Amy Berger struggled with health and physique despite doing all the ‘right’ things. She ended up discovering a low carb/ketogenic lifestyle and surprising enough to her, it helped her reach her goals! Not only did it work, but it made sense scientifically. Amy went back to school to get her Master’s in Human Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport. She is a Certified Nutrition Specialist and a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner. Amy operates ‘Tuit Nutrition,’ a nutrition counseling service for those looking to lose weight or make a change in their lives. Amy’s background…2:30 - Nutrition is not Amy’s first career. She came to nutrition like many others; she struggled with weight loss and had tried many of the common methods. Amy stumbled across the 1992 version of the Atkins book and it all clicked. She discovered that this method of nutrition relieved her of many ailments and frustrations. She researches, studies, and lives out the low carb and ketogenic lifestyle. What led you to get your Masters in Nutrition?…6:00 - Many people do not have a formal degree but are filled with knowledge. Amy feels her degree was the next step for her career; that it gives her an edge that not all have. Her other certifications and studies continue to grow her base of knowledge. Military Service…8:55 - Amy joined the military after college because she felt like she needed a kick in the pants! She says she has a lot of ambition, but has getting it done. She thought being in military would instill that virtue in her. What she learned was that that drive and motivation, comes from within. The Alzheimer’s Antidote…12:05 - The book Good Calories, Bad Calories by Gary Taube influenced her interest in this topic. She decided to write her thesis on Alzheimer’s and began to study how glucose and insulin interact. The major problem in Alzheimer’s is that some neurons involved in memory loose the ability to process glucose -meaning they basically starve to death. Many of the patients have very high insulin levels. What she found was that ketone bodies can fuel the neurons even though they lost the ability to feed off of glucose. Because of the information she discovered, she decided to share it in the form of a book so others can learn about this relationship. Her book is now available! Advice for someone concerned with their brain health…19:55 - Keep your blood glucose and insulin within a healthy range. Stay active and get good quality sleep! Contact… - www.tuitnutrition.com - Buy The Alzheimer’s Antidote

Hannah Crum, also known as the Kombucha Mamma, is an expert regarding this popular drink. Hannah’s passion has turned into her own ‘Kombucha Kamp.’ Here, she offers advice and products to those interested in brewing their own kombucha. She is the master brewer for multiple restaurants and breweries in L.A. Her mission is to ‘change the world, one gut at a time.’ Hannah’s journey…1:55 - A lot of people seek out kombucha for health issues, but kombucha found Hannah! She was traveling in San Francisco and first saw it being brewed there. She went to her local Whole Foods after her trip and bought one right away. She’s been hooked ever since. She started brewing her own kombucha shortly after her habit outweighed her budget. - Because it is something she loves so much, she wanted to help others learn how to make this fermented drink. This turned into ‘Kombucha Kamp.’ Now she offers workshops, cultures, and lots of advice. He Kamp started with 40 members in 2014, and has grown to approximately 200! The process of putting the book together… 7:45 - Being a blogger, Hannah already had a lot of knowledge and excerpts written down. There was a lot of recipe testing and styling to be done. Being so passionate about kombucha helped make the book a fun project to tackle. Health benefits… 10:15 - Hannah’s husband lost 40lbs after getting into kombucha! He used to start his morning with a gatorade but Hannah slowly worked on incorporating kombucha as a replacement. Once he was hooked, both he and Hannah explored the world of raw foods and traditional/healthier options. - They have both seen amazing results in their digestion, clearer skin, and overall improved quality of life. It is important to note that the benefits one might experience truly depends on the person. However, the initial health benefit typically seen across the board is improved digestion. The more efficiently you digest, the more energy you have. We need the sour/bitter properties of kombucha to help break down what is inside our gut. Future of kombucha…14:00 - Researchers are just at the tip of the iceberg in what kombucha can do. For example, the tea leaves can be composted, the scobys are being utilized for many things including biodegradable fabrics, and the cultures are being used as living bandages. - The cultures are constantly being explored, not just as a food or beverage, but within other aspects of daily life. Travel…15:35 - The book tour took them all over. Hannah loves to meet people and has a strong desire to educate people. Her philosophy is to ‘change the world one, gut at a time’ and she has been able to achieve this through her travels. - Knowing multiple languages allows her to connect with people in different cultures. We are all connected and need to continue identifying with others to share the knowledge we each have. One piece of advice for a ‘kombucha beginner’…18:00 - Go to a grocery store and look in the produce section. If you don’t like the first bottle you try, go back and grab a different one. There are so many different flavors and brands that you can choose from. Look for kombucha that is organic, natural, and raw. If there is ‘stuff’ floating in it, that’s a good sign! One piece of advice for a kombucha lover…19:25 - Go buy or check out ‘The Big Book of Kombucha.’ It is a great resource to further educate yourself about all things kombucha. - Check out Hannah’s free e-book on her website! Contact…20:25 - www.kombuchakamp.com - Hannah’s book: ‘The Big Book of Kombucha’

Serena Wolf claims that she is the definition of the saying ‘If I can do it, you can do it’ when it comes to cooking. She went to culinary school on a whim and has not looked back since. She graduated from Le Cordon Bleu, has been a private chef, recipe developer, and is the author of The Dude Diet. Her blog, Domesticate Me, stresses that cooking should be fun, realistic and doable for people. Serena lives in New York City and just finished up her book tour around the US! Serena’s Background…2:30 - Serena’s path is very untraditional. No one in her family cooked but when she graduated college with a French minor, she decided to go to Paris and enrolled in a ‘basic’ culinary class. Instead, it was intense and full of blood, sweat, and tears. Halfway through the class, Serena realized she really enjoyed cooking and signed up for the year long program. While she was there, she started a blog, Domesticate Me, to keep up with her family back in the States. - Through her experiences, she realized how much she loved to teach others and make cooking fun. She came back to the States and was a personal chef. She even cooked for some players on the Giants team! - Her fiancé spurred The Dude Diet idea. His unhealthy eating habits prompted Serena to challenge herself and cook his favorite foods with a healthier twist. She started writing a column on her blog and people took to it immediately. What was the process of writing the book?…8:15 - It is a two year process from the time you sign the deal until you see the book on the shelf. There are different parts of process such as recipe development, recipe testing, and photographing the food. There are over 125 recipes in the book along with introductions and stories incorporated throughout. How long were you in Paris…11:20 - Serena was in Paris for almost two years. She did a term of pastry (not her thing) after graduating from cuisine. Pastry did not allow her creativity to run like cuisine did. What is going on now?…12:50 - The Dude Diet was released in October and Serena loves seeing others cooking from it. Her goal was to put together meals that satisfy both people in a relationship. Her meals are made with real foods instead of the processed junk. She has just finished her first tour! What can people expect from the book?…17:35 - The first chapters are outlining The Dude Diet philosophy; there is information about portion control, exercise, responsible drinking, and processed foods. There are also helpful pantry organizing, kitchen setup, and grocery shopping tips to help the transition process. This book is for someone looking for realistic cooking advice. It is great for those who are looking to be healthy but not give up everything they love. Contact…22:30 - The 'Dude Diet' is available on Amazon. - www.domesticate-me.com - @serenagwolf on social media

Elizabeth Resnick has her holistic health coaching certification from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition in New York. She also runs a blog called Happy, Healthy, and Hot. Through these platforms she stresses how important it is to feel good about yourself. Elizabeth has always been interested in nutrition and fitness. She is currently working on a book and her certification as a Primal Health Coach. Elizabeth’s Background…3:00 - As a child, Elizabeth was always interested in nutrition. At 12 years old she became a vegetarian and stuck with it for about 30 years. Although she never struggled with weight, she had concerns; severe acne, digestive issues, and anxiety. Even though her diet was clean, she cleaned it up even more and went vegan. In turn, her acne and anxiety got worse. One day she received an email about cutting out grains, sugars (dried fruit included), and dairy so she gave it a shot. Just overnight, she could feel a major difference. Within a few weeks, her skin cleared immediately, her anxiety was gone, and her stomach didn’t bother her anymore. - She decided to start a blog and share how nutrition affected and changed her life. Her blog, Happy, Healthy and Hot, comes from Elizabeth’s thought that everyone should feel that way about themselves. She went to IIN (Institute for Integrative Nutrition) and is working on her Primal Blueprint certification. Books in the works…12:30 - Blogging has opened her eyes to writing and how it can help and reach others. She is hoping her book will be like a guide; people want to be told what to do and how to do it. A book allows further connections with readers and a chance for her to pull all the information she has learned together into one place. Elizabeth’s Routine…15:10 - Elizabeth searches for the best natural skin products and natural cosmetics. She washes her face with coconut oil each night. She starts her morning by rising early and does a mini workout (crunches, planks, pushups etc.). Quiet time is also important to her; meditation, walking, journaling. - She also starts her day with a Bulletproof coffee (coffee, coconut oil, collagen peptides) each morning and a green drink to follow and sip on throughout the day (greens, lemons, water). Breakfast may consist of an apple, protein and a fat if she is on the go. If Elizabeth has a quieter morning, she will scramble some eggs in butter and throw in some leftover veggies. Her other meals follow the pattern of a high quality protein, a healthy fat, and non-starchy vegetables. Elizabeth tends to stay away from carbs but she will have them occasionally. Health Coaching…23:45 - Elizabeth is still in the early process of training to become a health coach through The Primal Blueprint. She is taking her time to truly absorb the information presented. She spends time studying the reading or listening to audio provided from the modules. This program is very well respected and is backed up by tons of research. Contact…26:35 Email: [email protected] Blog: Happy, Healthy, and Hot @resnickelizabeth

Neghar Fonooni is a coach, motivational speaker, veteran, and a writer. She wants to teach women how to ‘love their bodies and empower their lives.’ She has put together a 12-week program dedicated to helping women love the lives they are living. Her background as an Arabic Linguist in the US Air Force, years of personal training, and love for nutrition provide her with a unique background to help women reach their goals. Neghar’s Background…3:05 - Neghar has been in fitness industry since 2000 and her methods have evolved over the years. She started with a very one-dimension mindset and it has slowly transformed into different ways of training and nutrition. - She started personal training in a gym and now works primarily online and offers programs exclusively for women (occasionally men). Her focus is on empowering women. - Neghar’s history of disordered eating allowed her to reach people and has led her to the platform she is on today. She thinks food and fitness should add value, not control your life and take you away from the present. Consistency and adaptability are key to making a nutritious and a healthy lifestyle work. - It is important to keep in mind that transitioning from a restrictive diet/mindset does not happen over night. It takes time and patience to release the control that food has over you. Journey in the Air Force…11:00 - Both of Neg’s parents are immigrants. She was raised with the idea that being in the US was a privilege. Throughout her life, these values led her to be very patriotic. - In college, Neghar knew she wanted to be a writer but when 9/11 happened, she joined the Air Force with the intentions of becoming a linguist. She served for four years and chose to not reenlist to raise her son. Her time in the service is something she is very proud of and wouldn’t trade it! Transitioning from being inside the gym to online programs…16:55 - Neghar worked at a gym and would teach classes and do an occasional online consultation. However, at the gym there was not much creativity for her to have. As an outlet, she maintained a blog. Over the years and while obtaining different certifications, other trainers started sharing her blog. Her website started to grow and then she announced online coaching programs. Online Programs…22:10 - This is a 12 week, digital program that is limited to 20-30 women. What makes it unique is the fact that there is a lot of interaction between each other. This is done via private social media groups which allows a safe and supportive space - There are different topics each week; self-love, healthy boundaries, respond vs. react, self-care. It is a mindset program with a fitness foundation because exercise is a prerequisite to dealing with emotional barriers. Neghar says that staying active is the most important form of self-care. What results have you seen?…25:15 - A whole week is spent on energy management; how to make sure you are properly fueled in the sense of how you are connecting to yourself and others. - One thing that many women are taking away from the program is the practice of a morning ritual. Women are natural nurturers and they put aside their own needs to care for others. When they have alone time or that ritual to look forward to, they have that time for themselves which in turn makes them better for those around them. One piece of advice for a busy person…27:55 - Wake up fifteen minutes earlier. Take that time for yourself and you alone. Don’t let others interrupt that time! Contact…30:00 - www.negharfonooni.com

Melissa Joulwan is the author of Well Fed —the best-selling, paleo cookbook. After struggling with her weight and self-esteem as a child and through her young adult life, Melissa found CrossFit and the paleo diet in 2009. Around that time, she also found out that her fluctuating weight was due to something bigger than she expected. This sparked an interest in how our diets affect hormones, mood, motivation, body composition. She keeps up with her own popular blog at . Her accomplishments as an author and chef include being a featured chef, writing recipes for cookbooks done by Melissa and Dallas Hartwig, and writing for numerous newspapers, online hotspots, and magazines. Melissa used to do roller derby and is moving to Prague in April! Melissa’s Journey…2:05 - Melissa grew up in a family where everyone is a great cook, so it’s no surprise Melissa made her way to be a chef. As a child, she was very overweight, ate too much, and did not like exercise. When she graduated from college, she decided enough was enough! She was tired of people making fun of her and not being able to wear the clothes she wanted. - Melissa focused on exercising more and making smarter food choices. Not only did she lose weight, but she discovered she really liked to exercise. Even though she was exercising and eating well, her weight was still fluctuating up and down and she was not feeling well. - A couple years later and after being very successful in CrossFit, Melissa still could not figure out why she was not feeling well. After seeing her doctor, she discovered a huge nodule on her thyroid. After having most of it removed, she is now on thyroid hormones to help regulate. A Paleo diet has also helped manage her inflammation and Melissa is committed to this lifestyle. Why Paleo?…10:00 - Melissa started off on the ‘zone diet’ and stopped eating grains when she started CrossFit. At the time she was working with Melissa Hartwig (Whole30) who pushed her to give up dairy. Immediately after giving it up, Melissa felt her nagging symptoms go away. Development of Well Fed…13:45 - Melissa has been blogging for a long time and it started off with just logging what she was eating. After about two years of sharing her personal recipes, she was started getting emails about writing a cookbook. Her and her husband decided to listen to her followers and write a cookbook. The book came out and sold like crazy! - All three cookbooks are simple and straightforward. She kept in mind that not everyone knows how to cook and these are seen by the layout of her cookbooks. What is your workout routine?…17:35 - Right now, Melissa is in a serious yoga phase (5-6 times a week). Because of her thyroid, she has to be careful about how hard she pushes herself in the gym; which is why she cannot do CrossFit as regularly anymore. Walking is another way that Mel likes to exercise. She still lifts weights 2x a week, but at a more moderate level. - Melissa incorporates health into her life as much as possible. She uses a standing desk and a fatigue mat for her feet. Sitting is something you should do as little as possible! One piece of advice to start healthy living…24:25 - One: Get your nutrition on track. It is the foundation for everything we do. Get more protein into your diet and get the grains out. - Two: Make sure you sleep! - Three: Exercise. Contact…27:15 - www.meljoulwan.com - Find her Well Fed paleo cookbooks!

Monica Reinagel went to music school and to become an Opera singer; that is where her name The Nutrition Diva came from. Now, Monica is a well-known nutritionist and author. She has a weekly podcast, does group programs, blogs for the Huffington Post and is a frequent guest on popular TV shows such as TODAY and Dr. Oz. Monica lives in Baltimore, Maryland and is still able to find the occasional concert singing gig on top of her successful nutrition career. Monica’s Journey…2:00 - Nutrition is her ‘second act’ to a professional opera singer. Monica had always been interested in food and nutrition so when she strayed away from her singing career, she enrolled in culinary school and then became a licensed nutritionist. Now she works in media and communications within the nutrition community. Monica’s Philosophies…4:50 - Monica does not specialize in one area, she is interested in every aspect. Just about everything she does is in response to her followers. She works to help other sift through the high quantity of information that is out there in the nutrition world. - Myth busting and unpacking trends seem to be a big part of her job description. Where do you reach the most people?…7:00 - The podcast (The Nutrition Diva) has been in publication for eight and a half years. There have been over 250 million downloads! Online and small group coaching is her new passion and is a very interactive way to connect with people. - Instead of focusing on what we are giving up, think of the things you get to eat more of. She focuses on making weight loss positive and full of things one is gaining instead of what they are missing out of. She tries to cultivate more appreciation for the ‘good enough’ diet. Some diets are so rigid, but there is room in a healthy diet to splurge every now and then. - Monica also encourages people to think of food outside of the box. Food isn’t only nourishing; it can be about artistic works, cultural experiences, and community. Details about the program….12:30 - This program fits into any dietary philosophy; vegan, paleo etc. Everyone pledges for 30 days and you answer a 10 yes-or-no quiz at the end of each day. Each client uses an app that tracks your ‘nutritional GPA.’ The goal is to get a ‘B’ grade by the end of the day. This makes it easy to track your goals and see improvement. The focus is not on calories or weight loss. However at the end of the 30 days, people typically end up losing 4-8lbs. Monica’s Books…17:30 - Monica has a great couple of books and each holds a ton of nutritional information. - Writing is a great tool and she is proud of her work, but Monica prefers to interact with her audience at a more personal level. Social media provides a more personal touch in a realistic and quick time. People tend to have more time to listen to a quick podcast or read a short article rather than sit down and read a 300 page book. Presentation Audience…20:35 - Monica also does educational programming for doctors, nutritional professionals, and others trying to expand their nutrition understanding. - Corporate wellness programming is another aspect that Monica is able to help companies with. Creating a culture of wellness expands farther than just the workplace; people tend to take it home with them. One piece of advice to a busy person…23:40 - Do not get too uptight about the things you are not doing. Don’t underestimate the impact of small, positive changes. - Where you are right now is not nearly as important as the direction you are heading for. Contact….25:25 - www.nutritionovereasy.com - Podcast: The Nutrition Diva

Michael Lares is a former U.S. Navy Diver, a lover of the outdoors, and is an expert in sleeping. After a tragic accident and years of suffering from painful migraines, Michael needed sleep. He found guidance and direction from Dr. Bart Flick. Michael and Dr. Flick worked together to create the Somniresonance Delta Sleeper; a device that helps finds the brain’s natural sleeping pattern. Michael resides in British Columbia with his wife and two children and his work continues to help others. Michael’s Background…3:45 - Michael stumbled across the sleeping technology due to a tragic accident. In 2005 after his wife gave birth, she went to use the restroom and fell face first onto the floor. Two years after the accident, they were still trying to help get her health back to normal. He and his wife tried all sorts of different medicine until one doctor they encountered, Dr. Solomon, changed everything for them. She helped his wife tremendously but also helped Michael with his migraines by connecting him with Dr. Flick. Dr. Flick issued him a PEMF (pulsed electro-magnetic field) device. After a month of using the device, Michael’s migraines disappeared. The four became close friends quickly. - Because of the impact Dr. Flick’s device had on Michael, he decided to invest in this new technology. In 2010, Somniresonance was created and Delta Sleeper was born a few years after. Delta Sleeper not only has products available, but more importantly it offers clear advice and guidance towards safe measures to treat sleeping disorders. What does it do?…19:40 - Biohacking means hacking the biology of the human body with different principles. The principle used in this case happens to be bioelectric therapy. The device runs off of pulsed electro-magnetic fields. - The product is similar to a small computer and it puts out an electromagnetic pulse. Our brains run at a certain frequency and the doctors were able to invent the device to mimic these frequencies. The device imitates a sleeping pattern and the brain has the ability to pick up on that. This gives the brain a little nudge to go to sleep. - There is no high exposure risk because this device is within the same output of the Earth’s magnetics, making it a very natural brain frequency. The Importance of Good Sleep…26:10 - Over time Michael has seen his migraines go away, but being able to truly sleep is the real gift. Thinking you can catch up on sleep after months or even years of high stress and/or late nights is not how our body works. Being tired is not a sign of weakness, your body needs rest because you do not want your nervous system to take a hit. - Even one extra hour of sleep can show dramatic increases in overall day-to-day function. One Piece of Advice….31:20 - Get more sleep and find true love. - Life, sleep and overall health is a balancing act. It is important to start searching for that balance early on in life rather than later. Contact… www.deltasleeper.com [email protected]

Todd White is the founder of Dry Farm Wines; the world’s only natural and health-focused wine club. They use the highest quality wines from winemakers all over Europe. Todd is a writer, speaker, and a leading authority of micro-dosing for alcohol, vitality, and longevity. Along with his expertise in wine, he is also successful in the ketogenic world. He wrote a cookbook called Keto Well and speaks about his journey to low carb eating. Todd lives and works in the heart of Napa Valley wine country in Oakville, CA. Todd’s Journey…3:05 Becoming ketogenic three years ago, Todd found he could not drink traditional wines anymore. He started deconstructing and biohacking wines to try and figure out what was going on. There are 76 additives that are approved by the FDA that are in commercial wines that we are not aware of. Dry Farm Wines offers a truly natural wine. There are no additives, chemicals, no sugar or carbs. There are only a few hundred winemakers that make truly natural wines; all are imported from Europe. How much can I drink?…7:15 Be aware that the alcohol percentage on many commercial bottles sold in the market are not accurate. Alcohol is a domino drug; the more you drink, the more you are drawn into drinking more. Dry Farm Wines stays under a 12.5 alcohol percentage and does very specific testing to ensure this. Having these natural wines in the evening is a great way to enjoy each other’s company while having something to indulge in without the hangover feeling the next day. Health Benefits…12:15 There cardiovascular and neurological health benefits that come from drinking a pure wine. Commercial wines are filled with sugar and it is important to be aware of those; especially if following a ketogenic diet. How are the sugary wines processed differently from pure wines…14:45 It begins with irrigation; irrigation changes the physiology with how the fruit ripens. Fruit is filled with water which makes it less flavorful. The irrigation also makes the fruit heavier (fruit is sold by weight) thus making it worth more. When the sugary fruit juice is treated with yeast, the yeast eats the sugar; making carbon dioxide and ethyl alcohol. The higher the sugar, the more there is for the yeast to eat which makes the alcohol percentage higher. In a natural farm setting, there is higher quality fruit and a lower amount of sugar in the fruit. When the yeast eats the sugar, it finishes the process quicker because of the lower sugar content. This produces a lower amount of alcohol. The wine is sugar free because it is completely fermented; the yeast eats all of the sugar. Advice for health conscious wine drinkers…19:00 Go to Dry Farm Wines! Search for natural wines online. There are a few natural wine merchants in bigger cities that are available. If you are in a restaurant, stick with a French wine or an imported wine. It won’t be perfect, but you have a better chance at getting something a bit healthier than the sugar loaded ones typically offered. Dry Farm Wines Programs…24:20 Dry Farm Wines is an online wine club. They offer either 6 or 12 bottle shipments. They are all imported, natural, and they do not charge for delivery. They do not do single bottle sales because the community they cater to are wine drinkers. Which means they often need to order more than one bottle anyways! What are you most excited about…28:15 The expanding world of consciousness and meditation; Wim Hof breathing, the ketogenic diet, cold thermogenesis. We have the opportunity to use this powerful tool to benefit us in many ways. Consider trying this method to help further your nutrition and health journey. Contact… www.dryfarmwines.com [email protected]