Summary: In this episode, Dr Shan Hussain is in conversation with Dr Juan Rivera about his ‘Mojito Diet’ and its underlying principles. If you are interested in not only losing weight and achieving a healthy lifestyle but also understanding the key elements that really make it happen then listening in will provide you with comprehensive answers. KEY TAKEAWAYS What Brought You Into Prevention? I wanted to understand and make changes for people before the heart attack happens. In the USA, the focus has previously been on treating the event but not on its prevention. This led to very skilled responses to a cardiovascular event but fewer skills and expertise in the area of prevention. What Is The Mojito Diet? The diet is based on 2 alternating weeks, the first week is a ‘grain dropping’ week where carbohydrates are significantly decreased, and the diet is very high in protein. The second week focuses on alternate fasting. For 3 days of the week you only consume food over an 8-hour period during each day e.g. there is no eating after 8 pm and the fast continues through to 12 noon the following day. What Does Intermittent Fasting Do? In the process of fasting, you are going from a glucose metabolism to ketosis. Studies show that 16-hour periods of fasting can help you to lose weight and decrease your insulin resistance. Previously breakfast has been perceived as the most important meal of the day as it is breaking your overnight fast. This is correct but it is necessary to understand that breaking the fast can be done at any time and what you eat for this meal is key to your health. The Losing Weight Mindset To begin a successful weight loss regime, you need to have access to A doctor – to help you understand your physiology and how weight loss will your body A Nutritionist – to help plan what you eat A Trainer – to design an exercise programme A psychologist – to change your mindset, the way you feel about food Your diet and mindset are key to weight loss and the maintenance of a healthy lifestyle Steps To Follow Think about your health from a preventive standpoint You have to be proactive, not reactive Don’t wait until you are obese before trying to get to an ideal body weight Whatever time you invest now in preventing disease is the time you're going to enjoy with your family in the future Prevention is key Establish a good lifestyle plan for your health BEST MOMENTS ‘As a preventative doctor part of my practice is getting patients to lose weight’ ‘Be selective about what you eat’ ‘Teach yourself to eat things that are ok for you- select the right things’ ‘70% of weight loss can be attributed to diet’ ‘Physical exercise can help to relieve stress, but you need to find activities you like so that they are sustainable’ ‘You need to connect your motivation to eat with health goals then it becomes motivation for life’ ‘Carbohydrates are required as a part of our diet. It is a balance that is important’ VALUABLE RESOURCES https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/enduring-health/id1442268572?mt=2 https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=the+big+perscription+ ABOUT THE HOST Dr Shan Hussain is an author, general practitioner, health coach, wellness advisor and ambassador to the World Health Innovation Summit. As Founder of The Health Studio and a medical doctor of 18 years, he has a special interest in health promotion and disease prevention. He works with individuals and organisations to help naturally improve health in a sustainable, holistic manner. Dr Hussain has developed several coaching and mentorship programmes designed to help reverse the symptoms of many stress-related health problems. His best-selling book, 'The Big Prescription' serves as a guide for readers to learn about evidence-based holistic health practices that create the foundation of his work. CONTACT METHOD Connect with Dr Shan Hussain through his website at https://thehealthstudio.net/ If you would like to support our Podcast, please visit our Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/enduringhealth ABOUT THE GUEST Dr Juan Rivera is fast becoming one of today’s most respected, recognised, and sought after medical experts, authors and TV personalities. As a frequent guest on Good Morning America and the co-creator and host of WebMD’s video series My Abuelita Told Me, Dr Juan is a young and trusted bilingual voice whose revered academic and scientific background makes him a leading authority on wellness, diet, exercise, stress, sleep patterns, and the prevention of heart attacks. A board-certified Internist and Cardiologist who trained at Johns Hopkins University Hospital, Dr Juan specialises in the prevention, early detection and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. In addition to his best selling books and frequent TV appearances, Dr Juan has his successful private concierge medical practice at Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach where he treats not only his valued clientele within the community, but high profile thought leaders, celebrities and dignitaries. He also holds a voluntary academic appointment in the Department of Medicine at John Hopkins University, and has fast become one of the most powerful and coveted pillars in the world’s medical community. Dr Juan’s new book The Mojito Diet is based on the latest science, yet designed for real-world results. Combining principles from the most effective diets—low-carb and intermittent fasting—into a unique and powerful 14-day plan, it targets fat without causing carb cravings or hunger pangs. Complete with motivating tips, inspiring success stories, an easy-to-follow meal plan, and 75 delicious recipes bursting with Latin flavour, The Mojito Diet will transform your health, one sip at a time. 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