How to Heal Your Gut and Boost Your Metabolism With Stuart Cooke

Today, Martin is joined by an old friend, Stuart Cooke. At 51, Stuart boasts a VO2 Max score comparable to that of an elite 25-year-old. With over two decades of experience in health and wellness, Stuart is deeply passionate about maintaining optimal health. He shares his insights through interviews with experts on his podcast, The Health Sessions, formerly known as 180 Nutrition.Stuart is dedicated to promoting natural health solutions as alternatives to the synthetic products dominating today's market. His company, Ancestral Nutrition, specialises in providing Australian grass-fed and finished beef organ superfoods. Learn more about their offerings on their website: https://ancestralnutrition.com.au/ About Optimise Your Body:Level up on your journey with the “Optimise Your Body" podcast, hosted by Australia-based Transformation Coach and former Pro Physique Competitor, Martin Silva. A true health guru, Martin delves into the topics of nutrition, revealing his proven secrets for optimal health through the best foods and healthy habits. Gain inspiration from Martin's shift towards prioritising health over aesthetics, embracing a clean diet and balanced lifestyle. Listen to his engaging interviews with globally renowned guests, and explore holistic discussions covering nutrition, training, lifestyle, and mindset. If you're seeking to elevate both your body and mindset, this podcast is your comprehensive guide to sustainably becoming your optimal self. Tune in to unlock the keys to a healthier, more empowered life with Martin Silva.More from this episode’s guest, Stuart CookeLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-cooke-99936a66/?originalSubdomain=au Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3SyZD0MmDNmVbNkF1GLHvG More from Martin Silva:Website: https://admin620541.wixsite.com/optimiseyourbody Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/martinsilvafitness/?hl=enSubscribe to our newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/1fe353b57501/level-up-7-day-challenge Book a stress-free 1-2-1 call With Martin: https://optimiseyourbody.typeform.com/to/lhjdMbYC?typeform-source=linktr.ee Follow Optimise Your Body on:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1B4oJAgMQE0j4mIfcBikJN?si=mutIZLQdQyi4kO--kL6UTA&nd=1&dlsi=24e7a31335b14b91 Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/optimise-your-body-with-martin-silva/id1524883058 Subscribe to Martin Silva on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/MartinSilvaWBFFPro–Time Stamps:(0:00) Introduction  (0:31) Who is Stuart Cooke?  (4:47) Stuart introduced Martin to the animal-based diet(6:29) Fibre won't necessarily heal your gut  (11:07) Carbohydrates and Thyroid health  (13:00) Metabolic Flexibility  (16:16) Your genes are bullets in a gun, but your lifestyle pulls the trigger  (17:33) How to balance a busy lifestyle with health  (23:40) How do you find the time?  (27:26) Movement is so important  (32:51) The importance of strength in longevity  (36:40) The importance of Protein  (38:17) Why you should walk after a meal  (42:15) The knock-on effect of social influence  (43:12) Supplementing Bull's Testicle  (44:59) What is Paul Saladino like as a person?  (51:23) Closing Statements