GPS To Health

04/12/2026

💯!!! The secret to reversing chronic disease is fixing the underlying metabolic dysfunction!

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As a medical school professor, I teach my students about DASH, Mediterranean, and other "healthy" diets. They all help.

But new research shows they're not targeting the right pathways.

A massive study of 205,852 adults followed for 32 YEARS found that metabolic dietary patterns -- specifically targeting insulin resistance and inflammation -- dramatically outperform conventional diets.

The numbers:
- 65% lower type 2 diabetes risk
- 32% lower cardiovascular disease
- 37% lower coronary artery disease
- Outperformed DASH, Mediterranean, and every standard diet tested

The key difference? These patterns are calibrated to reduce hyperinsulinemia and chronic inflammation -- the two master drivers of metabolic dysfunction.

As I explain in "Lies I Taught in Medical School," we've been focused on calories and macros when we should be focused on insulin and inflammation.

Full breakdown coming on the Health Longevity Secrets podcast.

Source: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12997326/

01/12/2026

There’s a lot of conversation right now about intermittent fasting, especially for metabolic health and weight loss. But one of the most overlooked parts of fasting isn’t the fasting at all. It’s what comes after.

How you break your fast matters just as much as the fast itself.

If you come out of a fast with sugar, bread, or processed carbs, you’re likely to spike your blood sugar, feel tired, and undo many of the metabolic benefits you just worked for.

Instead, break your fast with
protein
healthy fats
and real, whole foods

This keeps your blood sugar steady, supports fat loss, and helps keep your hormones more balanced.

Fasting is a powerful tool.
But how you refuel is where lasting results are built.

So give your body something that supports healing, not stress.

Wellness, simplified. 💚