Welcome to the mindbodygreen podcast! Each week, host Jason Wachob, founder and coCEO of mindbodygreen, engages in open, honest conversations with the people shaping the world of wellbeing. Today’s featured guest is Alexis Cowan, Ph.D., a Princetontrained metabolic health expert.

“Ultimately, the best diet is the one that's balanced and not overly restrictive," she says. In this episode, Alexis and Jason discuss how to optimize your gut health and maintain a healthy weight, plus:

0:000:31 Intro
0:3112:33 Alexis’ personal weight loss journey
12:3317:45 The link between gut health & metabolism
17:4518:50 How to optimize metabolically healthy gut bacteria
18:5021:53 Why you shouldn’t peel your apples
21:5327:05 Why people struggle maintaining a healthy weight
27:0532:22 How much strength training you need for a healthy metabolism
32:2236:06 The role of leaky gut in weight management
36:0640:02 How Alexis reversed her dairy intolerance
40:0246:00 The best diet for a healthy metabolism
46:0049:56 The best sources of plantbased protein
49:5653:29 How to drink coffee without messing with your gut
53:2958:10 Why you should always drink filtered coffee

Note: This episode briefly mentions eating disorders. If you are struggling with any of the signs and symptoms, you can call the National Eating Disorder Association hotline at (800) 9312237.

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