Well Beyond 40 JJ Virgin

These days, stress can feel inescapable. But did you know that what, when, and how you eat can help you deal with stress more effectively? 
I sat down with Functional Medicine Dietitian Ali Miller to dive into the connection between stress, metabolism, and the food on your plate. In our discussion, we covered how to know if you’ve got a cortisol issue; using food as medicine to support your adrenals, thyroid, and hormonal balance; and whether intermittent fasting is helpful or harmful. 
Plus, we talked about how you can use diets as tools to empower metabolic flexibility and restore your connection to your body’s feedback. 
It’s a juicy episode! If you’ve been feeling a little (or a lot) stressed recently, this is information that could truly change your life. 
FULL show notes: jjvirgin.com/alimiller
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Podcast: Change Your Diet to Help With Anxiety With Ali Miller: https://jjvirgin.com/main-podcast/change-your-diet-to-help-with-anxiety-with-ali-miller-ep-440/
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Believe it or not, you don't have to shrink your diet to shrink your waistline. 
In fact, you just might lose weight by eating more… especially if you’re adding foods that support you on the weight-loss path. In this episode, I share nine foods for fat loss you’ll want to add to your weekly rotation.
The beauty of these foods is that on top of encouraging the fat to melt away, they’re great for your overall health. They have the power to help you promote insulin function, tackle inflammation, and support healthy blood-sugar balance—which is absolutely critical for great, sustained energy. By eating these foods, you’ll also help cultivate a gut microbiome that can continue to promote weight loss. Amazing, right?

Give it a listen right now so you know how to make your next meal a delicious, fat-burning feast.
Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/9foods
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Video: Six Simple Strategies for Lasting Fat Loss: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjGT2r23MSw
 

What’s the main thing you need to lose weight, have great brain function, be able to exercise, and generally live a healthy, fulfilling life?

It all comes down to metabolic health.
And for years, we’ve been overlooking one of the earliest indicators that your metabolic health is headed in the wrong direction. This is something you can improve on your own through better habits… and can potentially help prevent some of the common pitfalls of aging. But only if you know how. 
On today’s episode of the podcast, I’m joined by neurologist and Fellow of the American College of Nutrition, Dr. David Perlmutter, who is going to explain what this indicator is, its dangers, what your levels should be, and what you can do to turn the metabolic ship around. 
It’s an incredibly important episode for all of us, so don’t wait to listen. 
Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/uricacid
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Study: Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases: Uric acid and incident dementia over 12 years of follow-up: A population-based cohort study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28754803/
Study: European Journal of Internal Medicine: Uric acid in metabolic syndrome: From an innocent bystander to a central player: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26703429/
Study: Nutrients: Dietary Fructose and the Metabolic Syndrome: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6770027/
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Study: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases: Ultra-processed foods: Cross-sectional and longitudinal association with uric acid and hyperuricemia in ELSA-Brasil: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36411223/
Study: JAMA Neurology: Association Between Consumption of Ultra-processed Foods and Cognitive Decline: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaneurology/article-abstract/2799140?resultClick=1
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At what point is it too late to start weight training?

Never!
I truly mean that. No matter your age, even if you’ve never lifted a dumbbell in your life, it is never too late to begin. That said, I know it can be intimidating to get started. 
In today’s episode, I explain everything you need to know to strength train properly: exactly what to do, how to do it, and when to switch it up. You’ll learn how to start and progress a resistance-training program to build muscle and increase your strength and power—without getting injured. Plus, I’m revealing the most important factor in a successful exercise routine… and it may not be what you think. 
After you listen, be sure to head over to YouTube to watch me demonstrate the correct form to prevent injury and improve your results. 

Whether you’re brand new to resistance training or have been doing it for years, this episode will help you get the most out of your routine. 
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Have you ever wondered whether you should be eating plants or not?

Perhaps you’ve heard someone say you should stop eating spinach, kale, or tomatoes because of anti-nutrients. Maybe you’ve found yourself wondering, “Is the plant paradox real? Should I switch to the carnivore diet?”

If so, this is the podcast for you. Today, I’m having an enlightening conversation with a leading expert in anti-nutrients, Dr. Deanna Minich. With decades of experience in academia and the food and dietary supplement industries, she’s tapping into her knowledge to help you sort through the noise about nutrition.

Not only will she shed light on anti-nutrients, we’ll unpack the confusion about plants and what you should actually be eating. Plus, Dr. Minich will tell us the one thing you can do to contribute to a balanced gut microbiome, strong immune system, and healthy inflammatory response.

At the end of this episode, you are going to feel beyond empowered to eat for your health.  
Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/colors
Learn more about Dr. Deanna Minich: www.deannaminich.com
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Study: Nutrients: Is There Such a Thing as “Anti-Nutrients”? A Narrative Review of Perceived Problematic Plant Compounds: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/10/2929
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Study: Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism: A Review of the Science of Colorful, Plant-Based Food and Practical Strategies for “Eating the Rainbow”: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33414957/
Study: Oncology Reports: Identification of carotenoids in ovarian tissue in women: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16211314/
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As you get older, not only does your collagen production decline, but—double whammy—so does its integrity. Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body, and, of course, a primary component of gorgeous, glowing skin. 
Today on the podcast, I’m doing a quick and thorough examination of collagen. You’re going to learn about what it is, the surprising reasons it matters, and what breaks it down. 

Then, of course, I’m telling you exactly what you should and shouldn’t be eating right now to support your body’s natural collagen production. I’m sharing the seven best foods for it, and the absolute worst one. 
In just 20 minutes, you’ll walk away empowered to eat your way to clear, firm, and beautiful skin. 
Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/collagenboost
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