Blasphemous Nutrition
The orthodox wellness industry keeps you in purgatory with vague, overly simplistic advice or plunges you into the depths of hell with restrictive commandments that are impossible to sustain. At this point you may be tempted to pursue hedonism instead, but at the end of the day you want to feel and age your best and you know a devil-may-care attitude won’t serve you.
ITS TIME TO LEAVE THE CHURCH OF WELLNESS AND GO TO HEALTH.
Double-degreed functional nutritionist and holistic health coach Aimee shares over 20 years of clinical experience and emerging research on the impact of lifestyle on our healthspan, offering a holy marriage of practical street smarts and relevant data that will empower you to take action.
She’s not just another preachy face looking to sell you on the latest superfood or baptize you into the latest health cult; she’s on a mission to give you balanced, nuanced, honest information to help you make informed, grounded decisions about how to achieve your health goals, whether you aim to lose weight, manage blood sugar, prevent Alzheimer’s or simply age like a bad-ass.
The best results don’t come from listening to what any one person has to say but being able to discard the bullshit, be open to experimentation and learn how to make the best choices for yourself.
When everything is a polarized extreme of vegan vs carnivore or cardio vs weights, tuning in to Blasphemous Nutrition will give you a scandalously nuanced perspective on nutrition and actionable tips that you can begin to implement immediately, so you can rescue yourself from the eternal torment of chasing one dietary savior after another.
Blasphemous Nutrition
Does Marty Kendall have the Solution to Breaking Free from Food Fear?
About Today's Guest:
Marty Kendall is an engineer revolutionizing nutrition using a data-driven, nutrient-first approach. His interest in nutrition began over twenty years ago to help his wife Monica gain control of her Type 1 Diabetes. Since then, he’s developed a systematized approach to nutrition that has helped thousands of people lose weight, reverse insulin resistance, and reclaim their health. This led him to explore the concept of nutrient density and its effect on blood sugar stabilization and overall health. Marty's background in engineering has allowed him to approach nutrition from a quantitative and data-driven perspective, focusing on providing the body with the right nutrients in the most efficient way possible. He shares his learnings at OptimisingNutrition.com and runs Data-Driven Fasting and the Macros and Micros masterclasses to guide people on their journey of nutritional optimisation.
Episode Summary:
In this episode, Aimee interviews Marty Kendall about his journey into the world of nutrient density. Marty explains the concept of the personal fat threshold and how it relates to type 2 diabetes and metabolic disease, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing nutrient-dense foods and how they can satisfy our cravings and promote satiety. He also discusses how the food industry influences our food choices and the need to be mindful of processed foods. Throughout the conversation, Marty challenges the conventional beliefs and superstitions surrounding nutrition and encourages listeners to focus on providing their bodies with the nutrients they need to thrive.
Key Takeaways:
- Nutrient density is key: Prioritizing foods that are rich in essential nutrients can help satisfy our cravings and promote satiety.
- The personal fat threshold: Exceeding our personal fat threshold can lead to metabolic diseases like type 2 diabetes, as excess energy backs up into our bloodstream and vital organs.
- Energy balance and nutrient density: It's not just about eating fewer calories; it's about providing our bodies with the right nutrients in the right amounts.
Resources:
- Photography by: Dai Ross Photography
Podcast Cover Art: Lilly Kate Creative - Blasphemous Nutrition on Substack
- Work with Aimee
- "Ultra Processed People" by Chris Van Tucken: Book
- Simpson, S J, and D Raubenheimer. “Obesity: the protein leverage hypothesis.” Obesity reviews : an official journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity.
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