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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
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.
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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.
Monday Mar 04, 2019
Monday Mar 04, 2019
Have you read The Anti-Anxiety Diet but are having a hard time getting started? Not sure what to eat once you’ve removed all of the inflammatory foods discussed in the book? Want strategy for successful implementation of the diet and recipe ideas for making it sustainable? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss the 6R approach to The Anti-Anxiety Diet and go deep into each inflammatory food that is removed from the diet. Learn why ketosis is so therapeutic for anxiety and how you can sub out these foods in a way that focuses on abundance and therapeutic food goals!
In this Episode, Ali and Becki break down the reasons for removing gluten, soy, corn, sugar and dairy in The Anti-Anxiety Diet from their inflammatory impact to the influence of GMOs to hidden sources of these foods you need to be mindful of. Learn about therapeutic foods you can include in the diet to replace these inflammatory foods and connect the HOW and WHY of removal to aid in your success. Plus get a sneak peek of The Anti-Anxiety Diet Cookbook!
Also in This Episode:
- The Anti-Anxiety Diet Book - Grab Yours Here!
- Already Read It? Leave a Review on Amazon Here
- Episode 87 : The Gut Brain Axis
- What is The Anti-Anxiety Diet?
- Removing Inflammatory Foods
- Gluten
- Soy
- Coconut Aminos Packets
- Watch out for Soy Lecithin!
- Corn
- Sugar
- Dairy
- Supplements for Reducing Inflammatory Impact of Foods
- Ali Miller RD Amazon Store - Tons of Pantry Staples and Snacks Free of Inflammatory Items!
- Sneak Peek of The Anti-Anxiety Diet Cookbook!
- Upcoming Events
- Keto San Antonio Book Signing March 14
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.
Monday Feb 25, 2019
Monday Feb 25, 2019
Are you intrigued by functional lab testing and wondering where to start? Know that something is off in your body and want to know how lab testing can help you dig deeper? Want to know how functional testing and conventional testing differ and how you can get the most out of your doctor visit? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss functional lab testing from micronutrient to food sensitivity to stool testing and beyond. Learn about the hows and whys of testing, how functional ranges differ from conventional reference ranges and how it can be used to determine root cause.
In this episode, Ali and Becki describe the various functional medicine lab tests they use in clinic every day. From detection of pathogens with a stool test to screening for food sensitivities to unearthing micronutrient deficiencies or hormonal imbalances, learn how functional medicine approaches lab testing differently than conventional doctors and looks for root cause versus simply screening for a diagnosis. Hear about common misses with conventional testing and how getting a more complete look can provide symptom or disease resolution. Plus, Ali and Becki work through several real patient cases and describe lab interventions in each case to give you a better idea of where to start on your own journey!
Also in this Episode:
- What is Functional Lab Testing
- Specimen Types
- Comparing TSH vs. Complete Thyroid Panel
- Total Cholesterol vs. Lipoprotein Particle Size
- Food Sensitivity Testing vs. IgG Only
- Top Tests to Ask Your Doctor For
- CRP
- Homocysteine
- CBC
- HgbA1c
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
- GGT
- DHEA
- Vitamin D
- Fasting Insulin
- Lipoprotein Particle Size
- Ferritin
- Note: The majority of these are assessed in our Weight Loss Plus Panel
- Access to Our Functional Lab Testing - Read About All Labs We Offer Here
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.
Monday Feb 18, 2019
Monday Feb 18, 2019
Do you have a picky eater at home who you just can’t get to try new things? Worried that your kiddo is becoming a member of the crappy carb club? Want some ideas and a fresh perspective on how to expand your child’s palate? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss Stella’s journey from breastfeeding through baby led weaning and get an update on how she is eating at 2.5 years old. Learn about priorities of toddler nutrition, building balanced meals and snacks that your kids will actually eat and how you can empower them through the principles of being a taste adventurer!
In this episode, Ali and Becki discuss Stella’s palate evolution from exclusive breastfeeding to baby led weaning to what she takes for lunch as a full-fledged toddler. Learn best ways to get in protein, fat and greens and why you should leave the carbs behind for your kiddo. Get inspired by favorite lunchbox and snack ideas and hear about tools Ali uses in the kitchen to involve Stella in the cooking process. Plus get tips and tricks for expanding your child’s palate through the concept of Being a Taste Adventurer and Ellen Satter’s Division of Responsibility to make trying new foods a fun experience for everyone involved!
Also in this Episode:
- Resources on Nourishing Your Infant & Toddler
- Baby Led Weaning
- Priorities of Stella’s Nutrition
- Thoughts on Grains for Kids
- Immune Health
- Bone Broth - Bonafide Provisions (use code ALIMILLERRD for 20% off)
- Carrot Bisque Soup (The Anti-Anxiety Diet)
- Supporting Your Immune System
- Prioritizing Carb Control
- Being a Taste Adventurer
- Getting Your Kid Out of a Food Rut
- Ellen Satter’s Division of Responsibility
- The Anti-Anxiety Diet Cookbook Kids (Coming Soon!)
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.
Monday Feb 11, 2019
Monday Feb 11, 2019
Have you been dying for an episode that covers menopause? Curious where your libido has gone and want natural solutions to get it back? Want to know how you can get your sexy back at any age? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki interview internationally-acclaimed menopause and sexual health expert, Dr. Anna Cabeca in this no-holds-barred episode covering all of your burning questions about women’s hormone’s, libido and orgasm!
In this episode, Ali and Becki pick Dr. Cabeca’s brain on all things women’s health, starting with her own personal journey and how she became an expert in menopause and sexual health. Learn about root causes for common menopausal symptoms and how these can be addressed functionally through diet, lifestyle, supplementation and bioidentical hormone use. Learn about topical use of DHEA and hear Dr. Cabeca’s take on keto for post-menopausal women. Plus learn about women’s sexual response and how balancing the stress axis, getting hormones on track and understanding your body can result in deeper orgasm and more connected sex!
Also in this Episode:
Dr. Anna’s Story
Ali’s Episode on Dr. Cabeca’s Podcast
Symptoms of Menopause
The Role of DHEA
Episode 92: DHEA, the Fountain of Youth
Mighty Maca
Bioidentical Hormone Use
Julva - 7 day free trial
Episode 78: In Defense of Coconut Oil
The Importance of Orgasm
Dr. Anna’s Take on Carb Cycling
Episode 75: Considering Carb Cycling?
Episode 121: Keto and Women’s Hormones
The Hormone Fix
Breeze Through Menopause 10 Day Master Class
The Keto Green Way
More about Dr. Cabeca:
Dr. Anna Cabeca is an internationally-acclaimed menopause and sexual health expert, global speaker and pioneering promoter of women’s health. She is Emory University-trained and triple board-certified in gynecology and obstetrics, integrative medicine and anti-aging and regenerative medicine, and is the author of “The Hormone Fix,” a diet and holistic lifestyle program for menopausal women.
Her areas of specialty include bio-identical hormone treatments and natural hormone-balancing strategies, and she has received extensive notoriety for her virtual transformational programs including Women‘s Restorative Health, Sexual CPR® and Magic Menopause. She created the successful and popular alkaline superfoods drink Mighty Maca® PLUS, and a top-selling, rejuvenating feminine vulvar cream for women, Julva®. In her spare time, Dr. Cabeca hosts the highly-regarded series “Couch Talk,” featuring compelling podcasts focused on a wide variety of important health and wellness topics.
She was named “2018 Innovator of the Year” by Mindshare, the #1 conference for health and wellness influencers, and was also honored with the prestigious 2017 Alan P. Mintz award, presented annually by the Age Management Medicine Group to the most outstanding physician who displays clinical excellence and entrepreneurship.
Dr. Cabeca has reached hundreds of thousands of women around the globe, inspiring them to reclaim their optimal health and realize they can journey through menopause and find more purpose and pleasure than they ever dreamed possible. She balances her passion for women’s health with faith, grace and skill, while raising her four daughters, and leading the non-profit foundation she created in honor of her son, Garrett V. Bivens, who tragically died as a toddler.
Dr. Cabeca infuses her presentations with humor, raw connection and passion, and she impacts lives each and every day.
See more of what Dr. Cabeca has to offer here: https://drannacabeca.com/pages/products
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, Daily Turmeric Tonic and Mindful Matcha.
Monday Feb 04, 2019
Monday Feb 04, 2019
Curious about bone health and how to support your skeletal system in all stages of life? Want to know how to best prevent osteoporosis and bone loss? Tune in to learn about the symptoms and risk factors for osteoporosis, how bone is structured and why we lose bone density as we age. Learn what foods and lifestyle choices can be detrimental to bone health and what you can do to support your skeletal system and maintain strong bones.
In this episode, Ali and Becki explain what causes osteoporosis and osteopenia and what you can do to prevent bone loss. From declining estrogen to overconsumption of refined sugar, our structural health can take a hit as we age. Learn how to best prevent age-related bone loss, how keto can benefit your bones and what supplements are essential to maintain healthy bones. Plus get tasty recipe ideas and learn why seaweed, canned wild salmon and leafy greens are your best friends when it comes to bone health.
Also in this episode:
- What is Bone?
- Defining Osteoporosis
- Keto and Bone Health
- Supplementation for Bone Health
- Food As Medicine for Bone Health
- Bone Broth
- Bonafide Provisions (use code ALIMILLERRD for 20% off)
- Further Foods Collagen and Gelatin
- Canned Wild Salmon - Vital Choice
- Seaweed Shakers
- Nori Sheets
- Mediterranean Tuna Salad
- Grilled Caesar Salad
- Wild Salmon Dip
- Bone Broth
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.