Almost 30 707. How To Lose Weight and Love Your Body
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Aug 15, 2024 Michelle Shapiro, a NYC registered dietitian and functional nutrition expert focused on compassionate, body-neutral weight loss and complex chronic conditions. She discusses how set point biology and inflammation influence weight, blood sugar and cortisol management, the role of protein and fats, histamine-related sensitivities like long COVID, and when GLP-1 medications may or may not help.
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Use 30g Protein Per Meal As A Target
- Aim for ~30 grams of protein per meal as a practical target for muscle synthesis and blood sugar control.
- Prioritize hitting that target at breakfast when possible to shape your day's blood sugar pattern.
Stabilize Morning Cortisol With 30-30 Rule
- Within 30 minutes of waking, eat protein and carbs to stabilize cortisol and blood sugar.
- Try a 30g protein + 30g carb breakfast to set your metabolic rhythm for the day.
Histamine Can Drive Biological Anxiety
- Mast cells release histamine which can create physiological anxiety and insomnia.
- Long COVID may trigger mast cell activation and new symptoms like severe alertness and GI reactions.
