In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Dwayne Jackson – dad, athlete, health specialist, medical educator, scientist, and entrepreneur. Dr. Jackson has over 12 years of university education in exercise/human physiology, medicine, and nutritional biochemistry. Dr. Jackson shares his insights on various aspects of men’s health, including the importance of sleep, meal timing, and mindful alcohol consumption.
Key Discussion Points:
- The importance of sleep and meal timing for overall health.
- New guidelines on alcohol consumption in Canada and the potential for alcohol to sneak into one’s life more than anticipated.
- Whether alcohol should be worked into one’s macros.
- The impact of alcohol on sleep quality.
- The practice of mindfulness.
Connect with Dr. Dwayne Jackson:
- Instagram: @ddrdwayne
- Website: www.drdwaynejackson.com
Key Notes
Sleep and Meal Timing: Dr. Jackson emphasizes the importance of sleep and meal timing for overall health. He suggests that eating earlier in the day can lead to better sleep quality.
Alcohol Consumption: The discussion moves to alcohol consumption, where Dr. Jackson explains the new guidelines on alcohol consumption in Canada. He warns about the insidious nature of alcohol and the potential for it to sneak into one’s life more than anticipated. He suggests limiting alcohol to two drinks in an individual evening and keeping an eye on consumption over time.
Alcohol and Nutrition: The host and Dr. Jackson discuss whether alcohol should be worked into one’s macros. Dr. Jackson advises against replacing food with alcohol, explaining that alcohol gets burned off first, delaying the metabolism of other nutrients.
Alcohol and Sleep: Dr. Jackson explains that while alcohol might help people fall asleep more quickly, it significantly reduces the quality of sleep. He suggests hydrating before going to bed and again in the morning after drinking, and emphasizes the importance of getting enough sleep.
Mindfulness: Dr. Jackson’s final piece of advice is to practice mindfulness. He encourages listeners to stay present in their daily lives, which he believes will make managing diet, sleep, and stress much easier.
