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This week I interviewed Registered Dietician and Author Molly Devine!   Molly has years of experience specializing in adult weight management, integrative and functional nutrition, sports nutrition, diabetes management, food allergies and sensitivities, wellness education, and customized meal planning. We discussed Molly's journey into Keto, what a clean keto way of eating is, her favorite ket...

Your gut microbiota plays a huge role in your health and lifespan. Imbalances in your gut are associated with: - Increase risk of cardiovascular disease - obesity - cancer - metabolic syndrome - autoimmune disorders What can you do to improve gut health?  Fasting! Just by allowing your gut to heal by not eating can a positive role in your health. If you have longer breaks in between meals you will...

This week I interviewed trainer and health coach Connie Nightingale! We discussed the importance of recovery and sleep, implementing a coffee detox, obstacles that get in the way of optimizing your health along with: - Tips to get more protein in your diet - Intuitive Eating - Best way to get fat adapted and her one tip to get your body back to what it once was! Connect with Connie: https://www.co...

Hopefully you can learn and take a few things from my evening and morning routine to help optimize your health! My evening routine Walk after dinner Walking after eating can help digestion, blood sugar, heart health, weight loss, and sleep. No devices at least an hour before bed or if you need to do work at night wear blue light blocking glasses A 2017 study done by the University of Houston found...

This week I interviewed Certified Nutrition Coach Kate Cretsinger. We discussed Kate's healing process, and her journey into Carnivore eating along with: - Her morning, and workout routine. - How Carnivore saved her daughter's health - Kate's Race Across America and her one tip to get your body back to what it once was! Connect with Kate: https://www.instagram.com/k8_4_wellness/ If you...

Can coffee be beneficial? Well, it depends on how you use it throughout the day. 80% of the world drinks coffee and it can have a positive impact on brain function, neurological health, athletic performance and even fat burning/metabolic rate. What are some good tips to optimize coffee use? Best to NOT drink coffee first thing in the morning. Let your own circadian rhythm to wake you up naturally...

This week I interviewed Podcast Host, and Health Coach Danny Vega! In this episode, we discuss his morning routine and favorite health rule, his daily eating routine, along with: - What he learned from fasting - Advantage of Mindful Eating - Importance of Mobility  - Thoughts around carb refeeds and his one tip to get your body back to what it once was! Connect with Danny and his family: http://ww...

Grains have formed the foundation of the human diet since the advent of civilization because they are easy to harvest and store.  Grains include wheat, corn, rice, pasta, cereals, cooking grains (barley, millet, rye, oats, etc.), and all derivatives, such as bread, crackers, snack foods, cookies, cakes, candies, and assorted other types of processed, packaged, frozen, and fresh-baked goods Grains...

This week I interviewed Nutritionist, Podcast Host and Founder of The Living Well - Alexa Schirm.  We talked about Alexa's health mission, importance of mindset when losing weight, creating energy flow to help avoid temptations along with: - Circadian Fasting - Value of Meditation and her one tip to get your body back to what it once was! Connect with Alexa: https://thelivingwell.com/meet-alex...

There are many variations to fasting and it’s all about finding the time that works best with your schedule.  There is no right or wrong fasting time but more importantly it’s about finding times that you can do consistently.  As you move forward in your fasting journey here are a few tips… Hunger waves will come and go (be patient and take your mind off of fasting by staying busy) If you are doin...

This week I interviewed podcast host, New York Times bestselling author, and the #3 world-ranked Masters track & field high jumper, Brad Kearns.  We discussed high performing as a 50+ athlete, importance of walking, intermittent eating along with: - Eating nutrient dense foods - Advantage of eating 2 meals a day - Eating healthy on a budget - The 3 most offensive foods to avoid and Brad's...

Trends in America show that in the 1970s people were mostly eating 3 meals a day — breakfast, lunch, and dinner. By 2004, people were eating closer to 5 to 6 times per day and the trend has continued to 2020.  Controlling blood sugar and insulin is key to optimal health and having sustained energy throughout the day.   Keeping glycemic variability to a minimum will help prevent type 2 diabetes and...

This week I interviewed Dr. Jaime Seeman aka Dr. Fit and Fabulous, she is a board certified Obstetrician-Gynecologist with a background in Nutrition, Exercise and Health Science. We discussed her health journey into keto/carnivore, misconceptions around eating red meat, advantages of carb restriction along with: - Her morning, eating and fasting routine - Which Lab Tests to Take - Importance of ea...

Gut health has become a hot topic lately, with research indicating that the state of the bacteria in the intestinal tract influences many elements of health. Poor gut health is revealed by digestive conditions such as constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, diarrhea, and acid reflux. The gut is home to 100 trillion microorganisms in the form of bacteria and yeast, also called flora. The body depen...

This week I interviewed Author, Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner and Periodontist, Dr. Al Danenberg. We discussed his unconventional cancer protocol, the importance of gut health along with: - His Better Belly Blueprint - His implementation of the carnivore diet after his cancer diagnosis - Benefits of a 3 Day Fast for inflammation and his one tip to get your body back to what it once wa...

Sometimes it's nice to treat yourself and go out to dinner but eating in is healthier than eating out because we have control over what is going in our foods.   We all love to dine out at our favorite restaurants and you can still enjoy a nice meal while making smart choices.  Here are some ways to make eating out a healthier way to go:  Ask the server to refrain from bringing bread to the tab...

This week I interviewed Megan Ramos who is a fasting expert and program director at The Fasting Method.  We discussed her health journey from overcoming diabetes, how to counteract hyperinsulinemia along with: - Difference between Calorie Restriction and Fasting - Keys to Not Snacking - Difference between Men and Women when Fasting - What Breaks a Fast -  Fasting and Cancer and her one tip to get...

This week I want to give you some actionable items to get your health on track. Take one at a time and focus on it until it becomes a habit. I am all about finding the low hanging fruit to make the biggest impact on your health and get results fast. Find your Why? Why do you want to lose belly fat?  What’s the greater cause?  Having more energy to spend time with your kids?  Living longer to see y...

This week I interviewed best selling author, podcast host and health crusader Abel James!   Abel’s work has been featured in WIRED Magazine, Paleo Living, and hundreds of media outlets. He also hosts The Fat Burning Man Show Podcast which is one of the top health podcasts out there! We discussed Abel's health journey, his wild diet, his feasting and fasting routine along with: - How to Stay in...

Do calories mean that much? Consider two foods of equal caloric value. On the one hand, you have a sugar cookie, and on the other is a plate of lettuce. Calories are identical. OK. So what? The metabolic effect of those two foods is completely different. Sugar cookie will stimulate insulin and no other satiety hormone Lettuce will not stimulate insulin and you will feel fuller.  While the calories...

This week I interviewed entrepreneur, author and speaker Ryan Lee. He has been in the health and wellness space for over 25 years and most recently started Rewind - a healthy greens superfood mix company! We discussed Ryan's health journey of losing over 40 pounds and overcoming  arthritis. We also talked about: - His 80/20 Health Rule - How not to Yo-Yo Diet - How to eat healthy without break...

With the abundance of information regarding health that is spewed out daily on podcasts, health magazines, mainstream media and big food companies, it is easy to get confused, lose confidence and have in-decision regarding what steps you should take to improve your health. My goal for you is to keep it simple because when we are confused we end up doing nothing! So, no matter what kind of eating s...

This week I interviewed  Carnivore Cure Author, Speaker, and Nutritional Therapist Judy Cho. Judy has a functional nutrition and holistic health private practice and works with clients by focusing on the root cause of an array of health challenges.  We discussed the following topics: - Judy's health journey and how she dealt with depression - Her carnivore eating routine - Importance of Minera...

Do you feel overwhelmed with all the advice on nutrition now a days?!? It just seems like there's a new superfood or weight loss item in the stores or online everyday!! It is out of hand and can be confusing for all of us looking to keep off those extra pounds as we age. That is one of the main reasons I have been such an advocate of intermittent fasting for my clients along with myself. I sti...

This week I interviewed  best-selling author, podcast host of The Toxin Terminator and certified Toxicity and Detox Specialist, Aimee Carlson!  Aimee is helping people restore and renew their health by removing hidden toxins from their homes and their lives. In this episode we discussed: - Her own health journey through migraines, headaches and numerous reproductive problems - Detox Tips for Your...