Practical Answers To Common Metabolic Questions

IN THIS EPISODE:

• [00:52] How long does it take to reverse metabolic imbalance?
• [04:07] Dr. Ritamarie discusses the dangers of being told that an A1C level of 5.6 is normal.
• [06:34] Does intermittent fasting need to be paired with a keto-like diet in order to be successful?
• [09:06] How to know the ideal eating and fasting windows for your clients.
• [11:31] Should you really eat breakfast within an hour of waking up?
• [14:06] Dr. Ritamarie shares different ways to test blood sugar.
• [20:22] How important is it to test ketones?
• [23:00] How often should blood sugar be tested and how high can it safely go?
• [26:35] Dr. Ritamarie discusses the potential of falling in the danger zone when intermittent fasting.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• As practitioners, it is important to stress that your clients follow your instructions to become metabolically well.
• Someone doesn’t have to eat a low carb diet in order for intermittent fasting to have positive benefits.
• The key components of the meal that should break your fast are: fiber, fat, protein, greens, and probiotics.

RESOURCES:

• ReInvent Healthcare
• Learn more about our practitioner training here
• The Many Faces of Fasting
• Metabolic Syndrome – The Most Common Disease You’ve Never Heard Of
• Inflammation: The Silent Killer
• The Pain & Glory of Metabolic Flexibility
• Fasting: A Cautionary Tale
• 7 Secrets to Hormone Balance, Energy and Mental Clarity: The Body Freedom Pillars