{"podcast":{"title":"Nutrition Prescription: Wellness vs Medications","slug":"nutrition-prescription-wellness-vs-medications-5890869","podcast_index_feed_id":5890869,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/431169/rss","website_url":"https://www.drstevehughlett.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/a/9/a/1/a9a18b3c2f837bb2d959afa2a1bf1c87/podcast_cover.png","author":"Dr. Steve Hughlett","episode_count":186,"summary":"Join us for practical tips, and inspiring success stories—all designed to help listeners unlock more energy, confidence, and lasting health through nutrition, not restrictive diets or expensive supplements. Whether you're overwhelmed by feeling stuck, interested in getting off medication, or looking for a balanced approach to eating, this show is your trusted guide for healthier habits and sustainable wellness. Hosted by Dr. Steve Hughlett, a Doctor of Pharmacy turned nutrition advocate, every episode explores the power of natural foods, simple lifestyle changes, and holistic health solutions that help people reduce or eliminate the need for medication. Tune in each week to learn how real food, holistic methods, and a brighter mindset can transform your health—one episode, one meal, and one simple choice at a time. This podcast is for you if you are searching for answers to questions such as: How to lose weight and keep it off? Is the keto diet right for me? Should I use a low carb diet? What foods are best for weight loss? What are the best exercises for weight loss? Why can't I lose weight? Which diet is the best one for me? Is cholesterol bad? Are statins safe? 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Check out my Essential step-by-step course that helps you get started to take control of your health using real food — not pills, not crash diets, and definitely not tons of time in the gym. You'll learn how to eat low-carb, boost your energy, and build a healthier lifestyle that actually lasts. This is my Basic Essentials Course and it will help you to get started. Get signed up here before the price increase! Thrive Naturally Course ​ Most people think high blood sugar is what causes type 2 diabetes, but the real problem starts years earlier with high insulin while your blood sugar still looks \"normal.\" In this episode, Dr. Steve explains the 7-step path from eating too much glucose to full-blown type 2 diabetes, and why focusing only on A1C and glucose tests keeps so many people sick. You'll learn how insulin forces your body to store fat, what \"pre-diabetes\" really is, and why lowering insulin—by changing what's on your plate—can help you lose weight, reverse type 2 diabetes, and get off medications. ​ Dr. Steve also breaks down carbs, sugar, and fructose in simple terms so you can finally understand food labels and see how boxed, bagged, and bottled foods are secretly driving weight gain and fatigue. He shares practical steps to keep insulin low using low-carb, whole foods, and explains why animal-based foods and above-ground vegetables are usually a better choice if you struggle with blood sugar or weight. ​ If you're tired of feeling overweight, exhausted, and confused by your lab work—this episode will show you how to spot the silent danger of high insulin and what to do about it. ​ 5 Key Takeaways ​ High insulin with \"normal\" blood sugar is pre-diabetes…","meta_description":"Hey Podcast Friends! 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