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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
How Protein and Amino Acids Drive Your Health with Angelo Keely, Co-Founder of Kion
Did you know that not all proteins are created equal, and that amino acids may be the real game-changer when it comes to your diet? In this episode of Quiet the Diet, Michelle sits down with Angelo Keely, Co-founder of Kion, to explore the essential role of protein and amino acids in human health, with an emphasis on optimizing protein intake for muscle maintenance, weight loss, and overall vitality.
Tune in to hear:
- The basics of proteins and amino acids, and their critical roles in the body [4:28]
- Protein’s unique role in the body, serving as the building material for tissues, organs, and muscles, making it essential for life [7:13]
- How proteins in the body constantly break down and need to be rebuilt, and the importance of dietary protein [8:19]
- How protein influences fat loss, muscle preservation, and the challenges of maintaining lean muscle during caloric deficits [11:27]
- The increased difficulty of maintaining and building muscles as we age, and the importance of protein intake in this process [19:59]
- Maintaining lean muscle is crucial for metabolic health, activity levels, and even survival during illness or aging [21:11]
- The difference between essential and non-essential amino acids, and their specific roles in protein synthesis [24:49]
- The difficulty of meeting essential amino acid needs on a vegan diet and the importance of thoughtful supplementation [29:08]
- General guidelines of 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight for those seeking to optimize health, performance, or muscle maintenance [34:03]
- Why plant proteins are less digestible and how this affects amino acid availability [35:52]
- How essential amino acid supplements are more effective than protein powders or whole foods in stimulating protein synthesis, especially as we age [45:40]
- Recommendations on incorporating protein and amino acid supplements into daily routines for maximum benefit [49:16]
- What to look for with picking a protein or essential amino acid supplement [56:23]
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