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

Episode Highlights With Kelly Why over 100 million people in the US have diabetes or pre-diabetes, and why this is largely preventable The reason we see a rise in these issues, even in children Understanding macronutrients at a higher level to make health easier Why amino acids and essential fatty acids are important, but we don’t have a dietary need for carbohydrates How the body can take protein and create what it needs through gluconeogenesis even if we don't eat carbs Why protein has a zero to minimal effect on blood sugar and why protein is the most satisfying macronutrient The reason not eating enough protein leads to overeating and why this is an important survival response Metabolic syndrome, elevated blood sugar, diabetes, and inflammatory markers link Why carbohydrates in their whole food form are wrapped in fiber and interact with the body differently The 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 way Why carbs aren't the enemy The reasoning that if low carb is good, no carb is not better and when glucose spikes are good A reason to avoid “naked carbohydrates” or carbs on their own How to use time-restricted eating to your advantage Tips for fasting optimally as a woman and getting enough protein How eating protein in the morning and stop eating by 6pm can make a huge difference Resources We Mention Body Love: Live in Balance, Weigh What You Want, and Free Yourself from Food Drama Forever by Kelly LeVeque Body Love Every Day: Choose Your Life-Changing 21-Day Path to Food Freedom by Kelly LeVeque Be Well by Kelly - website Oura Ring Levels Glucose Monitor Protein powder Time-restricted eating study Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport