The vegan agenda strikes again, this time with the film The Game Changers that posits a vegan diet as superior for athletic performance and as the ultimate human diet. A film founded on junky science and vegan dogma like this comes out every year or so and this one is no exception with its straight up lack of evidence, sexy graphics and “real life” stories of lives transformed by a vegan diet. If you haven’t watched it, save yourself the two hours and instead tune to hear Ali and Becki’s take on the film’s main points, how Big Food is getting in bed with the vegan movement and why animal protein has a place in an optimal, whole food based approach. 

In this episode, Ali and Becki dig in to the problematic nature of this film, from funding by a major pea protein company to the highly unscientific “experiments” meant to convince viewers that a vegan diet is the way of the future. Instead of a nerdy scientific point by point discussion, tune in for a balanced conversation around the brokenness of our food system and why opting out of animal products is not the answer. Learn about unique attributes only found in animal products, why bioavailability matters and how animals can be part of a sustainable food system that is ultimately the only way to save the planet. Plus, hear us read the ingredient lists of some of the new vegan frankenfoods on the market and learn why these have no business going in your body!

Also in this Episode:

• Holiday Recipe Roundup

Sponsors for this Episode:

This episode is sponsored by Further Food, a female owned and operated company that provides the highest quality food as medicine supplements including their Collagen Peptides, Pasture-Raised Gelatin Daily Turmeric Tonic and Mindful Matcha. Use code ALIMILLERRD at checkout for 10% off! 

This episode is also sponsored by Harper and Soul, makers of fat fueled, nutrient rich, savory & lightly sweetened granolas. Made with whole, real-food ingredients and fresh, scratch made spices. Great with your breakfast bowls, salads, cauliflower rice pilaf, even the base for a quiche or holiday pie crust – or simply enjoy by the handful! Use code ALIMILLERRD to save on orders of 2 or more bags!

Are you curious about current research surrounding the ketogenic diet? Want to learn about what is being studied in the world of Neurodegenerative Disease, muscle mass, Inflammatory Bowel Disease and more? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki interview Dr. Ryan Lowery, CEO of Ketogenic.com and the President of the Applied Science and Performance Institute. 

In this episode, Ali and Becki pick Dr. Lowery’s brain on current research in the keto space, the problem with nutritional studies and funding and how he and his colleagues are seeking to change this. Hear Ryan answer rapid fire questions on some keto hot topics including carnivore, carb cycling and extended fasting and learn about pitfalls of keto and where he thinks the movement is headed. Plus, learn about his Make Positivity Louder movement and how he incorporates gratitude as a daily practice.

Also in this Episode:

• Vote for Naturally Nourished as Top Keto Podcast on Ketogenic.com!

More about Dr. Ryan Lowery:

Dr. Ryan P. Lowery, PhD, a 2014 national champion baseball player, earned his BS and MS in exercise physiology and exercise and nutrition science from the University of Tampa.  Ryan completed his doctorate work at Concordia University in Health and Human Performance with a focus on “The Effects of a Well-Formulated Ketogenic Diet and Exogenous Ketone Supplementation on Various Markers of Health and Body Composition in Healthy and Diseased Populations.” 

 Ryan currently serves as the CEO of Ketogenic.com and the President of the Applied Science and Performance Institute.  Over his career, Ryan has published over 150 papers, abstracts, and book chapters on human performance and sports nutrition and is heavily focused on the impact of ketogenic diets and exogenous ketones on performance, cognitive function, and longevity.  Ryan has received the Exercise Science Scholar of the Year Award, NSCA Award for Outstanding Presentation of the year award, and the National AAHPERD Exercise Science Major of the Year Award. Ryan co-authored the book The Ketogenic Bible alongside his partner Dr. Jacob Wilson which focuses on the science and practical application behind the ketogenic diet, exogenous ketones, and all of their potential applications. 

Sponsors for this episode: 

This episode is sponsored by Further Food, a female owned and operated company that provides the highest quality food as medicine supplements including their Collagen Peptides, Pasture-Raised Gelatin Daily Turmeric Tonic and Mindful Matcha. Use code ALIMILLERRD at checkout for 10% off! 

This episode is also sponsored by Harper and Soul, makers of fat fueled, nutrient rich, savory & lightly sweetened granolas. Made with whole, real-food ingredients and fresh, scratch made spices. Great with your breakfast bowls, salads, cauliflower rice pilaf, even the base for a quiche or holiday pie crust – or simply enjoy by the handful! Use code ALIMILLERRD to save on orders of 2 or more bags!

Your body is wired with the ability to detoxify via the liver and the kidneys supported by excretion through urine, sweat, and stool; however many of us are in a state of overload from the 6+ billion pounds of toxins released in our environment annually. Taking the time to nourish this process both by clean eating and an abundance of the nutrients that support phase 1 and 2 biochemical processes aids in supporting optimal metabolism and whole body health. 

In this episode of the Naturally Nourished podcast, Ali and Becki discuss why you need to do a 10-day detox and how your body’s detox pathways work as well as the nutrients required to support them. When your body loses weight or body fat the adipocytes (fat cells) release toxins, often endocrine disruptors which can then wreak havoc on your metabolism, hormones, and neurological system often leading to a new undesired symptom or weight loss stall. A sound protocol focuses on metabolic reset while supporting digestive function both to enhance nutrient absorption, support gut integrity and microbiome balance, as well as supporting antioxidant capacity and anti-inflammatory effects. 

Ali will unpack the functional pathways of your body, sources of toxins, where plants fit, lifestyle support, and food-as-medicine to support detoxification. She also takes time to discuss hormesis or the impact of a stressor on the body to make it stronger in this episode speaking to the carnivore movement and anti-nutrients of plants, phytocompounds. Tune in to hear her approach on how bioflavonoids may serve as a stressor but if their outcomes are to support endogenous levels of glutathione and other well accepted beneficial compounds, there is an important place for them in our diet! 

Also in this Episode:

• Free Detox Webinar - December 2nd at 7pm. Register here!

Sponsors for this Episode:

This episode is sponsored by Further Food, a female owned and operated company that provides the highest quality food as medicine supplements including their Collagen Peptides, Pasture-Raised Gelatin Daily Turmeric Tonic and Mindful Matcha. Use code ALIMILLERRD at checkout for 10% off! 

This episode is also sponsored by Harper and Soul, makers of fat fueled, nutrient rich, savory & lightly sweetened granolas. Made with whole, real-food ingredients and fresh, scratch made spices. Great with your breakfast bowls, salads, cauliflower rice pilaf, even the base for a quiche or holiday pie crust – or simply enjoy by the handful! Use code ALIMILLERRD to save on orders of 2 or more bags!

Do the holidays sneak up on you every year? Want to be on top of it this year with supporting your body’s needs AND getting your shopping done early? Curious what a vegan rant has to do with the holidays? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki talk strategy for navigating holiday celebrations, family drama and finding true food freedom during this season. 

In this episode, Ali and Becki share their holiday plans and what is on the menu for Thanksgiving this year. Learn about foundational tools for supporting gut lining integrity, the microbiome and your HPA axis during the holiday season to create resilience no matter what life throws at you! Plus hear what is on Ali and Becki’s personal wishlist and get insight into our updated gift giving guide! And of course, get Ali’s take on the food freedom movement and learn about a recent encounter with a vegan celebrity and how she managed to keep the peace. 

Also in This Episode:

• Holiday Gift Guide - UPDATED!

Sponsors for this episode: 

This episode is sponsored by Further Food, a female owned and operated company that provides the highest quality food as medicine supplements including their Collagen Peptides, Pasture-Raised Gelatin Daily Turmeric Tonic and Mindful Matcha. Use code ALIMILLERRD at checkout for 10% off! 

This episode is also sponsored by Harper and Soul, makers of fat fueled, nutrient rich, savory & lightly sweetened granolas. Made with whole, real-food ingredients and fresh, scratch made spices. Great with your breakfast bowls, salads, cauliflower rice pilaf, even the base for a quiche or holiday pie crust – or simply enjoy by the handful! Use code ALIMILLERRD to save on orders of 2 or more bags!

Did last week’s episode on neurotransmitters leave you wanting more? Want to know what impact dopamine, norepinephrine and epinephrine have on your mind and body? Curious how you can balance your brain chemicals? Tune in to learn what your excitatory neurotransmitters do and how you can use diet, lifestyle and supplemental support to find balance and mellow! 

In this episode, Ali and Becki go even deeper into the topic of neurotransmitters, hitting on the main excitatory brain chemicals of dopamine, norepinephrine and epinephrine. Learn about the impact of intermittent fasting on your neurotransmitters, how to recognize symptoms of deficiency and excess and why these brain chemicals might be imbalanced in the first place. Learn why l-theanine can work magic for balancing your brain and mood, how CBD can play a role and how adaptogens and nervines can be supportive of neurotransmitter expression. 

Also in This Episode:

• Leave a Review for The Anti-Anxiety Diet Here!

Sponsors for this Episode:

This episode is sponsored by FBomb, makers of high-quality fat-fueled snacks and products like macadamia nut butter packs and premium oils as well as their new Keto Krunch and Pork Sticks. Click here for more on why I love FBomb and use code ALIMILLERRD for 10% off your order!

This episode is also sponsored by Further Food, a female owned and operated company that provides the highest quality food as medicine supplements including their Collagen Peptides, Pasture-Raised Gelatin Daily Turmeric Tonic and Mindful Matcha. Use code ALIMILLERRD at checkout for 10% off! 

Episode 160: Neurotransmitters 101 Part 1 

Have you heard of neurotransmitters but not exactly sure what they do or how they are made? Want to know what impact serotonin, gaba and acetylcholine have on the brain and body? Curious how you can support brain chemical balance with food as medicine, lifestyle and supplements? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki deconstruct the role of your neurotransmitters from mood support to anxiety reduction to sleep and so much more. 

In this episode, Ali and Becki take a deep dive on 3 primary brain balancing chemicals--serotonin, gaba and acetylcholine. While serotonin is likely the most “known” neurotransmitter for its role in depression, your neurotransmitters act in a complex symphony of expression to support cognitive function, balanced mood, circadian rhythm and can even influence digestion and heart rhythm. Learn about the role of protein and probiotics in making your neurotransmitters, why B Vitamins are an essential cofactor for production and what foods can have a direct impact on your brain chemicals. 

Also in this Episode: 

• What are Neurotransmitters?

Love the Naturally Nourished Podcast? Help us spread the Food-As-Medicine message by leaving a 5 star review on iTunes! 

Sponsors for this Episode:

This episode is sponsored by FBomb, makers of high-quality fat-fueled snacks and products like macadamia nut butter packs and premium oils as well as their new Keto Krunch and Pork Sticks. Click here for more on why I love FBomb and use code ALIMILLERRD for 10% off your order!

My Adrenal Rehab Program provides the science and strategy to rebound your primary stress glands to support your body’s return to balance while mellowing the mind. Use code ADRENAL99 through 10/31/19!

Want to know what Maura and Danny Vega have to say about keto, carbs and carnivore? Curious about their philosophies on parenting, unschooling and feeding kids fat fueled? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki interview Danny and Maura Vega, the duo behind Fat Fueled Family. 

In this episode, Ali and Becki pick Maura and Danny’s brains about all things diet, exercise and mindset. Learn about their diet evolution, how stoic philosophy influences their household and what they eat in a day. 

• Maura and Danny’s Journey to Keto

More about Maura and Danny:

Maura & Danny Vega are the dynamic duo behind Fat Fueled Family. Maura—classically trained in ballet, contemporary and other forms of dance, learned the importance of discipline and consistency at an early age.

Danny was a lifelong football player who finished his career at Columbia University. Danny’s obsession from as early as five years old was strength and conditioning. He was able to pursue this obsession as a collegiate strength and conditioning coach, and now, he gets to spend his days learning and teaching others about various topics such as performance nutrition, building muscle, and lifestyle coaching.

Maura is just as passionate about these topics, however she also educates mothers and families on how to eat a proper diet and give the most nourishing nutrition available to their children. Together, they are on a mission to boycott kid’s menus and empower families to take a much more active role in their health vs. being dependent on the pharmaceutical/healthcare industrial complex. They cohost the fat fueled family podcast, a weekly podcast dedicated to five main topics:

Nutrition

Fitness

Mindset

Peaceful parenting

Unschooling

Love the Naturally Nourished Podcast? Help us spread the Food-As-Medicine message by leaving a 5 star review on iTunes! 

Sponsors for this Episode:

This episode is sponsored by FBomb, makers of high-quality fat-fueled snacks and products like macadamia nut butter packs and premium oils as well as their new Keto Krunch and Pork Sticks. Click here for more on why I love FBomb and use code ALIMILLERRD for 10% off your order!

My Adrenal Rehab Program provides the science and strategy to rebound your primary stress glands to support your body’s return to balance while mellowing the mind. 

Are you feeling burned out and flatlined? Or are you running on adrenaline, feeling over-extended and anxious? Just barely hanging on and know it could be better? Tune in to learn about how you can rebound your adrenal glands and create resilience in times of increased stress demand. When in chronic fight-or-flight mode our body responds hard-wired for survival often leaving us over-reactive and irritable or over time hitting a wall, experiencing life through a burned out and depleted state. Chronic unmanaged stress is the driver of chronic illness, leading to immune and inflammatory conditions, digestive issues, hormone imbalance, weight gain, and more!

In this episode, Ali and Becki reveal the new Adrenal Rehab Program, available for presale starting October 15th! If you’re living in chronic fight or flight mode, just barely hanging on and trying to keep it all together, this program is for you. Learn about symptoms of adrenal imbalance, how to know if you are Stressed and Wired or Stressed and Tired, and what supplements are most appropriate for where you fall on the spectrum of adrenal imbalance. Plus get food as medicine support to aid in rebounding your body’s stress response and creating a resilient body and mellow mind. 

Also in This Episode:

• Episode 129: Are You Running on Adrenaline?

Love the Naturally Nourished Podcast? Help us spread the Food-As-Medicine message by leaving a 5 star review on iTunes! 

Sponsors for this Episode:

This episode is sponsored by FBomb, makers of high-quality fat-fueled snacks and products like macadamia nut butter packs and premium oils as well as their new Keto Krunch and Pork Sticks. Click here for more on why I love FBomb and use code ALIMILLERRD for 10% off your order!

Are you sick of all the cholesterol misinformation out there? Want definitive answers on why cholesterol is NOT the enemy? Just straight up confused about cholesterol in the diet and its link to heart disease? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki rip the circulating cholesterol myths to shreds in this information-packed episode. Learn what current research says about cholesterol, how it can actually be protective and what it can mean if your cholesterol goes up out of the blue! 

In this episode, Ali and Becki debunk the diet and cholesterol connection and explain why high cholesterol on its own is not and never has been a risk factor for heart disease. In fact, cholesterol is a necessary compound produced by the body whether we consume it in the diet or not! Learn about the many redeeming aspects of cholesterol from its role in building hormones to immune function to how it acts as an antioxidant in the body and brain. Plus, learn why cholesterol may go up on keto and how a sudden change in cholesterol might mean your sexual hormones or thyroid need attention!

Also in this Episode:

• Adrenal Rehab Presale - use code ADRENAL99 to get the program for just $99! 

Love the Naturally Nourished Podcast? Help us spread the Food-As-Medicine message by leaving a 5 star review on iTunes! 

Sponsors for this Episode:

This episode is sponsored by FBomb, makers of high-quality fat-fueled snacks and products like macadamia nut butter packs and premium oils as well as their new Keto Krunch and Pork Sticks. Click here for more on why I love FBomb and use code ALIMILLERRD for 10% off your order!

Are you looking for natural solutions for skin concerns such as acne, eczema or psoriasis? Want to know how to address skin conditions from the root cause? Curious about what Ali and Becki use on their skin to deal with breakouts, dryness and more? Tune in to learn about the connection between gut and skin health, toxicity and lymphatic flow and how hormonal balance plays a role in many skin conditions. 

In this episode, Ali and Becki dig into common skin concerns and their drivers, from dysbiosis to toxic burden to hormonal imbalance and beyond. Our skin can be seen as an outer reflection of gut health and conditions like acne, eczema, psoriasis, rashes and beyond often have common trends of bacterial imbalance, leaky gut or nutrient deficiency. Learn about labs to monitor, baseline supplements for supporting your skin and how you can use food as medicine to heal your skin from the inside out. Plus learn about Ali and Becki’s favorite products from jade rollers to zit stickers to peels and beyond! 

Also in this Episode:

• Book Tour Events

Love the Naturally Nourished Podcast? Help us spread the Food-As-Medicine message by leaving a 5 star review on iTunes! 

Sponsors for this Episode:

This episode is sponsored by FBomb, makers of high-quality fat-fueled snacks and products like macadamia nut butter packs and premium oils as well as their new Keto Krunch and Pork Sticks. Click here for more on why I love FBomb and use code ALIMILLERRD for 10% off your order!

This episode is sponsored by Crowd Cow, your one-stop shop for craft meats sourced straight from the farm. Crowd Cow believes in full transparency. For a limited time, enjoy FREE Shipping in addition to $25 off your first order at www.crowdcow.com/naturallynourished. Check out their new Naturally Nourished Bundle to order the cuts Ali uses in her home on a weekly basis!