<div> <div> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>Metabolic health influences every aspect of your health and well-being. But for most people, understanding how the human metabolism works can be</span> <span>puzzling. Today,</span> <span>we’re</span> <span>going to break metabolism down into digestible bits that you can easily apply to your real life.<br> <br></span></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>On this episode of The Model Health Show,</span> <span>you’re</span> <span>going to hear my interview from the Zoe Podcast. This is a robust conversation with Dr. Tim Spector and Jonathan Wolf on metabolic health.</span> <span>You’re</span> <span>going to learn about the environmental factors that influence metabolism, the role that sleep plays in regulating metabolism, and practical tips for improving your individual metabolism.<br> <br></span></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>You’re</span> <span>also going to learn about how inflammation affects metabolic health, why</span> <span>ultraprocessed</span> <span>foods can</span> <span>impact</span> <span>metabolic efficiency, and so much more. If</span> <span>you’re</span> <span>interested in learning how to transform your metabolic health,</span> <span>optimize</span> <span>your food choices, and get better sleep, I hope you enjoy this conversation. </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>In this episode</span> <span>you’ll</span> <span>discover:</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p> </div> <div> <ul> <li><span>What</span> <span>metabolic health</span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>is and why it matters.</span> <span>(6:51)</span></span></li> <li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>The fascinating science of how our bodies use whole foods vs. processed foods.</span> <span>(8:38)</span></span></li> <li><span>How </span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>epicaloric</span> <span>controllers</span></span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>impact</span> <span>our biology.</span> <span>(10:57)</span></span></li> <li><span>Why metabolic health and fitness are different. (18:25)</span></li> <li><span>What percentage of US citizens are </span><span>metabolically healthy</span><span>. (18:50)</span></li> <li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>The connection between neuroinflammation, belly fat, and insulin resistance. </span><span>(</span><span>21:44</span><span>)</span></span></li> <li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>Wh</span><span>ich specific</span> <span>food</span></span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>can repair and support the blood brain barrier.</span> <span>(23:02)</span></span></li> <li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>The percentage of the average American’s diet that is </span><span>ultraprocessed</span> <span>food.</span> <span>(31:20)</span></span></li> <li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>What vanishing caloric density is. </span><span>(</span><span>37:51</span><span>)</span></span></li> <li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>How </span><span>ultraprocessed</span> <span>foods can disrupt</span></span> <span>your gut microbes</span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>.</span> <span>(39:28)</span></span></li> <li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>What role</span> <span>sleep plays in regulating metabolism.</span> <span>(46:03)</span></span></li> <li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>The</span> <span>#1 thing</span></span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>you can do to improve your metabolism is.</span> <span>(48:12)</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li> </ul> </div> <div> <p><span>Items mentioned in this episode include:</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div> <div> <ul> <li><a href="https://piquelife.com/model" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Piquelife.com/model</span></a> <span>- </span> <span>Get exclusive savings on bundles & subscriptions! </span></li> <li><a href="https://zoe.com/learn/category/podcasts?srsltid=AfmBOooPSGyc6_T36CYvCdOq8t54dHotSvRVwfdafwxyNels2uh4YBBy" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Zoe Podcast</span></a>  <span>- Learn more about gut health, nutrition, & health optimization!</span></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Eat-Smarter-Metabolism-Upgrade-Transform-ebook/dp/B07W3M55SP/?tag=modelhealth1-20" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Eat Smarter</span></a>  <s