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If you notice that you lack energy, that you need to eat every few hours, that you can't train on an empty stomach or that if you go out for a run without eating beforehand you're likely to get a crash, you most likely have a lack of metabolic flexibility. In this episode we talk about what metabolic flexibility is, why it's so important for health and well-being and what we can do to improve it. You will see: 00:00 Introduction 03:53 What is metabolic flexibility 08:03 Why metabolic flexibility is lost 15:24 What is metabolic rigidity 17:08 Consequences of metabolic rigidity 19:53 How to know if metabolic flexibility exists 23:43 How to recover metabolic flexibility 25:30 Processed foods damage metabolic flexibility 31:38 Foods to improve metabolic flexibility 41:58 Intermittent fasting enhances metabolic flexibility 46:13 Healthy breakfasts 48:59 Foods that improve mitochondrial health 56:18 Physical exercise improves metabolic flexibility 59:18 Strength training and metabolic flexibility 1:02:45 Rest improves metabolic flexibility 1:06:13 What to do to improve metabolic flexibility - Isabel on Instagram: / isabelaustegui Isabel on YouTube: / @isabelbelaustegui - Jesús on Instagram: / atavicjesus Jesús on YouTube: / @jesussierra - Remember: “All content offered on this channel and in its videos is merely informative and educational in nature and in no way constitutes a medical or health service of any kind nor does it replace consultation with a doctor.” - If you have ideas or suggestions on how we can improve these videos, or possible topics you would like us to cover, please leave them in the comments. THANK YOU so much for being there!