One of the outcomes from my experiment in following the Keto Quick Start 30-day Meal Plan (Episode 074) was the realization that I had been eating to avoid unhealthy foods versus eating for nutrition, or rather nutrient-density.

In this episode, I’m joined by Nutrition Consultant and fellow 21-Day Sugar Detox Coach, Katie Leadbetter for a conversation exploring this topic.

You’ll hear us discuss:

• What does it mean to eat for nutrient-density

• How is that different than eating to avoid unhealthy foods

• Mindful and Intuitive Eating

• The role that programs like the 21-Day Sugar Detox, Keto Quick Start Meal Plan or even Whole 30 can play in mindful and intuitive eating

• And a whole lot more!

Unlike typical episodes with guests, this is not an interview, but rather, a conversation with two nutrition and wellness practitioners sharing our views and philosophies on this topic!

Back in Episode 068, I was joined by New York Times Best-selling author Diane Sanfilippo, who joined me for a discussion on the ketogenic diet and her new book, “Keto Quick Start.”

A week after that episode aired, I embarked on my own experiment following the Keto Quick Start 30-Day Meal Plan.  It was my first time following a keto-focused program and in this podcast episode, I’m sharing all about my experience with it.

In this episode I take you behind-the-scenes and share:

• The backstory and thought-process of why I chose to embark on this experiment

• How I prepared to set myself up for success

• My biggest takeaways and challenges

• Answers to your most commonly asked questions!

I documented my daily eats over on Instagram which you can check out by searching for the hashtag: #naomisketoquickstart!

Mushrooms are the latest trending superfood and you’ve probably seen mushrooms in coffee, teas, elixirs, and even supplements!

In this episode, I’m joined by Jeff Chilton, an ethnomycology expert (the study of fungi). He founded Nammex, a company that introduced medicinal mushrooms to the U.S. nutritional supplement industry. He also co-authored the book “The Mushroom Cultivator.”

You’ll hear us discuss:

• What medicinal mushrooms are and what’s the active ingredients in them

• The importance of consuming organic mushrooms and how he started the first organic mushroom farm in China and the regulations that they must meet to ensure safety

• The differences between popular mushrooms like reiki and chaga and other trending varieties

• How mushrooms are used in supplements and how to know if you’re purchasing a quality, safe mushroom supplement

We're wrapping up our 4-part mini-series on taking a Functional Nutrition approach towards skin health

In this episode, I pull back the curtain and share:

• My decades-long struggle with chronic skin problems

• How I came to Functional Nutrition

• How reverse engineering my health helped me uncover the root causes of my chronic skin (and other health!) problems

• How you can learn this for yourself through my Beautiful Skin for Life Bootcamp program

When it comes to your chronic skin problem have you ever been advised to focus on repairing your gut health?

But what does that even mean? What does your gut health have to do with what’s going on with your skin? How are these things related?

In this episode, Part 3 of this 4-part mini-series on taking a Functional Nutrition approach towards skin health, we’ll explore something called a “Leaky Gut” and in doing so, hopefully, make the skin + gut connection.

You'll hear:

• What is a Leaky Gut

• How does a gut become "leaky" with a mini anatomy lesson

• The problems a leaky gut can cause

Contrary to popular belief, skincare doesn’t start at Sephora, nor does it start with Beautycounter. Skincare begins with what you’re feeding your body and what your body can with what you’re feeding it.

Because your diet and lifestyle habits - sleep, stress, and even the beauty products that you’re using -influence how your internal systems and organs in your body function - and your skin is the largest organ in your body.

In this episode, Part Two of this four-part mini-series on taking a Functional Nutrition approach towards skin health, we’ll examine four common mistakes that you’re making in your skincare and a better approach to take instead.

“I have cystic acne but my skin is super dry too.”

“Most of the time my skin is okay but I have breakouts around my cycle. I know its hormonal.”

“I have keratosis pilaris on my arms which is why I always wear long sleeves. I really want to be able to wear t-shirts and tank tops this summer.”

“I have eczema / psoriasis / rosacea, and none of the products I’ve tried has helped.

These are the kinds of things so many people have come to for looking for help with.

So in this episode, we tackle:

• The two types of skin problems we struggle with

• How even the best, safest products are only the first step in trying to address chronic skin problems

• How to take a functional approach toward resolving skin issues

We’re kicking off the new year with a powerhouse interview with my friend and mentor, a woman who I deeply respect and admire, Diane Sanfilippo.

Diane is the owner and founder of Balanced Bites, a certified nutrition consultant, the New York Times best-selling author of the wildly popular Practical Paleo and The 21-Day Sugar Detox (of which I’m a 21-Day Sugar Detox Coach for!), and the coauthor of Mediterranean Paleo Cooking.

She’s the co-creator of the Balanced Bites Master Class and the cohost of the top-rated weekly health podcast The Balanced Bites Podcast.

On today’s episode, she joins me to introduce her SEVENTH book, Keto Quick Start: A Beginner’s Guide to A Whole Foods Ketogenic Diet!

You’ll hear us discuss:

• Why she chose to write a keto book

• What is a Keto-Paleo diet

• Keto vs 21-Day Sugar Detox vs Paleo

• How Keto can help with skin health

• Keto and Mental Health

• Keto and Women’s Health

• Keto and Calorie Counting

Is it possible to enjoy the holidays without feeling guilt from overindulgence and sugar overload?

In this episode, we examine how you justify your choices, how you make your decisions, and how to slow down and be present this holiday season.

I also share five simple, practical and tactical strategies for before, during and after your holiday party so you can enjoy a healthier, guilt-free holiday season!