Obesity has now become a major global health concern. We now know that obesity is a risk factor for COVID-19 hospitalization and deaths and talking more about it will help each one of us take care of our bodies more to be aware of our food intake every day. 

Approaching weight loss is not easy and committing a certain diet requires discipline and lifestyle change. When you finally decide on a specific diet, it can bring you many advantages, promote good health and prevent diseases. There are so many different diets out there so it's really important to do the research and talk to your providers to see which one is best suited for you.

In this episode, Dr. Jette Gabiola is joined by two guests, Dr. Drew Vercellino and Nicole Zamignani, and they talk about the different diets for obesity, intermittent fasting, dietary strategies, principles of the dietary regimens, and just all about how to managing obesity through lifestyle modifications. 

Learning why, what, how, and when these dietary modifications are advantageous and will help you have a better understanding of how these groups of diet plans and strategies can help you physically. If you’re planning to find the diet that matches your lifestyle, Episode 27 might help you out. 

Memorable Quotes:

• Losing weight had been shown to improve mood, builds self-confidence, decrease inflammation and oxidative stress, and also had improved the cardio-metabolic profile in many individuals. - Dr. Jette Gabiola
• Look for a diet that will be in alignment with your lifestyle. - Dr. Jette Gabiola
• In choosing your diet, make sure that you remain flexible to maintain certain foods in your life that you really genuinely enjoy eating. - Nicole Zamignani
• The portion sizes in your diet are going to vary by body type and by lifestyle. - Nicole Zamignani
• Ketones can be utilized in the brain, heart, and a few other organs as a really good fuel source. - Dr. Drew Vercellino

Other resources mentioned:

• Fitness Pal App

About the Guests:

Dr. Drew Vercellino has been coaching and teaching in the sports performance and fitness realm since 2008. He started his career path with personal training, leading group classes for adult and youth athletic programs, and now caring for patients in my practice helping them achieve their goals and true health potential. With a drive and motivation to learn more and better help his clients, he took numerous courses from Kettlebells certifications to Functional Movement workshops and eventually wound up in Chiropractic College. While there he did additional training in functional nutrition, athletic performance, and a specialized technique within Chiropractic called Upper Cervical which he utilizes in his office in Dublin, California. His passion is to help people develop strength and resilience both mentally and physically so they can reach their full potential.

Nicole Zamignani is the secretary for ABCs for Global Health. She is an aspiring medical student and graduate of San Francisco State University receiving a Bachelor of Science in Biology. Most recently, she is a Fellow of Stanford’s Clinical Observation and Medical Transcription (COMET) post-baccalaureate program at Stanford Express Care Clinic.

About the Host:

Dr. Jette is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Stanford University and the President & CEO of ABCs for Global Health. Click here for her full profile or read her full interview here.

About ABC's for Global Health:

ABCs for Global Health is a non-profit organization dedicated to finding practical​ solutions to health problems of disadvantaged and underserved communities. Their programs include telemedicine, research on nutrition and healthcare, and disaster response.

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