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In this podcast episode, I interview Dr. Randy Johns and Dr. Rob Vasquez from the Healthy, Happy Life and we discuss key nutritional strategies to turn on your fat-burning potential.
Are you ready to transform your metabolism and unlock your fat-burning potential? In this exciting episode of the Functional Nutrition Podcast, Dr. David Jockers sits down with Dr. Randy Johns and Dr. Rob Vasquez to reveal the power of metabolic flexibility and how it can help you burn fat more effectively than ever before.
The Key to Effortless Fat Loss
What if you could burn fat using both glucose and fat for fuel? Metabolic flexibility makes this possible! Dr. Randy Johns and Dr. Rob Vasquez break down how this process works and why it’s crucial for achieving lasting energy and sustainable fat loss.
You’ll also learn how eating the right nutrients can power up your metabolism, leaving you feeling energized and revitalized.
How Fasting and Mindful Eating Can Supercharge Your Metabolism
Ever wondered how fasting or mindful eating could impact your health? In this episode, you’ll uncover the science behind fasting and how it activates autophagy—your body’s cellular repair and fat-burning process. Plus, discover simple strategies for improving metabolic flexibility that you can start applying today!
Tune in now to learn how to boost your metabolism, improve your health, and start living a more vibrant life. This episode is packed with actionable tips that will change the way you approach food, fasting, and fat-burning. Don’t miss out!
- 00:00 Introduction: The Rise of Modern Health Issues
- 05:22 Dr. Randy Johns’ Journey with Late-Stage Cancer
- 15:08 Dr. Rob Vasquez’s Struggle with Weight and Metabolic Health
- 22:33 Understanding Metabolic Flexibility
- 29:27 Teenage Breakfast Struggles
- 30:10 Ancestral Diets vs. Modern Nutrition
- 31:19 The Impact of Processed Foods
- 33:08 Probiotics and Gut Health
- 35:10 Signs of Metabolic Flexibility
- 41:04 Strategies for Improving Metabolic Flexibility
- 46:36 The Importance of Fasting
- 57:00 Metabolism Score and Final Thoughts
“Visceral fat (belly fat) reduces blood flow to vital organs and releases pro-inflammatory compounds that promote disease.”
~ Dr. Jockers
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Connect with Dr. Rob Vasquez and Dr. Randall Johns:
- Website: https://www.thehappyhealthylife.com/
- Metabolism Score: http://www.metabolismscore.com
Connect with Dr. David Jockers:
- YouTube
- Website
- If you are interested in being a guest on the show, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us here!
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