Health, Happiness & Human Kind

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, including clients who have undertaken a sui...

In episode 281 of The Real Food Reel 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 personal changes...

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 COVID-19 and so much more. This is a...

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 glucose, others thrive on ketone bodies....

In today’s episode of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Dr Damian Kristof to explore the gut-immune connection. Damo and I discuss the immune system and the role of real food, supplements and herbs, including olive leaf and andrographis. We also explore the role of both metabolic syndrome and low vitamin D in relation our current pandemic, why waiting for a vaccine is not the only answer and so much more.

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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 schedule to optimise your hormones, r...

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 sustainability, nutrients including vitami...

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 navigate this new and exciting jour...

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 everything from MCT dosage and how ...

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 fueling, metabolic efficiency testin...

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 you, such as fat adaptation, hormo...

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 technique. This is an incredible episode...

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 Harvard University are prescribing for...

In today’s episode of The Real Food Reel Kale and I take a closer look at the corona virus 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 much more. Please note, this episode...

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 fuelling strategies and so much more.

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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 establishing a baby’s microbiome, infan...

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 health of shift workers, and answers th...

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 can do to create balance between th...

In episode 264 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Kirsty Wirth from Kultured Wellness to explore infant gut health. Kirsty shares her personal journey and how this has driven her research and purpose behind Kultured Wellness to this day. We explore why preconception and pregnancy gut health matters and what you can do to support your health and the health of your future baby. We bust some pretty big myths including organ meats ...