Balanced Bites Podcast: Episode #3
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Episode #3
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#1: Natural, non-toxic beauty products [8:00]
#2: Paleo vs Low Carb [20:08]
#3: Crazy sugar cravings [34:55]
#4: Adding foods back to an AI paleo diet protocol? [46:10]
#5: Paleo nutrition education and putting it into practice [54:45]
Note: The episodes are now available in iTunes as well and we’ll work on other feed services soon! Until then, the RSS feed link is available from the Blog Talk Radio page here. We’re using the “Notes” after each question to link to any relevant/additional information or items we mention in our responses on the podcast and say we’ll link to, but those are not anywhere near the extent of the answers we’re supplying… just so you’re clear on that!
#1 Natural, non-toxic beauty products.
Amber asks: ”This isn’t food related, per se, but it’s “clean living” related. So here goes. I’m trying to get all the toxins out of my beauty products and switch over to more natural products. I’ve already started using “deodorant” made from coconut oil, baking soda and arrowroot and it’s working fantastically without putting aluminum in my pits (yay). So I have a couple questions about other beauty products:
1 – hair color. Is it ever safe? Is there a certain brand I should ask for or should I just kick this habit
2 – can you recommend a paraben/toxin free shampoo & conditioner I should try?
3 – I don’t think I will ever stop wearing mascara. Is there a brand that is more “natural” than the others?
4 – face wash? The only products I use that don’t break me out or dry me out are filled with really bad stuff (mineral oil, parabens, very chemical laden) – what should I do here?
Thanks!!”
#2: Paleo vs Low Carb
John asks: “I would like you to maybe explain in a few words for your listeners how Paleo/Primal eating lifestyle is different from a low-carb eating lifestyle. It looks to me that people always seem to be comparing both styles of “dieting”. Thank you both and I look forward to hearing “Thelma and Loise” soon! Thanks! John T.
P.S.: A video recording of a show (when you are both together in person) would be really cool and a lot of fun!”
- Notes: Dense sources of Paleo carbs. Want to try organ meats? Get an easy paté recipe here.
#3: Crazy sugar cravings.
Susan asks: ”I’ve been “doing Paleo” for about 8 weeks or so. And I have been eating pretty healthy for several years before that (biggest change since going Paleo was kicking the oats and a little bit of dairy), and I’m quite active athletically. But I still get occasional crazy sugar cravings, which I…ahem… occasionally give in to. Like crazy! Do you have any tips for kicking those dang sugar cravings once and for all?! What is happening chemically when one experiences such cravings?”
- Notes: Turn Down the Lights, Turn Up Your Metabolism, Laura Knoff’s book on nutrition for IBS.
#4: Adding foods back to an AI paleo diet protocol?
Lindy asks: Hi! Thanks for starting a podcast – I love your blog! I am currently on an autoimmune paleo diet for ankylosing spondylitis (spinal rheumatoid arthritis). By ditching egg whites, nuts, nightshades, starch, dairy, and fruit, I have stopped using the heavy meds like Humira, NSAIDs, and high doses of Prednisone. The only thing I’m currently taking is Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN).
Despite this success for 2 months, I’m not even able to add winter/summer squash or sweet potatoes back into my diet. I’m losing so much weight that my coworkers are disturbed. I’m eating TONS of meat, avocado, coconut milk, olive oil, and as many non-starchy veggies as I can. What can I do to increase my weight on this diet, and from your experience, will I ever be able to add things back into my diet?”
#5: Paleo nutrition education and putting it into practice.
Ian asks: ”Hello Ladies, and congrats on the new podcast! Question: What suggestions could you make for someone wanting to get into Paleo/Primal/WAP nutrition as a career? What path education-wise would you suggest? Nutrition Therapy Association? RD? I’d like 2 answers if you can, one from the perspective of starting off from scratch, and one from the perspective of already being a health professional.
My background: In my case, I’m an RN working on my NP. However, I would really like to incorporate Paleo in to my care, and ultimately open up a private practice specializing in “Diabesity”. Thanks, Ian aka “The Japsican”
- Notes: Read my post on turning nutrition education into a career here.
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Cheers!
Diane & Liz
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Love the podcast. I’m listening now, and also have ankylosing spondylitis. AS is thought to be triggered by the gut pathogen klebsiella pneumonia (a theory not accepted by all doctors) and possibly other bacteria. I gradually became paleo from a diet designed specifically for AS and ibs called the no starch diet. The theory (sorry to use the word alot, but I’m not a doc or expert) being starch feeds the bacteria, starve the bacteria reduce the symptoms. Then I read Robb wolf and the lectin stuff. Spondylitis is also associated with hla genes and I wanna say paleo solution is where I read lectins can turn on HLA genes. Ive already sent in a question about eggs and the autoimmune protocol and you basically answered my question – that I need to get them out of my diet, grrr, weep. I would love to hear Chris Kessler on here and thecautoimmune paleo protocol adressed further. Thanks, really enjoy y’alls style and banter. Still laughing about Schweddy balls:)
Great podcast today. I really liked that you defined, even if loosely, what you mean when you say very low carb, low carb and etc. Too often when I listen to podcasts you will hear “lowish carb paleo” but without any guideline as to what the speaker means by that. Sound quality was excellent today I thought, so kudos there as well.
I am really enjoying your podcasts, as I am semi new to the paleo world, I feel it is important to keep educating myself, and your podcast is a great way!
I am familiar with a great line of natural, non-toxic beauty products and wanted to share. The company is 100% Pure. Their products are organic, mostly vegan, and fruit pigmented. They sell cosmetics (thought of this company when you were discussing the mascara), bath and body, hair, etc.
Check them out here: http://www.100percentpure.com/default.asp
Products can be bought online, there are also 2 stores: 1 in Berkeley and 1 in San Jose. I also know that Duane Reade is a big wholesaler (I recently saw the products in a DR in NYC), so east coast people can check out the products in some of their stores.
Cant wait for the next episode!
Hi! Thanks so much for tackling my tricky autoimmune question. Here is my timeline if that helps in the conversation:
1) Before strict AI paleo, I weighed 130. I’m now 110 at 5’11″ (female).
Progress to date: this week I’ve finally noticed gut seems to be healing somewhat and the flares are reducing. I’ve been able to add blueberries back, and I’ve added the following supplements (you totally confirmed I’m doing the right things!): probiotics (Healthy Trinity), fish oil (sardine), Vitamin D drops, Sulfur, Plant Sterols (recommended by naturopath), and Turmeric (capsule). Just added Glutamine. Excited to report that no supplement has caused flaring, so I can continue all of these. While the arthritis pain is going down, I still haven’t made a dent in the lower GI digestive problem everything started with – constipation. I’m afraid if I don’t see progress here, the cycle will continue. Any suggestions at this point are welcome. I do have to add that my rheumatologist was pleasantly stunned at my progress. People just don’t get better with this disorder.
2) My symptoms began 6 years ago at the age of 30 with digestive problems (constipation). Never had digestive problems before this – only severe allergies/asthma/acne.
3) Went to GI doc and was diagnosed first with acid reflux, hiatal hernia, and “functional constipation” (colon redundant, but normal). Possible celiac (gray area – no apparent damage).
4) No treatment for digestion works – grows worse and spondylitis/arthritis pain in spine begins (severe pain shooting down from neck).
5) Rheumatologist diagnoses ankylosing spondylitis. Put on NSAIDs. Controls upper GI distress (vomiting), but no change in lower colon (constipation).
6) NSAIDs stop working – other drugs added on a yearly basis (Sulfasalazine, Humira, Methotrexate). Eventually everything stops working and spondylitis grows to near disability.
6) Hear about Cordain’s autoimmune study and sign up for survey. Start strict AI Paleo (had tried basic paleo before without progress).
7) Added LDN. Decided to quit medications cold turkey (weren’t working anyway).
Thanks for the suggestion on watching the omega-3/-6 ratio. I didn’t think about the amount of olive oil and avocados throwing off the balance. Also, I didn’t consider the leaky gut the reason for lack of weight gain. It’s good to get confirmation to keep doing what I’m doing and things will normalize. I hope this story adds to the conversation on how to ultimately heal autoimmune. I appreciate you for opening the conversation about these disorders – it’s something that most people avoid like the plague! Glad the Paleo world isn’t afraid.
I was interested in reading your post SpondyLindy. I have RA and have been strict paleo for a year. I started paleo the same time I added back meds. (I went two years without anything – most painful time of my life but glad I did it.) Anyhow, I would be interested in learning more about how you are doing without meds. Even with strict paleo and meds I am aware of the RA. My goal is to eventually be med free again so I appreciate you sharing your story here. Constipation is an issue for me too and I believe there is a strong connection with symptoms and constipation. Funny thing is that when I tried Body Ecology Diet for a year and ate tons of veggies, I was more constipated than ever in my life. Even now with paleo if I eat too many veggies, I am constipated and my joints hurt.
Hello SpondyLindy- I am also interested in the AI protocol for underactive thyroid and psoriasis. I went basic Paleo in May and have seen my psoriasis get much worse. Various sites have different definitions of the AI protocol (your question is the first I’ve heard about eliminating sweet potatoes/starches, which is a staple in our home since Paleo as we have small kids and I am nursing and need the carbs. Some places say eliminate eggs, and others don’t address them, etc.). What do you eat? What is a typical menu for you? (Not food quantity, but what items are you eating?) Oh, and how much Vitamin D and fish oil? Thanks for any info you can share from your experience.
I just had to comment after having listened to the podcast! In regards to my handle: Japanese + Mexican = Japsican! NICE GUESS!
Thank you so much for answering my question. I will indeed keep you all updated on what I end up deciding to do. I think I’m leaning toward getting the NTP creds (in addition to my NP), and then pursuing a CDE credential later.
Your podcast is fantastic and you’ve certainly got a fan in me.
Thanks for the help with the sugar cravings question. Lots there for me to think about, particularly around sleep and stress response. And thanks for the other references too.
Diane and Liz,
Thanks so much for another enjoyable podcast; I listened to Episode 3 while cleaning the house this morning
As a registered dietitian who promotes a low carb/Paleo lifestyle, I am always happy to see other nutrition professionals promoting a healthful, real-foods approach. I particularly appreciated your responses to the last question about how to turn a passion for Paleo nutrition into a career. It’s true that as an RD, I’m often unable to promote some of my own nutrition beliefs in the hospital in which I work. However, I do advocate for Paleo/low carb as much as I possibly can. Keep up the good work, and I look forward to Episode 4!
Love the podcast! Can’t wait for it to come out each week. Regarding the discussion on natural beauty products, Liz mentioned Arbonne and my husband and I use several of their products. I also use some Ava Anderson stuff. Their whole deal is that they’re non-toxic, meaning every ingredient rates a “zero” on the toxic listing at http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com. It doesn’t say “gluten-free” anywhere but they do publish all their ingredients. I specifically looked at the mascara and didn’t see anything that jumped out at me as something derived from gluten?? … but I’m not sure I would know what to look for either. They’re similar to Arbonne – in that, you have to buy from a consultant. http://www.avaandersonnontoxic.com/shop.aspx
Hey chicas! You’re doing a fabulous job with the podcast! Diane, it was great to see you at CF Center City last weekend (we met at the AHS).
I just wanted to share my experience and observations about turning an interest in nutrition into a career. As far as education goes, there are lots of great holistic nutrition programs out there: Bauman, Hawthorne, Univ of Bridgeport, Nutrition Therapy Institute, Bastyr, etc. I completed the Whole Health Educator certificate program from the National Institute of Whole Health in Wellesley Hills, MA. The program is designed for folks already in the healthcare or bodywork field to give them a client-centered, whole person perspective when it comes to addressing health. While I really enjoyed the alternative health information of my teachers, I have to agree with you, Diane, that you will get what you put into your education. I was personally experimenting and researching paleo nutrition/lifestyle while I studied my program. There was a lot of overlap, but also areas that needed tweaking. I am also studying Nutrition Response Testing, a muscle testing technique that helps identify what stressors may be affecting an individual’s health.
Ultimately my goal is to work as a clinical nutritionist (private practice) in my home state of Pennsylvania. The problem is that in order to legally practice nutrition, PA requires a license (to check the requirements in your state, check out http://www.cdrnet.org/certifications/licensure/index.cfm). According to the PA Code, in order to qualify and maintain a license, I have to go the Registered Dietitian route. I’m not happy about this and thought about moving to a state with lax or no law requiring a license (NY or NJ – although NJ may change if Dietitian/Nutritionist Licensing Act A2933/S194 passes), but then I realized that it would be a disservice to my community if I didn’t fight like hell to provide the best quality nutrition service they will ever get. It will take time and energy, but nothing worthwhile ever came easy.
I would be interested in hearing from folks who are RD’s but emphasis paleo in their practices. I know that hospital settings can be challenging, but how about those in private practice or other settings like a gym or community center? Any luck? Would love to hear feedback.
-Rae
Thanks girls for an informative podcast. Just listening and wanted to introduce you to the cosmetic company Honeybee Gardens. http://www.honeybeegardens.com They only have a limited number of products, but all ingredients are listed.
I am looking forward to next podcast and the next, and the next… Thanks for all you are sharing.
Christine
I was always a little wary about what all those chemicals in deodorant under my arms… the coconut oil/baking soda mixture works awesome!! and my pits smell like macaroons instead of some obnoxious powder fresh scent. woohoo! wonderful, thanks so much!
Oops… meant “wary about putting all those chemicals”…