Health misinformation could wreak havoc on your metabolic health. Trusting the wrong source could put you in a dangerous situation and potentially lead to chronic disease. Roughly 35% of people don’t feel confident about spotting medical misinformation when it appears. This is the reason why I wrote this guide.

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You’re likely familiar with the ADA’s latest piece of ‘advice.’ Not only did they encourage diabetics to eat more carbohydrates, but they recommended the consumption of highly processed ‘near-food objects.’I need you to know this is not metabolically healthy advice — especially not for diabetics.If you want to live a healthier life (and possibly reverse your type 2 diabetes), you don’t want to follow the ADA’s diet.

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Tara Vander Dussen, a 5th-generation dairy farmer, offers a unique perspective on an industry often misunderstood by those of us it nourishes. She helps explain the intricate connection between taking care of the farm and taking care of the environment. We talk agricultural technology, consumer trust, and the unwritten stories behind your food labels. Tara explains the dairy supply chain and the true nature of grass-fed products.

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When healthy people snack, they look for sustainable energy in the form of protein and fat.When metabolically unhealthy people snack, they look for stress relief, flavors, or emotional comfort. This leads to processed food consumption like chips, crackers, and snack bars.

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Dr. Robert Pearl is the visionary former CEO of Kaiser-Permanente Medical Group and a passionate advocate of putting the “health” back into modern American healthcare.

In a candid conversation, Dr. Pearl dissects the fragmented, fee-for-service model that keeps healthcare stuck in the 19th century. He helps unravel the cultural complexities within medicine that not only impede physician satisfaction but also jeopardize patient safety.

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The connection between our mouths and metabolism is increasingly well-researched. More and more studies show a clear relationship between heart disease, mouth health, and even obesity. And yet, not nearly enough health professionals are talking about this. That’s why I’m sharing everything I know — so you can make better decisions for your future.

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“Stay Off My Operating Table®” Author Dr. Philip Ovadia featured in Newsweek article about metabolic disease aimed at business owners Dr. Philip Ovadia was recently featured in a Newsweek article about the link between personal wellness and business health. In the world of entrepreneurship, the health of a business often takes center stage, with metrics, KPIs, Read More

Lab work is key for measuring metabolic health. But that doesn’t mean every lab test is useful. Studies show 30% of lab tests are inappropriate for checkups. An additional 40% to 60% are downright unnecessary. If your doctor isn’t ordering the right lab work, you may not know if you’re metabolically healthy.

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Sander Van Stee’s knowledge of the relationship between soil health, animal welfare, and our food system is both deep and broad. He helped us understand why grass-finished beef offers superior nutrition over less-expensive grain-finished beef. He explains how and why the popular narrative around cattle farming is dead wrong. He’s leading an agricultural revolution that prioritizes planetary health without sacrificing productivity.

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If you want to break the cycle of poor metabolic health, you need to start with yourself — you must be your own catalyst. Here are some ways to get started: Set a dietary example. As you change your diet to whole, real foods, the rest of your family is bound to take notice. Remember: the person who controls the shopping cart controls the metabolic health of the entire family.

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In this episode, Dr. Ovadia, a renowned heart surgeon, author, and founder of Ovadia Heart Health, challenges conventional perceptions of heart disease, offering insights into the role of cholesterol in the body and highlighting the critical need for increased awareness about inflammation and insulin resistance.

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Very smart people have very different opinions about the healthiness of red meat. You’ve probably seen some of this debate take place online (especially if you follow me on X). In 2015, I embraced red meat and lost 100 pounds. Almost a decade later, I’ve kept it off. It’s one of the reasons I’m so Read More

Dr. Philip Ovadia’s recent guest appearance on the Rebellious Wellness Over 50 podcast with Gregory Anne Cox covered several critical points about heart health and metabolic wellness. ​Dr. Ovadia strongly advocated for preventing heart disease through simple diet and lifestyle changes, underscoring the importance of focusing on metabolic health. This includes maintaining stable blood sugar levels, reducing inflammation, and avoiding insulin resistance.

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Why are some states heart-healthier than others? There’s no single reason why some states appear to have healthier hearts than others. I see a few primary reasons why we see such a divide between each state — particularly the cultural norms between Northern and Southern cooking.

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Dr. Phil Ovadia, a noted cardiothoracic surgeon, was recently featured in a news segment that was aired on both Fox News and ABC News in Illinois as part of the National Heart Health Month awareness campaign. The segment called attention to the fact that heart disease is the number one cause of death in Americans. Dr. Ovadia told journalist Marlena Lang that the primary driver of heart disease is the diet many of us have.

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You’ll never hear me suggest adding margarine to the mix. That’s because it’s one of the worst fats you could eat. And despite the advertising, it’s certainly not good for your heart.

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Hopefully, you don’t need me to remind you how important hydration is for your health. Being strategic about what you drink, how much you drink, and when to drink can control blood sugar levels, boost performance, and restore metabolic functions. That said, there’s a lot more to hydration than just ‘drinking more water.’ Here’s what Read More

The idea of ‘eat less, lose more’ is a terrible approach to health. If you’ve ever been overweight and visited a doctor, I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase once or twice. I’m here to tell you it’s not only flawed reasoning, but it’s a pivotal part of our metabolic health crisis.

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Your doctor should be working in your favor. If they’re not helping you reach your health goals, they’re not a fit for your needs.So is it time to fire your doctor and hire another?Here are five ways to tell:

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