If you're a longtime listener, you know that I HATE crazy food dogmas. I will say it OVER and OVER again! So, with this conversation, one of the important pieces that I want people to walk away from today is that this is not black and white- are certain foods good or bad for you, should you only eat Organic, you need to eat only after a certain time of day, etc. Food restrictions or diets are not a one size fits all. Today's guest, Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, is a Washington University fellowship-trained physician in Nutritional Science and Geriatrics and is board certified in Family Medicine. Dr. Lyon is the founder of the Institute for Muscle Centric-Medicine™. She services the leaders, innovators, mavericks, and executives in their prospective fields. In addition, Gabrielle works closely with the Special Operations Military and has a private practice that services patients worldwide. If you've increased your protein intake and it helped your skin health, what are your favorite ways to do so? Share with me in the comments below! In this episode: Why the argument against protein tends to be incorrect The importance of muscle in terms of longevity How does muscle act as a metabolic regulator? If you're dealing with a compromised skin barrier, what types of intake numbers might you consider? The BIG animal vs. plant question What happens inside the body when you exercise and why it's CRUCIAL for health Dr. Lyon's big announcement on the working title of her new book! Quotes "Everyone talks about insulin resistance, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer's. Much of these metabolic diseases begin in skeletal muscle first." [5:32] "For protein turnover, your body goes through about 250 grams, depending on your size, of protein turnover a day. That's a lot of protein turnover!" [6:32] Links Find Dr. Lyon online and download her free LYON PROTOCOL for a food guide here (scroll down halfway on homepage) Follow Dr. Lyon on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Preorder Dr. Lyon's book Forever Strong: A New, Science-Based Strategy for Aging Well coming out this Fall! Try these brands for some supportive products to help get your protein intake up: Quell's Protein Powders | Vital Proteins | PaleoValley Healthy Skin Show ep. 065: Why Protein Is Good For Your Skin (And Solving Skin Rashes) Healthy Skin Show ep. 268: Plant-based Vs Carnivore Diet: What’s Best For Chronic Skin Issues?