How to Improve Your Metabolism w/ Josh Kreifels, RD
Episode description
In this episode, Michelle explains how we can support our metabolism with Josh Kreifels, RD. They debunk common myths about metabolism, and talk about how we actually have more power than we think to improve our metabolic health.
They discuss:
- What exactly is our metabolism?
- You are not doomed by your genetics
- The role of gut bacteria, thyroid hormones, and inflammation on metabolism
- Daily (doable) actions for metabolic health
- Cold plunging
- Pushing yourself in a positive way
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Timestamps:
(8:30) What makes functional nutrition different?
(16:57) What is metabolism?
(24:32) Why it’s more than just “calories”
(29:07) Influence of gut bacteria
(31:42) Thyroid & metabolism
(35:42) Inflammation & metabolism
(36:52) Daily (doable) actions for metabolic health
(51:47) Cold plunging
(70:47) How to know if you’re pushing yourself in a positive or negative way
(1:02:27) Protein
Links:
Purity Coffee - Code QUIETTHEDIET for 20% off your first order!
Obesity Study (American Journal of Clinical Nutrition)
Obesity Study: Chart
Josh’s resources:
Work with Michelle and her free resources:
Episode Page (with transcript!)
Work 1-on-1 with a functional Registered Dietitian at MSN LLC