EPISODE · Apr 28, 2021 · 39 MIN
All Calories Are Not Created Equal
from BETTER! Building bodies women can trust with Dr. Stephanie Estima · host Dr. Stephanie Estima
This week on Geeky Magic, we debunk the myth that a calorie is a calorie. In this podcast, we discuss how this is incorrect as it does not account for many other important variables, such as ghrelin, leptin, insulin, and fructose. We discuss how energy is made, mitochondria, cell metabolism, and recommended lab tests. Join The Better! Community On Facebook. Get the show notes here. ****************************P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you:Subscribe: The Mini Pause — My weekly newsletter packed with the most actionable, evidence-based tools for women 40+ to thrive in midlife.Build Muscle: LIFT — My progressive strength training program designed for women in midlife. Form-focused, joint-friendly, and built for real results. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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This week on Geeky Magic, we debunk the myth that a calorie is a calorie. In this podcast, we discuss how this is incorrect as it does not account for many other important variables, such as ghrelin, leptin, insulin, and fructose. We discuss how energy is made, mitochondria, cell metabolism, and recommended lab tests.
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