"My doctor wants me to go on a low sugar, low fat diet. What is the best way for me to address this?" asks Beverly from Facebook. Here to answer is JJ Virgin, Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition and author of The Virgin Diet.
In her answer, JJ provides her expertise on how sugar impacts us and how it can sneak into our diet. This episode is packed with ac ... Show More
Mar 16
What the Amazon Taught Me About Comfort
How would you handle the mental and physical challenge of living without electricity, hot water, or climate control? I recently embarked on a profound pilgrimage to the heart of the Amazon rainforest that pushed me far beyond my usual comfort zone. Throughout this journey, I live ... Show More
24m 53s
Mar 11
Dr. Deanna Minich Tells Us Why Timing Trumps Your Diet Plan
What if the "when" of your eating matters more than the "what"? I’ve talked about sleep for years, but this conversation with Dr. Deanna Minich made me realize sleep is just the tip of the circadian iceberg. She showed me how light, timing, hormones, and mitochondrial health are ... Show More
1h 11m
Jan 2020
168: How an M.D. lost 100 pounds from a plant-based keto diet with orthopedic surgeon, Carrie Diulus, M.D.
Carrie Diulus, M.D., is a unique individual in the medical field—not only is she one of the handful of board-certified female orthopedic spine surgeons in the country, but she also wholeheartedly believes in using a holistic approach with every patient she sees. In line with her ... Show More
59m 42s
Nov 2014
JJ Virgin: Sugar, Addiction and the Good Life
<p>Fueling your body for optimal health, performance and vitality is an important part of living a good life. Question is, how?</p><p>I don’t know about you, but it’s more than a bit maddening trying to keep up with the latest nutrition advice.</p><p>High-fat, low-fat, paleo, veg ... Show More
1h 4m
Aug 2023
#209 Why a calorie is not a calorie with Dr Robert Lustig
Do we eat too much sugar? This is a question I pose myself, as I like to trick myself into thinking that because I eat so well the majority of the time it makes up for my sweet tooth. But actually when I review my eating habits, I always choose dessert, I tend to snack a lot duri ... Show More
1h 1m
Feb 2023
How to Love Food and Lose Weight | Michelle Shapiro RD
Michelle Shapiro is an Integrative/ Functional Registered Dietitian from NYC with 8+ years of experience serving over 1000 clients to reverse their anxiety, heal longstanding gut issues and approach weight loss lovingly and in a body neutral way. Michelle, in her work, aims to br ... Show More
1h 21m
Jul 2020
Weight Gain, Metabolism, Cholesterol & Blood Sugar with Dr. Nina Lewis Larsson
A special treat for you all! Dr. Nina is taking over the show today with a recording we did for Happy Keto Body VIPs. Dr. Nina is answering your questions on how to deal with weight gain on keto, support your metabolism, your liver, blood sugar... the doctor is in and she's got a ... Show More
1h 1m