{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"347 - Why Fiber Matters More Than Protein | Dr. Sharon McDowell-Larsen &amp; Dr. Regan Stiegmann","description":"\u201cFiber is the new protein. Don\u2019t count your protein grams - count your fiber grams. And if you do that, and you\u2019re getting adequate calories, you\u2019re going to be fine.\u201d What if aging didn\u2019t have to mean slowing down, losing strength, or watching your best years slip into the past? What if the mind and body were capable of far more resilience and longevity than we\u2019ve been led to believe? In this episode, two powerhouse voices in human performance challenge the idea that physical and cognitive decline are inevitable. Dr. Sharon McDowell-Larsen, physiologist, coach, and plant-based Ironman athlete, returns to the show alongside Dr. Regan A. Stiegmann, a double board-certified physician, former U.S. Air Force Flight Surgeon, and Director of Lifestyle &amp;amp; Performance Medicine at the HealthONE Family Medicine Residency Program. Together, they are the co-authors of Staying in the Game, a compelling new book that provides a practical framework for sustaining strength, metabolic health, and mental sharpness across the lifespan. From protein myths and muscle building to the surprising power of fiber, sleep, and meal timing, this conversation reveals what it really takes to keep the body and brain performing at their best. What we discuss in this episode:&amp;nbsp;   How we can preserve our joints and mobility as we age.   How lifestyle choices influence gene expression.   Taking supplements versus getting nutrients from food.&amp;nbsp;   The wide-ranging benefits of getting enough fiber.   Practical tips for increasing fiber intake without digestive discomfort.   The origins of the modern push for high protein consumption.   What happens to the body when protein intake becomes excessive.   The truth about protein requirements and building muscle mass.   Strategies to improve cognitive performance.   Common health and nutrition myths.   Resources:   Their book: Staying in the Game   Regan Stiegmann - Rocky Vista University   Dr. McDowell-Larsen: Fit to Lead   &amp;nbsp;Sharon McDowell Larsen (@slmlarsen) \u2022 Instagram photos and videos     Dr. McDowell-Larsen\u2019s Ironman journey:  Shocking Dairy-Free Athletic Performance From A 40-Year Ironman Journey - Switch4Good   Click the link below to learn about the FISCAL Act https:\/\/switch4good.org\/fiscal-act\/ Share the website and get your resources here https:\/\/kidsandmilk.org\/ Dairy-Free Swaps Guide: Easy Anti-Inflammatory Meals, Recipes, and Tips https:\/\/switch4good.org\/dairy-free-swaps-guide SUPPORT SWITCH4GOOD https:\/\/switch4good.org\/support-us\/ \u2605\u2606\u2605 JOIN OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP \u2605\u2606\u2605 &amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/podcastchat \u2605\u2606\u2605 SWITCH4GOOD WEBSITE \u2605\u2606\u2605 https:\/\/switch4good.org\/ \u2605\u2606\u2605 ONLINE STORE \u2605\u2606\u2605 https:\/\/shop.switch4good.org\/shop\/ \u2605\u2606\u2605 FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM \u2605\u2606\u2605 https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/Switch4Good\/ \u2605\u2606\u2605 LIKE US ON FACEBOOK \u2605\u2606\u2605 https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Switch4Good\/ \u2605\u2606\u2605 AMAZON STORE \u2605\u2606\u2605 https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/shop\/switch4good ","author_name":"Switch4Good","author_url":"https:\/\/switch4good.org\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40392655\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/69b2e0\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/40392655"}