The Funk'tional Nutrition Podcast

In this episode: -Listener responses from Part 1 -What is detoxification and how does it work within the body? -What’s the gut got to do with it? -How to know if you need to support detoxification? -Why fast weight loss can be problematic from a detox standpoint -SNPs and genetic variants -Foods that support detox -Where do toxins come from? -What you can do to reduce your toxic load -Emotional De...

In this episode: -Isagenix, 21 Day Fix, Shakeology -Do these products warrant their price tags? -What does “nutritional cleansing” mean? -Ingredients to watch out for -Different protein powders to try -Where does your nutrition and health information come from? -Intermittent fasting: what is it and is it right for everyone? FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktional...

In this episode: -Raising chickens for meat -Labels: Pastured, Non GMO, USDA inspected, Halaal certified -Top 3 questions to ask your local farmer! -Difference between free range and pastured? -What is air chilling and why does it matter? -How does bleach get into some chicken? -Meal prep for a busy family -Vernons’ top 3 kitchen hacks for a family of 5 -Raising kids on a farm -Convenience vs. Com...

The owner of Blue Ridge Hemp, Will Oseroff, talks about topical CBD, and why he created a company based on CBD infused natural care products. In this episode: -How fibromyalgia sparked this small business -CBD vs. THC in the cannabis plant -Will you get “high” using CBD? -CBD effects on chronic pain -Can CBD replace opioids in managing chronic pain? -Side effects of opioids -Dosing for pain, restf...

In this episode: -Nutrition in organ meats -Is liver a toxic food? -How - and why - to eat liver -Lunchbox makeovers -Healthy sandwich swaps -How to plan and pack lunches FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/11-lunchbox-makeover-organ-meats

Interview with Megan Garcia In this episode: -Baby nutrition -Introducing allergens and dairy -Acid reflux and colic in babies -Effects of taking antibiotics -Probiotics (and prebiotics) for babies -Advice for picky eaters -Raising children on a real food diet -How to encourage a healthy relationship with food and body FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutri...

In this episode: -Julia talks about starting a blog and what it takes to run a blog as a business -What does your relationship to yourself have to do with diet, food and illness? -Ways to manage IBS -Managing chronic disease through diet -How to support digestion -Issues with active women going too low carb -Tweaking your macros -Home fermentation -Pro tips on brewing kombucha at home -Eating well...

In this episode: -Body care vs. self care -Restriction throughout the holidays -How to say no -Healthy holiday recipe swaps -Combatting holiday stress FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/8-thriving-through-holidays

**The audio got a little weird/unsynched at the end of the episode, but it's all good!** In this episode: -How Kyle is dealing with severe life stress -Erin’s experience with antibiotics -Our thoughts/decisions about the flu shot -Natural cold and flu prevention -Food to support immune health -How many fruits and veggies do we aim for? -How to get more variety in your diet -What’s the deal with ne...

In this episode: -Do exclusively breastfed babies need vitamin D supplements? -Vitamin D supplements we like (for mom and baby) -Vitamin D-rich foods -Postpartum foods -Our favorite blenders -3 issues we see with smoothies -Is fruit okay in smoothies? -How we prep our smoothies ahead of time -Fats -Proteins -Veggies -Fiber -Potions & Fancy “extras” -Flavor Boosts -Liquids FOR OUR FULL LIST OF...

Today Erin and Kyle interview Kendra Gaffney, a certified eating disorder registered dietitian at Nutritious Thoughts. This is an eye-opening conversation that every girl and woman should listen to! “Weight is never one of our primary goals. Behavior change is the area we focus on, and weight can be a side effect. “ In this episode: -What’s the difference between eating disorders and disordered ea...

In this episode: -Listener question: Talk to me about raw milk versus grassfed that you get in a carton. And kefir...what gives?? Is goat cheese okay if you have dairy issues? Also, I love chocolate, but doesn't chocolate have dairy? Does it really? -Dry needling -Is chocolate dairy free? -Raw milk: is it safe? -Conventional dairy: what does it mean? Is it healthy? -Low fat dairy + skim milk -Do w...

Healthy Cooking Fats & Oils In this episode, we tackle a listener question all about cooking with fats! Topics: Detoxification infrared sauna Bikram yoga Ghee - how and why to use it Is coconut oil healthy??? Problems with collecting nutrition data What the American Heart Association and USDA recommend for fats Controversy with USDA - why some dietitians are upset! Smoke points of oils - what...

Episode 2: Healthy Snacking Topics: self care yin yoga why do we snack? how the food industry creates addictive food who should snack? our favorite snack recipes and where to find them what to look for in a balanced snack healthy snack ideas Is there a question you’d like us to answer on an upcoming episode? Email us at erin@erinholthealth.com Sign up for Erin’s newsletter and grab your free Healt...

The One Where Monica Gets a Roommate (aka the pilot episode) Erin and Kyle introduce themselves, talk about their personal and professional histories, how they got into nutrition, and their respective careers. They also discuss functional nutrition - what it is, and how it differs from conventional medicine and nutrition. Listener question: How did you get into functional nutrition? This is not “j...