Health, Happiness & Human Kind

In today's episode Elly McLean and I explore the foundations of fasting and answer your frequently asked questions. You will learn how many hours constitutes a fast and the difference between common protocols including 12:12, 13:11 and 16:8. We explore what can be consumed during pure fasting including the topics of milk and non-calorie sweeteners, how fasting should be implemented quite specifica...

In today's episode we are joined by Cyndi O'Meara to discuss glyphosate, the active ingredient in the weed killer, Round-Up (amongst many other products). You will learn the health and environmental consequences of glyphosate exposure, including its antibiotic-like nature and the impact this has on food intolerances and gut health, auto-immunity, autism, cancer and more. We update you on the court...

In today's episode we are joined by Dr David G Harper, who I'm very excited to share will now be appearing on the show as a regular guest. We discuss COVID-19 and metabolic syndrome, and how keto can help our global pandemic. We explore insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, inflammation and the additional comorbidities that increase your risk of COVID-19 by 12 times. We take a deep dive into the me...

In today's episode we are joined by Lily Nichols, registered Dietician and Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based prenatal nutrition. Lily and I discuss the oral glucose tolerance test and gestational diabetes, a highly requested topic by you. You will learn the challenges with the current "gold standard" for screening gestational diabet...

In today's episode we are joined by Cliff Harvey to explore two publications, firstly, 'A plant-based, low-fat diet decreases ad libitum energy intake compared to an animal-based, ketogenic diet: An inpatient randomized controlled trial' and secondly 'Effects of a Ketogenic Diet on Muscle Fatigue in Healthy, Young, Normal-Weight Women: A Randomized Controlled Feeding Trial'. We discuss the unprova...

In today's episode we are joined by Kat John, to discuss the victim mentality. Kat shares the role of the ego and meditation in identifying with 'victim-like' thoughts and we discuss how to reframe victimisation by changing the language you use. We explore topics including COVID-19 and Black Lives Matter and provide you with some strategies that will allow you to see that your contribution counts,...

In today's episode we are joined by Dr Damian Kristof to explore saturated fats in pregnancy, off to back of an article titled "Mother's higher fat diets linked with long term health of infants". Now, this was in no way credible research, but it's information being spread by mainstream media that is contributing to our continual confusion around saturated fats, so it was extremely important to deb...

In today's episode we are joined by Marcus Freudenmann from Truly Heal. Together, Marcus and I explore treating the root cause of cancer and other chronic diseases. You will learn about the role of the microbiome, the role of conventional therapies, the impact of nutrient deficiencies and inflammation, why toxins need to considered, how psychology and mindset are involved and so much more. This is...

In today's episode of Health, Happiness & Human Kind (yes we have a brand new podcast name and still the most amazing guests but so many more incredible topics to cover), Elly and I dissect Irritable Bowel Syndrome, otherwise known as IBS. You will learn more about the diagnosis of IBS and how this can be problematic from a treatment standpoint. We discuss what we typically see in clinic, includin...

In episode 281 we are joined by our good friend Kale Brock. Kale and I explore loneliness, in the context of both our current pandemic and how western cultures may be contributing to this, based on their current infrastructures. You will learn how a lack of social connection could heighten health risks as much as smoking 15 cigarettes a day, the significance of community and contribution, what per...

In episode 280 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Charlie Arnott, regenerative farmer and educator. Charlie and I explore his journey from industrial commodity farmer to regenerative food grower, including the hurdles in making such a transition. You will learn about the relationships between soil and human health, the significance of biodynamics, the current state of agriculture in light of C...

In episode 279 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Cliff Harvey to explore the publication, 'Caloric restriction alters lipid metabolism to contribute to tumor growth inhibition'. We discuss how caloric restriction differs from a ketogenic diet in regards to cancer treatment and how we must consider both the Warburg Effect and the reverse hypothesis, that while some cancer cells thrive on gluco...

In episode 277 of The Real Food Reel you will learn if LCHF is appropriate for females. We discuss why it is so important to define terms including LCHF, fasting and fasted training and specific considerations with females in all three of these areas. We explore the differences in the follicular and luteal phases of the menstrual cycle and how you might manipulate your nutrition and/or training sc...

In episode 276 of The Real Food Reel we share with how to optimise being a plant-based athlete with Elly McLean. In today's episode Elly shares her story, and why her first attempt at becoming plant based wasn't successful. You will learn when it's the right time to become plant based and what to do to optimise this lifestyle, long term. We explore reducing your animal protein intake, food sustain...

In episode 275 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Kirsty Wirth from Kultured Wellness for part 3 of setting up your gut microbiome for pregnancy & beyond. In the final instalment of this series, we discuss microbiome testing and how to determine whether if first, testing is suitable and then, if it is more appropriate to test mum, bub, or both. We then discuss first foods, rice cereal, how to...

In episode 274 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Cliff Harvey, researcher and educator, to discuss the latest in keto research. Cliff and I explore two specific publications, "Medium chain triglyceride supplementation increases postprandial ketone bodies in a dose dependent manner" and "WHO draft guidelines on dietary saturated and trans fatty acids: time for a new approach?". You will learn...

In today's episode of The Real Food Reel I am joined by Leighton Phillips, ultra-runner and founder of  SFuels. You will learn why the company SFuels was born and why Leighton is so passionate about a lower carbohydrate lifestyle but the mantra of 'train low, race high' that we also follow here at The Natural Nutritionist. We discuss fasted training, fueling for long endurance sessions, race day f...

In episode 272 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Katee Pedicini from Holistic Endurance to explore what you can do now that your upcoming races have been cancelled. We explore outcome versus process-orientated goals and teach you how to redirect your focus away from an outcome-focused goal such as a race. We discuss the importance of reprioritising your time to focus on a new goal specific to...

In today's episode of The Real Food Reel we speak with Tom Cronin, founder of The Stillness Project and Vedic meditation teacher. Tom's mission is to inspire one billion people to meditate daily and achieve stillness. You will learn about Tom's new project, The Portal, a film that follows six real life stories that all overcome trauma, anxiety, depression and PTSD using a simple yet powerful techn...

In episode 270 of The Real Food Reel Elly & I teach how you how to nourish your immune system for not only our immediate situation, but the longer term. We start with the basics of real food and then explore key ingredients including raw garlic, vitamin C, vitamin D, zinc, olive leaf extract, andrographis and medicinal mushrooms. You will also learn the role of the nervous system, exactly what Har...

In today's episode of The Real Food Reel Kale and I take a closer look at the coronavirus and the truth behind the latest statistics from The World Health Organization. You will learn why you may not be at risk, and what you can do to support your immune system and microbiome health. We explore the role of the media and Big Pharma, what fear-based propaganda could be doing to your health and so mu...

In episode 268 of The Real Food Reel Elly & I help you to answer the question, "Am I fat adapted?". You will learn the significance of the dual-fuel system and why, no matter how lean you are, you still have adequate fuel on board, provided you can access it. We discuss blood sugar control and your meal-to-meal windows, managing cravings, overnight fasts, manipulating your training and racing fuel...

In episode 267 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Kirsty Wirth from Kultured Wellness for part 2 of setting up your gut microbiome for pregnancy & beyond. We discuss the forgotten nutrient choline, the key foods you need to be eating during pregnancy and what considerations need to be made for vegetarian and vegan mothers-to-be. We then explore translocation and the role of breast milk in esta...

In today's episode of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Audra Starkey, a clinically trained nutritionist helping shift workers to improve their health through better sleep, nutrition and workplace wellness programs. Author of 'Too Tired to Cook – the Shift Worker's Guide to Working (and Surviving) in a 24/7 World', Audra shares with us the most important thing when it comes to improving the heal...

In today's episode of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Dr Damian Kristof to explore the microbiome, beyond the food that you eat. We explore the intricate link between digestion and the nervous system, the significance of sympathetic dominance and the impact that our modern day lifestyle may have on our microbiome. We then discuss fast transit time and lose bowels, microbiome testing, what you...