Managing Your Metabolism During the Holidays

In this episode of Fat Science, Dr. Emily Cooper, Andrea Taylor, and Mark Wright tackle one of the most stressful things about this festive time of year - managing your metabolism and how you discuss your food and body weight with loved ones. 

Discover the impact of stress on our metabolic health, the importance of getting enough sleep, and strategies to calm the system and reduce stress hormone levels. Explore the challenges of dealing with food judgment and weight stigma from family and friends during holiday gatherings. Gain valuable insights into alcohol consumption, food labels, and the importance of balanced meals. Plus, find out why it's essential to have a backup plan for cooking during the holidays to avoid unnecessary stress!

Let the Fat Science team guide you through a holiday season filled with balance, understanding, and nourishment.

Resources from the episode:

1. Rumors often crop up from tiny observational studies, and they sound scientific. If you, like Mark, have been told by someone at your table to eat your bread later in the meal, this review study showed no benefit to sequencing the timing of carbohydrates in meals, even in people with diabetes. Read more here. 
2. Learn more about Fat Science here. 
3. Connect with Dr. Emily Cooper on LinkedIn. 
4. Connect with Andrea Taylor on LinkedIn. 
5. Connect with Mark Wright on LinkedIn. 

Fat Science is a podcast on a mission to explain where our fat really comes from and why it won’t go (and stay!) away. In each episode, we share little-known facts and personal experiences to dispel misconceptions, reduce stigma, and instill hope. Fat Science is committed to creating a world where people are empowered with accurate information about metabolism and recognize that fat isn’t a failure. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice.

If you have a show idea, feedback, or just want to connect, email Mark Wright at mark@beatsworking.show.