Great discussion again on our last night. Please feel free to continue the dialogue here (and remember to add recipes under the low carb message board)! Also, please take a moment and respond in this thread to: 1. What did you like about this class? 2. What would you have done differently? 3. Would you be interested in a follow up event, maybe to share a potluck (or other ideas)?

If you like to read, here are some books that seem to align with the VitalLife ideas on nutrition and lifestyle. Some vary a little (of course), but are generally encouraging and explain or expound on the same general ideas: Metabolical by Robert Lustig The Case Against Sugar by Gary Taubes Change Your Genes, Change Your Life by Kenneth Pelletier Books by Dr Gundry (he’s kinda weird… always selling something but his books are alright) How Not to Die by Michael Greger (he advocates for vegetarianism, but his arguments are flawed because he doesn’t talk about grass fed beef or pastured chickens. He does make a good arguments for the importance of vegetables and the ability to heal the body through food. He’s a doctor who was horrified by his lack of nutrition training in med school). Eating on the Wild Side by Jo Robinson (lots of info on the best way to cook vegetables for the most health benefits as well as lots of discussion of different varieties of veggies found mostly in farmers markets that reap even better health benefits than the ones found in stores) I am open to Derek nixing any of these suggestions!

When I need a quick healthy meal, I often just bake chicken that I’ve put salt and pepper on (maybe add cheese later). I put the oven on 425 or 450 and bake the chicken for 30 minutes. I also put veggies in (usually slightly less time) that I also just add salt and pepper to, and they’re delicious. Some ideas: Zucchini and onions Mushrooms and zucchini and onions Carrots and zucchini (carrots are a little carby) Brussels Brocolli This has become my favorite way to eat veggies.

Happy Thursday to everyone who attended this week's Metabolic Health Workshop. This is the space where we can exchange questions and information. Remember to take a look at the Exercise AND Sleep videos for Week 2.