Quiet the Diet

Weight Loss Resistance: The Interplay of Stress, Gut Health, Circadian Rhythms, and Nutrition On Our Overall Health with Dr. Alexis Cowan, PhD

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Dr. Alexis Cowan, PhD a molecular biologist specializing in nutrition and metabolism, joins Michelle to discuss the sophisticated dance between our microbiome, stress, dietary choices, and the environments we occupy (both internal and external) when it comes to overall health.

Tune in to hear:

  • How Alexis’ journey with weight loss, body dysmorphia and disordered eating led her to the study of biochemistry, metabolism and food systems [7:16]
  • The long lasting impact of antibiotics on our microbiomes [17:46]
  • Alexis’ recommendations for someone wanting to improve their gut health [19:41]
  • How connecting with nature can enhance our overall well-being [22:30]
  • The role stress plays in our health [30:32]
  • Why our light environment is crucial for overall health and weight [37:45]
  • Weight loss is more than just calories in-calories out [57:29]
  • How our brain controls energy expenditure and what that means for weight gain/loss [01:00:17]
  • Ancestral vs. modern omega-6 to omega-3 ratio and why it matters [01:05:57]


Watch the full episode on the Quiet The Diet Youtube Channel


Dr. Alexis’s Resources:
Instagram: @dralexisjazmyn
Links: https://dralexisjazmyn.wordpress.com/link-in-bio/

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