473 | Optimizing Food Choices for Better Nutrition, Energy, Focus, and Fat Loss with Thomas DeLauer

In this episode of the Optimal Body Podcast, Doc Jen and Doctor Dom interview nutritionist Thomas DeLauer, who specializes in cognitive nutrition and performance. Thomas shares his journey from corporate healthcare to nutrition advocacy, emphasizing how nutrition and diet impact brain function and mental clarity. He highlights key foods like dark berries, MCT oil, and eggs for cognitive support, discusses metabolic flexibility, and introduces the concept of "energy flux" for improving metabolism. Thomas also offers practical strategies for sustainable lifestyle changes, including managing willpower and optimizing meal timing for peak mental and physical performance. Needed Discount: Jen trusted Needed Supplements for fertility, pregnancy, and beyond! Support men and women’s health and nutrition with vitamins, Omega-3, and more. Used by 6,000+ pros. Use code OPTIMAL for 20% off at checkout! Thomas's Resources: Thomas on IG Thomas on YT Thomas’s Website Thomas on FB We Think You'll Love: FREE week of Jen Heath Jen’s Instagram Dom’s Instagram YouTube Channel For full show notes and resources visit https://jen.health/podcast/473 What You'll Learn: 2:05 What is Cognitive Nutrition? 8:09 Optimizing Energy and Brainpower 11:09 Foods for Mental Clarity 15:06 Fasting and Ketones for Brain Function 21:52 Understanding Metabolism 28:52 Improving Metabolic Health 32:08 Dieting Without Crashing Your Metabolism 35:20 Intuitive Eating and Whole Foods 38:07 The Importance of Protein and Fiber 42:33 Maintaining Willpower Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.