Episode 2354 – In this Friday’s episode, Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Cynthia Thurlow, NP back to the show and they discuss the benefits of protein, the impact of estrogen, menopause, and much more.
NUTRITION & CGMs
- Vinnie’s recent Instagram post brings out naysayers, but the goal is to get accurate information out there. (3:00)
- Vinnie and Cynthia discuss the 3 bad foods that Vinnie recommends avoiding.
- Cynthia discusses breaking a fast with oatmeal vs a protein. (12:00)
- They discuss the benefits of seeing for yourself how certain foods like oatmeal affect your blood glucose.
- You only really need it for approximately a month in order to see how foods affect you.
- A CGM is the most valuable investment you can make for your metabolic health.
- Cynthia shares how she was attacked by a prominent cardiologist for recommending CGMs to people. (20:30)
- Not surprisingly, that same cardiologist was found to have associations with Big Pharma.
- They agree that there is value in N=1 experimentation to see what works. (23:30)
- As we learn, we should be doing better.
- Cynthia recommends reading “Sacred Cow” by Robb Wolf and Diana Rogers.
- They also discuss how public policy has been made that affects nutrition, such as Meatless Monday in schools. (25:30)
- School lunches have become carb-filled crap.
- Metabolic health depends on protein and healthy fats. (33:00)
THE IMPACT OF ESTROGEN
- Perimenopause is 10-15 years leading up to menopause. Menopause is 1 year without a cycle and beyond. (37:30)
- If you are a woman in your late 30s or early 40s you’re “there”.
- Cynthia recommends Dr. Jolene Brighten as another source of information.
- It is extremely important to build and maintain muscle; less muscle means less insulin sensitivity.
- Cynthia recommends breaking a fast with 30 grams of protein, and a daily intake to be 100 grams of protein. (41:20)
- The impact of estrogen is important: low estrogen causes various issues, including muscle loss.
- The limiting beliefs of women around lifting and building muscle can be discouraging, but they are wrong! (44:20)
- Vinnie talks about Serena and ultra-running, chronic aerobics, and how it changed her body. (46:00)
- She discovered Pilates, barre, and “solid core” and it has made great differences in her muscles.
- Find the work you’re willing to do to help build and maintain strength. (52:40)
- It’s important to hear both men and women that you can be active, healthy, and vibrant as you get older!
- They switch to talking about dog food and the best options if you can afford it. (55:00)
- Cynthia talks about what she discovered speaking with holistic vet Dr. Judy Morgan.
- There are differences in the grades of meat and how some processed pet foods are made.
- Cynthia talks about what she discovered speaking with holistic vet Dr. Judy Morgan.
- You can find Cynthia Thurlow on Twitter @_CynthiaThurlow and Instagram @cynthia_thurlow_.
- Her recent book is full of great information about peri-menopause and menopause: Intermittent Fasting Transformation.
- Her podcast is “Everyday Wellness” and can be found on various audio platforms and on her website.
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