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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.
Episodes
Sunday May 12, 2019
Sunday May 12, 2019
Are the prescription drugs you’re taking depleting your micronutrient status? Want to know more about how prescribed drugs can imbalance the body? Curious how you can “undo” the damage of common prescriptions or avoid them in the first place? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss the status of prescription drugs in the US from stats on prescribing to the business of big pharma to Ali’s work on The Anti-Anxiety Diet. Learn about drug-induced nutrient depletion and how common prescriptions block pathways in the body and can drive dysfunction.
In this episode, Ali and Becki examine the world of prescription drugs from statins to anti-depressants to birth control and PPIs. These common medications are often overprescribed as a band-aid approach and can neglect underlying issues, ultimately worsening health over time. Learn about how you can use functional medicine interventions get to the root cause of common conditions and avoid prescriptions while supporting whole body health. Hear why the use of supplements is distinctly different from the use of prescription medications and get some exciting updates about the Naturally Nourished supplement line!
Also in This Episode:
- Preorder The Anti-Anxiety Diet Cookbook
- Leave a Review for The Anti-Anxiety Diet
- Keto Con Tickets
- Why Are Prescription Drugs the Norm?
- Drug-Induced Nutrient Depletion
- Prescription Drug Depletions
- Episode 106: Regulating Your Cycle and Natural Birth Control
- Episode 107: Regulating Your Cycle and Natural Birth Control
- Episode 128: Keto Cardiologist with Guest Nadir Ali
- Episode 76: Getting to the Root of Insulin Resistance
- Episode 54: The Anti-Anxiety Diet
- Episode 126: Rocking Phase One of The Anti-Anxiety Diet
- Episode 129: Are You Running on Adrenaline?
- Why Supplement?
- New Supplement Bundles
- Start Here for Functional Medicine Solutions
This episode is sponsored by FBomb, makers of high-quality fat-fueled snacks and products like macadamia nut butter packs and premium oils as well as their new Keto Krunch. Click here for more on why I love FBomb!
Monday May 06, 2019
Monday May 06, 2019
Do you lack confidence in the kitchen or find yourself getting into a rut when trying to keep real food flavorful? Curious about the science and evolutionary mechanisms behind taste? Want to know the ins and outs of balancing flavor and what to do to “rescue” a dish that is too spicy, salty or sweet? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki break down the nerdy science and history behind taste perception and how balancing bitter, salty, sour and sweet can create a beautiful harmony in your dishes.
In this episode, Ali and Becki recap the magical Food As Medicine at the Farm event as well as this year’s PaleoFX conference in Austin. Learn about emerging trends in the paleo-sphere, how Ali championed real food keto at this year’s conference and hear about our favorite brands represented at the event and on the expo floor. Go deep into the nitty-gritty science of taste and learn how you can use real food ingredients to balance the flavor of literally any dish from salads to stir-fry to marinades and beyond. Hear Ali and Becki workshop simple recipes and get tips for optimizing flavor and nutrient density using bitter, salty, sweet, sour, spicy and umami as your guides!
Also In This Episode:
- Food-As-Medicine at the Farm Favorite Real Food Brands
- PaleoFX Recap
- Resources on Balancing Flavor
- The Science of Taste
- Workshopping Recipes for Balanced Flavor
- Amazon Store--Find all our favorite Pantry Staples discussed in this episode in one place!
This episode is sponsored by Crowd Cow, your one-stop shop for craft meats sourced straight from the farm. Crowd Cow believes in full transparency. For a limited time, enjoy FREE Shipping in addition to $25 off your first order at www.crowdcow.com/naturallynourished
Tuesday Apr 30, 2019
Tuesday Apr 30, 2019
Are you pregnant or trying to get pregnant and wondering what supplements are safe? Want to hear our take on ketosis during pregnancy? Curious about nutrients and foods to prioritize for optimal fertility and building super-babies? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki answer your burning questions about supplements during pregnancy from what to take while trying to conceive, essential supplements during pregnancy as well as those that you should stop once you get a positive pregnancy test!
In this episode, Ali and Becki go deep into the nutrients essential to build healthy babies and maintain resilient mamas from calcium and iron to magnesium and B vitamins. Learn about whether keto is appropriate to target during pregnancy, which foods to focus on for optimal nutrient density and what nutrients absolutely need to be supplemented during pregnancy. Plus hear us rapid fire your common pregnancy concerns with solutions to combat nausea, heartburn, pre-eclampsia and more!
Also in this episode:
- Past Episodes on Women’s Hormones, Pregnancy & Fertility
- Essential Nutrients for Prenatal Health
- Protein Needs During Pregnancy
- Keto and Pregnancy
- Essential Supplements During Pregnancy
- Troubleshooting Common Pregnancy Concerns
- Safety of Supplements During Pregnancy
- Natural Medicines Database
- Classification of Adaptogens in Pregnancy
- CBD and Pregnancy
- More Resources for Mamas to Be:
- Study Links:
- Felig, Philip, and Vincent Lynch. "Starvation in human pregnancy: hypoglycemia, hypoinsulinemia, and hyperketonemia." Science 170.3961 (1970): 990-992.
- Herrera, E. "Metabolic adaptations in pregnancy and their implications for the availability of substrates to the fetus." European journal of clinical nutrition 54.1 (2000): S47.
- Coetzee, EJ, WPU Jackson, and PA Berman. "Ketonuria in pregnancy—with special reference to calorie-restricted food intake in obese diabetics." Diabetes 29.3 (1980): 177-181.
- Bon, C et al. "[Feto-maternal metabolism in human normal pregnancies: study of 73 cases]." Annales de biologie clinique Dec. 2006: 609-619.
- Hay WW Jr. Placental-fetal glucose exchange and fetal glucose metabolism. Trans Am Clin Climatol Assoc. 2006;117:321–340.
- Institute of Medicine (US). Panel on Micronutrients. Dietary Reference Intakes for Energy, Carbohydrate, Fiber, Fat, Fatty Acids, Cholesterol, Protein and Amino Acids.
This episode is sponsored by Crowd Cow, your one-stop shop for craft meats sourced straight from the farm. Crowd Cow believes in full transparency. For a limited time, enjoy FREE Shipping in addition to $25 off your first order at www.crowdcow.com/naturallynourished
Monday Apr 22, 2019
Monday Apr 22, 2019
Wonder why a personal trainer would intentionally gain then lose 75 pounds? Want to hear what the weight gain and loss journey was like and what lessons were learned along the way? Want weight loss tips and tricks and expert opinion on the most effective workouts to incorporate? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki interview health and fitness expert Drew Manning about his experiment and how this helped him relate to his clients. Learn about Drew’s journey with keto and get a sneak peek into his new book Complete Keto.
More about Drew:
Health and fitness expert Drew Manning is the New York Times best-selling author of Fit2Fat2Fit: The Unexpected Lessons from Gaining and Losing 75 lbs on Purpose and has for years been a leading voice in the burgeoning Keto Diet movement. Drew is also the creator of the A&E Show Fit to Fat to Fit and the host of The Fit2Fat2Fit Experience podcast. With over a million social media followers, Drew continues to transform people's lives all around the world.
Known for his straightforward and empathetic fitness and health coaching, Drew has been featured on The Dr. Oz Show, CNN, Good Morning America, The Tonight Show, The View, and MSNBC, among other media outlets. He lives in Salt Lake City, Utah, with his daughters, who remind him every day not to take things too seriously. His new book Complete Keto is available now!
Also in this Episode:
- Food As Medicine at the Farm - Tickets still available for 4/25 event!
- Drew’s Fit2Fat2Fit Journey
- Episode 132: Getting Back on Track After a Cheat Day
- Tips for Weight Loss Success
- Drew’s Keto Journey
- Complete Keto - Available Now!
- Drew’s Supplement Strategy
- Exercise Do’s and Don’ts
- For More Info on Drew:
This episode is sponsored by Crowd Cow, your one-stop shop for craft meats sourced straight from the farm. Crowd Cow believes in full transparency. For a limited time, enjoy FREE Shipping in addition to $25 off your first order at www.crowdcow.com/naturallynourished
Tuesday Apr 16, 2019
Tuesday Apr 16, 2019
Want to know how to get back on track after a cheat day, vacation or binge? Curious about our take on cheat days and why they are problematic in the first place? Need ideas for managing cravings when they do hit? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss the mental, emotional and physiological reasons behind food cravings and how we can better tune in to our body’s feedback to stay on track.
In this episode Ali and Becki discuss the problematic nature of a cheat day mentality and how eating real, whole foods can help you break away from a dogmatic approach to diet. Learn how to listen for your body’s feedback and when and how to honor cravings in a way that promotes whole body health. Plus get tangible advice for supplement strategy to help you recover your body when things have gone too far and learn about our favorite craveable snacks and recipes!
Also in this Episode:
- Upcoming Events:
- Additional Resources on this Topic:
- Why Cravings Happen
- Strategic Carb Cycling
- Defining Good, Better, Best
- Using Intermittent Fasting as a Tool
- Mantra and Self Talk
- Supplemental Support
- Recovering from a Cheat Day & Supporting Your System
- Favorite Snacks and Cravable Recipes
- The Anti-Anxiety Diet Cookbook - Available for Presale NOW!
This episode is sponsored by Crowd Cow, your one-stop shop for craft meats sourced straight from the farm. Crowd Cow believes in full transparency. For a limited time, enjoy FREE Shipping in addition to $25 off your first order at www.crowdcow.com/naturallynourished
Monday Apr 08, 2019
Monday Apr 08, 2019
Do you suspect Candida or SIBO is at the root of your digestive concerns? Want to know how to distinguish symptoms of candida overgrowth from small intestinal bacterial overgrowth? Curious about where to start with testing and treatment options? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki take a deep dive into bacteria and yeast overgrowth, assessment for overgrowth, compounds used clinically for treatment, biofilms, lifestyle elements of cleanse support and beyond!
In this episode, Ali and Becki go deep into the topic of candida and SIBO and discuss both the overlapping and distinguishing symptoms of both. Learn about assessment options from blood to stool to breath testing and how you can test at home with a probiotic challenge. Plus get insight into best treatment if dealing with candida or SIBO, how to support bowel motility, bust biofilms and more!
Also in this Episode:
- Virtual Food As Medicine Ketosis Class - Starts April 10th!
- Food As Medicine at the Farm - April 25
- Past Podcasts on Gut Health
- Symptoms of Candida and SIBO
- Why Does Overgrowth Occur?
- Testing For Candida and SIBO
- Treatment Recommendations
- Beat the Bloat: Candida Ebook & Supplement Bundle
- GI Reset
- Herbal Therapy Is Equivalent to Rifaximin for the Treatment of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
- Comparative clinical efficacy of a probiotic vs. an antibiotic in the treatment of patients with intestinal bacterial overgrowth and chronic abdominal functional distension: a pilot study
- Supplement Recommendations for Bowel Motility
- Biofilms and Treating Resistant Yeast and Bacteria
- Lifestyle Support for Cleanse
- How Keto Carnivore Can Be Supportive
- Episode 127: In Defense of Vegetables
- How Low FODMAPS Can Help
- Rebuilding Bacteria After a Cleanse
This episode is sponsored by Further Food, a female owned and operated company that provides the highest quality food as medicine supplements including their Collagen Peptides, Pasture-Raised Gelatin Daily Turmeric Tonic and Mindful Matcha.
Tuesday Apr 02, 2019
Tuesday Apr 02, 2019
Is the backlash about the ketogenic diet making you nervous about continuing your high fat low carb lifestyle? Want to know how to distinguish bad science from the real deal? Need some evidence-based arguments to defend the keto diet to naysayers? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki interview Diane Sanfilippo, owner and founder of Balanced Bites and two-time New York Times best-selling author, about her new book Keto Quick Start. Hear common misconceptions about keto debunked including its effect on the kidneys and cardiovascular system and learn why a real food keto approach can be supportive of optimal health.
In this episode, Ali and Becki ask Diane Sanfilippo your burning questions about keto and debunk several of the most common anti-keto myths. Hear from Diane about her own personal experience with the ketogenic diet and how her real food philosophy has shaped her work in the keto-sphere. Plus hear about her approach to business and how her journey as an entrepreneur has evolved from the birth of Practical Paleo and the Balanced Bites Podcast to her new book and the brand new Balanced Bites meal line!
Also In This Episode:
- Diane’s Keto Experience
- Myths about the Ketogenic Diet
- The ketogenic diet is hard on your kidneys
- The ketogenic diet is bad for your heart health
- The ketogenic diet is high in processed ingredients and low in antioxidants
- The ketogenic diet is low in fiber and bad for detox and digestion
- The keto diet is too restrictive and hard to follow
- Resources from this episode:
- Keto Quick Start
- Balanced Bites Meals Use code ALIBROTH for a free chicken broth when you buy a box!
- Balanced Bites Spices
- Virtual Food As Medicine Ketosis Program - Starts April 10th!
More about Diane:
Diane Sanfilippo is the owner and founder of Balanced Bites, a certified Nutrition Consultant, and two-time New York Times best-selling author of Practical Paleo, and The 21-Day Sugar Detox series and co-author of Mediterranean Paleo Cooking. Her most recent book is Keto Quick Start, which released January 1, 2019.
Diane holds a BS from Syracuse University and is certified in holistic nutrition, holistic lifestyle coaching, and Poliquin BioSignature Modulation. She is the co-creator of the Balanced Bites Master Class and the co-host of the top-rated weekly health podcast The Balanced Bites Podcast.
Diane lives in San Francisco with her husband, Scott, and two fur kids.
This episode is sponsored by Crowd Cow, your one-stop shop for craft meats sourced straight from the farm. Crowd Cow believes in full transparency. For a limited time, enjoy FREE Shipping in addition to $25 off your first order at www.crowdcow.com/naturallynourished
Monday Mar 25, 2019
Monday Mar 25, 2019
Are you constantly “on” or feel like you’re always in “fight or flight” mode? Can you relate to being a type A personality or an adrenaline junkie? Want to know how stress causes chaos in the body and what you can do to prevent its ill effects? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki break down the physiological influence of stress from its effects on gut health to how it can sabotage weight loss and drive blood sugar imbalance. Learn about strategies for mitigating excessive stress response and shifting the body back into regulatory mode.
In this episode Ali and Becki cover the basics of how stress influences the HPA axis and how constant stress can manifest in stressed and wired or stressed and tired mode. Learn how stress influences the microbiome, key nutrients that are depleted in stress response and how stress and weight gain may be related. Stress can come from a variety of endogenous sources such as an infection or even a food sensitivity as well as external sources like diet and environment, but the body often perceives all of these in a similar way, responding with adrenaline surge. Learn now to manage the sympathetic nervous system through diet and lifestyle hacks to get you back in thrive mode!
Also in this Episode:
- What is Adrenaline?
- The Role of the Sympathetic Nervous System
- The Physiological Impact of Stress
- Strategies for Managing Stress
- Symptoms of Low Adrenaline
- How Adderall Impacts Adrenaline and How to Rebound Your Body
- Supplements for Managing High Adrenaline
- Food As Medicine for Stress Rebound
- Matcha Latte
- Virtual Food As Medicine Ketosis Program - starts April 10th!
- Bone Broth
- Adrenal Rehab Shake
This episode is sponsored by Keto Farms, use code ALIMILLERRD at checkout for 10% off their delicious real food keto snacks and beverage mixes.
Monday Mar 18, 2019
Monday Mar 18, 2019
Are you worried about the impact of keto on heart health? Still confused by all the misinformation about cholesterol and whether your diet has an impact? Want to hear a cardiologist’s opinion on the ketogenic diet? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki interview cardiologist Dr. Nadir Ali on how keto can support overall cardiovascular health with up to date research and real patient experiences.
In this episode, Ali and Becki take a deep dive into heart health including the quality of your cholesterol, what particle size can tell us about cardiovascular risk and why we need to look more deeply at inflammation. Dr. Ali has been practicing for over 25 years and has championed many aspects of the science and practice of low-carb since 2013. Learn about top markers to assess for cardiovascular disease, the pros and cons of statin drugs and what nutrients to focus on for heart health!
Also in this episode:
- Naturally Nourished Supplements to Support Heart Health
- Prior Episodes on Heart Health:
- The Role of LDL Cholesterol
- Markers to Assess for Cardiovascular Disease
- HgbA1c
- CRP
- Ferritin
- GGT
- Homocysteine
- Fasting Insulin
- Fibrinogen
About Dr. Nadir Ali
Nadir Ali is an interventional cardiologist with over 25 years of experience. He is also the chairman of the Department of Cardiology at Clear Lake Regional Medical Center. Before working as a cardiologist, he served as an assistant professor of medicine for eight years at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, where he also received his medical training. He has championed many aspects of the science and practice of a low-carb lifestyle in the local Clear Lake area since 2013. Ali organizes a monthly nutritional seminar in the Searcy Auditorium of the Clear Lake Hospital that receives more than 100 visitors every month from the local community. Improving people’s health is his goal.
Find a Practitioner - Low Carb USA
This episode is sponsored by Bonafide Provisions, makers of TRUE bone broth. Listeners can get 20% off their first online order when they use the code ALIMILLERRD at checkout at bonafideprovisions.com
Monday Mar 11, 2019
Monday Mar 11, 2019
Have you heard the buzz around keto carnivore and The Plant Paradox? Are you worried that vegetables might not be as healthy as you think? Want to know why you aren’t tolerating veggies and how you can best support your digestion? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki break down the concept of antinutrients, from phytates to lectins to oxalates and why these nutrients can be problematic in certain cases. Learn about the benefits of vegetables, how certain techniques can reduce antinutrients and how you can support your system in tolerating vegetables.
In this episode, Ali and Becki present a balanced view on eating vegetables and explore the pros and cons of an omnivore vs. carnivore approach. Learn why gut distress is experienced in some individuals with vegetable consumption and how correcting low stomach acid, balancing gut bacteria and supporting the gut lining can aid in tolerance of a wide variety of foods. Get the skinny on nutrient density of plants vs. animals and learn when a keto carnivore approach might be appropriate plus hear about some of our favorite vegetable preparations!
Also in this Episode:
- Episode 42: Transitioning from Vegan
- Celery Juice is Not A Miracle Drink
- Benefits of Plants
- What are Antinutrients?
- Phytates
- Lectins
- Solanine
- Oxalates
- The Plant Paradox
- Ways to Reduce Antinutrients
- Figuring out WHY you Don’t Tolerate Vegetables
- Supplemental Support
- Nutrient Density of Plants vs. Animals
- Favorite Vegetable Recipes
This episode is sponsored by Bonafide Provisions, makers of TRUE bone broth found in the frozen section of your grocery store. Use code ALIMILLERRD for 20% off.