Episode 63: Personalised Nutrition and Metabolic Health with Amanda King

Cardiometabolic Health
Written By Nicole Goode
 

In this episode, Amanda King, a metabolic nutritionist and naturopath, shares her inspiring journey from struggling with poor health in her 20s to becoming a leader in metabolic health. Amanda opens up about her wake-up call, which came after years of struggling with asthma, smoking, and a poor diet. Now, she runs a thriving online health clinic specializing in metabolic health, integrated oncologic care, and nutrigenomics.

Amanda discusses the importance of understanding what true health looks like, the pitfalls of outdated nutritional guidelines, and the critical role of education in preventing metabolic disorders. She sheds light on common conditions like gastrointestinal reflux disorder, the overuse of medications, and the biggest societal risk factors impacting metabolic health today. 

You will learn practical solutions like personalised nutrition, the significance of rest in a world that values convenience and speed, and actionable steps to improve metabolic health, including fasting and reducing empty carbohydrates. Whether you're looking to improve your own health or gain insights into how nutrition impacts our bodies, this episode is packed with knowledge and practical tips to help you take control of your metabolic health.

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Timestamps:

[01:45] - How Amanda started working in this field of nutrition

[05:30] - Knowledge of what is healthy is key

[08:30] - The nutrition pyramid is obsolete

[14:00] - What is metabolic health and what is a metabolic disorder?

[17:30] - What Amanda sees more in clinic

[18:30] - What is gastrointestinal reflux disorder?

[21:30] - The overuse of drugs

[24:15] - Biggest risk factors and simple lifestyle changes

[28:38] - The importance of rest and sleep

[32:15] - Diagnosis in real time and nutrigenomics.

[36:40] - Takeaways from this episode

 
“Mitochondria are these small organelles called “the powerhouses of our cells” and they produce units of energy. How well the mitochondria functions is how metabolically healthy you are”
— Amanda King
 

Essential learnings from this episode…

  • Outdated nutritional guidelines, such as the traditional food pyramid, have led to widespread poor metabolic health.

  • Many metabolic disorders are managed with excessive reliance on medications, but simple lifestyle adjustments—like prioritizing quality sleep, reducing empty carbohydrates, and intermittent fasting—can significantly improve health.

  • Combining real-time diagnostics with general nutritional science offers a powerful approach to achieving optimal metabolic health.

 
 

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