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Did you know there is not just one type of Leaky Gut? Le tme explain why Leaky Gut testing is at the top of my Tier 2 list - tests I often run, but not on everyone. Hit the subscribe or follow button to be notified when new episodes drop. Rate and review your favorite episodes to let me know the things you like so I can keep delivering great content that brings value to your life and health. Check out my online DIY programs for thyroid, gut health and detox.  https://www.drnoseworthy.com/store

In part two of the Understanding Autoimmunity series, Erin unpacks the immune system. If you missed part one of the series, Episode 226, it is recommended you go back and listen to that episode first. Today, Erin discusses the components of the immune system, things that can get dysregulated with autoimmunity, and some conventional lab testing you can use to establish a baseline that will help you monitor your progress. She will provide some more clarity on what to look for in your lab results and some guidance on how to interpret the numbers. If you have questions about autoimmunity, shoot us an email with your question and we will capture some of them to share more information in future episodes. In this episode: How to submit listener questions [3:30] Two parts of the immune system: innate and adaptive [4:30] Key features of autoimmunity [15:30] Two types of autoimmunity: systemic and organ-specific [18:00] Using the Cyrex Array 5 lab test to test for tissue-specific antibodies [26:30] Three stages of autoimmunity explained [30:30] Conventional and routine labs for autoimmunity [38:30] FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT EACH PODCAST, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/the-funktional-nutrition-podcast Resources Mentioned: Organifi supplement powder (Save 20% on your order with code FUNK) LMNT Electrolyte Replenishing powder (Use code FUNK get a free sample pack with any purchase) Ned Natural Remedies (get 15% off your order with code FUNK) Dry Farm Wines Natural, Organic, Paleo Wine (get an extra bottle for only a penny)

This podcast covers GI inflammation and keys to improvement. We will look at the problem of GI Inflammation and three supplements to support better digestive health through a functional medicine lens. If you're not familiar with Functional Medicine, it is a systems biology-based approach that focuses on identifying and addressing the root cause of disease. Functional Medicine is a complementary approach to traditional allopathic health care that incorporates dietary, lifestyle, and nutritional supplementation to support optimal physiology. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: - Our very own Transformation Program: http://thyroidprogram.com/ Get the exact dietary, lifestyle, supplementation recommendations Dr. Shook has used with thousands of clients to support Hashimoto's and their immune system. OUTLINE: Here are the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players, you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time. (00:00) Introduction (07:24) Common Causes of GI Inflammation (11:54) Leaky Gut (17:11) The Autoimmune Triad (28:15) Vitamin D (31:28) Fish Oil (35:27) Resveratrol (40:25) Summary (49:27) Sponsor (Our very own Transformation Program) (52:00) Sponsor (Distance consulting with Dr. Shook) (52:17) References EPISODE LINKS: 1) Our very own Transformation Program - www.thyroidprogram.com 2) Distance consulting with Dr. Shook - https://bit.ly/3ASWYVo 3) About Dr. Shook - https://drbradshook.com/about/ 4) David Sinclair, Pd.D., A.O. - https://sinclair.hms.harvard.edu/ 5) Cyrex Labs (Multiple Tissue Antibody Panel) - https://www.joincyrex.com/the-cyrex-s... 6) Cyrex Array 2 (Intestinal Permeability Screen) - https://www.joincyrex.com/the-cyrex-system/array-2-intestinal-antigenic-permeability-screen 7) Cyrex Labs Array 3x (Wheat/Gluten Proteome Reactivity And Autoimmunity) - https://www.joincyrex.com/the-cyrex-system/array-3x-wheat-gluten-proteome-reactivity-and-autoimmunity 8) Decoding the Mystery of Autoimmunity Video Series - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... 9) If you want access to some of the best supplements in the world, you can signup for Dr. Shook's FullScript supplement dispensary and access the exact supplements he uses with his clients. You can join his dispensary for free, here: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/has... PODCAST INFO: ITUNES PODCAST – https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/t... LIBSYN PODCAST - http://directory.libsyn.com/shows/vie... SUPPORT & CONNECT: You can get more information on the thyroid functional medicine doctor approach through these resources: • Need help? You may be a candidate to work with Dr. Brad Shook. Visit https://bit.ly/3ASWYVo to learn more. • Confused about thyroid lab testing? You can access the 9 Labs Required to Understand Your Thyroid Program here: https://hashimotosdoctor.com/free-boo... You can access Dr. Shook's Hashimoto's and autoimmunity learning library on social media: • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/drbradshook • YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/drbradshook Join our Hashimoto's and Thyroid Facebook support group (12k members) started by Dr. Shook: • Greater Hickory Thyroid Support Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/Hicko... We have put together some of the best resources on Hashimoto's Disease for you here: • Learn about Hashimoto's disease treatment and Hashimoto's disease diagnosis here: https://drbradshook.com/autoimmune-ha... • If you are looking for a Hashimoto's disease diet, or Hashimoto's thyroiditis diet to lose weight, there are a lot of factors to consider, but this article will be of tremendous help to you: https://drbradshook.com/hashimoto-thy... Disclaimer: Dr. Brad Shook is a chiropractic physician and member of The Institute of Functional Medicine with postdoctoral training in epigenetics, genomics, and Functional and Precision Medicine. He concentrates his consulting practice in helping people with chronic health problems to achieve the most optimal health possi

This podcast covers three reasons that digestive problems do not improve with Hashimoto's disease. We will look at the problem of unresolved digestive complaints through a functional medicine lens. If you're not familiar with Functional Medicine, it is a systems biology-based approach that focuses on identifying and addressing the root cause of disease. Functional Medicine is a complementary approach to traditional allopathic health care that incorporates dietary, lifestyle, and nutritional supplementation to support optimal physiology. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: - Our very own Transformation Program: http://thyroidprogram.com/ Get the exact dietary, lifestyle, supplementation recommendations Dr. Shook has used with thousands of clients to support Hashimoto's and their immune system. OUTLINE: Here are the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players, you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time. (00:00) Introduction (07:44) Celiac Disease (15:16) Ulcerative Colitis (19:45) Crohn's Disease (21:05) Triad of Autoimmunity (29:45) Summary (32:24) Sponsor (Our very own Transformation Program) (33:15) Sponsor (Distance consulting with Dr. Shook) EPISODE LINKS: 1) Our very own Transformation Program - www.thyroidprogram.com 2) Distance consulting with Dr. Shook - https://bit.ly/3ASWYVo 3) About Dr. Shook - https://drbradshook.com/about/ 4) The legend, Datis Kharrazian - https://www.ifm.org/about/profile/dat... 5) Cyrex Labs (Multiple Tissue Antibody Panel) - https://www.joincyrex.com/the-cyrex-s... 6) Cyrex Array 2 (Intestinal Permeability Screen) - https://www.joincyrex.com/the-cyrex-system/array-2-intestinal-antigenic-permeability-screen 7) Cyrex Labs Array 3x (Wheat/Gluten Proteome Reactivity And Autoimmunity) - https://www.joincyrex.com/the-cyrex-system/array-3x-wheat-gluten-proteome-reactivity-and-autoimmunity 8) Decoding the Mystery of Autoimmunity Video Series - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... 9) If you want access to some of the best supplements in the world, you can signup for Dr. Shook's FullScript supplement dispensary and access the exact supplements he uses with his clients. You can join his dispensary for free, here: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/has... PODCAST INFO: ITUNES PODCAST – https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/t... LIBSYN PODCAST - http://directory.libsyn.com/shows/vie... SUPPORT & CONNECT: You can get more information on the thyroid functional medicine doctor approach through these resources: • Need help? You may be a candidate to work with Dr. Brad Shook. Visit https://bit.ly/3ASWYVo to learn more. • Confused about thyroid lab testing? You can access the 9 Labs Required to Understand Your Thyroid Program here: https://hashimotosdoctor.com/free-boo... You can access Dr. Shook's Hashimoto's and autoimmunity learning library on social media: • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/drbradshook • YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/drbradshook Join our Hashimoto's and Thyroid Facebook support group (12k members) started by Dr. Shook: • Greater Hickory Thyroid Support Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/Hicko... We have put together some of the best resources on Hashimoto's Disease for you here: • Learn about Hashimoto's disease treatment and Hashimoto's disease diagnosis here: https://drbradshook.com/autoimmune-ha... • If you are looking for a Hashimoto's disease diet, or Hashimoto's thyroiditis diet to lose weight, there are a lot of factors to consider, but this article will be of tremendous help to you: https://drbradshook.com/hashimoto-thy... Disclaimer: Dr. Brad Shook is a chiropractic physician and member of The Institute of Functional Medicine with postdoctoral training in epigenetics, genomics, and Functional and Precision Medicine. He concentrates his consulting practice in helping people with chronic health problems to achieve the most optimal health possible, by seeking unique interventions specific to the individ

You may have heard the news, but gluten is not good, especially for autoimmune people. Gluten is obviously associated with Celiac Disease, which is relatively rare, but it's actually much more common to have NCGS, or Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity, and gluten sensitivity can impact far more than just the gut and digestion. I hear about it all the time - people notice that eating gluten flares their inflammation, their anxiety, their joint pain, brain fog, headaches, depression, fatigue, stomach aches.....MOST people who cut gluten out will notice an improvement in my opinion!In this podcast, I give 3 reasons why gluten is so bad:1 - the testing is not adequate, and it gives people false sense of security and doesn't accurately catch the problem when people are seeking help. Conventional testing only looks for "Gliadin", and sometimes only looks for IgA response against gliadin, which is inadequate. See #2 for reasons why it's inadequate. 2 - Wheat has many more proteins in it than just gluten, and they can induce an inflammatory immune response (in fact some might be worse than Gliadin) including Wheat Germ Agglutinins, Gliadin Toxic Proteins, Gluteomorphin, Non-Gluten Proteins, and more. Cyrex Array 3x tests many more components of the Wheat/Gluten Proteome, including the Transglutaminases, which can indicate gluten-mediated 'attack' against the gut (Celiac), the skin, or the brain. 3 - Gluten antibodies cross-reacts with many tissues and foods, including cerebellum, thyroid peroxidase (TPO, common in Hashimoto's), Myelin Basic Protein (demyelinating diseases like MS), 21-Hydroxylase (adrenal), osteocyte (bone), myocardial peptide (heart), ovary, and more, and gluten antibodies can also cross-react with dairy, corn, rice, oats, yeast and millet. These reasons, and more, are good reason why you should avoid eating gluten, and are discussed in detail in this episode!My Youtube Channel

This is an important episode. When you understand what could be driving your autoimmunity, you have your solutions - STOP SCRATCHING! (listen to the episode if that doesn't make sense!) Many things have been associated with the onset or exacerbation of autoimmune disease, but this easy-to-understand concept (as originally taught by Dr. Tom Culleton DC) really simplifies The 5 Drivers of Autoimmune Disease, which are:1 - Foods and Gut Health. It's now well-established that leaky gut and food sensitivities can cause or contribute to autoimmune disease, and this is an important first place to start. This can be addressed through lab testing or dietary protocols such as an Elimination Diet or Autoimmune Paleo Protocol, as discussed in this episode, and on several related videos on our website.2 - Toxins. Toxins disrupt the immune system, create a stress response, and lead to inflammation. Toxins can both induce and exacerbate autoimmunity, including Mercury, Aluminum, BPA in plastics, air pollution in general, mold and mycotoxins, and many more. These can be tested through Cyrex Array 11 or through various other testing forms that are discussed in the episode. Detox Detox Detox!!3 - Stress. Almost anyone with an autoimmune process going on can tell you that stress makes it worse. Stress can't be avoided, but it can be MANAGED. Stress is not just job, life, bills, relationships, but there is also physical stress (head trauma or other injuries, sedentary lifestyle, overtraining) and toxic stress (see #2) that triggers the same stress response from the pituitary that will flare inflammation, decrease immune defenses, and make autoimmunity worse.4 - Hormones. Hormone fluctuations can cause autoimmune flares, especially CORTISOL (and epinephrine aka adrenaline - the stress response), INSULIN and blood sugar spikes and/or crashes, and ESTROGEN, which is why autoimmunity often flares around puberty, pregnancy, and peri-menopause.5 - Infections and Pathogens. Bugs such as COVID, influenza, Epstein-Barr Virus, Herpes Simplex Virus, Cytomegalovirus, Parvovirus, Lyme disease, Yersinia, H. Pylori, and many more are associated with autoimmunity. It's not always an "infection" like a weekend flu though.“In many cases it is not a single infection but rather the ‘burden of infections' from childhood that is responsible for the induction of autoimmunity.”Infections and autoimmunity - friends or foes? Trends Immunology 2009 Aug 30(8) 409-14 Kivity et al. Each autoimmune puzzle is different, but all 5 of these drivers need to be addressed for success!

Dave Feldman is a software engineer who discovered for himself the benefits of a ketogenic diet in April 2015, experiencing what he describes as “seven blissful months” - until getting some labs back that included a 300+ total cholesterol.  He learned he was a “hyper-responder,” which inspired him to learn all he could about cholesterol and the lipid system. For the last 2.5 years he’s been using self-experimentation methods to meticulously adjust dietary macronutrient ratios in order to manipulate his blood chemistry.  He’s found out that the lipid system is actually quite easy to change, and does so in surprising ways related to diet. Dave is here today with Dr. Tommy Wood to share his discoveries about all things cholesterol: LDL, HDL, VLDL, lean-mass hyper-responders, and what you need to know to evaluate your own labs.  Dave is an active speaker and blogger, and his N=1 experiments are detailed on his blog at cholesterolcode.com. Here’s the outline of this interview with Dave Feldman: [00:00:19] Video from Low Carb Breckenridge 2017: Dave Feldman: The Dynamic Influence of a High Fat Diet on Cholesterol Variability. [00:00:47] Dave’s background. [00:01:17] Cholesterol doubled, hyper-responder. [00:01:54] Distributed object networks. [00:02:46] Changing fat intake to manipulate cholesterol levels. [00:03:01] Cholesterol Drop Protocol. [00:05:27] Reverse engineering cellular energy. [00:06:20] Lipoprotein. [00:09:37] Very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL), triglycerides. [00:10:00] Metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance. [00:10:29] Intermediate density lipoprotein (IDL). [00:14:35] Hydrolysis of fatty acids. [00:17:11] 3-day average, LDL-C, LDL-P. [00:19:05] Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR), Friedewald equation. [00:21:00] Direct vs Calculated LDL-C. [00:23:25] Non-low carbers. [00:24:15] Carb swapping. [00:27:16] Vegans. [00:28:07] Sex hormones. [00:29:35] Metabolic flexibility. [00:29:59] Lean mass hyper-responders. [00:34:59] Hypothyroidism, T3, testosterone, creatinine. [00:37:08] Dave’s interview with Ken Sikaris on Low Carb Conversations podcast. [00:37:34] All-cause mortality. [00:38:15] Study: Fulks, Michael, Robert L. Stout, and Vera F. Dolan. "Association of cholesterol, LDL, HDL, cholesterol/HDL and triglyceride with all-cause mortality in life insurance applicants." J Insur Med 41.4 (2009): 244-53. [00:40:00] APOC2, C-reactive protein. [00:44:44] 99% of the LDL particle lifespan. [00:45:59] Atherosclerosis. [00:46:31] Lipopolysaccharides (endotoxin). [00:50:23] Cyrex Array 2 - Intestinal Antigenic Permeability Screen. [00:52:15] Study: Varbo, Anette, Jacob J. Freiberg, and Børge G. Nordestgaard. "Extreme nonfasting remnant cholesterol vs extreme LDL cholesterol as contributors to cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality in 90000 individuals from the general population." Clinical chemistry 61.3 (2015): 533-543. [00:51:38] Peter Attia, Thomas Dayspring. [00:53:23] Remnant cholesterol. [00:59:44] Cholesterolcode.com. [01:00:38] Low Carb Breckenridge, Low Carb Cruise, Ketocon, Ketofest, @DaveKeto.

A diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease is devastating, and the associated symptoms – difficulty walking, tremors, memory issues – are debilitating. But what if those symptoms aren’t necessarily indicative of Parkinson’s after all? What if a simple diet change could improve or even eliminate those symptoms?  Today Nadine explores anecdotal evidence suggesting that the symptoms of Parkinson’s and other demyelination syndromes might be actually be caused by celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity. She argues that as Parkinson’s diagnoses become more and more common, it is imperative that we explore the potential connection between Parkinson’s and celiac disease.  Listen in to understand how gluten can affect the neurological system, why Parkinson’s patients should be tested for celiac disease, and how a gluten-free diet can heal neurological damage.  What’s Discussed:  Nadine’s Parkinson’s patient Diagnosed with celiac disease as a child in the 1940’s Recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s Symptoms included difficulty walking, falling, stooped gait, masked appearance, tremors, memory issues and confusion Discovered unintentional gluten exposure in the home Moved to adult foster home to ensure gluten-free diet Many symptoms went away Working with neurologist to wean off Parkinson’s meds Why patients diagnosed with Parkinson’s, ALS and MS should get test for celiac disease and gluten sensitivity Every nerve in the body is insulated with myelin Myelin is made of fat Gluten prevents the absorption of fats Parkinson’s, ALS and MS are all demyelination syndromes The need for research regarding the potential connection between Parkinson’s and celiac disease The University of Chicago asserts there is ‘no published evidence of a connection between Parkinson’s and celiac disease’ Nadine argues that enough anecdotal evidence exists to suggest that a connection should be investigated Nadine’s recommendation for a comprehensive celiac lab test Cyrex Labs tests for 25 of the gluten intolerant antibodies, including tTG-2, tTG-3 and tTG-6 Ask for a total IgA and IgG in addition to the Cyrex Array 3 Insurance should cover the tests Can be ordered by any practitioner Celiac diagnoses in patients over 60 30% of newly diagnosed celiac patients are over 60 Many have neurological issues Neuropathy Headaches Migraines Seizure disorders Difficulty walking Falling Balance issues MS Nadine’s patients improve on a Paleo diet The Stanford idiopathic familial narcolepsy study Entire family diagnosed with narcolepsy Found that family members had celiac disease Adopting a gluten-free diet eliminated the narcolepsy Family now runs organic farm The increasing number of Parkinson’s diagnoses More and more common UK neurological expert routinely tests for celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity How your body heals neurological damage in the absence of gluten Heal intestines Eliminate inflammation Repair immune system Replete nutrient deficiencies Vitamin D Cancer preventative Level should be between 60-80 Indicator of all fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E and K) ‘Sunshine’ vitamin synthesized through skin Must also be taken in dietarily Little chance of overdosing on D3 What your nails can tell you about your health Look for white spots, cracked nails, hangnails May indicate lack of zinc, D3, or B vitamins Dr. Terry Wahls’ MS misdiagnosis Diagnosed with MS and required wheelchair Healed with a gluten-free diet Can ride her bike and walk without a cane Nadine’s story At 40, her symptoms suggested MS Issues with clumsiness (falling, dragging feet, dropping things, difficulty with balance) Problems went away on a gluten-free diet Nutrient deficiencies were causing neurological issues Celiac cerebellar ataxia Caused by lesions on or inflammation of the brain Results in inability to walk straight Tissue can be healed on a gluten free diet  Resources: Cyrex Laboratories Midway Farms La Mancha Ranch and Orchard Dr. Wahls’ TED Talk Dr. Wahls’ YouTube Channel The Wahls Protocol: A Radical New Way to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions Using Paleo Principles - by Terry Wahls, MD and Eve Adamson  Connect with Nadine:  Instagram Facebook Contact via Email ‘Your Skin on Gluten’ on YouTube Books by Nadine: Dough Nation: A Nurse's Memoir of Celiac Disease from Missed Diagnosis to Food and Health Activism

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Please leave us a review at openskyfitness.com/review   Join Us for a 10k Holiday Fun Run! Devon and I will be participating in a 10k run in Santa Monica, California on Sunday, December 4th. Get in touch with us about meeting up and click here for more details.   November Nutrition Month: Week 6- Gluten and Sugar This week, Devon and I are talking about Hot Topics in Nutrition: Gluten and Sugar! There's a very high amount of Americans that over-consume gluten and sugar. Unfortunately, large amounts of products containing gluten and sugar can lead to different autoimmune diseases. Today, we'll talk about what products contain high amounts of sugar and gluten, how they affect the body, and what you can do to turn our health around. We also took some time to answer the question: What and when should you eat for pre and post workouts? Talk about nutrition with us! We've already been discussing nutrition and motivation tactics on the Open Sky Fitness Podcast Facebook Group. It's a great group to talk with other people about health, share tips, and encourage each other to keep living a healthy lifestyle. Each week, we'll be discussing a different nutrition topic! Nutrition Topics October: Week 1- Which Popular Diet is Best for You? Week 2-Kitchen Clean Out Hacks   Week 4- Convenient Foods and Meal Prep Hacks November: Week 5- How to Hack Your Diet: Carb Cycling and Fasting Week 6- Keys To A Healthy Gut Week 7- Hot Topics: Gluten and Sugar    All About Gluten What is gluten? Gluten is a protein that is found in wheat, grains, and other foods. It helps hold processed food together including: Breads Pasta Cereal Doritos Pretzels Crackers Nuts Fried food Cupcakes Cookies Flour Stuffing Pie crust Gluten can even be found in foods that have been crossed such as peanuts and Brazilian nuts. Today, the genetic makeup of gluten is so different than what it used to be. During the 1980s, there used to be around 30 different types of gluten in the USA. After years of crossing different types of gluten, we only have about 3 or 4 types now.   What is Gluten Sensitivity? A person can be allergic to either gluten or gliadin and any of the 12 smaller parts that make up gliadin. Extreme cases of gluten sensitivity can lead to Celiac Disease, a genetic disease. This is an allergic reaction to gluten that is also an autoimmune disease that can cause damage to the stomach. Because Celiac Disease is a genetic disease, it can be turned on with enough gluten. Once it's turned on, it cannot be turned off. There's about 1 in every 200 people that have Celiac Disease and there's a chance that 1 in 30 are undiagnosed. Chances are higher if you are of European descent. Besides the small intestine, you can be gluten sensitive to to other parts of the body such as the brain.   What are Celiac Disease and Gluten Sensitivity Symptoms? People who have Celiac Disease or are sensitive to gluten can have the following symptoms: Abdominal pain Bloated belly Nausea Constipation Diarrhea Gas How Can You Test for Gluten Sensitivity? You can test for gluten sensitivity with either a Cyrex Array 3 Test or  C Reactive Protein test to test for inflammation of the body. What Can Happen to Your Body with Gluten Sensitivity? Your body doesn't like the gluten and overtime it starts to create antibodies against the gluten that it's allergic to, but also other parts of your body and can create autoimmune diseases such as: Alzheimers, autism, dementia, MS, Parkinson's etc. Autoimmune Diseases can include: Thyroid problems Type 1 Diabetes Ffibromialgia Liver Disease Rheumatoid Arthritis Skin Disease such as Eczema Fortunately, a lot of these diseases can be treated by simply removing gluten from the diet!   Sugar and Our Health   "It's not fat that makes you fat, it's sugar that makes you fat." - Rob Dionne   Our ancestors had it right when it came to eating fruit since it is the most natural food we have that contains healthy sugar. Today, we're more likely to find overly processed food in the stores that contain ingredients such as high glucose corn syrup. According to the latest release from the World Health Organization on sugar guidelines, we should only be consuming about 6 teaspoons of sugar or less  each day. That's about 4-6 packets of sugar in your coffee! Two Main Sugars: Fructose and Glucose There are two main types of sugar that we intake on a daily basis: Fructose and Glucose. Fructose comes from fruit and honey. Glucose is the simplest form of sugar and it can be found in foods such as vegetables, leafy greens and some forms of sugar. Our body creates glucose by turning the food we eat into glucose!   How Does the Body Digest Fructose and Glucose? We eat the food, the body breaks down the food and sugar is broken down in the blood stream, your pancreas releases insulin for your cells. When you have too much sugar and the cells are full, your pancreas transfers the sugar to your liver and it is stored as a glycogen for later use. If the glycogen is full and you're still eating sugar, you start to turn that into fat. Too much can create insulin resistance and lead to Type 2 Diabetes   Uncovering Hidden Sugars Food and Beverage labels can include an assortment of different hidden sugars: High Fructose Corn Syrup Cane Sugar Corn Syrup Dextrose Maltose Sucralose Evaporated cane juice Fruit juice concentrates Monosaccharides Disaccharides   Health Problems Because of Sugar A numerous amount of health problems can occur because of consuming too much sugar: Obesity Diabetes Type 2 Heart Disease Stroke Foods to Avoid to Prevent Diabetes & Other Health Problems Avoid any simple carbs that the body will break down quickly: White bread Wheat/ whole wheat breads White rice Baked white potatoes Bagels Croissants Vanilla wafers Graham crackers Pretzels Corn chips Cookies Jelly beans Gatorade Beer What foods should you be eating? Any complex carbs such as: Starchy veggies Sweet potatoes Squash Leafy veggies   Workout Nutrition Pre-Workout Nutrition Depending on each person, they may or may not want to consume any food or beverages such as a smoothie or coffee before they workout. Overtime, you should know whether or not your body benefits from nutrition before you go workout. If your workout is suffering, you need more energy, or you're hitting a plateau, you might want to consider eating before you work out. If eating makes you feel nauseous during a workout (especially an early morning workout), then make you should wait to eat till after you're done. When Should You Eat Before a Workout? It really depends on the time of day, but you should try to consume something at least 30 minutes-1 hour before your workout. What Foods and Beverages in General? You will want to eat fast, digestible foods. You should consider eating carbohydrates as your first option, then proteins is second, and your last possible option are fats. Fats are the slowest digestible food so you should eat a very small amount of it if you're considering eating that. If you want to build muscle mass, then you should definitely eat some protein before your workout. I suggest eating food 30 minutes-1 hour before your workout because if you eat as soon as you get to the gym, then it's too close to the start of your workout. Your body won't have enough time to digest the protein and your body will be forced to use your muscle mass for energy. You will feel very sluggish because your body is working so hard to digest the food at the same time that you're trying to exercise. How Much Can you Consume Before a Morning Workout? Depending on how fast your body is able to metabolize food, you can consume anywhere between 100-700 calories. Some great food options during the morning include: Bananas Berries Greek Yogurt Nut butters Peanut Butter Almond Butter Honey Low-sugar jelly Steel cut oats/oatmeal Rolled out oats Hard boiled eggs Avocado Nuts Beverages to help your energy include: Coffee with Half n Half, coconut oil, or grass-fed butter Tea with caffeine Mate Supplement Options A protein shake with bananas, berries, almond milk, or nut butter is a great combination. We also recommend adding branched chain amino acids to your protein shake. Not only are protein shakese great for pre workouts, but for post workouts as well. You should try to stay away from any pre workout drink that has caffeine such as N.O. Xplode. The caffeine can be addicting and give you a lot of anxiety. In addition, drinks like this have tons of artificial colors and flavorings that are horrible for your body. You're better off with coffee, tea, or mate.    What About Pre-Workout Foods for the Afternoon or Night? Try to eat something at least an hour before your workout so that you have energy. Any protein such as fish, meat, or eggs with complex carbohydrates like starchy veggies or grains and a minimum amount of fat so that your body can quickly digest the food. This should be eaten about an hour before you workout. A simple,quick fix is a smoothie that includes leafy greens, bananas, protein powder, and anything else from the breakfast list above. Try to consume this about 30 minutes before your workout.   Post Workout Food Options If you had an intense workout, you can eat a lot of carbs because you exerted your body's limit and now you need the carbs to help you rebuild your muscles. If you did a light workout such as a walk on the treadmill, you should stay away from carb loading. To follow a macronutrient diet that includes about 2,000 calories, you should break it down as: 40% carbs (800 calories, 200 grams) 40% protein 20% fat As a post workout, you should consume 25-40% of carbs for your daily intake. 25% of carbs is about 50g minimum. You can eat starchy vegetables such as: Yams Sweet potatoes White potatoes Squash Pumpkins Beans Legume White rice Quinoa Similar to carbs, your protein post-workout should also have a minimum of 50 grams: Steak Chicken Fish Eggs Another option includes protein powder mixed with branched amino acids or grass-fed whey or egg white proteins. We really like brands such as Jay Robb for egg white protein. Fats are not necessary for a post workout meal. What you really need is fast absorbing food.     Start Building Your Own Workouts and Meal Plan! Download Results Tracker here! Click To Download Home Workout Templates or text the word, "lifting," to 33444 to download the templates.  Download the OSF Food Journal Now! 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What You'll Hear on This Episode 00:00 Open Sky Fitness Introduction 1:15  Opening comments with Rob and Devon 3:20- Hot Topic: Sugar and Gluten 5:40  What should we be eating pre and post workout? 10:30  What can you eat/drink pre-workout during the morning? 18:40  What foods should you eat pre-workout during the afternoon? 21:00 Always stay hydrated 22:10  Post workout food options 28:10  Gluten and Sugar 30:20  What's Gluten? 35:45  What's gluten sensitivity? 40:00  How do people know if they have Celiac Disease or are sensitive to gluten? 42:15  The effects of gluten in the body 48:40  Test your gluten sensitivity 49:30  Sugar and Our Health 50:15  Where did our ancestors get sugar from? 58:20  How does fructose and glucose digest in the body? 1:01:50  What problems can sugar create for the body? 1:04:20 Diabetes Breakdown 1:12:35  Sugar makes you fat, not fat itself 1:14:50  Foods to avoid to stop diabetes 1:18:10  What foods should you be eating? 1:19:00  Closing comments with Rob and Devon 1:22:25  Open Sky Fitness Closing   RESOURCES MENTIONED DURING THE SHOW: The Open Sky Fitness Podcast Group on Facebook Holiday Fun Run in Santa Monica, California Jay Robb Egg White Protein JENNY SCHATZLE: 10 HOLIDAY TIPS FOR STAYING HEALTHY -EP. 72 Grain Brain by Dr. David Perlmutter Fat Chance: The Bitter Truth About Sugar by Dr. Robert Lustig YouTube: Sugar: The Bitter Truth with Dr. Robert Lustwig To Download Rob’s FREE workout templates click below** Download Templates Ask Rob a Question or tell him what is working for you: Email Rob@OpenSkyFitness.com To leave a Review for Rob and the Open Sky Fitness Podcast CLICK NOW!  Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! 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