In this episode we interview the amazing Dr. Brett Racine to discuss all things SLEEP - from the importance of a good night's sleep (spoiler alert, it can be the difference between life and death) to how nutrition affects your sleep quality, to tips and tricks for handling sleep issues like insomnia and middle of the night waking.

If you or - anyone you know - sleeps, this is an episode you won't want to miss!

(psssst that's everyone)

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For the first time in over 200 years, children born today are expected to have a shorter lifespan than their parents. There has been a rapid rise in childhood obesity, with subsequent increases in the development of chronic diseases at younger and younger ages. Indeed, Type 2 Diabetes, which used to be called adult onset diabetes, can now no longer be referred to under that name due to the fact that it now is being diagnosed in children as young as 10, with newly diagnosed cases increasing roughly at a rate of 5% per year. Clearly, this is a problem. 

We’ve already identified several suspects, including sugar, industrial seed oils (aka vegetable oils), and refined, processed foods. Today we talk about one of the biggest offenders of all: Gluten. Join us in this episode as we discuss all things gluten, find out how it may be impacting your and your loved ones' health, and what you can do about it. 

As promised in this episode, below are some details that you may find helpful should you choose to begin a journey of freedom from gluten. 

Here is a list of gluten-containing grains: 

The following starches and grains are gluten-free: 

Sometimes, gluten is extra sneaky and hides under other names. These include: 

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Ever wonder about the Red no. 40 in those fruit snacks? Or the Blue no. 1 in your mouthwash? These are a few of the 7 certified food colors (“FD&C colors”; FD&C = Food, Drugs & Cosmetics) approved for widespread use in the U.S. 

These dyes, made from carcinogenic ingredients, are added to many processed foods, candies, beverages, over-the-counter medications, and vitamins in the US, especially those intended for children. But since the US Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) initially approved the food dyes between 1969 and 1987, (when few studies of children were available) clinical trials using synthetic dyes have examined neurobehavioral outcomes in children, and laboratory studies of neurotoxic effects in developing animals have become available. Food dyes have been anecdotally and scientifically shown to negatively affect behavior, especially in children, the effects of which is most profound in children with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and other behavioral issues, increasing hyperactivity, impulsiveness, and inattention. Animal studies indicate effects of exposure to synthetic food dyes on activity, memory and learning, changes in neurotransmitter systems in the brain, and microscopic changes in brain structure. 

Learn more about the harmful effects of artificial dyes and colors in this episode of the Renegade Nutrition podcast, and find out what you can do to keep yourself and your family safe! 

Here is the complete list of artificial dyes approved for use in the US: 

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In an ideal world, we could get all of the nutrition we need from food.

However, in the world we currently inhabit, getting the nutrition we need from diet alone is not just extremely difficult, it may well be impossible.

Declining soil quality, long distance transportation and decline of nutrient density of food in transit, an increasingly toxic environment, genetic alterations of heirloom varieties of food, overuse of antibiotics and other medications that damage the gut and liver, a massive increase in chronic stress, decreased sleep quality and duration, and reduced connection with nature and less time spent outdoors all add up to necessitate the supplementing of our diets with quality vitamins and minerals.

In this episode, learn about the top 3 most important vitamins and minerals (besides vitamin D) that you should be supplementing with today.

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We've had a lot of episodes on what not to eat, so we thought it was about time for an episode on what you ought to eat. Enter this podcast episode on the top 5 most nutrient dense foods in the world, with tips and tricks on how to prepare them and love them as part of your daily diet.

Here is the link to the research article referenced in this episode: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2022.806566/full

Within that article you can view the results of the calculated nutrient density of many, many foods, and see a list of all the included foods from most nutrient dense, to least. 

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In this episode Kay and Elanie discuss 8 tips that may surprise you to take your health to the next level.

What happens when you heat honey?

What does cage-free really mean on for that carton of eggs?

Is coffee good for you, or bad for you?

Is sunscreen causing detrimental health effects?

What are micro plastics and how are we ingesting them?

These are just a few of the questions we address in this episode!

Dr. Julia Buchkina joins us on this episode of the Renegade Nutrition podcast to discuss Autoimmune Disease and the dietary and lifestyle changes that can transform your life and halt or even reverse the condition.

In this episode we discuss:

Dr. Buchkina's information:

Her practice: Upstream Functional Medicine - 319-471-4727

https://upstreamfm.com

Find her on social media! Instagram: @juliabuchkinamd

In this episode we have the privilege of interviewing Mathew Embry, director and subject of the documentary Living Proof, and long-term Multiple Sclerosis "sur-thriver." When Mathew was 19, he was diagnosed with MS. Today, 27 years later, Mathew is symptom-free and in top physical shape. Most people have no idea he even has MS, and the same thing is possible for YOU.

Learn about the dietary and lifestyle changes Mathew made to overcome MS, and how you or a loved one can use those same strategies to achieve results - with any autoimmune condition - just as extraordinary as Mathew's. 

Even if you do not have an autoimmune condition or MS, you can turn your health around and absolutely thrive by following the dietary and lifestyle principles outlined in this episode and in the resources below.

RESOURCES

We highly recommend Mathew's documentary, Living Proof - but only if you want your life to be changed completely for the better

Find dietary and supplement recommendations on Mathew's website - MS Hope - please share this amazing and FREE resource with anyone you know struggling with autoimmunity or MS

For access to an incredible wealth of resources on MS and access to the Best Bet Diet (the diet that Mathew follows and the very one that inspired Terry Wahls's journey), visit MS-Direct

Yes, weight loss can be simple and effective! In this interview with Vital Life Weight Loss's Davis Jasper we discuss all of the do's and don'ts of weight loss, and give you practical steps you can try today.

In this episode we discuss: 

- Why a calorie is NOT a calorie

- Why calorie counting doesn't work long-term or effectively for weight loss

- Why losing weight can impact every chronic health condition

- The multitude of factors involved in weight loss (hint, it's not just about what you eat!)

- The significant role intermittent fasting plays in achieving your ideal weight

- The natural cure for Type 2 Diabetes

- The real reason most people want to lose weight

- The difference between the serotonin and dopamine response, and how they play a role in our overall well-being

- The biggest mistakes we make when trying to lose weight

- Why sugar can sabotage weight loss

- Why exercise alone isn't enough to achieve your ideal weight

- How to set yourself up for successful, long-term weight loss