Health, Happiness & Human Kind

In today's episode of The Real Food Reel Elly McLean interviews me about my personal pregnancy journey. You will learn about my pre-pregnancy cleanse, the significance of gut health and natural strategies to overcome morning sickness. We discuss the essential prenatal and antenatal supplements, covering the MTHFR polymorphism and why Elevit may not be right choice for you. We also explore the key...

In Episode 213 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Yoko Inou, to discuss herbal tonics and medicinal mushrooms. Yoko is the founder of Melbourne based organic raw food and living food cafe, Shoku Iku and is currently studying Kampo. The desire to feed her new born daughter and herself healing natural foods lead Yoko to discovering the importance of the relationship between good health, diet and...

In Episode 212 of The Real Food Reel we hear from our very own Elly McLean. In this conversation Elly dives into how to optimize a vegan and vegetarian diet for performance. Elly shares her personal experience with a plant-based diet and highlights the importance of adopting a personalized approach to both nutrition and training, rather than following the latest trends. Elly also dives into the li...

In Episode 211 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Katee Pedicini from Holistic Endurance to explore natural fuelling strategies for endurance events and beyond. You will learn the significance of practicing in training, including how soon to start before a race, and practical considerations such as logistics, climate and whether liquid fuels, solids or a combination is best. We also discuss so...

In Episode 210 of The Real Food Reel we have Kirsty Wirth back on the show for the second instalment of our gut health Q&A. In today's episode you will learn about parasites, including how to minimise their potential negative impact on your microbiome, and how to navigate natural versus conventional treatment models. We also explore oral hygiene, inflammation, the autoimmune diet and so much more....

In Episode 209 of The Real Food Reel we are again joined by our regular guest, Kale Brock. In today's episode we discuss the impact of story-telling, which we hope inspires you when you are sharing the real food message or new found knowledge with your loved ones. We then explore the latest Monsanto scandal, what's happening with the Dieticians Association of Australia (DAA), The Gut Summit and so...

In Episode 208 of The Real Food Reel we share with you an episode from That Triathlon Show, where I was interviewed on LCHF and fat adaptation. This is a different style of interview as it also includes the opinions of Jesse Kropelnicki, who differs from my philosophy, especially when it comes to race day fuelling. I hope you enjoy learning about LCHF and fat adaptation, including bioindividuality...

In Episode 207 of The Real Food Reel we explore how to optimise your health journey via personalised support. In today's episode, Elly and I talk about how to work within the grey to achieve your health goals, rather than look to the extremes; the significance of your own personal carbohydrate tolerance, the difference between fixing your metabolism versus caloric restriction, how to see the big p...

In Episode 206 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Katee Pedicini from Holistic Endurance to debunk common maximum aerobic function (MAF) myths. You will learn what it means if your MAF pace has dropped since adopting an LCHF template, the difference between MAF training and race pace, whether calories burnt are important in relation to body compositional goals, how the principles of MAF traini...

In Episode 205 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by wellness rock star, Dr Damian Kristof. In today's episode we explore the truth about supplements, the supplement industry and your health. You will learn all about the $100 billion per year industry, the lack of regulations in the West, how to spot "green washing", what, if any, essential supplements there are, and so much more. Follow Damian o...

In Episode 204 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Dr Ron Ehrlich, to discuss his five pillars of health and wellness: sleep, breathe, nourish, move and think. In today's episode you will learn that stress is a combination of anything that compromises your immune system, the significance of our oral health, what it means to have or need to have teeth removed, all about clenching and grinding yo...

In Episode 203 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Kale Brock, to discuss this latest project, Mandy Microbe's Big Gut Adventure. In today's episode you will learn how to teach children about the importance of their food choices, how food can influence their mood and behaviour, and the fundamentals of gut health. We hope you find this inspiring and that it starts a conversation that you can con...

In Episode 202 of The Real Food Reel we share with you an episode from Up for a Chat, where I was interviewed on four of my favourite topics. You will learn about LCHF, fasting for fat loss, hormonal control and gut health. I hope you enjoy hearing me on the other side of the microphone this week. To book a consultation with Steph and the team at TNN or to find out more about The Natural Nutrition...

In Episode 201 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Katee Pedicini from Holistic Endurance to explore how to measure rejuvenation and restoration. You will learn the significance of these practices, the impact of modern software and technology, all things heart rate variability, why a stressful week at work needs just as much restorative practice as a big training week, and so much more. Follow...

In today's episode of The Real Food Reel we explore a six-month gut healing journey with pre and post microbiome testing. You will learn the importance of testing and obtaining a correct diagnosis, the significance of foundational gut healing principles and why it is so important to commit to the journey but aim for consistency, not necessarily perfection. This is a fascinating discussion which we...

In Episode 199 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by our "Gut Guru", Kirsty Wirth to teach you how to combat candida. We explore the commensal nature of candida, what happens when an imbalance occurs and the common but varied symptoms associated with an overgrowth. You will learn how to accurately determine your current levels of candida and the dietary and herbal treatment protocols that natural...

In Episode 198 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by wellness rock star, Dr Damian Kristof. In today's episode we explore the impact of genetics and evolution on our food preferences and intolerances. We dive into celiac disease and gluten intolerance, hay fever and beneficial probiotic strains, Damo's thoughts on blood typing and so much more. Follow Damian online: https://damiankristof.com Face...

In Episode 197 of The Real Food Reel Food we share with you an episode from The Chief Life podcast, where I was interviewed on the Standard Australian Diet (SAD) versus a Low Carb Healthy Fat (LCHF) approach. You will learn how standard diets impact our gut and long-term health, and why a personalized version of LCHF can suit almost everyone. We also discuss common LCHF mistakes, including what be...

In Episode 196 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Maz Compton, one of Australia's foremost radio personalities and entertainment reporters. Maz joins the show to share with us her latest project, The Social Rebellion. The Social Rebellion is a movement that will empower you to become aware of your own choices, assess your relationship with alcohol and make a positive change. Let's dive straigh...

In Episode 195 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by our regular guest, Kirsty Wirth, for our very first gut health Q&A. In today's episode you will learn about food behaviours and the impact of early life and our previous food choices on our gut health of today. We explore inflammation, the impact of dairy on the gut, food intolerances, how to treat chronic reflux, the importance of resistant st...

In episode 194 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Dr. Libby Weaver, one of Australasia's leading nutritional biochemists; who is also an author, speaker and founder of the plant-based supplement range, Bio Blends. Dr. Libby empowers and inspires us to take charge of our health and happiness through her books, live events and nutritional support range. In today's episode you will learn all abou...

In today's episode of The Real Food Reel we explore intermittent fasting and teach you why fasting is not a dirty word.  You will learn the health benefits of fasting, including blood sugar control, digestive ease and fat loss, as well as the amazing anti-aging and longevity benefits that even a fasting mimicking diet can facilitate. We discuss how to set up your meal-to-meal windows and the proce...

In Episode 192 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Kat John. Kat is one of the most positive and inspirational people I know, but it hasn't always been that way. Through sharing her personal story from pain to power you will learn that you are not your thoughts and that you don't have to attach to your darkness, but learn to tune into a different frequency. I guarantee this episode will leave y...

In today's episode of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Erin Jolley, Nutritionist and Naturopath who has recently joined the team here at TNN. In today's episode Erin and I discuss stress and the nervous system and teach you the powerful healing benefits of herbal medicine for both depression and anxiety. This is an incredible episode and although you'd never know it, Erin's first podcast and I...

In Episode 190 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Kale Brock, to explore the flow state. In today's episode you will learn about meditation and mindfulness but also how the flow state may be the vehicle you need to create either of these two states. We discuss the impact of constant device use, mental health, neuroplasticity, how to find your version of surfing, Kale's flow state, and so much...