The Perfect Metabolism Podcast

Is Your Microbiome Messing up Your Metabolism?

You’re eating right, exercising, but can’t seem to get that extra weight around your midsection to budge? It could be your microbiome.
In this episode Sara discusses:
How gut bacteria affects our metabolism, weight, mood, disease risk
How a South Park episode educated millions of people about the microbiome
An interesting tale about what we’ve learned about gut bacteria's affect on weight from a surprising GI infection treatment
12 tips for shifting your microbiome to a fat burning, immune boosting & mood lifting one.
Resources mentioned:
Prime Gut Health from Healthgevity: use code: Sara10
FitBiomics - Nella probiotics
Turd Burglars - South Park episode
References:
Prebiotics vs. Probiotics vs. Postbiotics: What’s The Difference?
Incretin hormones: Their role in health and disease
Your body already has a built-in weight loss system that works like Wegovy, Ozempic and Mounjaro – food and your gut microbiome
New Weight Loss Drugs & Gut Microbiota
Weight Gain After Fecal Microbiota Transplantation
Just Months of American Life Change the Microbiome
Butyrate Suppresses Glucose Metabolism of Colorectal Cancer Cells via GPR109a-AKT Signaling Pathway and Enhances Chemotherapy
Association of ultra-processed food consumption with colorectal cancer risk among men and women: results from three prospective US cohort studies
Sara is not a doctor and the information provided in her podcast is general in nature and for informational purposes only. If you have questions about how it applies to your particular health situation, please consult your doctor or practitioner. Affiliate Disclosure: Links to third party websites and products may be affiliate links, which means that Sara Vance may receive a small referral fee for the sales that she refers. Affiliate programs do not affect the price of the product to you. Sara Vance only recommends the highest quality supplements that she researches extensively and would or does use herself.
#coloncancerawareness #microbiome #weight #GLP-1 

Supplements that Mimic Ozempic - with Michael Antonelli from Healthgevity

Interested in natural alternatives to GLP-1 agonists for weight loss? Sara is joined by Healthgevity founder Michael Antonelli to discuss supplements that can support your metabolism with similar effects as the popular GLP-1 agonist drugs, but without the negative side effects!
We discuss: Ignite, Prime Gut, Longevity, Brain Boost+
Use code: Sara10 to save 10% on Healthgevity
 
Sara is not a doctor and the information provided in her podcast is general in nature and for informational purposes only. If you have questions about how it applies to your particular health situation, please consult your doctor or practitioner. Affiliate Disclosure: Links to third party websites and products may be affiliate links, which means that Sara Vance may receive a small referral fee for the sales that she refers. Affiliate programs do not affect the price of the product to you. Sara Vance only recommends the highest quality supplements that she researches extensively and would or does use herself.
 
#NaturesOzempic  #OzempicAlternatives #Supplements 
 
 

You Are What You Eat with Dr. Kurt

Dr. Kurt Perkins joins me to discuss The Netflix documentary “You Are What You Eat.” We also talk about the recent study that found Oreos lowered cholesterol better than a statin! He shares his story of how he found his way into Functional Medicine, his experience with the Carnivore diet, and his favorite health documentary.
Dr. Kurt Perkins is the clinic director of Dr. Kurt's Place in Colorado Springs, he uses education, hyperbaric oxygen, chiropractic, and functional medicine to empower his clients to ultimately fire him because they don't need him anymore.  He's an avid self-experimenter and hopes to inspire his clients to "Be The Research." He has been married for 15 years and is the father of 4 boys.
Resources:
Dr. Kurt Perkins Website
Sign up for Dr. Kurt’s 3 Point Thursday Newsletter
You are What You Eat Trailer
You are What You Eat Study
Oreo Cookie Treatment Lowers LDL Cholesterol More Than High-Intensity Statin therapy in a Lean Mass Hyper-Responder on a Ketogenic Diet: A Curious Crossover Experiment
Food Inc.
Supersize Me
Sara is not a doctor and the information provided in her podcast is general in nature and for informational purposes only. If you have questions about how it applies to your particular health situation, please consult your doctor or practitioner. Affiliate Disclosure: Links to third party websites and products may be affiliate links, which means that Sara Vance may receive a small referral fee for the sales that she refers. Affiliate programs do not affect the price of the product to you. Sara Vance only recommends the highest quality supplements that she researches extensively and would or does use herself.
#YouAreWhatYouEat

Dark Chocolate - Prescription for Health or Health Hazzard?

Should we leave the doctor’s office with a prescription to eat dark chocolate?  A BMJ study found dark chocolate reduced heart attack risk by 37%, and stroke by 29%.  Dark chocolate is rich in antioxidants and minerals. It has been found to boost brain health, energy, mood, and even all cause mortality. But does dark chocolate have a dark side?
In honor of Valentine’s Day, I am featuring dark chocolate. Learn some of the history of dark chocolate, it’s amazing health benefits, and its potential downsides.
My Valentines gift for you - get my beautiful ebook “I Love Dark Chocolate” for free - this month only! It has 11 delicious and nutritious recipes.
Resources mentioned:
I Love Dark Chocolate eBook (free - this month only)
Free Summit: Heavy - Inescapable Toxins Causing our Health Epidemics
The Perfect Metabolism Plan
Lead and Cadmium Could Be in Your Dark Chocolate
A Third of Chocolate Products Are High in Heavy Metals, CR's Tests Find
Phenol Antioxidant Quantity and Quality in Foods: Cocoa, Dark Chocolate, and Milk Chocolate
Beneficial Effects of Dark Chocolate for Episodic Memory in Healthy Young Adults: A Parallel-Groups Acute Intervention with a White Chocolate Control
Regular Consumption of Dark Chocolate Is Associated with Low Serum Concentrations of C-Reactive Protein in a Healthy Italian Population
Cocoa Flavanol Supplementation Influences Skin Conditions of Photo-Aged Women: A 24-Week Double-Blind, Randomized, Controlled Trial
Chocolate consumption and cardiometabolic disorders: systematic review and meta-analysis
Chocolate Helps with ... Math?
Chocolate Has Antithrombotic Effects Similar to Aspirin
Why Daily Chocolate Could Save Your Brain From Decline
Chocolate consumption and all-cause and cause-specific mortality in a US population: a post hoc analysis of the PLCO cancer screening trial
 
Sara is not a doctor and the information provided in her podcast is general in nature and for informational purposes only. If you have questions about how it applies to your particular health situation, please consult your doctor or practitioner.
Affiliate Disclosure: Links to third party websites and products may be affiliate links, which means that Sara Vance may receive a small referral fee for the sales that she refers. Affiliate programs do not affect the price of the product to you. Sara Vance only recommends the highest quality supplements that she researches extensively and would or does use herself
#Valentines   #Darkchocolate   #enjoylife   #navitasnaturals  #heavymetals

Get a New Understanding of the Heart with Dr. Stephen Hussey

For Heart Health Month, I am joined by Dr. Stephen Hussey, the author of a ground breaking book called ”Understanding the Heart.” 
His book is a revolutionary way of understanding the heart, and on this episode he shares some very surprising things that we misunderstand about the heart/heart health, unique lifestyle tips support our heart, what is structured water and how does it impact the heart, wrongly demonized foods, and also about his own personal health story and his survival story from a heart attack, and what led up to it. 
I truly encourage you to get his book - we just barely scratched the surface today!! 
About Dr. Stephen Hussey: He has a Doctorate of Chiropractic & Masters in Human Nutrition & Functional Medicine from the University of Western States in Portland, OR. He is the author of two books; “The Health Evolution” and “Understanding The Heart, Surprising Insights into The Evolutionary Origins of Heart Disease and Why It Matters”  
Resources mentioned:
Dr. Stephen Husseys Website
Understanding the Heart: Surprising Insights into the Evolutionary Origins of Heart Disease―and Why It Matters
Dr. Stephen Hussey on Instagram
Stress - Portrait of a Killer (Robert Sapolsky film)
Grounding Mat & pillowcase
This podcast is general in nature, not medical advice, and for informational purposes only. Talk to your doctor if you have questions about how this information applies to you.
Affiliate Disclosure: Links to third party websites and products may be affiliate links, which means that Sara Vance may receive a small referral fee for the sales that she refers. Affiliate programs do not affect the price of the product to you. Sara Vance only recommends the highest quality supplements that she researches extensively and would or does use herself.
 
 

Fix Your Fats: Deciphering The Seed Oil Controversy

Are seed oils toxic? Or is that a conspiracy?
Seed oils are perhaps the most controversial ingredient of the moment.  Just a quick internet search of "seed oils" will give you a wide range of articles that emphatically push both sides of the argument.
In this episode I share some of the (shocking) history of fats and the origins of diet-heart hypothesis, explain what seed oils are, what potential health concerns they might pose, which seed oils are actually healthy, what fats I use, and a super cool new alternative to fish oils that was discovered because of dolphins.
And I forgot to mention the cool trick for using coconut oil for busting sugar cravings:
Just stir a little bit (like 1/2 teaspoon) of virgin coconut oil into a cup of green tea. Let it cool a minute, then sip it down. It can nip a sugar craving in the bud, and give you that burst of energy you’re seeking!!  
Resources mentioned:
Buy Fatty 15 & Save 20%
Canola Oil Linked to Worsened Memory and Learning Ability in Alzheimer's Disease, Temple Researchers Report
Find Restaurants that don’t use seed oils
A short history of saturated fats
What if Its All Been a Big Fat Lie? (NYT article)
Save the Dolphins, Save the World (TED Talk)
Sara is not a doctor and the information provided in her podcast is general in nature and for informational purposes only. If you have questions about how it applies to your particular health situation, please consult your doctor or practitioner. Affiliate Disclosure: Links to third party websites and products may be affiliate links, which means that Sara Vance may receive a small referral fee for the sales that she refers. Affiliate programs do not affect the price of the product to you. Sara Vance only recommends the highest quality supplements that she researches extensively and would or does use herself.

The Skinny Starch - is it Nature’s Ozempic?

Bonus episode: Introducing one of my secret weapons - resistant starch. It is sometimes called “the skinny starch,” because it helps with metabolism, blood sugar, digestion, and many other benefits - including lowering inflammation and even colon cancer risk. It also is shown in studies to boost the production of GLP-1, which is why some people are comparing it to Ozempic. 
And best of all - I love to make yummy raw "skinny" desserts with it.
Subscribe for more episodes on Nature's Ozempic tips - coming in Feb!
Resources mentioned:
The Skinny Starch eBook
Prime Gut supplement
Research:
The importance of GLP-1 and PYY in resistant starch's effect on body fat in mice
Dietary resistant starch upregulates total GLP-1 and PYY in a sustained day-long manner through fermentation in rodents
Beneficial Metabolic Effects of a Probiotic via Butyrate-induced GLP-1 Hormone Secretion
 
Sara is not a doctor and the information provided in her podcast is general in nature and for informational purposes only. If you have questions about how it applies to your particular health situation, please consult your doctor or practitioner. Affiliate Disclosure: Links to third party websites and products may be affiliate links, which means that Sara Vance may receive a small referral fee for the sales that she refers. Affiliate programs do not affect the price of the product to you. Sara Vance only recommends the highest quality supplements that she researches extensively and would or does use herself.

Carbs - A Metabolism Friend or Foe?

This episode tackles one of the most controversial and misunderstood areas of nutrition…Carbohydrates.
We take a deep dive into the pros and cons of a low carb diet, some common pitfalls, signs your low carb approach could be backfiring, how to know if your body is handling carbs well or not, and carb types and timing.
 
Resources:
NutriSense Continuous Glucose Monitor
The Skinny Starch eBook
Prime Gut supplement
Articles mentioned:
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/02/health/low-carb-vs-low-fat-diet.html?_r=0
http://www.livescience.com/48969-heart-disease-diabetes-risks-carbohydrate-saturated-fat.html
http://www.marksdailyapple.com/does-eating-low-carb-cause-insulin-resistance/
https://cholesterolcode.com/hyper-responder-faq/
http://paleoforwomen.com/how-to-eat-for-hypothalamic-amenorrhea/
http://www.forefronthealth.com/low-carb-thyroid-dangers/
http://chriskresser.com/is-a-low-carb-diet-ruining-your-health/
http://legionathletics.com/carb-cycling/
 
Sara is not a doctor and the information provided in her podcast is general in nature and for informational purposes only. If you have questions about how it applies to your particular health situation, please consult your doctor or practitioner.
Affiliate Disclosure: Links to third party websites and products may be affiliate links, which means that Sara Vance may receive a small referral fee for the sales that she refers. Affiliate programs do not affect the price of the product to you. Sara Vance only recommends the highest quality supplements that she researches extensively and would or does use herself.
 

Sugar Awareness - 20 Reasons to Break up with Sugar

It’s Sugar Awareness week, so in this episode Sara busts the common myth that sugar is just “harmless empty calories,” and shines a light on the 20 different ways it negatively affects our metabolism, longevity, disease risk, and health.
Resources mentioned in episode:
The Food/Mood/Sugar Tracker
The Positives & Negatives of Sugar
Sara’s Break up Letter
Join Interest List for Sara’s Break up with Sugar ebook
Sara’s website
The Perfect Metabolism Plan
The End of Alzheimers by Dr. Bredesen
Nutisense Continuous Glucose Monitor (save with code: Sara25)
Episode One Free PDF Download: Reboot the Metabolism
 
Sara is not a doctor and the information provided in her podcast is general in nature and for informational purposes only. If you have questions about how it applies to your particular health situation, please consult your doctor or practitioner. Affiliate Disclosure: Links to third party websites and products may be affiliate links, which means that Sara Vance may receive a small referral fee for the sales that she refers. Affiliate programs do not affect the price of the product to you. Sara Vance only recommends the highest quality supplements that she researches extensively and would or does use herself.

Is the Stress Monster Messing up Your Metabolism?

Trouble Sleeping? Can’t Get that belly fat to budge no matter how hard you work out?  It could be the stress monster.  We can’t see it, or touch it…but we can feel it’s effects, and stress is a major factor in metabolic dysfunction. We all know stress is here to stay.  So the key is making sure we have tactics to manage it. Find out how stress can cause weight gain, digestive issues, hormone imbalances, and how it can be the ‘switch’ that turns on disease. And get tips to get you back in the drivers seat and feel more in control.
Resources mentioned:
• My Lab Box - affordable home cortisol and other lab tests (metabolism, adrenal stress, fitness, skin vitality and sleep/stress test all measure cortisol).
 • Grounding Mat & pillowcase
Supplements mentioned: • L-Theanine
 • Ashwaganda
 • Rhodiola
 • B Supreme
 • Mood Probiotic  
 
Sara is not a doctor and the information provided in her podcast is general in nature and for informational purposes only. If you have questions about how it applies to your particular health situation, please consult your doctor or practitioner.
Affiliate Disclosure: Links to third party websites and products may be affiliate links, which means that Sara Vance may receive a small referral fee for the sales that she refers. Affiliate programs do not affect the price of the product to you. Sara Vance only recommends the highest quality supplements that she researches extensively and would or does use herself.