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Dec 2023
1h 57m

574: How to Reverse Insulin Resistance, ...

JESSE CHAPPUS
About this episode

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/W5-qZ67sbg4

Dr. Morgan Nolte (IG: @drmorgannolte) is a board-certified clinical specialist in geriatric physical therapy.

She founded Zivli, an online course and coaching program that helps adults reverse insulin resistance for long-term weight loss & disease prevention.

Zivli has members from around the world and Morgan's online content has reached millions of people through her podcast & YouTube channel. 

In this episode, we discuss:

  • What is insulin + why it matters?
  • The 4 pillars of living a low insulin lifestyle
  • The Zivli habit hierarchy to reverse insulin resistance
  • Signs of poor hydration + how to improve it
  • Tips to optimize your sleep
  • A spiritual practice helps with stress management
  • The 3 macronutrients: protein, fats, carbs
  • What causes insulin resistance?
  • The Kraft test for insulin resistance
  • How to eat 30 grams of protein per meal
  • Swap your sweeteners to stevia or monk fruit
  • Morgan's top 3 supplement recommendations
  • Her approach to intermittent fasting
  • The best exercises for lowering insulin
  • The calorie myth
  • A sustainable approach to weight loss

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Related links:

Dr. Morgan Nolte's website (Zivli)

Follow Dr. Morgan Nolte on Instagram and YouTube

Reshape Your Health with Dr. Morgan Nolte (podcast)

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Listen or watch Dr. Jason Fung previously on TUHP (episodes #369, #380, #467, #496, #510, #523, and #567)

Dr. Jason Fung - The Complete Guide to Fasting (book)

Dr. Jason Fung - The Obesity Code (book)

Dr. Jason Fung (books)

Listen or watch Dr. Robert Lustig previously on TUHP (episodes #474, #542, and #561)

Dr. Robert Lustig - Metabolical (book)

Dr. Morgan Nolte - LDL-C (Cholesterol) Versus LDL-P (Particles) Explained (YouTube)

Zivli - FREE Ultimate Food Guide

The Yellow Brick Road of Insulin Resistance (chart)

Levels Health

Listen or watch Dr. Gabrielle Lyon previously on TUHP (episodes #514 and #563)

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon - Forever Strong (book)

Listen or watch Dr. Don Layman previously on TUHP (episode #552)

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Dr. Peter Attia - More hype than substance: erythritol and cardiovascular risk (article)

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Marcy Smith Machine

Listen or watch Dr. Benjamin Bikman previously on TUHP (episode #448)

Dr. Benjamin Bikman - Why We Get Sick (book)

Related episodes:

How to Eliminate Visceral Fat & Reverse Insulin Resistance | Dr. Sean O'Mara (#573)

The Insane Benefits of Intermittent Fasting & How to Do It Correctly | Cynthia Thurlow (#572)

The Proper Human Diet: What to Eat to Reverse Type 2 Diabetes & Lose Weight | Dr. Ken Berry (#570)

These "Healthy" Foods Cause Weight Gain, Insulin Resistance & Diabetes (Avoid Them) | Prof. Tim Noakes (#564)

Scientist Reveals the Weight Loss Diet That Never Fails! | Dr. Eric Westman (#531)

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