Only 6% of Us Are Actually Healthy: The Simple Path to Cardiometabolic Recovery | Dr. Brian Mowll

About this episode

Dr. Brian Mowll discusses the interconnectedness of blood sugar and heart disease, emphasizing the importance of cardiometabolic health and strategies for improvement.

Most people think of blood sugar and heart disease as separate problems, but Dr. Brian Mowll shows how they are really part of the same cardiometabolic story. Fact is, only 6.8% of American adults enjoy optimal cardiometabolic health and this interview connects the dots between insulin resistance, stubborn belly fat, high blood pressure, and your real risk for heart attack and stroke. Dr. Mowll explains why only a tiny fraction of Americans have true cardiometabolic health, what "skinny fat" really means, and why that extra couple inches around the waist might be more serious than you think. We also talk about intermittent fasting, the key differences between men's and women's fasting needs, and why a consistent 12-hour overnight fast is a smart starting point for almost everyone. You'll Learn: What Cardiometabolic Health Means Root Cause of Heart Disease How Insulin Resistance Develops Hidden Dangers of the Dad Bod Foods That Hijack Satiety Signals Tools to Track Your Metabolism If you've ever wondered how to lower your A1C, shrink visceral fat, and bring down blood pressure without crash diets or gimmicks, this episode will give you clear targets, simple strategies, and a…

People in this episode

Hosts: Dr. Z, Mama Z

Guest: Dr. Brian Mowll

Topics covered

• cardiometabolic health
• insulin resistance
• intermittent fasting
• heart disease
• metabolism
• weight management

Keywords

• cardiometabolic health
• insulin resistance
• intermittent fasting
• A1C
• visceral fat
• blood pressure
• skinny fat

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