134: Shawn Stevenson: Stop counting calories! (Try this instead)
These days, it seems like more people than ever are confused about what to eat…
Should you go low-carb? Is a high-fat keto diet actually healthy? How much protein do you REALLY need to eat?
To help me answer these questions and cut through the noise, I’ve brought on a heavy-hitter.
Shawn Stevenson is a nutritional expert, host of the Model Health Show, and the author of a brand new book called Eat Smarter.
On this episode, Shawn and I are going to discuss why fat ISN’T your enemy, the TRUTH about calories, and how much protein you actually NEED to eat for optimal health.
If you care about improving nutrition and optimizing your health, then this episode is an absolute must-listen.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- The FIRST thing you should always do after a bad medical diagnosis (3:35)
- Why you DON’T need to drink milk for strong bones (and what you should eat instead) (5:15)
- How to get MORE energy from your body’s fat stores (seriously!) (11:45)
- Why feeling hungry on a diet means you’re doing something WRONG (21:30)
- The foods that can actually help you burn more calories (crazy, but true) (26:45)
- Why some people become obese (and others don’t) (31:00)
- The single most important food you can eat to lose weight, feel more energy, and boost your health (and you can find it at every grocery store) (34:25)
- Why eating THIS food for break-fast can stop you from overeating and help you lose weight (40:15)
- How to improve your memory and focus in DAYS — with one specific food (47:00)
- Why you get “hangry” sometimes (and why that’s a SERIOUS distress signal from your body) (52:45)
- The BEST “comfort food” you can eat to reduce stress and unhealthy cravings (56:25)
- The food that might actually help your brain age backwards (57:00)
- Why neglecting THIS food tradition may be making us sicker (57:55)
- How to “trick” yourself into feeling fuller (1:01:00)
- Why adding THIS to your bath can help lower blood pressure (1:05:10)
Mentioned on this episode:
Eat Smarter by Shawn Stevenson (official site)
Link to purchase Eat Smarter on Amazon
University of Kansas Medical Center study on protein at breakfast
Eggs vs. bagel for breakfast (STUDY)
Lashing out at your spouse? Check your blood sugar (STUDY)
Link between diet and violence
Shocking Rush University study on food and brain health
Stanford University “Milkshake Study”
If you like this episode, you may also enjoy:
Dr. Mark Hyman on America’s obesity epidemic
Mark Sisson on why you should eat MORE fat
Episode Transcript:
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Dr. Steven Gundry is a renowned heart surgeon and New York Times bestselling author of “The Plant Paradox” and “The Plant Paradox Cookbook.”
I listen to so many podcasts but just like my health I make it a priority in my life. Yours rates no 1 for me.
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