326: The Truth Behind Fasting And Ketogenic Diets with Dr. Mike Nelson
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Dr. Mike Nelson
Dr. Mike T. Nelson has spent 18 years of his life learning how the human body works, specifically focusing on how to properly condition it to burn fat and become stronger, more flexible, and healthier. He’s has a PhD in Exercise Physiology, a BA in Natural Science, and an MS in Biomechanics. He’s an adjunct professor and a member of the American College of Sports Medicine.
He’s been called in to share his techniques with top government agencies. The techniques he’s developed, and the results Mike gets for his clients have been featured in international magazines, in scientific publications, and on websites across the globe.
You’ll Learn
- How approaching he body from a holistic perspective is important for real-world results (9:18)
- The mistakes most people are making when it comes to their training and nutrition (11:43)
- The top 3 things for longevity according to science (12:30)
- Why you shouldn’t make “online fitness & nutrition researcher” your second job (15:00)
- Why you’re falling for unsubstantiated claims when it comes to nutritional magic bullets (16:40)
- What you need to know about fasting for longevity and autophagy (17:37)
- What we know for sure about fasting (23:00)
- What autophagy actually is (24:30)
- Does fasting help you heal from injuries? (27:12)
- What you need ot know about healing injuries with fasting (31:50)
- The best nutritional strategies to heal joint injuries (37:00)
- What “metabolic flexibility” is and why it’s important (42:20)
- Is the ketogenic diet good for your health? (44:54)
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