Health, Happiness & Human Kind

RFR 223: Health Trends & Avoiding Extremism with Kale Brock & Steph Lowe

In Episode 223 of The Real Food Reel Kale Brock and I team up to discuss current health trends, extremism and the case of ‘analysis paralysis’. You will learn that health is found in the grey, not in the black and white, and that you are so much more than the food you eat. We also discuss my early pregnancy journey including my experience with yoga, chiropractic and so much more.
Follow Kale online: http://kalebrock.com.au
Facebook: /kalesbroccoli
Instagram: @kalesbroccoli
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.
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RFR 222: The Storm Under My Skin with Monica Kade

In Episode 222 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Monica Kade, author, podcast host and word lover, to discuss her new book, The Storm Under My Skin. The Storm Under My Skin is a step-by-step conscious approach to lifestyle and health that serves to support anyone struggling with weight, body image, nutrition, and the voice in their head to make lifelong transformations. In today’s episode, you will learn exactly that – how to tame the voice in your head to transform your entire life.
Follow Monica Kade online: http://monicakade.com
Instagram: @monicakade
Get your copy of The Storm Under My Skin here: http://monicakade.com/book-preorder
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RFR 221: Boost Your Recovery and Performance via Your Gut with Kirsty Wirth

In today’s episode of The Real Food Reel we are joined Kirsty Wirth from Kultured Wellness to explore how to gut can influence both your performance and recovery. You will learn the symptoms of poor gut health and the easiest way to deal with them, why sculling kombucha is not the answer, how to get the most out of the quality food you are purchasing and preparing and why gut health should actually be your number one priority as an athlete.
Follow Kirsty online: https://www.kulturedwellness.com
Facebook: /kulturedwellness
Instagram: @kulturedwellness
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RFR 220: Gut Health From Pre-Conception & Beyond with Kirsty Wirth

In today’s episode of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Kirsty Wirth from Kultured Wellness to explore gut health from pre-conception and beyond. You will learn the significance of preparing your gut for conception (and we’re not just talking about the mother), what probiotic foods and supplements can be consumed during pregnancy, what else you can do to create a thriving microbiome in your child and so much more.
Follow Kirsty online: https://www.kulturedwellness.com
Facebook: /kulturedwellness
Instagram: @kulturedwellness
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RFR 219: Primal Alternative with Helen Marshall

In Episode 219 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Helen Marshall, a certified Primal Health Coach and founder of the grain free food range, Primal Alternative. Inspired by her own health journey, Helen Marshall now teaches others how to improve their health and elevate their careers with a primal lifestyle. We discuss Helens’ experience with a chronic low-fat diet, the impact of gluten, dairy and other refined foods, the role of inflammation, how to be an intuitive eater and all about Helen’s business, Primal Alternative.
Follow Primal Alternative online: https://www.primalalternative.com
Facebook: /primalalternative
Instagram: @primalalternative
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RFR 218: Infant Nutrition and ‘Which Foods When’ with Dr Damian Kristof

In today’s episode of The Real Food Reel we are joined by our regular guest, Dr Damian Kristof, to expand on last week’s discussion and explore the impact of our food choices on learning, behaviour, cognition and mental health. You will learn practical strategies for ‘which foods when’ and what to consider when introducing new foods to your child. We hope this empowers you to create change and help us to turn the current health crisis in Australia upside down.
Follow Damian online:https://damiankristof.com
Facebook: /DamianKristof
Instagram: @ damiankristof
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RFR 217: Australia’s Childhood Health Crisis with Kale Brock

In today’s episode of The Real Food Reel we are joined by our regular guest, Kale Brock, to discuss his latest short documentary, Australia’s Childhood Health Crisis. Kale and I explore the inspiration behind this project, the shocking statistics that exist in regards to the health conditions we see in Australian children and what we can do about the fact that as it stands, 99% of Australian children are not eating enough vegetables.
Follow Kale online: http://kalebrock.com.au
Facebook: /kalesbroccoli
Instagram: @kalesbroccoli
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/Kalesbroccoli
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RFR 216: Dissecting Dairy with Dr Damian Kristof

In Episode 216 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by our regular guest, Dr Damian Kristof, to dissect dairy. In today’s episode you will learn the difference between low carb, healthy fat and low carb, high fat, especially when it comes to a conventional high fat approach that is packed full of dairy. We cover the influence of the food pyramid and industry-fed information regarding the calcium-bone health conversation in the West. We also debunk some common dairy-based myths surrounding the impact of lactose, probiotics in store-bought yoghurt and so much more.
Follow Damian online: https://damiankristof.com
Facebook: /DamianKristof
Instagram: @ damiankristof
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RFR 215: How to Train Smarter Not Harder with Dr Phil Maffetone

In Episode 215 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by our very good friend Dr Phil Maffetone. In today’s episode Phil and I discuss the definition of “maximum aerobic function” (MAF) and why it’s so important. You will learn the key components that impact our ability to reach optimal aerobic function, why fat burning is not only essential for endurance training and so much more.
Follow Phil online: https://philmaffetone.com
Facebook: /MAFMethod
Check out all the articles we refer to here: https://philmaffetone.com/articles/
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RFR 214: Pregnancy Insights with Steph Lowe

In today’s episode of The Real Food Reel Elly McLean interviews me about my personal pregnancy journey. You will learn about my pre-pregnancy cleanse, the significance of gut health and natural strategies to overcome morning sickness. We discuss the essential prenatal and antenatal supplements, covering the MTHFR polymorphism and why Elevit may not be right choice for you. We also explore the key testing parameters and why I personally chose not to undertake the glucose tolerance test. Before tuning in we ask you to please remember that pregnancy is a very individual journey and to always seek personalised health support from a practitioner who knows your entire medial history and current health status.
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RFR 213: Herbal Tonics & Medicinal Mushrooms with Yoko Inou

In Episode 213 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Yoko Inou, to discuss herbal tonics and medicinal mushrooms. Yoko is the founder of Melbourne based organic raw food and living food cafe, Shoku Iku and is currently studying Kampo. The desire to feed her new born daughter and herself healing natural foods lead Yoko to discovering the importance of the relationship between good health, diet and lifestyle choices. You will learn about the role of herbs and how to use herbal tonics to support your health and wellness goals. We discuss medicinal mushrooms, including their immunity, adaptogenic and anti-aging benefits, as well as the importance of correct dosing, sourcing ethically and so much more.
Follow Yoko online: https://shokuikuaustralia.com
Facebook: /Shokubyshokuiku
Instagram: @shokuiku
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RFR 212: Plant Based Nutrition with Elly McLean

In Episode 212 of The Real Food Reel we hear from our very own Elly McLean. In this conversation Elly dives into how to optimize a vegan and vegetarian diet for performance. Elly shares her personal experience with a plant-based diet and highlights the importance of adopting a personalized approach to both nutrition and training, rather than following the latest trends. Elly also dives into the links between gut health, nutrition, training, injury and so much more. Whether you’re an avid meat eater or a vegan looking for direction, there is something in this episode for everyone! There’s no denying the benefits of adding more plant-based foods to our plate.
To book a consultation with Elly and the team at TNN or to find out more about The Natural Nutritionist, visit: www.thenaturalnutritionist.com.au.
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Follow Elly on Instagram: @nutritionelly
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