Fat Accumulation & Female Metabolism with Dr. Benjamin Bikman

In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Benjamin Bikman, a renowned metabolic research scientist and Professor at Brigham Young University. In this episode, we'll dive into the complexities of insulin resistance and sensitivity during the menstrual cycle, and also discuss the importance of protein and the best types to include in your diet, as well as take a fresh look at fat and how to think about it in a positive light. 

Episode Overview:
0:00 - Intro

9:00 - What is fat & the differences between brown and white fat 

19:52 - How ketosis affects fat 

23:05 - Is it possible to change white fat to brown fat? 

28:58 - Fat storage location is determined by sex hormones 

36:38 - How insulin sensitivity changes over the course of a menstrual cycle 

43:02 - Differences in fat between male and females 

50:06 - How fat changes during menopause 

57:13 - What is glucagon & what does it do 

59:42 - How protein affects glucose levels 

1:05:51 - The ideal sources of protein 

1:09:24 - Challenges for women with the vegan diet 

1:11:45 - Plant vs animal protein 

1:15:42 - Protein intake as you age 

1:22:28 - How to augment the disposal of glucose 

1:29:35 - Dr. Bikman’s meal replacement 

1:35:45 - The importance of how you end a fast

Links for This Episode:
Last episode with Ben: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ben-bikman-on-why-we-get-sick-insulin-resistance-and/id1479074542?i=1000507284064
Ben Bikman glucagon talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3fO5aTD6JU&ab_channel=LowCarbDownUnder
Survival of the Fattest book: https://www.amazon.com/Survival-Fattest-Human-Brain-Evolution/dp/B00W0WAP2Y/ref=sr_1_1?crid=107VPY9LAXFTD&keywords=survival+of+the+fattest&qid=1675101217&sprefix=survival+of+the+%2Caps%2C1087&sr=8-1
HLTH CODE meal replacement shake: https://gethlth.com/

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