#239 – Big Ag feeds into Big Pharma: Metabolic health benefits from regenerative farming | Dr. Robert Lustig & Ben Grynol - (Replay)
Since metabolic health is downstream of food production, we need regenerative farming, balanced ecosystems, and to lift the veil of Big Food’s marketing schemes in order to optimize the entire system. Look for multiple new shows per week on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations about metabolic health and how the Levels startup team builds a wellness movement from the ground up in the health and wellness tech industry.Sign Up to Get Your Free Ultimate Guide to Glucose: https://levels.link/wnlLevels helps you see how food affects your health, empowering you with the tools needed to achieve health goals and improve healthspan. Levels Members gain access to the Levels app and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), providing real-time feedback on how diet and lifestyle choices impact your metabolic health.Look for new shows every month on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations with thought leaders about metabolic health.🎙 What Levels’ Advisor Dr. Rob Lustig and Head of Growth Ben Grynol discuss:(00:00) - Intro(02:12) - The growers and the helpers(05:34) - How DDT changed America(11:01) - The next big thing(15:02) - Soil vs. dirt(27:51) - Farming in the 1960s(30:44) - Turning America’s Heartland into big ag(33:32) - Agriculture and healthcare are inseparable(37:50) - An immoral hazard(42:54) - The consumer is in the dark(50:36) - Shop around the edge of the supermarketTranscripts & Show Notes🔗 Helpful links:Watch the conversation: https://youtu.be/HiBOobZ_8ssFind us on YouTube: https://youtube.com/levelshealth?sub_confirmation=1
7 Joulu 202355min
#238 - How regenerative farming boosts soil health and the nutrient content of the plants and animals we eat | Will Harris & Dr. Casey Means
Regenerative farming replenishes soil nutrients, which in turn, boosts the nutrient content of produce and animal products. It also focuses on animal and land stewardship. However, most farming today employs industrialized practices that deplete the soil, discount animal welfare, and harm humans. Will Harris and Dr. Casey Means discuss regenerative farming practices, the symbiotic relationships in the farming ecosystem, and the need for change at the consumer level. Sign Up to Get Your Free Ultimate Guide to Glucose: https://levels.link/wnl 🎙 What Will Harris & Casey Means, MD, discuss: (1:21) — Soil depletion in the United States affects overall health (15:27) — The birth of industrialized farming (30:04) — Regenerative farming can raise quality of life for communities (33:23) —Modern farming practices and antibiotic resistance (35:11) — Change must come at the consumer level (40:38) — The consequences of modern farming practices were not immediate (50:10) — Organic farming is not the same thing as regenerative farming (53:29) — The importance of animals being allowed to express instinctive behavior (56:14) — Regenerative practices in your backyard Transcripts & Show notes Levels helps you see how food affects your health, empowering you with the tools needed to achieve health goals and improve healthspan. Levels Members gain access to the Levels app and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), providing real-time feedback on how diet and lifestyle choices impact your metabolic health. Look for new shows every month on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations with thought leaders about metabolic health. 🔗 Helpful links: Watch the conversation: https://youtu.be/pkwZ3_MPxO4 Find us on YouTube: https://youtube.com/levelshealth?sub_confirmation=1
23 Marras 20231h 8min
#237 - Erectile dysfunction may mean chronic disease & early death | Dr. Merrill Matschke & Dr. Casey Means - (Replay)
Erectile dysfunction can be an early indicator of future cardiovascular disease, endothelial dysfunction, and early death. Learn more in this conversation between urologist and male reproductive specialist and surgeon Dr. Merrill Matschke and Levels Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Casey Means. Look for multiple new shows per week on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations about metabolic health and how the Levels startup team builds a wellness movement from the ground up in the health and wellness tech industry.Sign Up to Get Your Free Ultimate Guide to Glucose: https://levels.link/wnlLevels helps you see how food affects your health, empowering you with the tools needed to achieve health goals and improve healthspan. Levels Members gain access to the Levels app and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), providing real-time feedback on how diet and lifestyle choices impact your metabolic health.Look for new shows every month on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations with thought leaders about metabolic health.🎙 What Dr. Merrill Matschke & Dr. Casey Means discuss:(00:00) – Intro(13:24) – The connection between metabolic dysfunction and erectile dysfunction(21:44) – How ED develops(33:42) – Let’s talk about oxidative stress(39:40) – The importance of testosterone levels in insulin sensitivity(46:21) – The importance of diet, exercise, and sleep(48:16) – Why is testosterone dropping?(59:28) – Our healthcare system needs to do better(01:07:06) – Don’t put treatment off(01:11:07) – Sleep is crucial(01:18:59) – Nobody’s perfectTranscripts & Show Notes🔗 Helpful links:Watch the conversation: https://youtu.be/mum4AfB0K_Y Find us on YouTube: https://youtube.com/levelshealth?sub_confirmation=1
16 Marras 20231h 31min
#236 - How keto improves brain health and weight loss and combats chronic disease and disorders such as ADHD | Dr. Annette Bosworth & Dr. Casey Means
The ketogenic diet fuels the brain and makes the body more metabolically flexible. The keto diet drives ketone production, which serves as fuel for energy as well as an antioxidant to combat oxidative stress. Switching from burning glucose to burning ketones has numerous benefits, including for cognitive decline and ADHD. Dr. Annette Bosworth and Dr. Casey Means discuss the intricacies of the keto diet, why it boosts brain health, how to make behavioral changes, and how to encourage kids to eat keto for improved health and well-being. Sign Up to Get Your Free Ultimate Guide to Glucose: https://levels.link/wnl 🎙 What Annette Bosworth, MD, & Casey Means, MD, discuss: (14:31) — What we put into our body matters (16:37) — The value of ketones as fuel (28:32) — Dr. Annette Bosworth explains her ‘Dr. Boz’ ratio (34:47) — Your body will adapt to ketosis (44:49) — Dr. Bosworth shares info from a study on cognitive impairment (50:41) — Dr. Bosworth shares her experience with getting patients on a ketogenic diet (53:07) — Dr. Bosworth shares her wisdom about behavior change (1:13:31) — Dr. Casey Means describes her experience with metabolic dysfunction (1:18:05) — Dr. Bosworth shares her techniques for getting her kids to eat healthfully (1:21:00) — In general, the food industry’s aim is for profit Transcripts & Show notes Levels helps you see how food affects your health, empowering you with the tools needed to achieve health goals and improve healthspan. Levels Members gain access to the Levels app and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), providing real-time feedback on how diet and lifestyle choices impact your metabolic health. Look for new shows every month on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations with thought leaders about metabolic health. 🔗 Helpful links: Watch the conversation: https://youtu.be/sY1ZeCDp-xw?si=rD4ZyBF2GsK--xlW Find us on YouTube: https://youtube.com/levelshealth?sub_confirmation=1
2 Marras 20231h 32min
#235 – Understanding predictive markers of metabolic dysfunction | Dr. Sara Gottfried & Dr. Casey Means - (Replay)
Dr. Sara Gottfried – a pioneer in health, research, and education – has seen more than 25,000 patients over the past two decades. She's a physician scientist, who graduated from Harvard Medical School and MIT, and completed her Residency at the University of California, San Francisco.Sign Up to Get Your Free Ultimate Guide to Glucose: https://levels.link/wnlDr. Gottfried is the Director of Precision Medicine at The Marcus Institute of Integrative Health, at Thomas Jefferson University, where she specializes in identifying the underlying causes of her patient's conditions to achieve lasting health transformation, not just symptom management.Dr. Gottfried has published five books, including multiple New York Times bestsellers, such as The Hormone Cure, The Hormone Reset Diet, and Younger. Her latest book has just been published, Women Food and Hormones.In this episode, Dr. Casey Means, Co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Levels, and Dr. Gottfried covered a number of topics from her new book.LINKS New insights from continuous glucose monitoring into the route to diabetes Proposed guidelines to evaluate scientific validity and evidence for genotype-based dietary advice Michael Snyder Marcus Institute of Integrative Health Sara GottfriedLevels helps you see how food affects your health, empowering you with the tools needed to achieve health goals and improve healthspan. Levels Members gain access to the Levels app and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), providing real-time feedback on how diet and lifestyle choices impact your metabolic health.Look for new shows every month on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations with thought leaders about metabolic health.Levels helps you see how food affects your health, empowering you with the tools needed to achieve health goals and improve healthspan. Levels Members gain access to the Levels app and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), providing real-time feedback on how diet and lifestyle choices impact your metabolic health.Look for new shows every month on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations with thought leaders about metabolic health.🎙 What Dr. Sara Gottfried & Casey Means discuss:(00:00) - Intro(00:40) - The vital role of metabolism(04:42) - Metabolic data should be democratized(07:58) - Women and the keto diet(09:37) - Women are considered "too complicated"(15:44) - Every person needs a unique diet(20:00) - Diet shouldn't be like politics(24:20) - The ideal fasting length(31:10) - The role of testosterone (37:58) - Physicians should not be gatekeepers to health(01:01:37) - The relationship between genes and our environmentTranscripts & Show Notes🔗 Helpful links:Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QZUpJCNOpfYFind us on YouTube: https://youtube.com/levelshealth?sub_confirmation=1
19 Loka 20231h 22min
#234 - Why your workout isn’t working for you and what to do instead for improved metabolic health and body composition | Dr. Gabrielle Lyon & Dr. Casey Means
Diet and exercise culture tends to prioritize calorie restriction and calorie burning via cardio workouts. While fat loss is beneficial, building and maintaining healthy muscle mass is also crucial for metabolic health and longevity. Dr. Gabrielle Lyon and Dr. Casey Means discuss Lyon’s book “Forever Strong,” why strength-training should be a priority for workout routines, how muscle is the body’s metabolic currency, and why boosting protein intake aids in adding and preserving muscle mass. Sign Up to Get Your Free Ultimate Guide to Glucose: https://levels.link/wnl Levels helps you see how food affects your health, empowering you with the tools needed to achieve health goals and improve healthspan. Levels Members gain access to the Levels app and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), providing real-time feedback on how diet and lifestyle choices impact your metabolic health. Look for new shows every month on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations with thought leaders about metabolic health. 🎙 What Gabrielle Lyon, DO, & Casey Means, MD, discuss: (03:43) — Dr. Casey Means shares her enthusiasm for Dr. Gabrielle Lyon’s book (09:03) — Muscle is our metabolic currency (19:38) — According to Dr. Lyon, gaining muscle is more important than losing fat (23:56) — Muscle mass is protective against sarcopenia (31:08) — Dr. Means raises the question about menopause (31:59) — The benefits of focusing on metabolic health in the menopause transition (36:39) — Dr. Lyon encourages people to reevaluate the type of exercise they are doing (39:14) — Dr. Lyon discusses the importance of getting enough protein (43:15) — Dr. Lyon discusses the timing of protein intake (51:13) — Dr. Lyon discusses supplementation with creatine Transcripts & Show notes 🔗 Helpful links: Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LAF2o2zv7Q4?si=vXoV1hxQVCpfYOpQ Find us on YouTube: https://youtube.com/levelshealth?sub_confirmation=1
12 Loka 20231h 1min
#233 - Big Food, Big Sugar & how they affect our metabolic health today | Dr. Robert Lustig & Ben Grynol - (Replay)
The history of the Big Food and Big Sugar industries still affect our metabolic health today. Learn more in this conversation between Dr. Robert Lustig and Ben Grynol. Look for multiple new shows per week on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations about metabolic health and how the Levels startup team builds a wellness movement from the ground up in the health and wellness tech industry.Sign Up to Get Your Free Ultimate Guide to Glucose: https://levels.link/wnlLevels helps you see how food affects your health, empowering you with the tools needed to achieve health goals and improve healthspan. Levels Members gain access to the Levels app and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), providing real-time feedback on how diet and lifestyle choices impact your metabolic health.Look for new shows every month on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations with thought leaders about metabolic health.🎙 What Dr. Robert Lustig & Ben Grynol discuss:(00:00) - Intro(08:49) - Create the consensus(17:45) - Exonerate sugar as the cause of heart disease(23:37) - Use shoddy science(24:47) - Buy off scientists and critics(26:17) - Weakening government oversight(28:38) - Fight back against regulated advertising(38:35) - Go all in on corn(44:47) - Sugar should be a condiment(47:33) - Increase food industry profits(53:59) - The public needs to demand betterTranscripts & Show notes🔗 LINKS:Watch the conversation: https://youtu.be/2-qq2Tzl5nM?si=MXk0xX-70n4d_OJ7📲 CONNECT:Subscribe here on YouTube: https://youtube.com/levelshealth?sub_confirmation=1
5 Loka 202356min
#232 - How do you afford nutritious food when you live in a food desert and why investing in nutrition is an investment in yourself | Shawn Stevenson & Dr. Casey Means
Our environment and culture directly affect the food choices we make. Ultra-processed foods are convenient and cheap, and they’re the main source of foods in food deserts, typically located in underserved communities. Yet ultra-processed foods lead to worsening metabolic health. How do you afford and access nutritious food? Shawn Stevenson and Dr. Casey means discuss how Stevenson, author of “Eat Smarter Family Cookbook” grew up without easy access to whole foods, how he transformed how he eats despite his environment, and how those changes led to a reversal of poor health and chronic pain to an improved quality of life and even earning potential. Sign Up to Get Your Free Ultimate Guide to Glucose: https://levels.link/wnl Levels helps you see how food affects your health, empowering you with the tools needed to achieve health goals and improve healthspan. Levels Members gain access to the Levels app and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), providing real-time feedback on how diet and lifestyle choices impact your metabolic health. Look for new shows every month on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations with thought leaders about metabolic health. 🎙 What Shawn Stevenson & Casey Means, MD, discuss: (10:00) — Ultra-processed foods are convenient and cheap (20:03) — Stevenson describes the moment when he changed his mindset (27:20) — The foods we put into our bodies affect us at the cellular level (32:17) — Focus on controlling the “controllables.” (35:30) — The family that eats together boosts their health together (41:23) — Schedule social meals (44:19) — The most common factor across Blue Zones is strong social bonds (49:19) — Cooking is an essential skill for health (1:03:16) — Investing in better health generates improved energy capacity (1:08:58) — Stevenson shares his tips for affording nutritious foods Transcripts & Show notes 🔗 Helpful links: Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rKptwQrvzuk?si=P9gfeK952dWjMrYA Find us on YouTube: https://youtube.com/levelshealth?sub_confirmation=1
28 Syys 20231h 27min
