https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/healthy/ 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/non-toxic-product-recommendations-for-your-home-body-cookware-skincare-clothing-emfs-more/ Timestamps: 0:00 – intro 0:53 – misconceptions regarding the Randle cycle in the alternative health world 4:57 – what is the Randle cycle? 7:06 – what most people get wrong about the Randle cyc...
Dec 18, 2025•36 min•Ep. 165
In this episode we discuss: How the Randle Cycle actually works Whether eating carbs and fats in the same meal causes weight gain and insulin resistance The efficiency of using fats as a fuel vs carbohydrate How stress impacts fuel usage in the mitochondria How to determine the optimal amount of carbs and fats in your diet 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/eb-...
Nov 25, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 164
In this episode we discuss: How glucose and insulin decrease glycation Why ketogenic diets can be worse than high-carb diets when it comes to AGE formation How autophagy helps to clear AGEs, but increasing autophagy is not the answer The true primary drivers of AGE accumulation The best diet and supplements for minimizing glycation Check out the Energy Balance Solution program here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/solution/ Click here to check out the show notes: https://www.jayfeldmanwellnes...
Nov 05, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 163
In this episode we discuss: Why glucose and fructose are not the primary drivers of AGE formation Whether blood sugar spikes cause glycation How fats and ketones can cause glycation What’s really responsible for glycation in type 2 diabetes Whether fructose causes more glycation than glucose 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/eb-137-what-really-causes-glycation...
Oct 29, 2025•56 min•Ep. 162
In this episode we discuss: Whether there are benefits to taking massive amounts of glucose for healing Whether there is a limit to the amount of glucose we should consume Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/ Theresa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootswellness/ Timestamps: 0:00 – intro 2:10 – David Stephens’ claim that glucose can't harm you in any way, no matter the amount 7:46 ...
Oct 15, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 161
In this episode we discuss: Andrew Huberman’s ideas about what causes of nighttime wakings and what to do about them How to meet all our nutrient needs Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/ Theresa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootswellness/ Timestamps: 0:00 – intro 0:21 – what Huberman misses when it comes to nighttime wakeups 4:50 – the most common causes of nighttime wakeups a...
Oct 09, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 160
In this episode we discuss: Whether Dr Ray Peat had it all wrong Potential reasons why someone may be bloating from carbs How to add carbs back in following restrictive diet Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/ Theresa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootswellness/ Timestamps: 0:00 – intro 0:32 – Justine Stenger’s claim that Dr Ray Peat had it all wrong 6:15 – did Ray Peat ignore p...
Sep 24, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 159
In this episode we discuss: Whether you should be concerned about low T3 or high glucagon on low-carb diets Whether insulin resistance is a problem of excess glucose metabolism or excess fat metabolism Whether a low metabolic rate allows you to live longer Whether high-carb diets cause overeating and insulin resistance Whether you should be concerned about glycation on a high-carb diet And much more Check out the Energy Balance Solution program here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/solution/ ...
Sep 16, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 158
In this episode we discuss: The mitochondrial effects of low-carb diets, and whether they’re actually worse for energy production The downstream hormonal effects of low-carb diets Whether insulin resistance is a problem of excess glucose metabolism or excess fat metabolism Whether high-carb diets cause overeating and insulin resistance And much more Check out the Energy Balance Solution program here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/solution/ Click here to check out the show notes: https://www...
Sep 11, 2025•1 hr 58 min•Ep. 157
In this episode we discuss: Ryan Fischer’s claim that the body only changes weekly, not daily Whether all calories are created equal How to fix lactose intolerance Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/ Theresa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootswellness/ Timestamps: 0:00 – intro 0:18 – why Ryan Fischer’s claim that the body only changes weekly is false 6:38 – major problems with t...
Sep 04, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 156
In this episode we discuss: Jay Campbell, Hunter Williams, and Mark Bell’s supplement stacks for staying insulin sensitive on the sugar diet Whether using Metformin while on the sugar diet helps improve insulin sensitivity The major differences between the sugar diet and the bioenergetic approach Real-life examples of weight regain and other negative experiences after the sugar diet Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com...
Aug 19, 2025•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 155
In this episode we discuss: Cole Robinson’s different iterations of the sugar diet and whether it’s okay to change your mind Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/ Theresa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootswellness/ Timestamps: 0:00 – intro 0:37 – Cole Robinson flip-flops his recommendations on the sugar diet 7:43 – problems with using weight loss as the primary determinant of hea...
Aug 07, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 154
Download the free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide/ Sign up for a free call for help with weight loss and other health issues: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/call/ Timestamps: 0:00 – intro 4:29 – Ben Bikman suggests the sugar diet only works for lean, active, healthy men 9:33 – Ben Bikman’s claim that satiety is lower on high-carb diets 14:37 – Ben Bikman parrots the argument that carbohydrates are not essential 19:40 – Thomas DeLauer on sugar fasting and i...
Jul 24, 2025•49 min•Ep. 153
In this episode we discuss: Whether post-menopausal women can benefit from the bioenergetic approach Concerns with estrogen therapy and the harmful advice given to women in menopause and perimenopause Primal Bod’s argument that you don't need to hit your RDAs if you are not eating carbohydrates Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/ Theresa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootswellne...
Jul 16, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 152
In this episode we discuss: Max Lugavere and Jordan Peterson on the essentiality of carbohydrates and whether we should be as shocked as they are Bill Burr’s fasting practices for fat loss and the psychological impact of fasting Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/ Theresa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootswellness/ Timestamps: 0:00 – intro 0:32 – Max Lugavere and Jordan Peterso...
Jul 07, 2025•55 min•Ep. 151
In this episode we discuss: Dr. Ken Berry’s claim that humans would historically only eat sweet foods (like fruit and honey) 1-2 weeks out of the year Whether we should always do what our ancestors did to optimize our diets Dr. Ken Berry’s claim that fructose causes glycation Whether we can trust AI to provide accurate information Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/ Theresa's Instagram: https:...
Jun 26, 2025•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 150
In this episode we discuss: Gary Brecka’s misrepresentation of thyroid function – are thyroid hormones methylated? How thyroid hormone conversion actually works and the factors that can inhibit it Whether taking thyroid hormone replacement suppresses or harms your thyroid gland Seed oils vs. unprocessed PUFA from nuts and seeds – is there a difference? Whether PUFA are “essential” and if there are actually any benefits to consuming them Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness....
Jun 12, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 149
In this episode we discuss: Gabrielle Lyon’s claims about carbohydrate disposal, “earning our carbs”, and balancing carbs with muscle Whether the body’s ability to make glucose through gluconeogenesis means that we don’t need to consume carbohydrates How cold plunging may calm the nervous system by first triggering excessive stress, and whether that’s worth it Whether the benefits of cold exposure outweigh the costs, and how to gauge when stressors like exercise become too much Free Energy Balan...
Jun 05, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 148
In this episode we discuss: How the sugar diet, honey diet, and other similar diets actually work and whether FGF21 is really responsible for their benefits How you can lose weight while eating sugar and without sacrificing your health The side-effects of the sugar diet and how to modify the diet to prevent those effects The surprising effects of the sugar diet on testosterone, digestion, and bone health Whether you’ll lose muscle on a low protein diet like the sugar diet Whether you shouldn’t b...
May 27, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 147
Download the free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide/ Sign up for a free call for help with weight loss and other health issues: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/call/ Timestamps: 0:00 – intro 1:20 – overview of FGF21 and how it gets triggered 6:40 – FGF21 works via stress, turning down metabolism and leading to weight regain 11:30 – will the sugar diet cause negative effects if only used short-term? 21:44 – does eating protein at night prevent the negative eff...
May 22, 2025•30 min•Ep. 146
In this episode we discuss: What are the sugar diet and other related diets like the honey diet, fairy princess diet, and fruit till noon diets Whether FGF21 is responsible for the weight loss seen on these diets The effects of the sugar diet on muscle mass Whether FGF21 really extends lifespan How to increase FGF21 levels and whether it’s really good for your health Check out the Energy Balance Solution program here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/solution/ Click here to check out the show ...
May 20, 2025•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 145
In this episode we discuss: Whether Robert Lustig is right about fructose being a poison What Robert Lustig completely misses when comparing the biochemistry of glucose, fructose, and alcohol Whether a low-fat, high-carb diet actually causes fatty liver The research on fructose and it’s toxicity Whether you should be minimizing fruit juice intake in the form of fruit, fruit juice, and honey Check out the Energy Balance Solution program here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/solution/ Click her...
May 13, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 144
In this episode we discuss: The Holistic Psychologist’s claim that psychiatric disorders stem from metabolic dysfunction and whether we agree with her solutions Whether Layla Al-Naif is right that sugar is as addictive as a drug The difference between table sugar and natural sugar sources Whether it’s possible to live a healthy life without starch Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/ Theresa's ...
May 06, 2025•56 min•Ep. 143
In this episode we discuss: Anthony Chaffee’s view that ketosis is the natural state for animals and humans Whether LMNT is a scam Whether we should be getting vitamin D from our food and how that fits with a low-PUFA diet Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/ Theresa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootswellness/ Timestamps: 0:00 – intro 0:22 – meet Theresa Piela 4:20 – emotional h...
Apr 24, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 142
In this episode we discuss: The impact of sugar consumption on oxalate production Whether you really need to avoid all high oxalate foods Different cooking and preparation methods to reduce oxalate exposure Which supplements can make oxalate issues worse 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...
Apr 15, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 141
In this episode we discuss: Whether the claim that your kidneys can only clear 50mg of oxalate per day has any validity Whether citrate is effective for clearing oxalates The impact of low-carb and high protein diets on oxalate production and clearance How glucose, fructose, and insulin effect oxalate production 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 chec...
Mar 31, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 140
In this episode we discuss: The appeal of intermittent fasting and restrictive diets and why they often do more harm than good Why most women are underfed, under-muscled, and struggling with body composition The extreme things people do in the name of health and the importance of the basics The impact of stress on our health and the connection between emotional and physical health Whether drinking a few glasses of water first thing in the morning is optimal for our metabolism Kitty's Instagram: ...
Mar 20, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 139
In this episode we discuss: How much oxalate your body produces and how it compares to the amount you consume in your diet Whether you need to be concerned about vitamin C, hydroxyproline, and glycine converting to oxalates How you can reduce the amount of oxalates your body produces Which nutrients decrease oxalate production How metabolic dysfunction affects oxalate production Check out the Energy Balance Solution program here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/solution/ The Nutrition Bluepri...
Mar 06, 2025•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 138
In this episode we discuss: Peter Attia’s admission that he was wrong about fasting and that it caused him to lose muscle mass Whether fasting is optimal just because our ancestors went through periods of scarcity Whether fructose is as damaging as alcohol like Anthony Chaffee and Robert Lustig suggest Whether methionine restriction is a good idea for increasing lifespan and what alternative may be a better approach Tips for optimizing gut health and avoiding seed oils while eating out at restau...
Feb 20, 2025•2 hr 16 min•Ep. 137
In this episode we discuss: Whether the harmful effects of oxalates are legitimate or overblown How your gut health impacts your susceptibility to oxalate issues Which nutrients help decrease oxalate absorption How fat digestion relates to oxalate absorption Whether a candida overgrowth may be at the root of your oxalate issues Check out the Energy Balance Solution program here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/solution/ The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/ Cl...
Feb 13, 2025•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 136
