to save you money
• How to prepare delicious meals that will lower your blood glucose and cholesterol
• What to batch prep over the weekend to save you time

In a nutshell, the meal plan will make you healthier...and if it doesn't, we'll give you your money back.

We're very confident you'll love the Weekly Meal Planner, so try it risk-free and set yourself up for success this holiday season and beyond.

Click the link below to get started with the Weekly Meal Plan!

https://www.masteringdiabetes.org/mealplan/

In today's episode, you are going to hear from Chris Wark who beat stage 3 colon cancer. He began sharing his story in 2010 with a mission to inspire people to take control of their health and reverse disease by radically changing their diet and lifestyle.

Chris has a brand new book titled, "Beat Cancer Daily". It's a timely book in which Chris shares nuggets of inspiration, encouragement, and actions for surviving life's difficult storms. If you haven't picked up his first book, "Chris Beat Cancer" we suggest grabbing both of them together.

Link to Chris' new book: https://www.amazon.com/Beat-Cancer-Daily-Inspiration-Encouragement/dp/1401961940

In today's interview, you're going to learn:

• Tips for ways to hold onto hope in moments of helplessness
• How to say no to create more space and thrive
• How to find gratitude in the present and encouragement to simplify your life and remove unnecessary friction
• Forgiveness and how the act of releasing bitterness and resentment can transform your life and your physical wellbeing as well

If you enjoyed this episode please join us and Chris Wark in spreading the word about the benefits of plant-based nutrition by sharing this episode on social media and tagging us - @masteringdiabetes

Join the Mastering Diabetes Virtual Retreat! Discover How to Thrive During the Holidays, Reduce Overwhelm and Get Your Best A1c (in Only One Weekend)

Your journey to taking full control of diabetes (and beyond) starts during this special one-time-only event happening November 12-15

Link to join: https://www.masteringdiabetes.org/retreats/

Today we are joined by an internationally recognized nutrition expert, board-certified family physician, New York Times bestselling author, and nutritional researcher Dr. Joel Fuhrman who specializes in preventing and reversing disease through plant-based nutrition. He is known as the father of "nutritarian" eating and will share his exact formula for achieving your healthiest life.

Specifically, we cover:

• 2:30 He will define nutrient density and a nutritarian diet.
• 7:03 What is the ANDI index and how does it calculate the nutrients in your diet?
• 12:21 Are eggs healthy?
• 15:42 How does dietary cholesterol affect your insulin sensitivity?
• 19:40 How do micronutrients affect your appetite?
• 25:17 What is the difference between appestat and appetite?
• 27:31 A high level of micronutrients satiates your appetite.
• 33:00 What is the number one mistake people make when transitioning to a plant-based diet and which foods can halt weight loss?

We cover so much in this episode, you may want to take notes. We think you will appreciate Dr. Fuhrman's attention to detail and relentless pursuit of nutritional excellence. He is brilliant!

If you enjoyed this episode please join us and Dr. Fuhrman in spreading the word about the benefits of plant-based nutrition by sharing this episode on social media and tagging us - @masteringdiabetes

We had another chance to sit down with Simon Hill on the Plant Proof podcast. This time for a deep dive into the plant-based ketogenic diet and whether or not it is a good option for patients with insulin resistance and Diabetes.

Specifically, we cover:

• 11:40 Why a low carbohydrate diet is popular for people living with diabetes and frequently recommenced by Doctors
• 14:40 Low carbohydrate diets are good at promoting weight loss but often negatively affect biomarkers of cardiovascular risk
• 20:35 A new 2019 study looking at a traditional Ketogenic Diet
• 25:19 Definition of reversing diabetes based on certain criteria
• 35:35 Can a Ketogenic diet truly reverse insulin resistance?
• 45:33 A plant-based ketogenic diet
• 54:18 Who may be well suited to a plant-based ketogenic diet
• and much more

Whether you have diabetes or not, we think you will still find this episode interesting. Plus, with rates of Diabetes skyrocketing, particularly pre-diabetes and Type 2 diabetes, it's highly likely that most people listening know someone who is affected by this disease.

We hope you enjoyed the show and if you did please tag us on social media using @masteringdiabetes - we would love to hear from you.

About Simon Hill

Simon is a nutritionist, and podcast host who is ready to assist those looking to add more plants to their plate and upgrade their health. Think of him as your personal guide to help you successfully adopt and maintain a plant-based diet. Prior to transitioning from animal foods to a plant-based diet, Simon shared many common fears among men, and many women, in this position: am I going to lose muscle? Will I gain fat and feel bloated? What about my iron? Will I get enough protein? Through reading countless scientific studies and books, interviewing health professionals across the globe, and studying a Masters in Nutrition Simon has been able to answer all of those questions and more.

Connect with Simon Hill

Instagram: Simon J Hill (@plant_proof) • Instagram photos and videos

Website: https://plantproof.com/

Many medical professionals only associate insulin resistance with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes and most people living with diabetes make the same mistake. The truth is that insulin resistance can affect everyone living with diabetes. It turns out there are three different "flavors" of diabetes that we will cover in detail during this episode and insulin resistance is the central node that connects them all.

Specifically, we cover:

• 0:55 — How Cyrus found out he was living with type 1 diabetes
• 9:35 — Why diabetes is the best thing that ever happened to him
• 11:48 — What is insulin resistance and what is the cause
• 19:25 — The 3 "flavors" of diabetes and the central connecting puzzle piece that connects them all
• 22:53 — How long does it take to reverse insulin resistance?
• 31:08 — The number one challenge people face when making a lifestyle change, and how do you help them overcome that?

We hope you enjoyed the show and if you did please tag us on social media using @masteringdiabetes - we would love to hear from you.

Oftentimes, eating nutrient-dense foods is assumed to be expensive and not available to all economic classes. We sat down with Renea Thomas, MD to discuss how eating a low-fat, plant-based, whole-food diet can be affordable and meet all your nutritional requirements.

During the episode, you'll hear Dr. Thomas discuss a PDF that includes recipes and instructions about how to eat a week of plant-based eating for approximately $4 per day. You can view that PDF by clicking here.

If you are looking for more information on how you can eat well on a tight budget, make sure to reference our article with over 170 affordable, low-fat, plant-based, whole-food options.

Plant-Based On a Budget — The Ultimate Packaged Foods Guide

In today's episode, you will learn:

• 7:30 — How Dr. Thomas' father addressed his cancer diagnosis by switching to a plant-based diet
• 15:24 —How government-funded programs such as WIC can help facilitate healthy eating
• 21:29 — The story behind Dr. Thomas' groundbreaking PDF and how you can benefit from this unique resource
• 25:01 — What is lifestyle medicine? Why is it so important in our current times?

Connect with Renae Thomas, MD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drrenaethomas/

Website: https://www.drrenaethomas.com/

We hope you love this show and learn a lot. Give us your feedback on social media.

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We have an action-packed episode for you today. Make sure to grab a pen and paper or type notes on your phone because this one is full of some mind-boggling information you'll want to remember to share with your friends and loved ones.

Drs. Dean and Ayesha Sherzai are two of the most brilliant humans we've ever met.

We feel very fortunate to call them friends and soak up their brilliance. We're honored to be able to share their work with you in today's episode.

Before we get into that, we want to tell you about our upcoming virtual retreat. If you listened to our last episode with Dr. Loomis then you know all about this incredible event.

If this is your first time hearing about it, check out our website about this life-changing event which will occur from July 23rd to 26th. masteringdiabets.org/retreats

We really, really hope you make the investment in yourself and join us July 23-26th.

Making changes in your home environment is going to be a game-changer. Simply go to masteringdiabets.org/retreats to learn more.

In today's episode, you will learn:

• 11:42 Fun facts about how many neurons exist in the human brain and the true power of your brain
• 16:10 What is type 3 diabetes
• 21:38 Why do so many experts recommend a ketogenic diet as the optimal diet to prevent and reverse cognitive decline
• 28:52 Does fish improve your memory?
• 34:08 Does a low-fat, plant-based, whole-food diet provide adequate EPH and DHA?
• 35:45 How does exercise affect your brain health?
• 42:42 How about sleep?
• 47:57 How about stress?
• 59:55 The show will concede with some specific dietary recommendations for optimal brain health

We hope you love this show and learn a lot. Give us your feedback on social media.

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We have a gem for you today! We sat down with Dr. Jim Loomis who is one of the most knowledgeable doctors we've ever met and he was actually our medical director at our last in-person retreat in Costa Rica.

We had him booked and ready to go for our next retreat in Costa Rica, but that has been postponed. So we have created a virtual retreat!

Canceling was disappointing, but we've take this opportunity to create a better and more affordable immersive experience!

We have three different pricing options and a ton of bonuses. The whole thing is super exciting.

Making changes in your home environment is going to be a game changer. Simply go to masteringdiabets.org/retreats to learn more.

Now before we get into the interview, we want to let you know what you'll learn.

- Why are people so confused about fructose?

- Is fructose dangerous?

- Does it contribute to type 2 diabetes?

- Does it contribute to other diseases?

- What is the difference between refined and non refined fructose?

We hope you all learn a lot and enjoy this episode. If you think others should learn this information, make sure to share a screenshot on your Instagram story and tag us (@masteringdiabetes)!

Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss future episodes! Please leave us a review on iTunes, Google Play, or Stitcher to ensure that the Mastering Diabetes message reaches as many people living with diabetes as possible. Thanks for listening. Click here to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/mindfuldiabeticrobby

Hey everyone, we are really excited to bring you one of our most fascinating interviews to date. We just wrapped up an interview with Dr. B and he blew our minds once again!

His new book Fiber Fueled is out right now and we talked about it in today's interview.

If you are interested in losing weight, maximizing your insulin sensitivity, boosting your immunity, eliminating brain fog, gaining energy and so much more, this book is for you!

Here are just a few things you will learn in this interview:

• How Dr. B used his diet to overcome a lack of self-confidence and self-worth
• You'll that fiber has been oversimplified and there are more than just two types of fiber
• You'll learn about gut-brain signaling and how your gut actually communicates with your brain
• We discussed the wide range of benefits from SCFA's and how they impact respiratory infections
• Then we talked about a mind-blowing concept know as "leaky brain" …. We're really excited for you all to hear this one
• You'll also learn about a key life hack that will allow you to get Starbucks coffee for free!
• And a lot more. This one is jam-packed with info.

If you're listening on our podcast, also don't forget to subscribe and leave a review on the Apple Podcast app!

Link to Dr B's book on his website: https://theplantfedgut.com/book/

Link to Dr B's book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Fiber-Fueled-Plant-Based-Optimizing-Microbiome-ebook/dp/B07ZY7J2XW

Today we are excited to be joined by Dr. Vivian Chen.

Dr. Chen has 14 years of experience as a doctor in the UK. She trained in internal medicine and dermatology in London before moving into Family Practice.

Today's show is a bit different than many of our others because our conversation with Dr. Vivian Chen focuses on food, but also on specific environmental contaminants that can increase your risk for insulin resistance as well as other metabolic diseases.

It's true that excess saturated fat is one of the most potent and reliable triggers of insulin resistance, as many published studies have shown

But beyond the saturated fat equation, there are many other aspects of daily life that can increase your risk for IR, including:

• • Weight gain
  • A sedentary lifestyle
  • Overconsumption of calories
  • Living in a high stress environment
  • A suppressed immune system, and
  • Excess alcohol intake (to name a few)

In today's show, we'll talk with Dr. Vivian Chen about the role that chemicals in your environment play in "disrupting" your endocrine health

We'll talk about animal foods, tupperware, plastic bags, receipts, packaged food products, plastic water bottles, flame retardants, fish, and much much more

You can learn more about Dr. Vivian Chen by visiting her website at www.platefulhealth.com or stalking her on Instagram at plateful.health