Insulin Resistance

Functional Nutritionist Andrea Nicholson explains what metabolic syndrome is and how it can be diagnosed. She reveals that a staggering 88% of the population is not metabolically healthy, and the video included in the post provides insight into the 5 markers of metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome, also known as Insulin Resistance Syndrome, goes beyond just diabetes and is linked to various health conditions such as heart disease, autoimmune conditions, hormone disorders, infertility, sexual dysfunction, and even cancer. However, Andrea reassures readers that metabolic syndrome is reversible, so there is no need to stress if you have one or more of these markers.

A recent study from Harvard Medical School explores the impact of carbohydrates on the brain's reward center. The study observed 72 overweight adults over a 20-week period and compared the effects of three different diets on their brain activity. Using MRI scans, researchers analyzed the participants' brains in a fasted state before eating and four hours after their first meal of the day. The findings shed light on the fascinating question of whether carbs are truly addictive. To learn more about this intriguing topic, watch the video "Are Carbs Really Addictive?" on our website.

Functional Nutritionist Andrea Nicholson delves into the conflicting information surrounding the importance of consuming fiber. While many of us have been told that fiber is essential for colon health, healthy bowel movements, lowering cholesterol, and nourishing our microbiome, there are scientific studies that present a different perspective. Despite the conflicting information, the author acknowledges that it can be challenging to change our long-held beliefs about fiber. To explore this topic further, the author invites readers to watch a video titled "Is Fiber Necessary or Overhyped?"

Functional Nutritionist Andrea Nicholson challenges the commonly heard advice of being in a calorie deficit to lose weight. She questions why obesity rates continue to rise despite this advice, and why weight loss becomes a struggle even when eating very little. The post discusses a recent meta-analysis published in the Journal of Nutrition, which supports the idea that diet variety is more effective for sustainable weight loss than simply reducing calorie intake or increasing calorie burn. The author emphasizes that diet culture is toxic and suggests that counting calories or macros is not the way to achieve lasting results, advocating for a focus on variety in one's diet instead.

Functional Nutritionist Andrea Nicholson describes metabolic disorders, their cause and how to address them naturally.