Well Beyond 40

"What is the difference between osteoporosis & osteopenia?" asks keetonm2020 from Instagram. Here to answer is JJ Virgin, Certified Nutrition Specialist and author of The Virgin Diet.

Bone health is a crucial but often confusing topic. Tune in to the episode and catch JJ's complete breakdown of how we can use exercise, nutrition, and more to maintain optimal bone health.

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"Is there anything to assist me to wake up feeling refreshed in the morning?" asks Erin King from Facebook. Here with our answer is JJ Virgin, Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition and author of The Virgin Diet.

According to JJ, one of the key factors we need to focus on here is the quality of sleep. In her answer, she provides tons of actionable advice on how to improve the quality of your sleep, so you wake up refreshed and full of energy.

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"I need help with weight loss. I'm 44 years old and I need to lose 10 pounds. Where do I start?" asks Christian Buscemi Leitch from Facebook. Here to answer is JJ Virgin, Certified Exercise Physiologist and author of The Virgin Diet.

In her answer, JJ breaks down the key factors to focus on as you begin your weight loss journey. Whether you are a weight loss veteran, or just starting out, you'll want to tune in and catch the fundamental advice in this episode.

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"Can any vitamin C supplement help or does it need to be in powdered form?" asks Debbi from JJ's Super Immune Secrets Masterclass. Here with our answer is JJ Virgin, Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition and author of The Virgin Diet.

According to JJ, vitamin C is a crucial supplement, but there are some aspects we need to keep in mind. Listen to the full answer, where JJ provides concrete recommendations on the forms and dosages that you need when it comes to vitamin C.

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"What are your thoughts on hypoglycemia?" asks ant_dflip from Instagram. Here to answer is JJ Virgin, Certified Nutrition Specialist and author of The Sugar Impact Diet.

In her answer, JJ breaks down all you need to know about hypoglycemia. Tune in to hear her explanation, as well as some actionable advice to help you regulate your blood sugar.

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Join JJ and special guest Dr. Will Cole, a leading functional medicine expert, as they deep dive into the benefits of ‘Intuitive Fasting’– what it means to be metabolically flexible and how to awaken “the physician within”.

Dr. Cole specializes in clinically investigating underlying factors of chronic disease and customizing a functional medicine approach for thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, hormonal imbalances, digestive disorders, and brain problems.

Find out the top benefits of Intuitive Fasting and being metabolically flexible. Hint: weight loss is one of them, but it’s not even close to the top 5!

You’ll learn why it’s so important to be a hybrid burner: burning fat, sugar, and ketones.

Plus, Dr. Cole shares his simple-to-follow fasting schedule that anyone can use.

If you’re tired of feeling hangry, inflamed, or fatigued, this episode is for you!

Are you a hangry sugar-burner or an energetic fat-burner? Let's find out. Take Dr. Will Cole’s Metabolic Flexibility Quiz at http://jjvirgin.com/metquiz.

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"Should I fast for more than 24 hours?" asks Amanda from Instagram. Here to answer is Cynthia Thurlow, nurse practitioner, and intermittent fasting expert.

According to Cynthia, the answer depends on the individual. Tune in to hear her recommendation on how to build up to longer fasts.

For more information on fasting, check out Cynthia's free intermittent fasting FAQ at https://cynthiathurlow.com/blog/intermittent-fasting-faq.

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"What is your opinion on cooking with an Instant Pot?" asks Ginger Carlson from Facebook. Here to give us our answer is Maru Davila, best selling author, celebrity weight loss expert, and healthy chef.

In her detailed answer, Maru breaks down the pros and cons of cooking with an Instant Pot. If you want to get the most out of your Instant Pot, you'll want to tune in to this episode.

For more information on healthy Mexican foods, check out Maru's FREE guide: 8 Mexican Superfoods for Weight Loss at https://www.healthyeatingthatfeelslikecheating.com/8superfoods.

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"What is the safest way to season a new cast iron skillet?" asks bobwarburton from Instagram. Great question. To answer is Maru Davila, best selling author, celebrity weight loss expert, and healthy chef.

Tune in to hear Maru's advice on how best to season and care for your cast iron skillet, including the best oil to use. If you cook with a cast iron skillet, you will want to hear the actionable advice that Maru provides us in this episode.

For more information on healthy Mexican foods, check out Maru's FREE guide: 8 Mexican Superfoods for Weight Loss at https://www.healthyeatingthatfeelslikecheating.com/8superfoods.

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"Can you talk about buckwheat?" asks mattimahtab from Instagram. Here with our answer is Maru Davila, best selling author, celebrity weight loss expert, and healthy chef.

Listen in as Maru tells her story of how she discovered buckwheat as a healthy, gluten-free alternative. In her answer, she outlines the 7 key benefits that buckwheat provides and the best ways to implement it into your diet.

For more information on healthy Mexican foods, check out Maru's FREE guide: 8 Mexican Superfoods for Weight Loss at https://www.healthyeatingthatfeelslikecheating.com/8superfoods.

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