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Quiet the Diet
Welcome to "Quiet the Diet®", the podcast, hosted by Michelle Shapiro, Integrative/Functional Registered Dietitian from NYC. Michelle has supported over 1000 clients to reverse anxiety, approach their weight with love, and heal digestive issues. Utilizing humor, nuance, and compassion, Michelle helps clients access their own liberating self-awareness. On the podcast, Michelle shares her own journey of losing weight the wrong way (and what the consequences of that drastic 100 pound weight loss were), and how she learned to prioritize whole-body health as a result (instead of restrictive diets.) The goal of “Quiet the Diet®” is to empower listeners to make health decisions autonomously, every single time they eat. The podcast will arm the listener with the education and support needed to make health decisions based on their own terms. The podcast is a guide to mastering one’s health by listening to one’s self. On "Quiet the Diet®," Michelle is not afraid to have hard conversations and tackle difficult topics if it means helping her listeners. She will bring on innovative guests from the healthcare space to shed unique light on important topics. From functional nutrition to the latest research in integrative medicine, Michelle covers it all with her signature nuance and compassion.Whether you're looking to improve your health and well-being or just want to learn more about functional medicine and body neutrality, "Quiet the Diet®" has something for everyone. Tune in and join Michelle on her journey to help people quiet the noise of fad diets and focus on nourishing their bodies and minds.
Quiet the Diet
The Secrets of Longevity: How Biomarkers Can Predict and Improve Your Health with Dr. Gil Blander
Have you ever wished testing existed that could give you insight on how to live a longer, healthier life? Dr. Gil Blander, Founder and Chief Scientific Officer at Inside Tracker, joins Michelle to discuss the impact of genetics and lifestyle on longevity, and how we can optimize our health through targeted testing and interventions.
Tune in to hear:
- How a personal loss at age twelve sparked Dr. Blander’s interest in studying the aging process and longevity [3:13]
- The importance of studying and focusing on healthspan over lifespan in order to improve the quality of life in later years [5:15]
- Why we need personalized nutrition plans over one-size-fits-all diets for optimal health [7:52]
- The critical role of blood biomarkers in creating personalized health strategies [9:36]
- The difference between functional and conventional lab ranges for better health insights [16:20]
- The common fear of abnormal lab results and why it is so important to look at the whole picture [18:41]
- Using LDL as a biomarker for cardiovascular health and what might actually be a better marker [23:11]
- The significance of early detection and prevention to increase your healthspan [26:25]
- The importance of insulin and ferritin as underutilized but essential biomarkers [31:48]
- How genetics and lifestyle choices work together in determining longevity [42:04]
- Practical steps to start using InsideTracker for personalized health monitoring [45:22]
- The critical role of muscle strength and balance in maintaining longevity and preventing falls [51:58]
Watch the full episode on the Quiet The Diet Youtube Channel
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