Topics 1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [4:32] 2. What Liz and Diane are thankful for this year [12:02] 3. Holiday gift guide: Support local [14:34] 4. Gifts for sister, mother, best friend [18:01] 5. For the athletic friend [20:46] 6. Bookish friends [22:43] 7. For the paleo foodie [25:18] 8. For the “do everything” friend [29:04] 9. …
Tips to Handle Holiday Stress
The 2016 holiday season is upon us! And while we may hear songs of it being the “most wonderful time of the year,” for some, this isn’t the case! Anxiety about food choices or getting caught in a dreaded political debate… yikes! But it doesn’t have to cause stress if you have a plan in place. Here are some of …
Podcast Episode #270: Stress – Part 2: Working Out, Digestion, & The Holidays
Topics 1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [2:27] 2. Shout out: @MealPrepGenius, Jenny Castaneda [11:19] 3. Resolutions for the New Year? [14:08] 4. Best workout when job is stressful [15:36] 5. Stress and stomach issues like IBS and gastritis [23:05] 6. Stressed about stress [32:01] 7. Stress and the holidays [36:07] 8. Parenting tip with Liz: Eliza Parker …
Book Review: Lexi’s Clean Kitchen by Alexis Kornblum Davidson
There’s a new cookbook on the shelves, and let me tell you it is darn delicious! Lexi of Lexi’s Clean Kitchen blog has just released her first cookbook, fittingly named Lexi’s Clean Kitchen, and it is packed with paleo-friendly recipes (over 150!) that are free of gluten, grains, soy and refined sugars. I first met Lexi when she attended the book signing event …
Podcast Episode #269: Stress – Part 1: Prepping for Stressful Situations, Stressing vs. Grieving, & Tips to Help Deal with Stress
Topics 1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [2:29] 2. Affiliate programs and Beautycounter [10:07] 3. Shout out: Follow up comment on VBAC advice [18:13] 4. Tips for preparing for a stressful situation [21:56] 5. Stressed versus “busy” [29:35] 6. Guilt of stress [35:01] 7. Chronic stress versus chronic grief [42:00] 8. Benefit of short-term stress relief [49:02] Subscribe …
5 Principles Everyone with an Autoimmune Condition Should Consider
I have worked with countless clients diagnosed with a variety of autoimmune conditions, whether it be a 1-1 consultation or in groups, and I’ve gathered a lot of information about dealing with an autoimmune diagnosis. What I share can be applied to any autoimmune condition because the root of an autoimmune condition is the body attacking itself. The following are overarching principles …
Book Review: The Autoimmune Wellness Handbook by Mickey Trescott & Angie Alt
Allow me to introduce you to the latest amazing resource for those of you who need support with autoimmunity. The autoimmune protocol (AIP) can be extremely overwhelming, frustrating, and downright too much information or too many “can’t haves” for most people. And that doesn’t need to be the focus of your healing journey. I love what Mickey and Angie have …
Acid Reflux: What’s Really Causing the Burn
The #1 misconception about acid reflux? We have it because we have too much stomach acid. This is FALSE! The actual cause of acid reflux is too little stomach acid! Let me explain… In the stomach, chewed food is broken down even further by stomach acid (also known as hydrochloric acid, HCl, as well as digestive enzymes including pepsin). We do not …
Podcast Episode #268: All About Autoimmune Disease & Wellness with Mickey Trescott & Angie Alt
Topics 1. Introducing our guests, Mickey Trescott and Angie Alt [2:16] 2. Introduction to The Autoimmune Wellness Handbook [16:50] 3. The 7 key steps on the autoimmune path [20:09] 4. Trust your intuition [28:45] 5. Eyes on your own journey [32:17] 6. Exercise and autoimmunity [38:39] 7. Enjoyment activities [42:16] 8. Working on the project [49:04] 9. Mickey and Angie’s …
Podcast Episode #267: All About Blood Sugar & Carbs
Topics 1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [6:16] 2. Beautycounter [20:15] 3. The Balanced Bites Master Class [26:59] 4. Blood sugar and insulin [31:15] 5. Insulin [34:22] 6. Sugar and carb confusion [42:24] 7. Blood sugar and cortisol [54:11] 8. Vitamin and mineral deficiency [57:00] 9. Chromium [1:01:20] Subscribe to Real Food Liz! Subscribe to …