87: The PaleoVedic Diet With Dr Akil Palanisamy

Dr Akil Palanisamy, MD, is a trained physician, author, speaker, and holistic medicine expert (and did I mention he went to Harvard?!). His wellness approach is unique, combining the best of conventional and holistic medicine to help thousands of people around the globe transform their health, increase their energy, and achieve true vitality. For full show notes and episode resources, head to https://melissaambrosini.com/87 His latest book, ‘The Paleovedic Diet’, seamlessly blends principles of the Paleo diet with Ayurveda and the latest research in nutrition and medicine. The end result is a customized roadmap to epic health that’s generating buzz across the wellness industry. So if you want to create full-body health, upgrade your energy levels, separate fact from fiction, and geek out on some AMAZING nutrition advice, this episode is a must-listen. In this episode we chat about: How he transitioned from a state of chronic pain to thriving health (05:02) Why your digestion is everything (and his 6 tips for rapidly improving your gut health) (10:56) Why everyone needs their own ‘kitchen pharmacy’ (I absolutely LOVE his take on this) (11:41)  The unexpected ingredients that can power up your energy and detoxify your body (17:24) To eat grains or not to eat grains… you’ll love the Paleovedic answer (20:06) The #1 breakfast choice for a successful day and long lasting energy (22:39) The powerful tonic that nourishes your brain (you’re gonna wanna add this to your diet immediately!) (28:03) How to do vegan right (30:26) What the average dinner plate should look like for each of the 3 doshas — vata, pitta and kapha (32:14) The important role of food combining in the Paleovedic diet (37:15) The unusual morning ritual that can transform your health in less than 30 seconds a day (44:31) Plus so much more!   For full show notes and episode resources, head to https://melissaambrosini.com/87 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.