The Mindbodygreen Podcast

Robert Lustig, M.D.: “The fat in the organs, the fat in the liver, the fat in the muscles that you can't measure by standing on a scale—it's the fat you can't see that makes all the difference.” Lustig, a pediatric neuroendocrinologist and New York Times bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to actually know if you're metabolically healthy, plus: - What you need to know about nutrition labels - Why obesity is a red herring when it comes to metabolic health - The truth about alternative flours - Why treating chronic diseases is not “draggable” but “foodable” - Why you should always protect the liver & feed the gut Referenced in the episode: - Lustig's book, Metabolical. - Christopher Newgard, Ph.D.'s research on branched-chain amino acids and insulin resistance. Our bestselling gut health supplement is back in stock! Make sure to use the code PROBIOTICPOD at checkout to save 25% off your first month subscription. It's the only blend in the world with our unique combination of fo