Like news but better. Award nominated writer Kale Brock, who's credits also include Filmmaker (The Gut Movie, 2017) & TV Presenter (Network Ten, BCM), shares the latest news in the health space with special guests from all over the globe. Filmed & recorded in studio in Sydney, Australia, Brock's sharp analysis & quick, self-deprecating wit will shift your perspective faster than a magnesium oxide bowel flush. Sitting loosely in the 'Fitness & Nutrition" category, The Roast will analyse socie ...
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Each week Steph Lowe speaks with experts from all over the world in the areas of nutrition, microbiome health, environmental sustainability, psychology, meditation and more. Together we’ll teach you the answers to becoming healthy, happy and a more conscious human, and why your contribution to the planet truly matters.
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HHHK 283: Treating the Root Cause of Cancer & Chronic Diseases with Marcus Freudenmann
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39:13In today’s episode we are joined by Marcus Freudenmann from Truly Heal. Together, Marcus and I explore treating the root cause of cancer and other chronic diseases. You will learn about the role of the microbiome, the role of conventional therapies, the impact of nutrient deficiencies and inflammation, why toxins need to considered, how psychology …
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HHHK 282: Dissecting IBS with Steph Lowe & Elly McLean
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50:57In 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…
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RFR 281: The Disease of Loneliness with Kale Brock
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45:21In 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 ci…
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RFR 280: Saving the Planet via Our Soil with Charlie Arnott
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52:34In 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 biodynami…
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Pandemic In The Blue Zones How Coronavirus Has Impacted Okinawa, Ikaria & Loma Linda
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22:41In this short investigation I reached out to speak with my friends in three of the five 'blue zones', the world's healthiest populations, around the world to find out how the pandemic has affected their communities. The Longevity Film is finally available, world wide, on iTunes and other major platforms so please check it out below! THE LONGEVITY F…
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RFR 279: The Latest in Keto Cancer Research with Cliff Harvey, PhD
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49:45In 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 hypoth…
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RFR 278: The Gut-Immune Connection with Dr Damian Kristof
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59:34In 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 wa…
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RFR 277: Does LCHF Work for Females with Triathlon Taren
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55:49In 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 …
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RFR 276: Plant Based Athletes with Elly McLean
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39:45In 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…
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RFR 275: Setting Up Your Gut Microbiome for Pregnancy & Beyond with Kirsty Wirth – Part 3
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49:30In 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.…
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RFR 274: The Latest in Keto Research with Cliff Harvey
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1:03:54In 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…
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RFR 273: Fuelling for Endurance & Longevity with Leighton Phillips from SFuels
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1:02:42In 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…
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All About Pregnancy - Thriving Bubba's with Kasey Willson, ND
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50:54In this episode I sit down, virtually, because otherwise the government would throw me away, with Kasey Willson, ND to chat about her latest work around pregnancy, infant nutrition, breastfeeding & more. Join Kasey on socials @kaseywillsonnd and check out her new ebook at https://www.glowingmumma.com/thriving-bubba (use code BROCCOLI for a discount…
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RFR 272: What to Do Now Your Race Has Been Cancelled with Katee Pedicini
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46:13In 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 repriorit…
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RFR 271: Finding Stillness Amongst the Chaos with Tom Cronin
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50:41In 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, dep…
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RFR 270: Nourishing Your Immune System with Steph Lowe & Elly McLean
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45:12In 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 lear…
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RFR 269: Navigating the Corona Virus with Kale Brock
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41:49In 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…
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Corona, Men's Health & Coaching Scott Morrison w' Nick Perry
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51:17Nick Perry & I sit down for a chat at my house about corona, men's health and how we would coach Scott Morrison... Connect with Nick on Instagram @rhythmhealth Join me on Instagram @kalesbroccoli K
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RFR 268: Am I Fat Adapted? with Steph Lowe & Elly Mclean
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55:15In 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…
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RFR 267: Setting Up Your Gut Microbiome for Pregnancy & Beyond with Kirsty Wirth – Part 2
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51:53In 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…
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RFR 266: Can Shift Work Be Healthy with Audra Starkey
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47:20In 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 i…
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The heightened security, the face masks and the scary looking handouts paint a picture of some sort of pandemic armageddon, but do we really need to be worried about coronavirus? Join me on instagram @kalesbroccoli Check out supplements I use to bolster my immune system https://www.nicelife.com.au/shop/…
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RFR 265: The Microbiome Beyond Food with Dr Damian Kristof
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49:42In 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 t…
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Sebastian Terry Hot & Sweaty Psychadelics
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40:50Recorded in a hot & sweaty infrared sauna in Venice Beach, California, kindness entrepreneur Sebastian Terry and I chat about things such as underwear, psychedelics, new-age melodramatic wellness experts & more. instagram.com/kalesbroccoli instagram.com/seb100things kindsum.com
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RFR 264: Setting Up Your Gut Microbiome for Pregnancy & Beyond with Kirsty Wirth – Part 1
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59:38In 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…
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RFR 263: Optimising Your Plant Based Lifestyle with Elly McLean (Part 2)
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57:45In episode 263 of The Real Food Reel we share with you part two of how to optimise your plant based lifestyle with Elly McLean. You will learn about digestion from the top down including leaky gut and the signs and symptoms to be aware of. Elly talks to the significance of bio-individuality when it comes to your dietary choices and why your persona…
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In this episode naturopath & medical herbalist Helen Padarin and myself sit in a hot sweaty sauna to chat about such topics as managing stress, eating veggies, longevity and more. Many toxins were expunged during the recording of this podcast - I'm still sweating. MY INSTAGRAM - http://bit.ly/kalesbroccoli THE LONGEVITY FILM - http://bit.ly/Longevi…
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RFR 262: All Things Bugs, Protein and Entoveganism with Lucas Becker
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37:22In episode 262 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Lucas Becker from Grilo Protein, a Byron Bay based company born and bred out of a desire to bring better health, sustainable and future-conscious food. Their team is on a mission to convince you and the entire world to start eating bugs! In today’s episode you will learn more about Grilo’s missi…
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RFR 261: Preparing for Your Season – Key Blood Tests for Athletes (Part 3)
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42:30In episode 261 of The Real Food Reel we share with you part three of how to prepare for your upcoming season and the key blood tests you need. We explore thyroid health, via a complete thyroid panel including TSH, FT4, FT3 and thyroid antibodies. You will learn the challenges with modern thyroid testing and why TSH is simply ot to examine your thyr…
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RFR 260: Optimising Your Plant Based Lifestyle with Elly McLean (Part 1)
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1:01:04In episode 260 of The Real Food Reel Elly McLean, nutritionist here at The Natural Nutritionist, shares with you how to optimise your plant based lifestyle. Hear more about Elly’s background, including her personal health journey from food intolerances, chronic candida, gastritis and parasite infection to where she is today. You will learn about th…
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RFR 259: Immunobiology, Lectins & the Carnivore Diet with Bill Giles
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58:25In episode 259 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Bill Giles, imunobiologist, yoga instructor, martial arts enthusiast, and advocate for people being responsible for their health through diet, exercise and mental wellbeing. Bill and I explore the potential triggering of chronic illnesses as people age, the impact of plant-derived foods and drin…
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RFR 258: The Game Changers – Documentary Persuasion with Julianne Taylor
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54:33In episode 258 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Julianne Taylor, New Zealand based registered nurse and nutritionist with a particular interest in diets for improving autoimmune disease, blood glucose control and general health. In today’s episode, Julianne and I take a look at the techniques of persuasion used in the documentary, The Game Ch…
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RFR 257: High Performance Fat Loss with Steph Lowe
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1:04:21In episode 257 of The Real Food Reel we share with you an episode from the Triathlon Taren Podcast on all things high performance fat loss. While we discuss specifics for triathlon training, there is so much you will learn whether you ever plan to swim, bike, run or not. We explore many of my favourite topics including real food, low carb healthy f…
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RFR 256: Skin, Hormones & the Gut with Jacqui Evans
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39:22In episode 256 of The Real Food Reel we are again joined by Jacqui Evans, our Nutritionist and Naturopath here at The Natural Nutritionist. Jacqui is also the founder of Jacqueline Evans Skincare and an expert on beauty from the inside out. In today’s episode we explore the role of your beauty products and teach you how to start to replace some of …
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RFR 255: Preparing for Your Season – Key Blood Tests for Athletes (Part 2)
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51:07In episode 255 of The Real Food Reel we share with you part two of how to prepare for your upcoming season and the key blood tests you need. We explore liver health, via a liver function test (LFT), which isn’t truly about the function of your liver. We then explore immune function, looking at haematology, or white cell count and platelets more spe…
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RFR 254: Are Ketones the Fourth Macro with Kirsty Wirth
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57:15In episode 254 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Kirsty Wirth from Kultured Wellness to explore the question, are ketones the fourth macro? In today’s episode you will learn about ketones, and how they produce energy in the body, in the absence of our three macronutrients, carbohydrate, protein and fat. We also explore exogenous ketones, their…
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RFR 253: Stress, Trauma & the Mind-Body Connection with Susie Garden
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51:13In episode 253 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Susie Garden, a degree qualified Clinical Nutritionist, Naturopath and Registered Yoga & Meditation Teacher with over 20 years’ experience in healthcare. In today’s episode, Susie and I explore stress, trauma, how they differ and what is the link between them and other mental health disorders li…
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RFR 252: Myth-Busting, Functional Nutriton and the Microbiome with Cyndi O’Meara
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1:02:36In episode 252 The Real Food Reel, we are joined by Cyndi O’Meara, nutritionist, best-selling author, international speaker and founder of Changing Habits. In today’s episode Cyndi and I explore lignans, and plants more specifically and what has happened to our tolerance levels following the increased use of antibiotics and herbicides and therefore…
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RFR 251: The Game Changers – Fuelled by Fallacies with Steph Lowe & Kale Brock
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1:06:52In today’s episode Kale and I unpack the Game Changers, the latest Netflix piece that took seven years to create and has been taking the health and nutrition space by storm. You will learn the major fallacies of the film including cherry picked data, weak science and worse still, anecdotes that have no scientific basis whatsoever. You will learn wh…
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RFR 250: Taking a Closer Look at Isagenix with Dr Damian Kristof
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37:07In today’s episode of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Dr Damian Kristof to take a closer look at Isagenix, and more specifically, their meal replacement shakes. Damo and I explore ingredients including whey protein concentrate, milk protein concentrate and fructose and how we simply can’t compare this fructose to that found in fruit. You will l…
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In episode 249 of The Real Food Reel Elly McLean, nutritionist here at The Natural Nutritionist, addresses the question, “can you be both LCHF and plant-based?”. We explore Elly’s personal story with veganism and the mistakes she originally made, which fuels her passion to help prevent others doing the same. You will learn how being vegan does not …
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RFR 248: Understanding Your Microbiome with Microba’s Dr Alena Pribyl
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44:10In episode 248 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Senior Scientist and Research Officer with biotech company Microba, Dr Alena Pribyl. In today’s episode, we explore microbiome testing technology, how it has evolved over the years and what makes shotgun metagenomic sequencing so remarkable. You will learn how one smear sample can tell you so mu…
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RFR 247: Preparing for Your Season – Key Blood Test for Athletes (Part 1)
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49:43In episode 247 of The Real Food Reel we share with you how to prepare for your upcoming season and the key blood tests you need to optimise your health, performance and longevity. We explore nutrients including iron, B12 and vitamin D; markers of blood sugar balance and how to identify your current degree of carbohydrate intolerance, inflammation, …
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RFR 246: Solving Complex Chronic Health Conditions with Beth O’Hara
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52:39In episode 246 of The Real Food Reel, we are joined by Beth O’Hara, functional naturopath, specializing in complex chronic health conditions related to mast cell activation syndrome and histamine intolerance. In today’s episode, we uncover this syndrome and the multi-factorial nature of this relatively unknown condition. We discuss histamine, methy…
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RFR 245: Four Months of Health Transformation – A Case Study
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35:56In episode 245 of The Real Food Reel we share with you a case study from a client of Elly’s here at The Natural Nutritionist which really highlights the benefits of checking in with a qualified professional to optimise your nutrition, training, lifestyle, pathology and health. You will learn the importance of preventative health care, the key blood…
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RFR 244: Life Lessons from the Blue Zones with Kale Brock
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50:31In Episode 244 of The Real Food Reel we take a deeper dive into Kale’s lessons from the Blue Zones, since returning home from filming The Longevity Film. We discuss the key lessons that we can all take from the world’s longest living populations, including how we might change our nutrition, movement, mindset and community approach as a result. You …
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RFR 243: Carbohydrate Myths, Sports Gels, Metabolic Efficiency & How to Optimize Performance with Steph Lowe
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1:09:47In episode 243 of The Real Food Reel we share with you an episode from The Love & Guts Podcast where I share my journey through low fat eating, depression, quitting gluten and turning to real food and launching The Natural Nutritionist. We cover my athletic journey and how I was inspired to become a sports nutritionist to disrupt the space that is …
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RFR 242: Health Trends, Calories & the Carnivore Diet with Dr Damian Kristof
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43:03In today’s episode of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Dr Damian Kristof to discuss health trends including low fat, weight loss shakes and the ketogenic diet. Damo also spills the gossip on the next iteration of The Biggest Loser and I share my thoughts on the previous format. We bust some serious diet industry myths including the carnivore die…
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RFR 241: Get to Know Your Adrenals, Create Long-Lasting Energy & Avoid a Cortisol Pouch with Steph Lowe & Elly McLean
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41:26In today’s episode of The Real Food Reel Elly and I discuss adrenal hormone profiling and how getting to know your adrenals could be the missing piece to your health puzzle. We explore the benefits of cortisol and what a normal adrenal function graph should look like, and why we don’t use the term ‘adrenal fatigue’. We discuss the impact of stress …
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RFR 240: Beauty From the Inside Out with Jacqueline Evans
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34:05In Episode 240 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by clinical Nutritionist and natural skincare manufacturer, Jacqui Evans. Jacqui and I take a deep dive into skincare ingredients and teach you what ingredients are known endocrine disruptors, how to avoid ‘greenwashing’ and what you should really be adding to your skincare regime. You will learn h…
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