Naturally Nourished

What are microplastics and where are they found? How dangerous are they to human health? How can we reduce exposure and impact? Tune in to hear us discuss how we eat, drink and breathe microplastics, how they can affect human health, and what we can do to offset the effects!    Microplastics are literally everywhere and we are only seeing more being produced daily. Beyond avoiding exposure, a high phytocompound diet is the best way to protect the body from the impact on an immunological, endocrine, inflammatory, and oxidative stress response while protecting cells and even DNA. Learn about specific foods and supplements that can support detox of microplastics and ways to reduce your exposure in your own household.     Also in this episode:  Beat the Bloat Live Program - LAST CALL to join!  Episode 385 Reducing Exposure and Impact of Glyphosate What are Microplastics?  Types of Microplastics Human Ingestion of MicroplasticsChart: How We Eat, Drink and Breathe Microplastics The relationship between microplastic

Bloating is so common that it is often accepted as the norm, but we’re here to tell you it is NOT normal to feel bloated, distended, and uncomfortably full all the time. Bloating can indicate a deeper root cause of microbiome imbalance, food sensitivities, digestive enzyme inadequacy and more. In this episode, we unpack some of the drivers of bloat as well as tried and true solutions, plus we’ll talk through a typical day of eating on a gut cleanse.    In this episode, we discuss 5 ways to beat the bloat, including of course our Beat the Bloat Gut Cleanse. You still have time to join us if you’re listening live (and if not, there’s always the archive option!). Learn about the function of digestive enzymes and whether replacing them will cause your body to produce less on its own, how probiotics in and of themselves can reduce bloating, and how to discern whether food sensitivities might be causing your bloat.    Also in this episode:  Beat the Bloat Live Starts April 10th (in 2 days!) Causes of Bloating Lack

Do you have a parasite? Are all parasites bad and does everyone need to do a parasite cleanse? In this episode we talk all about parasites! We cover what they are, symptoms of infection, how to treat them…and quite frankly how many people in the wellness space are going overboard with the topic!    In this episode, we cover how common parasitic infections are, types of parasites, and symptoms of infection. We discuss testing for parasites, how some can actually benefit the human body, and our favorite research backed natural compounds to treat a parasitic infection. Plus we discuss our thoughts on coffee enemas, colonics, and how many cleanses are too harsh or go on for too long and can wreak havoc on the microbiome!   Also in this episode:  Beat the Bloat Live Class Starts April 10th - Grab Your Spot for Just $99 Trust Your Gut Women’s Wellness Event in Buda April 24th What Are Parasites? How Does Infection Happen?Episode 347 Functional Approaches to Lyme Disease How Common Are Parasites? The global war ag

Are you using almond butter, almond milk, or almond flour as a household staple? We don’t want to burst your bubble, but in this episode we discuss concerns with glyphosate and almonds as over 85% of almonds are treated with this chemical. Go down the rabbit hole with us as we discuss glyphosate, oxalates, the environmental impact of almonds, and so much more.    In today’s episode we will cover our honest take on almonds and how we plan to make shifts in our households as well as covering concepts of oxalates and anti-nutrients, if blanching matters and some potentially better alternatives.    Also in this episode:  LIVE Beat the Bloat Program - Starts 4/10  Trust Your Gut @ Meridian Buda 4/24 Episode 385 Reducing Exposure and Impact of Glyphosate Naturally Nourished Episode 240 Is Your Wine More Toxic Than You Think Almonds and GlyphosateThe Detox Project GMO Free USA MALK *note: upon our review, MALK is now fully organic Jovial FOND Bone Broth use code ALIMILLERRD What About Oxalates?OsteoFactors Vitamin

Why are humans mismatched for our current environment and what can we do about it? How can we re-wild our kids? You’ve heard us talk about our favorite products from Wild Foods for years now, so we figured why not have Colin on the podcast to talk about how he got started with this company, what he’s learned along the way, and share his obsession with longevity, real food, and so much more.    In this episode, we go deep with Colin Skuckert on everything from entrepreneurship to favorite supplements in his current stack to red light therapy and beyond. We talk red light therapy, fulvic minerals, animal-based nutrition and even jive on Bitcoin!   Also in this episode:  Beat the Bloat LIVE Program Starts April 10th Colin’s Story How Wild Foods Came to BeSmart Passive Income Podcast Favorite Products Cocotropic Wild Gut Magnesium Complex Fulvic Minerals Use code ALIMILLERRD for all products at wildfoods.co Zach Bush Mismatch Theory Hacks and Habits Raising Wild Kids Red Light Therapy Bitcoin Where to Find Co

How do you travel with kids without screens? What to do about traveler’s constipation? What can I do about oral thrush for my husband? Can you address vaginal odor and recurring UTIs? How to eat clean on the road? In this jam packed Q&A episode, we answer all of these questions and more.    In this episode, we answer all of your burning questions about everything from travel snacks for kids without all the carbs, to preventing gut bugs while traveling, to navigating screen time. We also cover skin health on a gut cleanse, recurrent UTIs, pivoting from morning fasting and so much more.    Also in this episode: Beat The Bloat Live Program Starts April 10th What are your favorite travel snacks for kids?Carnivore Snax use code ALIMILLERRD for savings Travel Snacks on Amazon Help! Every time I go out of town I get so constipated that it ruins my trip! Bio-C Plus Relax and Regulate GabaCalm Calm and Clear Relyte MCT Oil Packs What can I do to prevent gut bugs but also what should I have on my trip just in c

We’ve alluded to glyphosate and Roundup Ready GMO crops in many episodes but we haven’t taken the time to really dig deep and ensure our audience is well educated on true exposure, health risk, and most importantly that we are able to leave them empowered with how to use nutrients and food-as-medicine to defend against the likely exposure.   In today’s important episode we explain the molecular structure of glyphosate, its use in big ag, the impact on the human body, increases in exposure over these last two decades and most importantly what you can do to protect your body and your household. From fulvic acid and soil play, to rebooting your microbiome, to glycine supplementation, to broccoli sprouts and beyond we will cover how to be resilient from this man made disaster!    Also in this episode:  What Good Shall I Do Conference @ Roam Ranch Beat the Bloat Live Program Starts April 10th!  What is Glyphosate and How Does it Work?  Environmental ImpactAdverse impacts of Roundup on soil bacteria, soil chemistry

Have you heard the buzz about the new Netflix docuseries, You Are What You Eat? Has another friend told you they are thinking about going vegan “for health reasons”? Not to worry, we watched the docuseries and read the study so you don’t have to! Tune in to hear us give our hot take on the Vegan vs. Omnivore Identical Twin study.    In this episode, we respond to the Stanford Vegan Twin study and the docuseries that came out of it. We cover the actual results of the study which were not impressive, how the results were misconstrued in the docuseries, and what actually happened to study participants in terms of their metabolic health and body composition! Plus we discuss B-12 deficiency, why TMAO isn’t as simple as the docuseries makes it out to be, and why we always have to follow the money when it comes to pieces like this.    Also in this episode:  Beat the Bloat Live Program - Starts April 10th! Episode 42: Transitioning from Vegan Episode 51 What the Hell?! A Rebuttal to What the Health  Episode 162: Holi

Are you interested in acupuncture and herbal medicine? Do you know how the placement of needles can stimulate the electrical balance of the body? Do you know what your tongue can tell you about the health of your organs? Tune in to learn from passionate practitioner Noa Sutherland, licensed acupuncturist and owner of Zoi Well clinic and Zoi Medicinals tincture line.    In this episode we cover how blocked meridians in your body can drive stagnation and how to stimulate chi. We talk about yin and yang balance and how to determine your dominance. Learn about needle placement, moxibustion, cupping, herbal medicine and TCM diagnosis. Noa shares her journey to wellness including misdiagnosis and side effects of western medicine solutions. Learn about her shifts with a food-as-medicine approach to keto and how she plans to use this newfound resilience to continue to grow her practice and medicine line for the masses.    Links discussed in episode: Get the Cellular Nutrient Analysis Micronutrient Panel for only $349

Ready to hear more about Naturally Nourished Kids? Want some drool-worthy recipe inspiration? Want to hear more about bringing the concepts of blood sugar balance, real food, and mastering your macros to life? Tune in to hear us provide hope, inspiration, and excitement as we share how a Naturally Nourished Kids approach can resolve the problems impacting our children from diabetes to obesity, ADHD, and beyond.    In this episode, we walk through the outline of our forthcoming book, Naturally Nourished: Food-as-Medicine for Balanced Minds and Bodies. From balancing blood sugar, to no naked carbs, to making it hip to eat healthy, this book will set up your household with a foundation to optimal eating that transcends through adulthood with recipes that are guaranteed to become household staples. Plus we review the recipe list and leave your mouth watering!    Also in this episode:  Keto Archive Class Naturally Nourished Teas use code NNTEA10 for 10% off Episode 381: Why Naturally Nourished Kids? Part 1 About N

Did you know that 5-6 million children have a current diagnosis of ADHD? What about that childhood obesity now impacts 1 in 5 children in the US and that this number has tripled since the 1970s? And that over 20% of youth worldwide struggle with anxiety? In today’s episode we are going to share with you the rising problems plaguing our children from ADHD to obesity to anxiety and depression and diabetes, we are seeing the health of Americans being impacted at younger and younger ages. In this episode we are going to connect the role of diet in these chronic conditions and how a Naturally Nourished Kids approach to eating can resolve these issues. Yes, you read that right, we are finally talking about our forthcoming book, Naturally Nourished Kids! Learn about the staggering rates of disease in our children, how the current medical approach is misguided, and how implementing a low carbohydrate, low toxin lifestyle can make a huge difference in these conditions and beyond.  Also in this episode: ADHD Episode 20

Curious about your micronutrient status? Wonder if you’re still deficient even though you take a multivitamin and eat a whole foods diet? Want to know how a simple blood test can tell you exactly what to supplement with and what foods to focus on? Tune in to learn about micronutrient testing--from the mechanisms of testing, to why you might be deficient in the first place, to how you can use this data to optimize and thrive!    In this episode, we will cover micronutrient testing and what trends of deficiency can tell you about your health. Even if you eat “healthy” you can be deficient based on increased demand, inability to absorb or use, inadequate intake. Testing micronutrients can play a turnkey role in your wellness as we can see beyond the nutrient itself and see the story of the deficiency trends to address the root cause of imbalance. Plus we’ll explore case studies, from a postmenopausal woman to a carnivore to someone dealing with chronic fatigue and brain fog and discuss actual interventions that

Is your tea toxic? Did you know that tea, a seemingly healthy beverage, can contain toxic heavy metals, high levels of pesticides, mold and more?! What’s more is that teabags themselves can contain microplastics, forever chemicals, carcinogens! In this episode, we’re spilling the tea…on tea! Learn how conventional tea can be problematic and how to avoid these pitfalls while sipping on tea that supports your wellness goals!    In this episode, we interview Tea Blending Master Kim McHugh of True Leaf Tea and McHugh Tea Room and Gifts. Kim shares her wealth of knowledge on the health benefits of tea, brewing secrets to make a great cup every time, and how to incorporate more tea into your life. Plus we share the exciting release of our much anticipated Naturally Nourished Tea line and include a special discount code for podcast listeners!    Also in this episode:  LAST CALL to join 12 Week Food as Medicine Ketosis Program for January 2024 Announcing the Naturally Nourished Tea Line! Use code NNTEA10 for 10% off

Still not sure if keto is just a fad? Worried a ketogenic diet is too extreme or hard to follow? Want to understand the mechanisms behind the keto diet and how you can boost your ketone production? Tune in to hear us discuss why keto is a normal, natural metabolic state and how this diet can support brain boost, fertility, weight loss and so much more.    In this episode, Ali and Becki argue that ketosis is part of our natural metabolic wiring and a state that the vast majority of people can benefit from tapping back into. Learn how overexposure to refined carbs has robbed our access to the amazing, antiinflammatory fuel source of ketones and how you can find your way back. Plus we discuss why you aren’t producing ketones and how to boost your levels!    Also in this episode: Last Call to Join our Keto Class! Enrollment closes 1/20/24!  Why Keto? Debunking Misinformation About KetoEpisode 327 Why we STILL Hate Non-Caloric Sweeteners Episode 153 Metabolic Flexibility and the New Age of Keto Episode 373: Ozempi

Happy New Year! What are you focusing on in the new year? Do you need some inspiration to take control of your wellness? Not sure where to start or already feeling behind with setting goals for 2024? Tune in to hear us reflect on the ups and downs of 2023 and discuss focus and intention for the year to come!    In this episode, we ring in the new year by taking inventory of the past year and discussing our focus for 2024.  Learn about choosing a focus word or creating a mantra, balancing the hustle, and adding wellness rituals into your daily routine. Plus we provide some rapid fire support for goals of weight loss, energy, digestion and more!    Also in this episode:  Live Keto Program Starts 1/10!  Episode 39 Forming Healthy Habits Episode 67 Successful Resolutions & Goal Setting Episode 119 Owning 2019: Manifestations, Goal Setting and Accountability Episode 169: Resolutions and focus for new year Episode 43: Living Your Bliss: Ali's Recalibration Episode 164 Make Positivity Louder Habit StackingEpisod

Does fertility suddenly decline after age 35? What factors besides age contribute to infertility? How can we best support robust fertility into our late 30s and early 40s? Tune in to hear us debunk The Fertility Cliff Myth and provide real solutions for optimizing fertility at any age!   In this episode, we’re exploring The Fertility Cliff Myth, this idea that fertility suddenly and sharply declines at the magical age of 35. If you’re feeling that your biological clock is ticking, you’ll want to listen to this episode to learn whether this is something to worry about, what other factors contribute, and what you can do to extend your reproductive span and increase fertility as you age.    Also in this episode:  Live Ketosis Program Starts 1/10 Episode 374 How to Naturally Increase Your Progesterone Episode 360 From 30s-50s Women's Hormone Support Part 1 Episode 252 From Fertility to Breezing through Menopause What is the fertility cliff myth?CDC Data Briefs - Number 287 - September 2017 Trends in Age at Natura

Are you still intermittent fasting but not seeing results? Looking to shake things up, build muscle mass, or reign in your cortisol? Tune in to hear us discuss intermittent fasting, how our take on this practice has changed over time, and how we recommend customizing your fast (or not fasting!) to meet your individual needs!    In this episode we talk about why obesity is deeper than calories in and calories out, and dig into different types of fasts and who is the ideal candidate for what type of fast. We’ll also cover who should not fast and instead needs a metabolic refeed! Learn how our stance on fasting has evolved over time, what we’re personally doing in terms of fasting these days, and how you can modify your approach for best results.    Also in this episode:  12 Week Food-as-Medicine Ketosis Program Episode 63: Intermittent Fasting Episode 148: Fasting and MTOR Episode 259: How to do a Bone Broth Fast + Fasting Updates What is fasting and why consider it? Where can fasting go wrong Fasting and lepti

Can you naturally increase your progesterone? How does stress deplete this important hormone? How does progesterone act differently than synthetic progestin in the body? Tune in to hear us answer these questions and more about our favorite hormone!    In this episode we will be talking all about progesterone, its role in the body, why it gets depleted, and so much more. Plus we’ll be covering 10+ natural ways to increase it including diet, supplements and lifestyle tweaks.    Also in this episode:  12 Week Food-as-Medicine Ketosis Program Starts 1/10!  What is Progesterone? Signs of Low Progesterone How Does Progesterone Get Depleted? Episode 139 The Pregnenolone Steal Anti-Anxiety Jumpstart Bundle Estrogen DominanceBroccoDetox Episode 280 Why You Need Estrogen Episode 281 Estrogen Concerns and updates Progesterone vs. ProgestinEpisode 106 Regulating Your Cycle Why Salivary Hormone Testing is KeyNeurohormone Lab How to Naturally Boost Your Progesterone Quality FatEPA DHA Extra  Dietary fat intake and

Are toxins like BPA, phthalates, and heavy metals destroying your bones? How can we support healthy bones and removal of toxins that may interfere? Tune in to hear us discuss bone health, the role of toxicity on osteoporosis, and food-as-medicine and supplement support to maintain bone health.    Toxic metals and endocrine disrupting chemicals (such as BPA in plastic water bottles) interfere with the signaling of osteoblasts our bone building cells while depleting antioxidants and driving bone destruction. Not only are toxins driving obesity but now we have another reason for targeted detox support! In this episode we will cover emerging research on the impact of toxins on your bone health, ways to reduce toxicity, and top supplements and nutrients of focus to support your bones!    Also in this episode: Episode 122: Building Strong Bones Episode 144 All About Collagen Episode 205 Structural Health Support Episode 345 Bone Health & Calcium Myths January LIVE Food-as-Medicine Ketosis Program Why Bone Healt

Is Athletic Greens worth the $90 per month price tag? Are green powders any better than green smoothies? What is up with proprietary blends? Tune in to hear us discuss trendy greens powders and whether they are worth the hype.    In this episode, we dig into the many benefits of greens and why we love adding them to smoothies, salads, and so much more. But are greens powders an adequate replacement? Hear us deconstruct the most popular greens powder label and give you our hot take!    Also in this episode:  January Live Keto Class Starts 1/10 Episode 317 Getting Your Greens  Benefits of Leafy Greens Athletic Greens BreakdownMultidefense Bio-C Plus Elderberry Plus Restore Baseline Probiotic Why Green Smoothies are Superior Silicone Ice Cube Tray E3 Live   Better than AG1 Smoothie:  ½ cup coconut milk ½ cup water 3 cups leafy greens OR 2 large superfood greens cubes ½ frozen banana 1 tsp Noble Origins organ complex use code ALIMILLERRD 1 tsp maca 1 Tbsp chia seeds  1 Tbsp ground flaxseed  1 tsp bee pollen 1