Health, Happiness & Human Kind

RFR 247: Preparing for Your Season – Key Blood Test for Athletes (Part 1)

In 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, the total cholesterol-heart health myth and so much more. While incredible for prepping athletes, optimising your pathology is essential for everyone, so make sure you tune in whether you view yourself as an athlete or not. P.s everyone has an inner athlete.
To book a consultation with Steph, Elly and the team at TNN or to find out more about The Natural Nutritionist or LCHF Endurance, visit: bit.ly/tnnonline or www.thenaturalnutritionist.com.au.
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Contact TNN here – https://thenaturalnutritionist.com.au/contact/
Book your consultation with TNN here: bit.ly/tnnonline
Purchase your copy of Low Carb, Healthy Fat Nutrition here.
Follow Elly online:
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RFR 246: Solving Complex Chronic Health Conditions with Beth O’Hara

In 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, methylation, food sensitives, elimination diets and so much more. This is a complex topic that we hope may help you or your loved ones solve their health puzzle once and for all.
Follow Beth online: www.mastcell360.com
Facebook: facebook.com/mastcell360
If you think you have mast cell activation syndrome go to: mastcell360.com/freereport
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RFR 245: Four Months of Health Transformation – A Case Study

In 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 markers that were examined, the amazing results that took place over just four months and so much more. We hope this inspires you to check in and learn how you can make a difference to your health, naturally.
To book a consultation with Steph, Elly and the team at TNN or to find out more about The Natural Nutritionist or LCHF Endurance, visit: bit.ly/tnnonline or www.thenaturalnutritionist.com.au.
Follow TNN online:  
Facebook – The Natural Nutritionist  
Instagram – @thenaturalnutritionist
Twitter – @natnutritionist
Contact TNN here – https://thenaturalnutritionist.com.au/contact/
Purchase your copy of Low Carb, Healthy Fat Nutrition here.
Follow Elly online:
Instagram – @nutritionelly
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RFR 244: Life Lessons from the Blue Zones with Kale Brock

In 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 will learn the true power of connection and how it is possible to both be productive and a little busy, but practice presence and avoid the frantic-ness of modern day life.
Follow Kale online: http://kalebrock.com.au
Facebook: /kalesbroccoli
Instagram: @kalesbroccoli
Longevity Secrets with Kale Brock: bit.ly/RFR_239
The Longevity Film is touring Australia wide. Grab your tickets here.
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RFR 243: Carbohydrate Myths, Sports Gels, Metabolic Efficiency & How to Optimize Performance with Steph Lowe

In 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 brain washed by Big Food. We then take a deep dive into carbohydrate myths, sports gels, metabolic efficiency, how to optimize sports performance and so much more.
To book a consultation with Steph and the team at TNN or to find out more about The Natural Nutritionist or LCHF Endurance, visit: www.thenaturalnutritionist.com.au.
Follow TNN online:  
Facebook – The Natural Nutritionist  
Instagram – @thenaturalnutritionist
Twitter – @natnutritionist
Contact TNN here – https://thenaturalnutritionist.com.au/contact/
Purchase your copy of Low Carb, Healthy Fat Nutrition here.
Check out Freedom Fuel here – https://thenaturalnutritionist.com.au/freedom-fuel-your-natural-sports-gel/
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RFR 242: Health Trends, Calories & the Carnivore Diet with Dr Damian Kristof

In 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 diet and impact of social media and taking your advice from someone just because they have a six-pack. We hope this inspires you to not only consider where you get your health advice from, but learn how to take a balanced approach to real food, rather than jumping on the bandwagon of the next health trend.
Follow Damian online: https://damiankristof.com
Facebook: /DamianKristof
Instagram: @ damiankristof
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RFR 241: Get to Know Your Adrenals, Create Long-Lasting Energy & Avoid a Cortisol Pouch with Steph Lowe & Elly McLean

In 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 and what happens if we ‘burn the candle at both ends’ for too long. You will learn how to test your cortisol levels, what is a cortisol pouch, and the symptoms, causes and treatments for both high and low cortisol.
To book a consultation with Steph, Elly and the team at TNN or to find out more about The Natural Nutritionist or LCHF Endurance, visit: bit.ly/tnnonline or www.thenaturalnutritionist.com.au.
Follow TNN online:  
Facebook – The Natural Nutritionist  
Instagram – @thenaturalnutritionist
Twitter – @natnutritionist
Contact TNN here – https://thenaturalnutritionist.com.au/contact/
Purchase your copy of Low Carb, Healthy Fat Nutrition here.
Follow Elly online:
Instagram – @nutritionelly
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RFR 240: Beauty From the Inside Out with Jacqueline Evans

In 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 how the gut and skin are so interconnected, all about the skin microbiome, how to treat common skin conditions including acne and rosacea and so much more.
Learn more about Jacqueline Evans Skincare here: https://www.jacquelineevans.com.au
Follow TNN online: https://thenaturalnutritionist.com.au/
Book a consultation with Jacqui here: bit.ly/tnnonline
Facebook: The Natural Nutritionist
Instagram: @thenaturalnutritionist
Twitter: @natnutritionist
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RFR 239: Longevity Secrets with Kale Brock

In Episode 239 of The Real Food Reel we hear all about Kale Brock’s latest project, The Longevity Film. We discuss the three blue zones featured in the film – Okinawa, Japan; Loma Linda, California; and Ikaria, Greece, and what it really takes to get well and stay well. Kale also shares how this project has made him re-think his current lifestyle, plus what he has already put into practice since returning home to Australia.
Follow Kale online: http://kalebrock.com.au
Facebook: /kalesbroccoli
Instagram: @kalesbroccoli
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RFR 238: Low Carb Foundations, Myths & the Dual Fuel System with Steph Lowe

In today’s episode of The Real Food Reel we share with you an episode from Unstress with Dr Ron Ehrlich where I share all things low carb healthy fat. We discuss the carbohydrate spectrum and teach you how to work out firstly if low carb is right for you, and secondly, how many grams of carbohydrates per day is appropriate for you. We also explore some of my favourite topics including food myths, inflammation, gut health, stress, endurance fuelling, MAF training and so much more.
To book a consultation with Steph and the team at TNN or to find out more about The Natural Nutritionist or LCHF Endurance, visit: www.thenaturalnutritionist.com.au.
Follow TNN online:  
Facebook – The Natural Nutritionist  
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Twitter – @natnutritionist
Contact TNN here – https://thenaturalnutritionist.com.au/contact/
Purchase your copy of Low Carb, Healthy Fat Nutrition here.
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RFR 237: Mapping Your Gut Microbiome with Kirsty Wirth

In episode 237 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Kirsty Wirth from Kultured Wellness to discuss mapping your gut microbiome. We explore the technology we have had access to, to date, and its limitations including culturing, PCR and 16s RNA. We then discuss the newest technology, shot-gun metagenomic sequencing and how this provides much greater functional insight and therefore, clinical relevance. We then dive deeper into Microba’s insight report and the importance of microbiome metabolites for optimal digestive, metabolic and nervous system health.
Follow Kirsty online: https://www.kulturedwellness.com
Facebook: /kulturedwellness
Instagram: @kulturedwellness
Submit your questions here: https://thenaturalnutritionist.com.au/contact/
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RFR 236: Get to Know Your Menstrual Cycle & Create Hormonal Balance with Steph Lowe & Elly McLean

In episode 236 of The Real Food Reel we teach you how to understand your menstrual cycle, balance your hormones and manage PMS. We discuss the importance and details of salivary hormone testing, the impact of stress, especially on our progesterone levels and the subsequent amenorrhea that is often seen with chronic high cortisol, the role of the microbiome, how to balance your hormones with nutrition, lifestyle and herbal interventions, and so much more. As always, if you are looking for personalised one-on-one support and the right person to guide you, we’re taking new clients at The Natural Nutritionist and you can schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation to see if we are the right fit for you. Head to bit.ly/tnnonline and we can’t wait to work with you.
To book a consultation with Steph, Elly and the team at TNN or to find out more about The Natural Nutritionist or LCHF Endurance, visit: bit.ly/tnnonline or www.thenaturalnutritionist.com.au.
Follow TNN online:  
Facebook – The Natural Nutritionist  
Instagram – @thenaturalnutritionist
Twitter – @natnutritionist
Contact TNN here – https://thenaturalnutritionist.com.au/contact/
Purchase your copy of Low Carb, Healthy Fat Nutrition here.
Follow Elly online:
Instagram – @nutritionelly
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