The Sugar Diet: Lose Fat and Increase Your Metabolism WITHOUT Losing Muscle Mass  (EB # 134)

The Sugar Diet: Lose Fat and Increase Your Metabolism WITHOUT Losing Muscle Mass (EB # 134)

Show Notes: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/eb... Free Energy Balance Mini-Course: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/en... Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide Energy Balance Solution program: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/solution Jay's Instagram:   / jfwellness   Jay's Facebook:   / jayfeldmanwellness   Jay's Website: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ In this episode we discuss: -How the sugar diet, honey diet, and other similar diets actually work and whether FGF21 is really responsible for their benefits -How you can lose weight while eating sugar and without sacrificing your health -The side-effects of the sugar diet and how to modify the diet to prevent those effects -The surprising effects of the sugar diet on testosterone, digestion, and bone health -Whether you’ll lose muscle on a low protein diet like the sugar diet -Whether you shouldn’t be eating carbs and fats together due to the Randle cycle 0:00 – intro 1:08 – FGF21 summary: increasing metabolism at a cost 4:06 – how the sugar diet, honey diet, fruit till noon diet, fairy princess diet, and other similar diets actually work 10:03 – low-fat diets improve insulin sensitivity, even without protein restriction or FGF21 upregulation 17:50 – whether very low protein diets are ever beneficial and whether they always lead to muscle loss 25:54 – protein recommendations for insulin sensitivity, weight loss, and kidney function 29:07 – using the sugar diet for rapid weight loss or “getting shredded” 32:13 – sugar diet concerns: bone loss, infertility, stunted growth, muscle loss, metabolic suppression, weight regain, and nutrient deficiencies 35:53 – will eating protein with dinner prevent the negative effects? 36:28 – blood sugar instability, sleep issues, and excess glucagon on the honey diet and sugar diet 40:17 – Randle Cycle misconceptions: do you need to separate carbs and fats 44:50 – how low-fat diets work to improve glucose metabolism and misapplications of the Randle cycle 48:17 – low-fat diets and hormones: low testosterone and DHT levels in men 49:22 – the sugar diet and digestion: SIBO, impaired liver detoxification, low bile flow, and endotoxin 53:52 – is the sugar diet too restrictive? Is it sustainable? 59:57 – how to modify the sugar diet to reduce the negative effects 1:02:23 – how to achieve lasting weight loss while improving long-term health ​​To take a look at the studies and articles referenced throughout this episode, check out the show notes at https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/eb... Disclaimer: This podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services, including the giving of medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. The use of this information and the materials linked to this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content on this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they have, and they should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions.