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This week on the podcast Mikki speaks to Dr Cliff Harvey, fan favourite,  to dive into the fascinating world of medicinal mushrooms. They unpack what sets these functional fungi apart from the everyday mushrooms we eat, their rich history in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine, and the incredible health benefits they offer. Whether you're curious about their role in boosting the immune system, supporting athletic performance, or even improving gut health, Cliff shares insights on the bioactive compounds, adaptogenic properties, and the latest research in this field. Plus, we explore practical tips for incorporating mushrooms into your diet, sourcing high-quality products, and understanding the growing trend of functional beverages like mushroom coffee

Cliff Harvey, PhD, is New Zealand’s expert on the effects of a ketogenic diet in a healthy population, but so much more than that. He has been  helping people to live healthier, happier lives, and to perform better since starting in clinical practice (way back...) in the late 1990s. Over this time he has been privileged to work with many Olympic, professional, Commonwealth and other high performing athletes. He has also worked with many people to overcome the effects of chronic and debilitating health conditions. Along the way he has founded or co-founded many successful businesses in the health, fitness and wellness space, including the Nutrition Store Online and Holistic Performance Institute, NZ’s leading certification and diploma for health, nutrition, health coaching and performance that has many of the world experts teaching on the course, so students are learning from the best.
 
Cliff has  over 20 years experience as a strength and nutrition coach and, in addition to his PhD research, he is a Registered Clinical Nutritionist, qualified Naturopath (Dip.Nat – NCNZ) and holds a diploma in Fitness Training (AUT) and Health Coaching in Patient Care.
You can find Cliff over at https://cliffharvey.com/
Holistic Performance Institute: https://www.holisticperformance.institute/ 

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