Soy. Coconut Oil. Eggs. We get asked about these foods a lot. Are they safe? Should they be avoided at all costs? Today we separate fact from fiction once and for all with Katherine Basbaum, a clinical dietitian for the Heart & Vascular Center at the UVA Health System. Katherine is the perfect person to talk to about this because she received her Master’ ... Show More
Apr 8
What’s a balanced breakfast that isn’t eggs?
Eggs get talked about a lot when it comes to breakfast, especially in diabetes and blood sugar conversations. But not everyone likes eggs, tolerates them well, or wants them every morning. The good news is that eggs are not required for a balanced breakfast. Today we’re breaking ... Show More
16m 50s
Mar 25
Is it okay to skip breakfast?
Breakfast is one of the most debated meals. In this episode, we’re cutting through the mixed messages to help you understand your body’s patterns. We’ll talk about cultural breakfast traditions, dawn phenomenon, how medications play a role, and why some people genuinely feel bett ... Show More
8m 40s
Mar 18
How to read your labs without spiraling + what to ask for
Labs can bring up a lot of feelings fear, shame, pressure, and confusion. In this episode, Wendy and Jess break down the most important labs to know if you have diabetes, pre diabetes, or high cholesterol, what the numbers actually mean, and what you can do to support them. The g ... Show More
31m 10s
Dec 2021
Dr Cate Shanahan | How PUFA's Get Stored in Your Body Fat & Why The American Heart Association Is The Biggest Fake News Organization KKP: 356
Today, I am blessed to have here with me for a second time Dr. Cate Shanahan. She is the leading authority on nutrition and human metabolism. Free 7 Day Keto Challenge: http://www.ketokampchallenge.com A board-certified Family Physician with over 20 years of clinical experience, ... Show More
1h 6m
Jul 2023
Why Cholesterol Is Only One Factor Of Heart Health
This episode is brought to you by Paleovalley, AG1, and Mitopure. Many people still believe that eating cholesterol and fat, especially saturated fat, causes heart attacks and that taking statin drugs is the only way to reduce your risk of heart attacks, but now we know the scien ... Show More
1h 9m
Apr 2023
Is Vegetable Oil Good Or Bad For You?
This episode is brought to you by ButcherBox and Rupa Health. Many of us grew up with the message that vegetable oils are safe to use as a heart-healthy alternative over traditional saturated fats. Found at your typical grocery store, these clear, tasteless, and highly refined an ... Show More
22m 45s
Jul 2022
What To Eat For Balanced Blood Sugar
This episode is brought to you by Gut Food, Vuori, and Paleovalley. Have you ever wondered what the worst candy or cereal for your blood sugar is, or what the best thing to order at your favorite restaurant might be? Thanks to continuous glucose monitors, this is knowledge we’ll ... Show More
1h 13m