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Welcome to Real Food Radio! This week Nicole interviews Emily Callahan, a Registered Dietitian with over a decade of experience in the world of nutrition and public health. She started her career working for the American Heart Association and the AHA and national academy of science engineering and medicine. She currently consults with national organizations and specializes in health and nutrition research, communication and policy, and as a science writer and editor. Today we talk all about bias and credibility in nutrition research. What does “evidence-based” mean? What are the pros and cons of an evidence-based practice? Why nutrition research isn’t black and white and how that impacts nutrition advice The difference between the…
Read MoreWelcome to Real Food Radio! This week Ayla interviews Janice Newell Bissex, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, cookbook author, speaker, and Holistic Cannabis Practitioner. We talk all about the history of cannabis use, active components (THC vs CBD), medical applications for cannabis and CBD, administration and dosing, potential drug interactions, and legal issues around CBD and cannabis. Janice has spent much of her career creating recipes and educating families about healthy cooking and eating at Meal Makeover Moms and Janice Cooks. After her dad found relief from his pain using medical marijuana it became Janice’s mission to help others suffering from chronic pain, anxiety, insomnia, autoimmune diseases, IBD/IBS, and other debilitating conditions find relief using cannabis…
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Welcome to Real Food Radio! This week Nicole interviews Christa Biegler, award-winning dietitian nutritionist, online educator, and host of The Less Stressed Life Podcast. Christa specializes in gut health and autoimmune conditions in private practice. Today, Christa walks us through her eczema journey and takes a deep dive into what it is, what the root causes are, and how to improve and reverse eczema. Resources Christa Biegler, RD www.christabiegler.com Less Stressed Nutrition www.LessStressedNutrition.com The Less Stressed Life Podcast www.lessstressedlife.com Body Composition testing at Boston Functional Nutrition Body Composition testing at Whole Health RD Nourish You Fertility on Facebook Boston Functional Nutrition on Facebook Whole Health RD Whole Health RD on Facebook Music Credit: www.bensound.com…
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Today’s episode is all about hormonal birth control. Based on our experiences as both patients in the healthcare system and as practitioners, we’ve found that women are not being given full or accurate information about the risks of hormonal birth control use. Listen to this episode, get informed, and talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. In this episode, we go over: How hormonal birth control works Natural period vs. withdrawal bleed Common myths about hormonal birth control Potential consequences and risk factors of long term hormonal birth control use How hormonal birth control impacts reproductive organs Hormonal birth control and gut health Nutrition implications of being on hormonal birth control…
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Today’s episode is all about how to maximize the nutrition you’re getting from the foods you eat. We take a deep dive into things like bioavailability, soil quality, eating local, cooked vs raw foods, phytic acid, protein, and gut health. Resources Soil quality in your area: https://mrdata.usgs.gov/geochem/doc/averages/se/usa.html How to build a nourishing infusion: https://theherbalacademy.com/build-nutritive-tea/ Where to Find Ayla and Nicole Body Composition testing at Boston Functional Nutrition Body Composition testing at Whole Health RD Nourish You Fertility on Facebook Boston Functional Nutrition on Facebook Whole Health RD Whole Health RD on Facebook Music Credit: www.bensound.com You can find us on iTunes and on Stitcher – be sure to subscribe! Thanks for listening!
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Today’s episode is all about poop! We take a deep dive into what it means to have optimal digestion and healthy eliminations. Some of the topics we cover include: What is a normal, good poop? How frequently should you be eliminating? Why is it important to pay attention to your bowel movements? What role does fiber and roughage play in digestion? What does a normal poop look like? Red flags to look out for in your stool When are laxatives appropriate? What’s the best way to deal with constipation? How to improve digestion What’s a squatty potty? How does stress impact digestion? How does the microbiome relate to digestion and healthy elimination? Disclaimer: Nothing…
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Welcome to Real Food Radio! This week Nicole is on maternity leave, so I am interviewing Amber Gourley, a registered dietician. Amber and I discuss chronic pain and inflammation and how to manage these alignments through diet. Also discussed in Episode 34… Nourish Your Fertility Nourish Your Fertility Website Amber Gourley- The Disobedient Dietician Chronic pain and inflammation Lymes disease Fibromyalgia IBS The LEAP Diet and MRT The root causes The 4 main horsemen The gut Nutrition’s role Nutritional deficiencies Stress- cortisol Sleep Physical movement Vitamin D Color in your diet Tart cherry juice Lily Nicholas’s Tart Cherry Gummies Turmeric and Boswellia Amber’s private facebook groups Disclaimer: Nothing in this podcast should be taken as…
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Welcome to Real Food Radio! This week Nicole and I discuss how to incorporate more vegetables into your diet, new preparation techniques and how to learn to love veggies with Mary Purdy. Mary is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with a Masters in Clinical Nutrition (MS). Mary has 10+ years of professional nutrition experience: counseling 1-on-1, presenting at conferences, speaking to groups, and training other professionals. Mary is the author of Serving the Broccoli Gods: True Tales and Tips From a Nutritionist On A Quest and hosts the Mary’s Nutrition Show podcast. Also discussed in Episode 33… Nourish Your Fertility Nourish Your Fertility Website Mary Purdy’s website Mary’s Nutrition Show Serving The Broccoli Gods Why eat…
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Welcome to Real Food Radio! This week Nicole is on assignment , so I am chatting with Lily Nichols about toxins and how to avoid them in preparation for and during pregnancy. Lily is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based nutrition (especially prenatal nutrition). Also discussed in Episode 32… Nourish Your Fertility Nourish Your Fertility Website Pilates Nutritionist Real Food for Gestational Diabetes Real Food for Pregnancy Cooking with aluminum What are toxins? Plastics, parabens, pesticides, non-stick pan chemicals, fluoride, aluminum, mercury BPA & Phthalates Xenoestrogens- hormone disrupting compounds Personal care products Thermal paper Breastfeeding Avoid plastic containers & plastic wrap Ayla’s product guide Beautycounter Environmental Working Group Pesticides Dirty…
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Welcome to Real Food Radio! This week Nicole and I discuss self care with Mia Joelsson. Mia is a licensed social worker with a practice in Maryland. Mia specializes in helping women and couples whom are experiencing a broad range of reproductive challenges, including life coaching services. Also discussed in Episode 31… Nourish Your Fertility Nourish Your Fertility Website Lighthouse Counseling & Coaching The self care industry Popularity of self care as response to busy lifestyles What is self care? Setting up your environment for success Putting yourself at the top of the priority list Conspicuous displays of self care Accountability Generations and self care Women/Men and self care Balance of self care When are…
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