In this episode of the Heart to Heart podcast, Dr. Mike Hart sits down with Dr. Ted Naiman, a family medicine physician from Seattle with a passion for diet and exercise. They discuss the importance of family physicians in healthcare, Dr. Naiman's personal fitness transformation focusing on a high-protein, low-carb diet, and the significance of satiety over counting calories. Dr. Naiman shares his views on effective exercise routines, optimal macronutrient ratios, and the advantages of front-loading protein. They also delve into insulin resistance, the use of fasting triglycerides as a marker, and the potential of GLP-1 medications for weight loss and insulin sensitivity. This comprehensive discussion provides actionable insights into improving metabolic health and body composition.
Dr. Ted Naiman is a family physician, author, and leading voice in evidence-based nutrition and metabolic health. With over two decades of experience in primary care, Dr. Naiman has dedicated his career to helping people understand the science of body composition, satiety, and sustainable weight management.
Learn more at tednaiman.com and on LinkedIn.
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Show Notes:
00:00 Welcome back to the Hart2Heart Podcast with Dr. Mike Hart
00:30 Dr. Ted Naiman's background
01:30 Transformation journey
02:00 Diet and exercise philosophy
03:00 Calorie counting debate
05:30 Macro ratios and protein focus
09:30 Daily meal timing and strategy
13:27 “Front-load your protein. If you start your day with donuts, you’ll eat more all day. If you start with protein, you’ll automatically eat less.”
20:30 Sources of protein
25:00 Carbohydrate choices
29:00 Fat sources and supplementation
34:00 Understanding insulin resistance
37:30 Understanding insulin sensitivity and resistance
39:00 Indicators of insulin resistance: triglycerides and HDL
43:30 The role of fasting insulin and glucose
50:30 Training recommendations: cardio vs. weights
52:30 Effective resistance training strategies
59:30 Visceral fat: causes and reduction strategies
01:05:30 The role of GLP-1 in weight management
01:14:30 Conclusion and final thoughts
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