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Naturally Nourished

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Welcome to the Naturally Nourished podcast - your resource for cutting-edge food-as-medicine information! Functional Medicine applied with use of food-as-medicine. Join Ali Miller RD and her cohost Becki Yoo RD as they navigate you through nutrient deficiency, gut health, hormone balance, and optimizing metabolism through a keto reset. Each episode provides research supported approaches to optimizing your health and empowering you and your household.

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Episode 325: All About Glutathione

Monday Jan 02, 2023

Monday Jan 02, 2023

You’ve probably heard us mention glutathione, but what exactly is it and what does it do? How do you know if you are deficient in it? What forms can you supplement with and how does NAC impact glutathione status? Tune in to hear us answer these questions and much more all about glutathione!

 

In this episode, we’re talking all about what Ali has come to call the matriarch of all the antioxidants---glutathione. Listen for a deep dive on symptoms of deficiency, concerns with depletion, the influence on pandemic, viruses in general and respiratory health. Plus we’ll get into how NAC impacts glutathione status, glutathione as a breathing treatment, and our favorite glutathione rich foods!

 

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This episode is sponsored by Peak State Coffee, makers of coffee with real health benefits! Are you a coffee drinker seeking a healthier option but don't want to quit your ritual? Enjoy whole bean coffee infused with adaptogenic mushrooms to boost your brain, support gut health, and balance stress, all while keeping the taste you love. With 500mg lion's mane, reishi, chaga, and more per serving, you’ll love this delicious coffee that is also chemical free, mold free, non-GMO, and low acid. Go to www.PeakStateCoffee.com/ALIMILLERRD for 20% off and free shipping on two or more bags, use code ALIMILLERRD at checkout.




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Episode 324: The Wahls Protocol for MS and Neurological Conditions with Dr. Terry Wahls

Monday Dec 26, 2022

Monday Dec 26, 2022

Can MS and other neurological conditions be impacted by diet and lifestyle? Do vegetables help or hurt when dealing with autoimmune disease? What needs to be removed from the diet in order to create whole body healing? Tune in to hear us interview the one and only Dr. Terry Wahls about her journey from tilt-recline wheelchair back to riding a bike to work daily and how she used a paleo diet to beat MS. 

 

In this episode, we discuss supplementation with MS, why The Wahls Protocol includes 9 cups of vegetables, and how to improve vegetable tolerance. Plus, we talk about Dr. Wahl’s research and an opportunity to participate in her upcoming study!

 

About Dr. Wahls:

Dr. Terry Wahls is a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa where she conducts clinical trials. She is also a patient with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, which confined her to a tilt-recline wheelchair for four years. Dr. Wahls restored her health using a diet and lifestyle program she designed specifically for her brain and now pedals her bike to work each day. She is the author of The Wahls Protocol: How I Beat Progressive MS Using Paleo Principles and Functional Medicine, The Wahls Protocol: A Radical New Way to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions Using Paleo Principles (paperback), and the cookbook The Wahls Protocol Cooking for Life: The Revolutionary Modern Paleo Plan to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions.

 

She conducts clinical trials that test the effect of nutrition and lifestyle interventions to treat MS and other progressive health problems. Learn more about Dr. Wahls’ clinical trials here. She also teaches the public and medical community about the healing power of the Paleo diet and therapeutic lifestyle changes that restore health and vitality to our citizens. She hosts a Wahls Protocol Seminar every August where anyone can learn how to implement the Protocol with ease and success. Follow her on Facebook (Terry Wahls MD) and on Twitter at @TerryWahls.




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This episode is sponsored by Carnivore Snax, a delicious snack combining just 2 ingredients: meat and Redmond Real Salt! These melt-in-your-mouth meat pastries are like no other dehydrated meat product or jerky on the market. We love that Carnivore Snax are a pro-America brand who sources from US farmers practicing regenerative agriculture and are verified by the Savory Institute confirming their carbon sequestering status. Check out the ribeye, pork loin, brisket and leg of lamb for just a few of our favorites! Use code ALIMILLERRD to save 15% off your order and get free shipping on $125 or more at carnivoresnax.com.

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323: Ozempic, Wonder Drug or Too Good to be True?

Monday Dec 19, 2022

Monday Dec 19, 2022

Oh, oh, oh Ozempic? By now you’ve probably heard the catchy jingle on TV or heard about the newest weight loss drug phenomenon that has the Kardashians looking downright skinny these days. But what exactly is Ozempic? Is it safe? Does it have side effects and is it a solution for long lasting weight loss or just another too good to be true ploy by big pharma? Tune in to hear us answer all these questions and more!

 

In this episode, we break down the mechanism of action of Ozempic or Wegovy. You will learn all about GLP-1, how this peptide is normally produced in the body, and how overriding the body’s signals with this injectable drug can be downright dangerous. Plus, we’ll compare this “wonder drug” to a food-as-medicine ketosis approach and teach you why the quick fix isn’t always the best solution!

 

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Sponsors for this episode: 

This episode is sponsored by Peak State Coffee, makers of coffee with real health benefits! Are you a coffee drinker seeking a healthier option but don't want to quit your ritual? Enjoy whole bean coffee infused with adaptogenic mushrooms to boost your brain, support gut health, and balance stress, all while keeping the taste you love. With 500mg lion's mane, reishi, chaga, and more per serving, you’ll love this delicious coffee that is also chemical free, mold free, non-GMO, and low acid. Go to www.PeakStateCoffee.com/ALIMILLERRD for 20% off and free shipping on two or more bags, use code ALIMILLERRD at checkout.




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Episode 322: Nature as Medicine

Monday Dec 12, 2022

Monday Dec 12, 2022

Can nature be medicine? What is forest bathing? Sure, being in nature feels good, but can it really contribute to improved health outcomes? Tune in to hear us discuss the research supported benefits of spending time in nature, from reduction of cortisol, to improved immune function, to increased antioxidant function and more! 

 

For most of human history, we have evolved and lived in natural environments. Only in recent history have we started to spend the majority of our time in urban spaces, and this may be having a detrimental effect on human health. In this episode, we cover the multitude of reasons you need to get out in nature, how you can creatively bring nature into your daily routine even if you live in a city, and why a forest bathing session might be just what your body needs! 

 

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Sponsors for this episode:

This episode is sponsored by Santa Cruz Medicinals, makers of potent and affordable CBD with effective dosing. For more information check out www.scmedicinals.com and use code ALIMILLERRD for 15% off your order. 

 

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Episode 321: Fibromyalgia

Monday Dec 05, 2022

Monday Dec 05, 2022

Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with fibromyalgia? Looking for natural solutions to this chronic pain condition? Tune in to hear us discuss symptoms of fibromyalgia, causes and risk factors, as well as how to treat it with a functional medicine approach! 

 

Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues. Over 6 million Americans suffer from fibromyalgia symptoms, 90 percent of whom are women. In this deep dive episode, we discuss the connection of low serotonin to chronic pain, whether or not fibromyalgia is autoimmune, and how conventional approaches fall short. You will learn how a gluten free diet can reduce symptoms, key nutrients to replete when dealing with fibromyalgia, and how adding in exercise can help improve quality of life. 

 

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Sponsors for this episode: 

This episode is sponsored by Peak State Coffee, makers of coffee with real health benefits! Are you a coffee drinker seeking a healthier option but don't want to quit your ritual? Enjoy whole bean coffee infused with adaptogenic mushrooms to boost your brain, support gut health, and balance stress, all while keeping the taste you love. With 500mg lion's mane, reishi, chaga, and more per serving, you’ll love this delicious coffee that is also that's chemical free, mold free, non-GMO, and low acid. Go to www.PeakStateCoffee.com/ALIMILLERRD for 20% off and free shipping on two or more bags, use code ALIMILLERRD at checkout.

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Episode 320: Grab Bag Q&A

Monday Nov 28, 2022

Monday Nov 28, 2022

Want to know how to shed belly fat? Curious about our favorite water filter? Need supplement recommendations for teenagers? Tune in to this grab bag of listener questions to hear us talk about a little bit of everything!

 

This episode covers a range of topics from dementia, to maintaining a healthy weight with pregnancy, to ensuring you meet your protein goals, to best gluten-free baking flour blends, what’s on our holiday wish list and so much more! 

 

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Sponsors for this episode:

This episode is sponsored by Santa Cruz Medicinals, makers of potent and affordable CBD with effective dosing. For more information check out www.scmedicinals.com and use code ALIMILLERRD for 15% off your order.

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Episode 319: Biodynamic Gardening with Tammy from Hamilton Pool Vineyards

Tuesday Nov 22, 2022

Tuesday Nov 22, 2022

What exactly is biodynamic gardening? How can we work with nature to create healthy soil and plants? What does burying a cow horn have to do with anything? Tune in to Ali and Becki’s interview with Tammy Kattner of Hamilton Pool Farm and Vineyards to learn all this and more! 

 

In this fascinating interview, Tammy shares how Hamilton Pool Farm and Vineyards got its start, how she approaches farming from a biodynamic perspective, and how you can apply this to your home garden. Learn about irrigation, how to buy seeds, ways to enrich the soil that are anything but conventional, and so much more! 

 

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More About Tammy: 

Tammy Kattner has always had a deep love and passion for the natural world. Growing up in Southern California, she would spend as much time outdoors as possible, often frequenting the beach, mountains, Yosemite National Park, and developing a strong desire to live off the land. Connection to the wild has always been her compass. 

 

Tammy holds a B.A. in Social Science with an emphasis in environmentalism, a teaching degree and a Master's in Education. She has over 20+ years working within the holistic health arena, including nutrition, fitness therapy, teaching, re-wilding, nature immersion, herbalism and regenerative & biodynamic based farming. All of these elements have brought her to building her dream at Hamilton Pool Farms - where she has co-created a regenerative, permaculture & biodynamic farm, with a Farm School and education program that connects over hundreds students with gardening, food sourcing, sustainably and nature skills. 

 

Tammy is a mother of five children who have always been her inspiration for a more natural world.  She enjoys bee-keeping her apiary at the farm, loving on her sweet Golden Doodle farm dog, and connecting with nature as she develops the farm culture while teaching a more sustainable & natural way of living. 

 

Sponsors for this episode: 

This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co! 

 

This episode is also sponsored by Peak State Coffee, makers of coffee with real health benefits! Are you a coffee drinker seeking a healthier option but don't want to quit your ritual? Enjoy whole bean coffee infused with adaptogenic mushrooms to boost your brain, support gut health, and balance stress, all while keeping the taste you love. With 500mg lion's mane, reishi, chaga, and more per serving, you’ll love this delicious coffee that is also that's chemical free, mold free, non-GMO, and low acid. Go to www.PeakStateCoffee.com/ALIMILLERRD for 20% off and free shipping on two or more bags, use code ALIMILLERRD at checkout. 

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Episode 318: Navigating the Holidays with Food as Medicine

Monday Nov 14, 2022

Monday Nov 14, 2022

Are you still putting the finishing touches on your holiday menu? Need some inspiration that will convince your family that real food can taste good once and for all? Looking for some tips to navigate the holidays and stay on track? Tune in to get Ali’s top tips for holiday survival and best practices for incorporating both mindful indulgence and nutrient density in your menu planning. 

 

In this episode, Ali and Becki will definitely make you drool with their holiday menu inspiration! Learn about ways to incorporate greens into your Thanksgiving meal, choosing quality fats and why we love nut flour. Plus eating nose to tail, holiday survival supplement essentials, and how to navigate conversations about the “bad season” with family and friends!



Welcome to episode 318, today we are talking about staying on track through the holiday season and how you can incorporate food as medicine into your celebrations this year! We’ll cover some yummy holiday menu inspiration, supplement strategy for cruising through the holidays stress free, and more! 

 

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Sponsors for this episode: 

This episode is sponsored by Carnivore Snax, a delicious snack combining just 2 ingredients: meat and Redmond Real Salt! These melt-in-your-mouth meat pastries are like no other dehydrated meat product or jerky on the market. We love that Carnivore Snax are a pro-America brand who sources from US farmers practicing regenerative agriculture and are verified by the Savory Institute confirming their carbon sequestering status. Check out the ribeye, pork loin, brisket and leg of lamb for just a few of our favorites! Use code ALIMILLERRD to save 15% off your order and get free shipping on $125 or more at carnivoresnax.com.

 

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Episode 317: Getting in Your Greens

Monday Nov 07, 2022

Monday Nov 07, 2022

Are you getting your 2-3 cups leafy greens daily? Need some inspiration to switch things up for the fall and winter season? Curious about consuming leafy greens if you have a thyroid condition, are on a blood thinner, or don’t tolerate greens well? Tune in to this fun and light episode where we break down the reasons to get your greens, what to do if not tolerating them, and how to make this a daily reality! 

 

In this episode, we remind listeners of all the reasons to get your greens in on a daily basis. From unique phytonutrients like kampherol, to gut-supporting compounds like sulfoquinovose, to important vitamins and minerals, we discuss the benefits of leafy greens. For those not tolerating greens well, we discuss changing up preparation techniques, troubleshooting gut issues, and food sensitivities. Get inspired with food as medicine recipes to get your 2-3 cups daily with no excuses!

 

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Sponsors for this episode:

This episode is sponsored by Peak State Coffee, makers of coffee with real health benefits! Are you a coffee drinker seeking a healthier option but don't want to quit your ritual? Enjoy whole bean coffee infused with adaptogenic mushrooms to boost your brain, support gut health, and balance stress, all while keeping the taste you love. With 500mg lion's mane, reishi, chaga, and more per serving, you’ll love this delicious coffee that is also that's chemical free, mold free, non-GMO, and low acid. Go to www.PeakStateCoffee.com/ALIMILLERRD for 20% off and free shipping on two or more bags, use code ALIMILLERRD at checkout. 



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Episode 316: Ketogenic Bodybuilding with Guest Robert Sikes

Monday Oct 31, 2022

Monday Oct 31, 2022

Are you curious about building muscle on a ketogenic diet? Want insight from a competitive bodybuilder on diet vs. exercise, intermittent fasting, and breaking the viscous diet cycle? Just looking to add some resistance training to your routine? Tune in to hear us interview Robert Sikes aka Keto Savage, a lifetime natural bodybuilder, about his journey from the unhealthy world of “bro-dieting” to finding keto and never looking back! 

 

Even if you’re not a bodybuilder (because most of us are not!), this episode is filled with nuggets of wisdom for anyone looking to ramp up their exercise performance or simply add more movement to their daily life! Robert is the real deal and one of our favorite humans in the keto community with his down-to-earth approach and no excuses attitude. Just listening to him will inspire you to take things to the next level as he shares his approach to reverse dieting, best resistance exercises for women, staying consistent through the holidays and more! Plus hear his perspective on parenting and food introduction for his sweet new baby! 

 

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More about Robert Sikes:

Robert Orion Sikes is a lifetime natural, competitive bodybuilder.  He started training as a junior in high school weighing a whopping 115 pounds.  In the beginning, he followed traditional, “bro-dieting” wisdom which consisted of eating 6 or 7 meals a day filled with carbohydrates and very high protein.  This nutritional protocol led to a downward spiral of health issues and disordered eating.  

 

After his third bodybuilding competition, Robert decided to try something new and began experimenting with a high fat, strict ketogenic approach to bodybuilding.  He formulated his own approach to contest prep nutrition leveraging keto and earned his pro-status with bodybuilding in 2017.  

 

He has since dedicated his life to learning and teaching others the benefits of following a well formulated, ketogenic lifestyle.  The lessons learned led to his creation of the Keto Brick, a 1,000 calorie, ketogenic performance meal.  The Brick was never meant to be a product sold to the public.  Robert just created it for his own personal use during his competition prep.  However, after featuring it on a YouTube video, he received a ton of interest around the Brick and decided to jump in with both feet to make it into a viable business.  After countless late nights and a never ending grind, the business took off and has since become a wild success!

 

Robert now works alongside his wife Crystal and their amazing team to continually create content and Bricks and add a ton of value within this community.  His mission is, and will continue to be, empowering others to believe in themselves and truly tap into their full potential by optimizing their body and mind.

 

Sponsors for this episode:

This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co! 

 

 

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