Root Cause Radio

Please welcome guest Stephan Guyenet, PhD, author of "The Hungry Brain" and expert onthe neuroscience of eating behavior and obesity!! Just a few highlights from what we discuss: -Food reward & palatability: how this powers choices & food habits -Food Reward and the case for “addiction”- does it truly exist? -Dopamine and the brain- the case for how food impacts our brain and the drive for food -Artificial Sweeteners vs Sugar - does this change food reward? (IE does Halo Top vs Ben and Jerry's make a difference with food reward) -The low fat vs low carb debate- the factors that influence results within research and outcomes (protein intake, satiety of fat) -The carbohydrate insulin model - let it die. -Calories in vs calories out- where inflammation, gut health, circadian rhythms, and hormone balance also matter -Genetic Testing for Nutrition

Repost from a guest episode I did with Jason Phillips on the All In Performance Podcast! So much info in this episode so check it out (: I talk about thyroid, gut, hormonal health, nutrition myths, reverse dieting & dieting strategies, and more!! Link to my NEW online course "Exposing the Root" & free wbinar "Optimizing Nutrition for Thyroid & Gut Health": https://exposingtheroot.teachable.com Your trusted resource for giving you the knowledge, strategies, & confidence to take your health back into your own hands! Have you been told you’re experiencing thyroid issues? Has a physician sent you for blood-work but failed to thoroughly explain the results? Are you frustrated and confused about what is going on and what you can do to finally feel like yourself again? Do you think you’re not reaching your health or fitness goals because of your gut or thyroid? Exposing the Root will guide you through the in’s and out’s of gut and thyroid health. You will no longer have to piece together information from instagram posts. You have questions and we have the answers. (PRESALE ENDS Nov. 22nd) My info: Website: www.upliftfit.org Instagram: www.instagram.com/faithandfit Twitter: www.twitter.com/laceyadunn Email: laceydunn@upliftfitnutrition.com OR fitandfaith@gmail.com

Please welcome my guest Michele Payne, author of “Food Truths” and her new book “Food Bullying” releasing Nov. 5th! Get ready for an episode for YOU- time to clear the confusion and give you the truth about food and food marketing! In this episode we discuss: -What is food bullying and “Bull speak”? What are the different types of food bullying? How does food bullying effect us and our decisions? -What are the motivators to food bullying? -How do companies target our brain in manipulating our purchase decisions? -How does the food industry thrive on food bullying, and what can consumers do to educate themselves and sift through the marketing and claims? -What are the top food claims that are bull speak that you see? -How should someone go about “shoulding” with purchasing and eating food- what they think “should” be in their carts? -How do you stop from being a food marketing victim? -Your book- your favorite part about it, where people can purchase, and where/how they can find/follow you My info: Website: www.upliftfit.org Instagram: www.instagram.com/faithandfit and www.instagram.com/upliftfitnutrition Twitter: twitter.com/laceyadunn Email: fitandfaith@gmail.com Michele’s info: Website. www.causematters.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/mpaynespeaker Twitter: www.twitter.com/mypaynespeaker Email: mpayn@causematters.com PURCHASE LINK: https://causematters.com/foodbullying/

In this episode, my guest Jennifer Fugo, MS, CNS, and I dive into the connection between skin and the diet & root causes of common skin conditions. Some of the key points in this conversation include: -What skin issues mean- why they can't be ignored! -Skin rashes and nutrition- common root causes (ex. eczema and psoriasis) -Nutrient deficiencies and skin -Food intolerances, overgrowths, dysbiosis and skin -Could food poisoning be what could have impacted your skin and gut health? -SIBO & skin- conenction in overexercising & undereating -Low stomach acid home test- why stomach acid matters! -Importance of getting OFF your workout clothes as soon as you can & washing (PLUS what to wash with!!) -Acne- what can be the root cause of non hormonal acne flares? -The trauma and mental health that can come with skin conditions -My own hair loss story -Nutrients to focus on for healthy skin care! My info: Website: www.upliftfit.org Instagram: www.instagram.com/faithandfit and www.instagram.com/upliftfitnutrition Twitter: twitter.com/laceyadunn Email: fitandfaith@gmail.com Jennifer's info: Website: www.Skinterrupt.com & https://www.jenniferfugo.com Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jenniferfugo

In this episode, guest Roberta Anding, MS, RD/LD, CSSD, CDE, sports dietitian of the Houston Astro's and Rice Athletics (previous Houston Texans), professor at Rice University, and past spokesperson of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics joins the podcast. She shares her knowledge and expertise on various topics in sports nutrtition, performance nutrition, and shares practical tips and encouragent for students who want to get into the field of sports nutrition. A few questions and topics covered: -What do you see as the hardest concept for athletes to understand when it comes to fueling for their performance? -The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics- why dietitians should be supporting -What are the 3 most common myths you have to debunk to your athletes? -Importance of hydration for athletes & personalization- why it's more than a "standard" for how much to drink & difference needed based on sport. -Acute vs chronic inflammation- what are nutrition & supplement implications that can help, and hurt, recovery & MPS? What can you take for helping to reduce inflammation? (Special note on when fish oil can HURT you) -Nutrition during injury- What does the science say for soft tissue injuries? How can athletes maximize their nutrition to promote recovery? -How do you handle an athlete’s physique goals in relation to optimizing their nutrition for training? Important notes on physique and performance goals- especially for endurance athletes. -What are your top tips for dietetic students that want to get involved in sports nutrition? My info: Website: www.upliftfit.org Instagram: www.instagram.com/faithandfit and www.instagram.com/upliftfitnutrition Twitter: twitter.com/laceyadunn Email: fitandfaith@gmail.com Roberta's Info: Website: http://performance365.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andingroberta/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobertaAnding

Welcome my guest Michelle Miller, aka the Farm Babe, as she shares the truth about conventional and organic farming and what's in our food! Discussed: -The truth about Organic farming- how is this different than conventional for consumers in nutritional quality and pesticide/herbicide exposure? Should consumers be concerned about pesticide use? -Glyphosate- should consumers be worried about it? Why this harmful propaganda is confusing the public. -Antibiotics and hormones in food- what’s the truth vs marketing? What about rBST in dairy? -How do you know who to trust when it comes to farming and food labeling?? -Sustainability- does going plant based and vegan really improve sustainability and the environment? My info: Website: www.upliftfit.org Instagram: www.instagram.com/faithandfit and www.instagram.com/upliftfitnutrition Twitter: https://twitter.com/laceyadunn Email: fitandfaith@gmail.com Michelle's info: Website: http://thefarmbabe.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefarmbabe/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thefarmbabe Enjoy!

Please welcome my guest, fellow dietitian Lauren Cadillac, as we discuss mindful eating and intuitive eating- what it is, do's, don'ts, common misconceptions, how to start, and more! Also discussed: HAES approach, self worth/values and body image, and self care. My info: Website: www.upliftfit.org Instagram: www.instagram.com/faithandfit and www.instagram.com/upliftfitnutrition Coaching email: fitandfaith@gmail.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/laceyadunn Lauren's info: Website: www.laurencadillac.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/feelgooddietitian

Jessie Hoffman, PHD (and future fellow RD), joins the podcast to discuss: -Sugar addiction- is sugar really addicting? -Research red flags (what makes a good study, what to look out for for reading research) -Statistical significance- what does it mean? -Gut health- "microbiome" tests, inulin, environmental pollutants My info: Website: www.upliftfit.org Instagram: www.instagram.com/faithandfit and www.instagram.com/upliftfitnutrition Twitter: @laceyadunn Email: fitandfaith@gmail.com Jessie's Info: Website: www.jessiephd.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/jessiehoffman_phd If you liked this podcast- share and leave a review please!

Please welcome my guest Ryann Kipping, RDN, CLEC as we discuss pre natal, pregnancy, post partum nutrtition and optimizing the diet for breastfeeding. Also discussed: -Foods and nutrients to focus on and WHY -Maternal diet effects on baby's health with breastfeeding -Food intolerances and relation to mom's diet (and signs/symptoms!) -Birth control & post partum depression risk -Post Partum care- what matters My info: Website: www.upliftfit.org Instagram: www.instagram.com/faithandfit and www.instagram.com/upliftfitnutrition Twitter: @laceyadunn Email: fitandfaith@gmail.com Ryann's info: Website: www.theprenatalnutritionist.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prenatalnutritionist/

Welcome guest Tyler Jean, student of naturopathic medicine as we discuss: -The difference between naturopathic and conventional medicine -Safe cooking and cleaning- how can we protect our health amongst all the plastics, “non stick” cooking ware, and toxic products -Detoxification- Phase 1, Phase 2, and how we can take care of our natural detoxification “system” -The forgotten factors of true health My info: Website: www.upliftfit.org Instagram: www.instagram.com/faithandfit Twitter: @laceydunn Tyler's IG: @functional.foods