Episode 101: A Conversation on Immune Health and Food with Kim Shapira M.S., R.D.

Ready to spice up your immune health knowledge with a pinch of expert advice and a dash of dietary wisdom?In this episode of the Becoming Immune Confident Podcast, host Dr. Kara Wada, an allergy immunology and lifestyle medicine physician, welcomes back dietitian and nutrition expert Kim Shapira. They explore the controversial world of diet culture, the importance of reframing our outlook on nourishment, and share valuable insights on meal management and strategies for maintaining body health. Dr. Kara also reveals her personal experiences with food sensitivities and shares her professional goals for 2024. Kim Shapira also shares information about her upcoming masterclass on The Kim Shapira Method and her Six Simple Rules for healthy living.Listen to this episode as we chew over the juicy details of food, immunity, and why your gut might be the head honcho in health!EPISODE IN A GLANCE-Discussion on Semaglutides-Importance of Lifestyle Changes-Inflammation Markers-You Are What You Eat-Is a plant-based diet the way to go?-Plans for 2024 and Conclusion-How to stay immune confident-Impact of Microbiome on Health: Probiotics and Prebiotics-Kim Shapira's class on The Kim Shapira Method -The Demystifying Inflammation Summit EncoreABOUT KIM SHAPIRA M.S., R.D.Kim Shapira M.S., R.D. is a celebrity dietitian, nutritional therapist, and author, with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Tulane University and a Master’s degree in Human Metabolism and Clinical Nutrition from Boston University. Kim has spent over 25 years helping people lose weight and keep it off (with a giant emphasis on keeping it off), both in her private Los Angeles practice, in hospitals, sports clinics, addiction centers and universities. When she's not helping her clients take back their relationship with food, she is a wife and mother of three children and three pups. Kim often appears as a guest expert for Yahoo!, Just Jenny, Sky News, Vanity Fair, Pop Sugar, Podcasts, and more.CONNECT WITH KIM SHAPIRA M.S., R.D.Website → https://www.kimshapiramethod.com/ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/kimshapiramethod/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/kimshapiramethod ABOUT DR KARA WADAQuadruple board-certified pediatric and adult allergy immunology & lifestyle medicine physician, Sjogren’s patient and life coach shares her recipe for success combining anti-inflammatory lifestyle, trusting therapeutic relationships, modern medicine & our minds to harness our body’s ability to heal.CONNECT WITH DR WADAWebsite → https://www.drkarawada.com/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/crunchyallergist/ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/crunchyallergist/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/CrunchyAllergist Twitter → https://twitter.com/CrunchyAllergy TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@crunchyallergist SUBSCRIBE TO NEWSLETTER → https://www.drkarawada.com/newsletter Get Dr. Kara’s weekly dose of a naturally-minded and scientifically-grounded approach to immune system health.JOIN THE BECOMING IMMUNE CONFIDENT JUMPSTART!If you are looking for support and realize that 2024 is 2024 the year that you gain a deep understanding of your body, learn to trust your ability to navigate the uncertainties that c