The Energy Balance Podcast

• EB. 136: High-Carb Diets Cause Insulin Resistance, Overeating, and Glycation? (Eric Westman Debate Follow-Up Part 2)

  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/   Click here to check out the show notes: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/eb-136-eric-westman-debate-follow-up-part-2-high-carb-diets-cause-insulin-resistance-overeating-and-glycation/   Timestamps: 0:00 – intro  1:02 – Isabella Cooper paper: does shifting from a low-carb diet to a high-carb diet increase inflammation?  9:12 – whether you should be concerned about low T3, low testosterone, or high glucagon on a low-carb diet  16:53 – how we know that the brain does not use fat as a fuel source  20:59 – whether a low metabolic rate on a low-carb diet allows you to live longer  25:13 –increased fatty acid oxidation drives insulin resistance  31:12 – increased fat metabolism in the heart occurs in type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and heart failure, and decreasing this fat metabolism improves cardiovascular health and insulin sensitivity  36:37 – whether babies being born in ketosis means that being in ketosis is beneficial for adult humans  40:29 – do high-carb diets cause glycation?  41:56 – low-carb diets don’t eliminate blood sugar and insulin spikes  46:10 – evidence that high-carb diets don’t cause chronically high blood sugar and insulin levels  49:56 – the benefits of high-carb diets on insulin resistance  55:33 – are carbs inherently addictive? do they cause overeating? 

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• EB. 135: Eric Westman Debate Follow-Up: The Research on Low-Carb Vs High-Carb Diets

  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.jayfeldmanwellness.com/eric-westman-debate-follow-up-the-research-on-low-carb-vs-high-carb-diets/   Timestamps: 0:00 – intro  1:05 – why I’m recording this debate follow-up  3:38 – how the body responds to carbohydrate restriction and the broader biological context  9:47 – the mitochondrial effects of low-carb diets: glycolysis vs beta-oxidation, NADH/FADH2 ratios, NAD+/NADH ratios, and effects at the electron transport chain  15:16 – fat oxidation leads to slower rates of ATP production and higher rates of ROS production  18:14 – how fat oxidation blocks glucose utilization, slows mitochondrial respiration, and reduces carbon dioxide production  20:58 – ketone vs. glucose metabolism   21:52 – glucose metabolism confusion, glycolysis, and whether ketones are beneficial   24:25 – the hormonal effects of low-carb diets  28:13 – how do we know that fat metabolism is less efficient than glucose metabolism?  34:09 – whether research on fat metabolism in rodents applies to humans and other animals  37:02 – the research showing that fat oxidation increases ROS production and reduces mitochondrial efficiency in various animals (including humans)  40:31 – the research showing the mechanisms of increased ROS production and reduced efficiency of ATP production with fatty acid metabolism  47:41 – mitochondrial uncoupling increases during fat metabolism due to increases in oxidative stress  49:19 – are there adaptations on a keto diet that would prevent the harmful effects of fat metabolism?  52:48 – are there biopsies done on long-term ketogenic diets showing that fat oxidation doesn’t lead to a decreased NAD+/NADH ratio and more ROS production?  59:17 – whether increased fatty acid oxidation enzymes would reduce ROS production in the mitochondria as Dr. Westman suggested  1:02:58 – low-carb and ketogenic diets in rodents cause increased oxidative stress and less efficient ATP production   1:11:41 – do ketones protect against ROS?  1:16:18 – do the potential positive effects of ketones outweigh the negative effects of ketogenic diets?  1:27:47 –low-carb and ketogenic diets cause oxidative stress and insulin resistance in humans1:36:30 – the evidence that glucagon is a stress hormone  1:39:45 – low-carb and ketogenic diets cause physiological stress in humans  1:43:46 – the effects of low-carb and ketogenic diets on cortisol  1:48:29 – low-carb and ketogenic diets decrease thyroid activity  1:53:54 – effects of low-carb and ketogenic diets on reproductive hormones

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• BV #18: Calorie Counting Nonsense, Weight vs. Health, & Fixing Lactose Intolerance

  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 the “calories in, calories out” model of weight loss   11:27 – Ryan Fischer’s claim that it takes 3,500 calories to gain one pound  15:07 – whether it’s possible to have more “freedom” on the weekends without wrecking your health  18:11 – Jesse James West & Jeff Nippard on apples vs Sour Patch Kids: are calories all that matter?  24:29 – what calories actually represent and their true role in health  29:03 – is sugar always bad for you?  32:25 – whether tracking calories has any real value  34:21 – problems with equating weight loss with health  38:15 – how to know if excess calories are actually an issue for you  45:33 – why high FODMAP fruits like apples may cause bloating and which fruits would be a better option  49:40 – strategies for reversing lactose intolerance  56:35 – what really drives lactose intolerance and how to tell if it’s affecting you  58:34 – factors that affect lactose intolerance and additional strategies to reverse lactose intolerance  1:04:18 – do leafy greens, digestive enzymes, or slippery elm help with lactose intolerance?

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• BV #17: Weight Regain On Sugar Diet & Metformin + Sugar Fasting = Disaster

  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/the-nutrition-blueprint/ Theresa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootswellness/   Timestamps: 0:00 – intro  0:24 – the costs of metformin: mitochondrial toxicity, increased lactate, inefficient ATP production, and slowed metabolism  5:22 – is using Metformin a good idea on the sugar diet?  10:30 – the dangers of increasing FGF21 while on Metformin  13:53 – increasing FGF21 activity is counter to the bioenergetic view of health  20:23 – Hunter Williams’ supplement stack for insulin sensitivity: metformin, Jardiance, retatrutide, and dihydroberberine  21:42 – the negative effects of Jardiance  24:59 – whether retatrutide and other GLP-1 agonists are healthy from a bioenergetic perspective  27:30 – whether there are any benefits to using medications like metformin, Jardiance, retatrutide, and dihydroberberine  31:54 – how increasing FGF21 with the sugar diet could lead to heart problems such as arrhythmias and atrial fibrillation (AFIB)  38:58 – does the sugar diet boost metabolic rate the same way the bioenergetic approach does?  46:27 – examples of how the sugar diet downregulates metabolism through stress  50:51 – the cumulative effects of stress: how much stress can we handle?  55:15 – how to recover from the negative effects of the sugar diet  58:24 – is stress beneficial? is it possible to avoid stress altogether?  59:51 – problems with dropping fat too low, especially in lean individuals  1:03:50 – the risks of rapid weight loss and the importance of keeping long-term goals in mind  1:08:02 – why cutting out entire macronutrient groups can backfire and what to do instead  1:11:20 – how extreme diets prime our bodies for weight regain  1:14:54 – real-life examples of weight regain after the sugar diet and why it happens  1:20:18 – is there a smarter way to do the sugar diet?  1:24:01 – are there legitimate benefits to the sugar diet? 

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• BV #16: Cole Robinson Flip-Flops on Sugar Diet Recommendations

  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 health  12:43 – Cole Robinson’s early recommendations on sugar fasting  14:16 – the impact of the sugar diet on gut and dental health  16:40 – the importance of understanding how a diet works rather than focusing solely on the short-term results  20:26 – the benefits of eating fruit rather than white sugar sources like candy  21:58 – concerns with blood sugar stability on low-fat diets  23:49 – problems with taking a “1990s low-fat approach” as Cole Robinson recommends  26:18 – Cole Robinson’s flip flop on the sugar diet  31:48 – concerns with digestion and liver detoxification on a low-fat diet  34:46 – Cole Robinson’s history of changing dietary recommendations – from the Snake Diet to the Sugar Diet  36:13 – whether the sugar diet could be used as a short-term tool to lose body fat  38:30 – the many iterations of advice on the sugar diet from Cole Robinson  39:53 – the importance of losing body fat in a healthy way  42:32 – will the 1990s low-fat diet last?  45:29 – whether having enough carbohydrates protects against muscle loss while on the sugar diet  46:57 – caution for those trying the sugar diet for weight loss  51:50 – FGF21 requires a protein deficiency  53:48 – why Cole Robinson’s new low-fat diet may not lead to rapid weight loss like the sugar diet  57:54 – the sugar diet shows that sugar isn’t the cause of insulin resistance  1:03:41 – did Cole Robinson actually lie about what he his original sugar diet recommendations?  1:13:27 – the toxic nature of social media and its impact on learning 

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