Episode #46: Treating The Underlying Causes Of Disease With Nutrition And Functional Medicine

Every person has their own story to tell about their fitness journeys, and it’s important to respect the path that every individual decides to take. However, it is quite disturbing that some people see food as their enemy. Healing the body's own internal systems is only possible through and nutrition and self care. My guest Kelsey Marksteiner and I talk about healing and fat loss in this week's podcast. Kelsey is a registered dietitian specializing in nutrient-dense, whole food diets. She graduated from New York University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition and Dietetics and completed her dietetic internship at Milford Regional Medical Center in Milford, Massachusetts. She also has a Master of Science degree in Nutrition and Functional Medicine from the University of Western States. Giving high value to functional medicine, Kelsey recommends individualized dietary therapy focusing on biologically-appropriate diet principles to help her clients lose weight, gain energy, and pursue continued health.  In this episode: An important step to getting healthy: Figure out the nutrition first to enable better exercise later. What’s your relationship with food? From being a means for survival to being a reason to celebrate. How to avoid the temptation of unhealthy, processed foods and alcohol during the holidays – and still enjoy the festivities The real deal with meal plans: Why they just won’t work especially for the long term Home-cooked meal tactics: Using a crockpot (and why it’s such as lifesaver) and other food shopping tips to apply in your kitchen Stress management through mindfulness-based practices Learning more about food sensitivities (especially those you may have but do not know about): Why MRT is the preferred testing platform On choosing to go for gluten-free food choices – and giving up cheese (gasp!) What having leaky gut means, how it can affect you and how the inflammation it can bring can lead to disease Functional medicine and the underlying causes of disease The correct way of looking at your base metabolic rate to help slash your food intake and get results Should you throw out your scale? Create a positive relationship with it instead You may not be eating enough – Consult an expert