Metabolic Minutes

Metabolic Minutes

Welcome to Metabolic Minutes – the show where veteran Nurse Practitioner Elizabeth breaks down all the science-y stuff you need to know about your body without needing a biology degree. If you’re feeling weighed down by more than just your schedule, or maybe you’re pre-diabetic, diabetic, or just here to take control of your health, you’re in the right place. Every week, we’ll serve up quick, digestible insights – no jargon, no judgment – just bite-sized, science-backed tips to help you get that metabolism working for you, not against you. Think of us as the friend who shares the secrets the experts save for each other… and cracks a few dad jokes along the way. So, ready to make your metabolism your BFF? Let’s jump in!

Episodes

January 16, 2025 16 mins

Have you ever received your lab results and thought, What do all these numbers mean for my health? In this episode of Metabolic Minutes, Nurse Practitioner Elizabeth breaks down the key components of the Complete Metabolic Panel (CMP) in simple, actionable terms. Learn how kidney health, liver function, and electrolytes play critical roles in reversing metabolic conditions like prediabetes, diabetes, and obesity.

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Do you find joy in food, or is food your only joy?

In this episode of Metabolic Minutes, Nurse Practitioner Elizabeth explores the difference between "living to eat" and "eating to live." Through personal stories, practical tips, and humor, discover how to transform your relationship with food, balance your meals, and find joy in other aspects of life. Perfect for those managing metabolic health challen...

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Are you ready to take control of your health?

In this episode of Metabolic Minutes, Nurse Practitioner Elizabeth dives deep into the science of insulin resistance and the key lab values that help identify and reverse metabolic diseases like obesity, prediabetes, and type 2 diabetes. Learn how your fasting glucose, fasting insulin, hemoglobin A1c, and C peptide levels provide critical insights into your metabolic health—an...

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December 12, 2024 10 mins

Are you fueling your body with the right “gas” to reverse metabolic diseases like obesity and type 2 diabetes?

In this episode of Metabolic Minutes, Nurse Practitioner Elizabeth unpacks the essential building blocks of a balanced diet and how they contribute to reversing metabolic diseases like obesity, prediabetes, and type 2 diabetes. Learn about the roles of macronutrients—proteins, fats, and carbohydrates—and discover ...

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December 10, 2024 7 mins

What’s the best way to fuel your body for more energy and weight loss?

In this episode of Metabolic Minutes, Elizabeth, the Nurse Practitioner 🩺, explains the fundamentals of metabolism and how it powers everything from cell repair to brain function. Learn how bad energy sources like processed sugars and unhealthy oils are impacting your health and discover simple, affordable ways to reverse a broken metabolism.

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