Welcome to the mindbodygreen podcast! Each week, host Jason Wachob, founder and co-CEO of mindbodygreen, engages in open, honest conversations with the people shaping the world of well-being. Today’s featured guest is Ben Bikman, Ph.D., a metabolic scientist with a doctorate in bioenergetics.

“The single greatest predictor of a good night of sleep is if I go to bed on an empty stomach," he says. In this episode, Ben and Jason discuss how to eat, sleep, and exercise your way to a healthy metabolism, plus:

0:00-2:41 Intro
2:41-9:19 What drives insulin resistance
9:19-14:21 How to eat carbs without spiking your blood sugar
14:21-18:45 The best sources of plant-based protein
18:45-27:05 The worst seed oils for your health
27:05-30:22 What Ben eats in a day for a healthy metabolism
30:22-36:35 How to guarantee a healthy diet for your kids
36:35-32:53 The best type of exercise for metabolic health
32:53-45:49 The benefits of collagen supplements
45:49-49:02 How to avoid feeling anxious before bed

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