EPISODE · Sep 10, 2025 · 10 MIN
3114: Carb Cycling And Who Can Benefit From It by Eric Leija on How to Boost Metabolism
from Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition · host Optimal Living Daily | Dr. Neal Malik
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3114: Carb cycling offers a structured way to balance fat loss, muscle growth, and energy levels by alternating high- and low-carb days. Eric Leija explains how this approach may influence hormones like leptin, boost metabolism, and help overcome fat-loss plateaus, while also cautioning that it’s an advanced strategy best suited for athletes or those with very specific body composition goals. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.ericleija.com/carb-cycling-and-who-can-benefit-from-it/ Quotes to ponder: "Carb cycling is a strategy that involves fluctuating between high-carb foods and low-carb foods." "Some research shows that by temporarily increasing calories from carbs will give leptin levels a boost, which signals to your body to increase your metabolism once more." "Carb cycling can become intense and complicated for everyday life, as it is an advanced technique." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3114: Carb cycling offers a structured way to balance fat loss, muscle growth, and energy levels by alternating high- and low-carb days. Eric Leija explains how this approach may influence hormones like leptin, boost metabolism, and help overcome fat-loss plateaus, while also cautioning that it’s an advanced strategy best suited for athletes or those with very specific body composition goals. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.ericleija.com/carb-cycling-and-who-can-benefit-from-it/ Quotes to ponder: "Carb cycling is a strategy that involves fluctuating between high-carb foods and low-carb foods." "Some research shows that by temporarily increasing calories from carbs will give leptin levels a boost, which signals to your body to increase your metabolism once more." "Carb cycling can become intense and complicated for everyday life, as it is an advanced technique." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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