Weight loss and nutrition expert Dr. Lori Shemek explains FATflammation and why silent inflammation of your fat cells is a primary underlying cause of weight gain. Find out which foods bloat your fat cells and lead to a vicious cycle of inflammation and excess pounds, plus the right foods you should be eating to reverse inflammation and shrink your fat cells back to their normal size. Dr. Shemek’s revolutionary approach uses the latest fat-cell research to help you fight FATflammation and kickstart lasting weight loss!   Key takeaways: [:54] Dr. Lori Shemek’s career briefing [2:18] What is FATflammation? [2:30] There are two types of inflammation: acute and silent. [3:31] FATflammation is a silent inflammation of your fat cells. [5:25] When the mitochondria in your cells aren’t functioning optimally, your metabolism runs less efficiently. [6:59] Ways to reverse inflammation within your fat cells [7:21] The gut is the epicenter of your immune health, mental well-being, and your weight. [8:38] Healthy gut bugs create a leaner, happier, and healthier you. [9.11] The calorie myth: not all calories are created equal. [10:48] When reading labels on food packages, it’s key to watch the sugar. [11:47] How can you become a health detective and avoid getting fooled by sneaky labels? [12:38] Which fats are bad? Avoid hydrogenated fats and vegetable oils, including corn and canola oil. [15:57] One of Dr. Shemek’s favorite foods is grain-free pizza made with a cauliflower crust. [18:27] Other foods that promote cellular health, reverse inflammation, and target fat cells [21:46] Dr. Shemek offers two books to help you stay forever motivated (see link below). [22:55] Sugar is hiding everywhere! It’s important to know which sugars to choose and which to lose. Find out how to drop 7 hidden sugars and lose up to 10 pounds in 2 weeks in JJ’s Sugar Impact Diet. [23:52] Listener’s question: I’m overwhelmed with all the things I need to do to get healthy again. Where do I start? [24:53] Lowering your sugar impact can make a big difference.   Mentioned in this episode: JJVirgin.com/drlori JJVirgin.com/books Facebook: JJVirgin official Instagram: @JJVirgin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices