The Energy Balance Podcast Jay Feldman Wellness

In this episode we discuss:
Insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes are diseases of excess fat burning and impaired glucose metabolism
How increasing carbohydrate intake improves insulin sensitivity, even in people with type 2 diabetes
Evidence supporting the bioenergetic view of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes
Why carbs are not actually the cause of insulin resistance and diabetes
 
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The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/
 
Click here to check out the show notes: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-113-carbohydrates-dont-cause-insulin-resistance-or-diabetes-evidence-for-the-bioenergetic-view
 

Timestamps:
0:00 – intro
1:28 – what the mainstream view of insulin resistance gets wrong when it comes to what causes insulin resistance and diabetes
3:24 – glycolysis and fat oxidation are favored, and glucose oxidation is inhibited in insulin resistance and diabetes
8:39 – what happens to glucose in diabetic cells
10:32 – why insulin resistance is a symptom rather than the driver of diabetes
12:55 – research showing that insulin resistance is driven by poor glucose metabolism
20:50 – impaired glucose uptake is not caused by excess insulin; fat-burning and impaired glucose metabolism are the culprits 
27:10 – the problems with relying on fat oxidation over carbohydrate oxidation 
30:43 – how increasing blood glucose levels or increasing insulin can restore normal glucose uptake in diabetes
35:28 – how insulin actually lowers blood sugar and the effects of insulin on cortisol and other stress hormones
37:16 - why fatty acid oxidation is NOT the underlying cause of insulin resistance
40:06 – factors that support or block mitochondrial respiration
41:20 – how excess fatty acid oxidation contributes to the pathology of insulin resistance and can impair glucose metabolism over time
42:49 - how insulin actually lowers blood sugar and the effects of insulin on cortisol and other stress hormones (cont.)
47:08 – why we don’t want to blame insulin for insulin resistance and what really causes high fasting blood glucose
49:22 – how low-carb diets increase stress hormones and decrease insulin sensitivity

In this episode we discuss:
Why you might want to think twice about using resistant starch for blood sugar regulation and gut health
Ways to increase or reduce the amount of resistant starch in the foods you eat 
How to tell if resistant starch is negatively impacting your gut health, and why non-resistant starch may also pose a problem
The optimal calcium to phosphorus ratio according to the research
The calcium paradox and why calcium intake doesn’t increase excitation or calcification
The hidden dangers of excess phosphorus intake 
 
Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide
 
Free Energy Balance Mini-Course: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/
 
Check out the Energy Balance Solution program here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/solution/
 
The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/
 
Click here to check out the show notes: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-112-the-problems-with-resistant-starch-and-balancing-the-calcium-to-phosphorus-ratio-qa
 

Timestamps:
0:00 – intro
1:00 – mainstream health claims about resistant starch and why we disagree
6:15 – whether there are any benefits to including resistant starch in your diet
11:07 – how to tell if resistant starch is negatively impacting your gut health and how to avoid it
16:05 – which starches are easiest to digest and the factors that affect our ability to digest starches optimally
21:38 – why we should pay attention to our calcium to phosphorus ratio and the risks of high parathyroid hormone levels
26:19 – the optimal calcium to phosphorus ratio and the calcium paradox in terms of regulating blood pressure 
31:21 – which phosphorus-containing foods we should avoid to optimize bone density 
34:36 – the calcium paradox and why consuming calcium doesn’t increase intracellular calcium

In this episode we discuss:
How spore-based probiotics differ from typical probiotics and whether we should be using either of them to improve our gut health 
Whether low-carb or ketogenic diets are an ideal solution for epilepsy 
The role of gut health and metabolism in epileptic seizures
Concerns with using low- or no-calorie sweeteners
Whether stevia is actually any better than artificial sweeteners
 
Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide
 
Free Energy Balance Mini-Course: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/
 
Check out the Energy Balance Solution program here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/solution/
 
The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/
 
Click here to check out the show notes: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-111-stevia-vs-sugar-ketogenic-diets-for-epilepsy-and-spore-based-vs-standard-probiotics-qa
 

Timestamps:
0:00 – intro
1:17 – whether spore-based probiotics can cause bacterial overgrowths like SIBO
4:53 – the drawbacks of standard probiotic use and the limitations of stool testing
9:55 – how spore-based probiotics protect against pathogenic bacteria and endotoxin and which spore-based product Jay recommends
15:39 – long-term benefits of spore-based probiotics and how long you need to use them for these benefits
21:05 – whether low-carb or ketogenic diets are necessary to improve epilepsy 
29:25 – using ketones for fuel and why the production of ketones isn't the problem on a ketogenic diet 
30:48 – the main drivers of epileptic seizures and how ketones help to prevent or reverse them 
34:17 – the role of the gut microbiome in brain health and epilepsy
42:18 – concerns with low- or no-calorie sweeteners like stevia
48:03 – whether we should be concerned about the lack of nutrients in table sugar, honey, and maple syrup 
54:55 – stevia as a potential endocrine disruptor that may have negative effects on the thyroid, liver, and kidneys 

In this episode we discuss:
Why insulin resistance and diabetes are not caused by excess carbohydrate consumption and are not actually an insulin signaling problem 
The problems with the idea of metabolic flexibility, earning your carbs, and the carb-insulin model of obesity 
Why carbs are beneficial even for people who have insulin resistance or diabetes 
The role of fat burning and stress in driving insulin resistance 
Specific diet, movement, and supplement recommendations to reverse insulin resistance and diabetes 
 
Free Energy Balance Mini-Course: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/
 
Check out the Energy Balance Solution program here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/solution/
 
Click here to check out the show notes: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-110-the-true-cause-of-insulin-resistance-and-diabetes-from-the-bioenergetic-view/
 

Timestamps:
0:00 – intro
1:14 – metabolic flexibility, earning your carbs, the carb-insulin model of obesity, and dispelling other common insulin resistance myths
7:48 – low-carb, keto, and carnivore diets may improve symptoms but are not the solution for insulin resistance
13:13 – what the mainstream views of insulin resistance gets wrong when it comes to what causes insulin resistance
15:50 – why you might not want to use a continuous glucose monitor and the unnecessary fear of blood glucose spikes
17:48 – whether insulin is harmful and whether we want to keep insulin levels as low as possible
22:15 – whether we can restore optimal insulin sensitivity without low-carb diets 
25:16 –the bioenergetic view of insulin resistance 
27:12 – insulin resistance as an adaptive evolutionary process that is crucial for survival
31:22 – the difference between physiological and pathological insulin resistance
34:40 – how inhibited glucose oxidation causes insulin resistance
40:46 – how fatty acid oxidation causes increased production of ROS, slows cellular respiration, and blocks glucose oxidation (The Randle Cycle)
51:06 – the harms of ROS production from fatty acid oxidation and other forms of stress
53:04 – insulin resistance as an energy deficient state
54:19 – insulin resistance is not an insulin signaling problem, it’s an energy production problem 
58:30 – the role of stress hormones (like cortisol) in insulin resistance 
1:02:09 – how insulin and carbohydrates decrease stress 
1:05:59 – how to fix insulin resistance and restore insulin sensitivity by fixing our capacity to produce energy  
1:10:38 – specific diet, movement, and supplementation recommendations for insulin resistance and diabetes 
1:17:55 – why you don’t need to tailor your carb intake to your carb tolerance   

In this episode we discuss:
Our thoughts on Chris Palmer’s “Brain Energy” theory of mental health
Why low carb diets are not the solution for anxiety and depression and what to do instead
What most people miss when it comes to weight loss and why we shouldn’t focus on fat-burning
Strategies to optimally manage blood sugar for Type 1 Diabetes
Whether we should lower our fat intake to lose weight 
 
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Check out the Energy Balance Solution program here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/solution/
 
Click here to check out the show notes: https:/jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-109-chris-palmers-brain-energy-type-1-diabetes-and-low-fat-diets-for-weight-loss-qa
 

Timestamps:
0:00 – intro
1:19 – our take on Chris Palmer's “Brain Energy” theory of mental health disorders
5:04 – challenging the misconception of a separation between the brain and body
8:03 – why low-carb, ketogenic, and carnivore diets can produce temporary mental health benefits
10:36 – how impaired energy production underlies poor brain health and how to fix it without using low-carb diets
14:05 – how fat burning can temporarily relieve symptoms of poor glucose utilization (with a major cost)
18:29 – why fatty acid oxidation is our default metabolic state under stress and underlies all chronic disease
22:20 – whether ketogenic diets promote metabolic flexibility
24:53 – poor glucose metabolism as a driver of Alzheimer’s disease and other mental health conditions
28:13 – the adaptive benefit of burning fat during stress
31:31 – blood sugar management for Type 1 Diabetes and whether a low-carb diet is optimal
38:13 – whether lowering fat intake is necessary for burning and losing fat
42:09 – whether improving metabolic function alone is enough to reduce stored fat and when a decrease in dietary fat intake may be necessary
47:32 – the difference between subcutaneous fat and visceral fat and their potential implications
50:34 – how to fix our hunger signals to prevent excessive eating
54:33 – weighing the costs of extreme diets and the need for more innovative thinking around health

In this episode we discuss:
The unexpected costs of using excess exercise to lose weight 
Our thoughts on Herman Pontzer’s book Burn and the Constrained Model of Energy Expenditure 
Our thoughts on Ted Naiman’s protein to energy ratio diet (PE Diet) 
The cost of eating too much protein and what to do instead 
How to increase caloric intake to raise your metabolism and reverse hypothyroidism 
The major category of nutrients that’s often missed for optimizing mitochondrial function 
 
 
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Click here to check out the show notes: https:/jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-108-herman-pontzers-burn-ted-naimans-pe-diet-and-increasing-calorie-intake-to-raise-metabolism-qa/
 

Timestamps:
1:25 – Herman Pontzer’s Constrained Model of Energy Expenditure and the adverse effects of energy deficits
7:13 – problems with the additive model of energy expenditure and the physiological cost of excess exercise
10:40 – environmental factors that we can change to increase metabolism
16:42 – the unexpected costs of using excessive exercise to lose weight
19:16 – weight gain as an adaptive response to an energy deficit
22:46 – when eating too much can be a problem and how to identify your ideal calorie intake
32:18 – Ted Naiman’s protein to energy ratio diet and optimal protein intake
41:13 – the problems with using protein as an energy source
46:45 – how to increase caloric intake to raise metabolism and reverse hypothyroidism
50:47 – how to track your symptoms and progress to better guide your nutrient goals
56:55 – the best foods for increasing calorie intake and what to do if you have a low appetite
1:00:30 – the essential role of both macro and micronutrient density in promoting mitochondrial health
1:04:00 – why sugar cravings are not the same as sugar addiction
1:06:46 – easy ways to incorporate more macro and micro nutrient dense foods into your diet