Dr Jenny Gourgari, Pediatric Endocrinologist and Obesity Medicine Diplomate

Lifestyle and Weight Loss For Teens

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Is your teen showing early signs of insulin resistance and prediabetes, gaining weight too quickly and is always hungry? Before you try another diet or cut another food group — you need to hear this. Teen weight gain is rarely about willpower. During puberty, hormones like insulin, cortisol, and estrogen directly drive how your teen stores fat, feels hungry, and burns energy. If no one has explained that to you yet, this podcast is where that changes. Lifestyle for Teens with Dr. Jenny is built on one belief: No Diets. No Shame. Just Hormones That Work. Dr. Jenny Gourgari is a board-certified...

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Dr Jenny Gourgari, Pediatric Endocrinologist and Obesity Medicine Diplomate

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Ep.4 How sleeping more can help teens lose weight 30.11.2022 22:58

In this episode, I discuss research that was published in the following scientific journal: Is Sleep Duration Associated With Childhood Obesity? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysisObesity (2008) 16, 265–274. doi:10.1038/oby.2007.63 I encourage you to have a discussion with your teen about this. I hope it will help them understand the importance of good sleep. I’m Dr. Jenny Gourgari—pediatric e...

Ep.3 Does it matter what snacks teens are eating? 21.11.2022 11:26

Is the type of snack important for healthy eating? I present a research study that was published in the Obesity Journal in 2022 "Association of weight status with the types of foods consumed at snacking occasions among US adolescents" If you are looking for healthy snack ideas for teens, grab my free guide at LIFESTYLEFORTEENS.COM/SNACKS Enjoy Dr G. I’m Dr. Jenny Gourgari—pediatric...

Ep.1 What is Healthy Body Mass Index for Teens? 21.11.2022 13:57

What is Body Mass Index? How much weight does my child need to lose to be at a healthy weight? I start this podcast by answering these basic questions. A helpful calculator for teens is listed here: https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/bmi/calculator.html I hope its helpful. If you like this episode, share it with your friends. Best, Dr G I’m Dr. Jenny Gourgari—pediatric endocrinologist, certified...

Ep.2 Is Low Carb or Low Fat Plan Best for Teens? 21.11.2022 16:34

A constant debate... should I follow a low carb plan or a low fat plan? I present one research article that examined this topic on teenagers. We dont have enough studies available, but this was a good one. "Acta Pædiatrica ISSN 0803–5253 Low-carbohydrate (low & high-fat) versus high-carbohydrate low-fat diets in the treatment of obesity in adolescents" Hope you enjoy this episode. If...