The NuTritional Pearls Podcast

We're back with more episodes of the Nutritional Pearls Podcast with your hosts Jimmy Moore and Christine Moore, NTP. If you've been following along with Jimmy's twice daily show JIMMY RANTS, then you know all about the Seven-Day Water Fasting Challenge. What does an NTP think of fasting? Find out in today's episode. The 7-Day Water Fasting Challenge was created by health podcaster and the international bestselling author of THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO FASTING (co-authored by fasting guru Dr. Jason Fung) Jimmy Moore. Jimmy is leading a group of 2,000+ of his followers all across his social media channels on a set goal of not eating for a week for the sake of gaining health. This update is a special edition JIMMY RANTS/Nutritional Pearls Podcast crossover episode featuring Jimmy's wife and Nutritional Therapy Practitioner Christine Moore, NTP who chimes in with her expert thoughts about extended fasting in this podcast. Follow the live JIMMY RANTS episodes on his YouTube Live channel (), his Facebook Live channel (), and his Instagram Live channel () airing daily (rotating around these various formats) and the rest of his work at . And for more JIMMY RANTS, check out all of his past episodes at . “Fasting is a great way to get your blood sugar stable in a hurry.” – Christine Moore, NTP “The cool thing is when you have the salt it gives you a boost. It helps with the sensation of eating, but it's full of minerals that you need, especially Redman's Real Salt.” – Jimmy Moore

Welcome back to another episode of The Nutritional Pearls Podcast with your hosts Jimmy Moore and Christine Moore, NTP. Today we dig into what this word bioindividuality that we use so often really means. We are all different and so each of us needs to find the diet that will work best for us. You've probably heard messages like this in the nutritional health online world and thought to yourself, "But how do I do that?" You've come to the right place as health podcaster and international bestselling author of KETO CLARITY Jimmy Moore along with his Nutritional Therapy Practitioner wife Christine Moore, NTP help you circumnavigate this whole topic of bioindividuality to figure out what diet and lifestyle plan is right for you in this JIMMY RANTS/Nutritional Pearls Podcast crossover episode. Follow the live JIMMY RANTS episodes on his YouTube Live channel (http://www.youtube.com/livinlowcarbman), his Facebook Live channel (https://www.facebook.com/livinlowcarbman), and his Instagram Live channel (http://www.instagram.com/livinlowcarbman) airing daily (rotating around these various formats) and the rest of his work at http://www.LLVLC.com. And for more JIMMY RANTS, check out all of his past episodes at http://www.JimmyRants.com. "You should start with a solid foundation, then find out what you can add to that to get the best results." – Jimmy Moore "Carbs are sugar and they light up the same portion of the brain that addictive drugs do." – Christine Moore, NTP

Welcome back to another episode of The Nutritional Pearls Podcast with your hosts Jimmy Moore and Christine Moore, NTP. A lot of people are trying keto these days, including famous YouTube video stars in the fitness and health realm. One of those is with nearly 100,000 subscribers who gave a low-carb, high-fat, ketogenic diet a try in early 2019. But after five weeks on it, she decided to throw in the towel explaining all the reasons why in a video entitled "" After watching Marissa's farewell to keto video twice, health podcaster and international bestselling author of KETO CLARITY Jimmy Moore along with his Nutritional Therapy Practitioner wife Christine Moore, NTP knew they had to respond point by point to her specific reasons for quitting the pursuit of nutritional ketosis in a JIMMY RANTS/Nutritional Pearls Podcast crossover episode today in this episode of the Nutritional Pearls Podcast.. Follow the live JIMMY RANTS episodes on his YouTube Live channel (http://www.youtube.com/livinlowcarbman), his Facebook Live channel (https://www.facebook.com/livinlowcarbman), and his Instagram Live channel (http://www.instagram.com/livinlowcarbman) airing daily (rotating around these various formats) and the rest of his work at http://www.LLVLC.com. And for more JIMMY RANTS, check out all of his past episodes at http://www.JimmyRants.com. "There are so many facets to this. They can say they were keto but were they testing? How do you know that you are really doing it if you aren't testing?" – Christine Moore, NTP.  "When I heard her say she loves fruit and unlimited veggies, I heard SUGAR ADDICTION." – Jimmy Moore

Welcome back to another episode of The Nutritional Pearls Podcast with your hosts Jimmy Moore and Christine Moore, NTP. So many people have burning questions about nutritional therapy--concepts promoted and taught by the Nutritional Therapy Association (find them online at we have a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner in Christine Moore, NTP armed with massive knowledge about things like digestion, detoxification, hormones, blood sugar, vitamins, minerals, and more. Christine is joined in today's show by her husband, health podcaster and international bestselling author of KETO CLARITY Jimmy Moore, for this JIMMY RANTS/Nutritional Pearls Podcast () crossover episode today. Follow the live JIMMY RANTS episodes on his YouTube Live channel (), his Facebook Live channel (), and his Instagram Live channel () airing daily (rotating around these various formats) and the rest of his work at . And for more JIMMY RANTS, check out all of his past episodes at . "If your blood gets too acidic, calcium is taken out of your bones and put into the blood. Vitamin D helps regulate that." – Christine Moore, NTP "You would have to take so many vitamins in pill form to come close to the nutrient density in organ meats." – Jimmy Moore  

Welcome back to another episode of The Nutritional Pearls Podcast with your hosts Jimmy Moore and Christine Moore, NTP.  The debate over obesity and chronic disease rages on with so many people putting forth their theories about what's going on. And two of those arguments explaining why people get fat and sick were on full display on one of the most uber-popular podcasts in the world featuring Joe Rogan. Watch the YouTube video link below (WARNING: it's nearly three hours of bickering back and forth between the featured guests). Joe Rogan Experience #1267 - Gary Taubes & Stephan Guyenet:  Health podcaster and international bestselling author of KETO CLARITY Jimmy Moore along with his Nutritional Therapy Practitioner wife Christine sat through the extremely long back and forth between science journalist and New York Times bestselling author of GOOD CALORIES, BAD CALORIES Gary Taubes and researcher and the author of HUNGRY BRAIN Dr. Stephan Guyenet listening to them hash out their respective positions on nutritional health. Watch to hear what their reaction to the debate was for this JIMMY RANTS/Nutritional Pearls Podcast crossover episode in this video. Follow the live JIMMY RANTS episodes on his YouTube Live channel () twice daily and the rest of his work at . And for more JIMMY RANTS, check out all of his past episodes at . "I think Stefan's point is that if you stop eating highly palatable food you immediately go back to normal but he doesn't take into account the damage that might have been done generations back." – Christine Moore, NTP "This is the problem with the nutritional health space; it ends up being a pissing match when it can be a little bit of truth from both." – Jimmy Moore

Welcome back to another episode of The Nutritional Pearls Podcast with your hosts Jimmy Moore and Christine Moore, NTP. There is so much talk lately about red meat and the bogus reports that we constantly have to debunk about the dangers of eating this nutritionally dense food. Like so many dietary studies that demonize a particular food, red meat is a common whipping boy as an easy target of bad science. In today's episode we make the case for more, not less red meat in your diet. In this episode we talk about: Why red meat gets targeted as a cause of poor digestion The connection between poor digestion and trouble with eating meat Vitamin and mineral deficiencies Why not eating red meat might be making your digestion worse Why red meat is a great source of essential vitamins The importance of iron in the diet How red meat helps your immune system and much, much more "Ironically not eating red meat might me making your digestion problems worse, making it difficult to process the food you're eating." – Christine Moore, NTP "With grass fed beef you get the added nutritional benefit along with the knowledge that you are supporting farmers that raise quality food." – Jimmy Moore  

Welcome back to another episode of The Nutritional Pearls Podcast with your hosts Jimmy Moore and Christine Moore, NTP. For those of us who have chosen to embrace a much more real foods-based lifestyle change, most of the so-called "food" sold in grocery stores today are more like "food-like disease agents" and would be completely unrecognizable to our great grandparents. Where did everything start to go awry in the food supply anyway? That's what health podcaster and international bestselling author of KETO CLARITY Jimmy Moore and his Nutritional Therapy Practitioner wife Christine () explore along with what we can do to combat this system in this JIMMY RANTS/Nutritional Pearls Podcast crossover episode in this video. Follow the live JIMMY RANTS episodes on his Instagram Live channel () and the rest of his work at . And for more JIMMY RANTS, check out all of his past episodes at . Join us today as Jimmy and Christine talk about what has changed with our food , the hedonic response, why these fake foods taste so good and make us crave it even more, the chemical responses in our brains to these fake foods, how the industrial revolution changed the way we manufacture food, what we can do about it, and more "Obesity used to be known as a sign of affluence. Sugar is so ubiquitous that obesity has become commonplace." – Jimmy Moore "The digital age has changed us in so many ways, even the way we digest food. We have our heads in our digital devices and it interrupts our natural functions." – Christine Moore, NTP

In today's Nutritional Pearls Podcast, Jimmy and Christine talk all about why bioindividuality matters in Episode 32. We talk a lot about the fact that we are all different, but do we really take that to heart? We know that bioindividuality matters, but to what extent? We're all different and require various nutrition and lifestyle actions to produce optimal results in our health depending on our genetics, state of metabolism, and other factors. This is referred to as bioindividuality and health podcaster and international bestselling author of KETO CLARITY Jimmy Moore is joined by his Nutritional Therapy Practitioner wife Christine Moore, NTP to discuss why this is true and what it means for people who take an interest in being health. Watch them dig deeper into this topic in this Nutritional Pearls Podcast/JIMMY RANTS crossover episode in this video. Follow the live JIMMY RANTS episodes on his Instagram Live channel () and the rest of his work at . And for more JIMMY RANTS, check out all of his past episodes at . Listen to the Nutritional Pearls Podcast at on Mondays. "There are myriad reason including genetic, lifestyle, and past habits that make each unique individuals." – Jimmy Moore "We're all on different journeys and we can't compare someone else's journey with our own." – Christine Moore, NTP

Thanks for joining us again for The Nutritional Pearls Podcast where each week Jimmy and Christine Moore take an in depth look at an area of health and wellness through the lens of a real-food ketogenic approach. This week we peel back the layers of hormone health and how blood sugar affects your well being in Episode 31. When you start talking about blood sugar control, most people simply dismiss it as something people with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes have to deal with. But health podcaster and international bestselling author of KETO CLARITY Jimmy Moore and his Nutritional Therapy Practitioner wife Christine Moore, NTP make the case that as your blood glucose goes, so goes your hormonal and overall health. They're here today with a JIMMY RANTS/Nutritional Pearls Podcast crossover episode to discuss the vital importance for everyone--with or without diabetes--of keeping their blood sugar in a tight range for optimal health. Follow the live JIMMY RANTS episodes on his Instagram Live channel () and the rest of his work at . And for more JIMMY RANTS, check out all of his past episodes at .   "If your body is having digestion issues or poor sleep, you can see rises in blood sugar." – Christine Moore, NTP   "Just looking at calories without looking at the quality of those calories totally ignores the whole blood sugar connection." – Jimmy Moore

Functional Evaluations are one of the NTP tools for assessing a client's health. Using the body's innate connection between the central nervous system and the body's internal organs using non-invasive palpations in tissue (reflex points), NTP's can assess the presence of potential imbalance or dysfunction. Today Jimmy and Christine talk about how this unique form or assessment sets NTPs apart from other nutritional professionals. One of the truly magical aspects of nutritional therapy is the functional exam they can perform focusing in on various reflex points on your body to test the health of your organs. This is something health podcaster and international bestselling author of KETO CLARITY Jimmy Moore has seen in his Nutritional Therapy Practitioner wife Christine Moore, NTP and she's here today with a JIMMY RANTS/The Nutritional Pearls Podcast crossover episode to talk all about these points that will tell you how your health is really doing. Watch Christine demonstrate where these points are and what they indicate about your pursuit of healthy living in this video. Follow the live JIMMY RANTS episodes on his Instagram Live channel (http://www.instagram.com/livinlowcarbman) and the rest of his work at http://www.LLVLC.com. And for more JIMMY RANTS, check out all of his past episodes at http://www.JimmyRants.com.      

Ask the average person what it means to eat a healthy diet and you're likely to hear that you needs lots of fruits and vegetables. While some options are definitely better than others, not all plant products are the same. Today we look at why fruit is not a great choice for your keto lifestyle. It's amazing all the foods people just inherently believe are healthy. However, when you start eating a low-carb, high-fat, ketogenic diet, many of these foods do the opposite of what you are trying to accomplish in your weight and health. You can take it from health podcaster and international bestselling author of KETO CLARITY, Jimmy Moore!  Today, he and his wife Christine Moore, NTP explain why foods like fruit, whole grains, fruit juice, chicken breast, and more are poor food choices for people eating keto. Follow the live JIMMY RANTS episodes on his Instagram Live channel (http://www.instagram.com/livinlowcarbman). Check out the rest of his work at http://www.LLVLC.com. And for more JIMMY RANTS, check out all of his past episodes at http://www.JimmyRants.com.   Listen in today as Jimmy and Christine decode the nutritional rhetoric and get to the bottom of what really happens when you eat sugary fruit.

Sometimes following a health plan to the letter just doesn't seem to give you the same results as others get. What happens when the food you eat, no matter the macronutrient profile, actually works against you? Today we look at the topic of histamines, and how to know if this is something you should look at with your diet. Could it be that some of the most common and popular foods for people who eat a low-carb, high-fat diet could actually be making their health worse, not better? Yep, it's true! Health podcaster and international bestselling author of KETO CLARITY Jimmy Moore is joined by his Nutritional Therapy Practitioner wife Christine Moore, NTP from http://www.rebootingyournutrition.com to discuss this important keto topic nobody is talking about in this video. Follow the live JIMMY RANTS episodes on his Instagram Live channel (http://www.instagram.com/livinlowcarbman) and the rest of his work at http://www.LLVLC.com. And for more JIMMY RANTS, check out all of his past episodes at http://www.JimmyRants.com. Listen in today as Jimmy and Christine talk about this common problem plaguing so many people. Find full show notes here

Welcome to the Nutritional Pearls Podcast, where each Monday we deconstruct another topic and look at how to approach treating it through the lens of real food keto. Today we look at the topic of digestion, and specifically how low amounts of stomach acid can cause symptoms that many people suffer from. Many people erroneously believe that they produce too much stomach acid because of the burning sensation of gastric reflux that requires them to grab some antacids like Rolaids and Tums or even a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) like Zantac and Prilosec. But your hosts Jimmy Moore and his Nutritional Therapy Practitioner wife Christine Moore, NTP (http://www.rebootingyournutrition.com) help explain why a whopping 90% of keto dieters (and really all people!) are deficient in stomach acid, how that shows up as physical symptoms, and what can be done to fix it in this video. This audio was originally aired as  a live JIMMY RANTS episode on his Instagram Live channel (http://www.instagram.com/livinlowcarbman) and the rest of his work at http://www.llvlc.com. And for more JIMMY RANTS, check out all of his past episodes at http://www.JimmyRants.com.   Listen in today as Jimmy and Christine talk about problems you can run into even if your diet is perfect. Find full show notes here

We're back from the holiday hiatus and ready to bring you a new year of podcasts dedicated to highlighting the positive effects of treating your health with a real-food approach. We kick off 2019 with a special episode taken from an episode of Jimmy Rants, Jimmy's dynamic new podcast where Jimmy addresses what's on his mind in the world of health, nutrition, and personal well-being. In this episode, Jimmy is joined by Christine as they prepared for a book signing event for their book Real Food Keto. Listen in today as Jimmy and Christine talk about problems you can run into even if your diet is perfect, including: The role of stomach acid in overall health The real cause of most heartburn Gut health Keto flu Water as the fourth macronutrient Detoxification Constipation Healing the SAD diet with Keto Blood sugar and cortisol Fasting and much more. “Over exercising could raise your cortisol levels, as well as stress.” – Jimmy Moore “If you find that you get sick to your stomach when taking vitamins, that's a signal that you have a need for detoxification.” – Christine Moore, NTP Listen in to this fantastic conversation at Episode 26 of The Nutritional Pearls Podcast.

We close out the year of Nutritional Pearls Podcasts with a special show about the positive health impacts of showing gratitude.   As we move into the holiday season, we thought it would be a good time to reflect on the amazing year we've had at the Nutritional Pearls podcast. To help celebrate, Jimmy and Christine have invited their friend Trent Holbert from to share about the importance of showing gratitude in a healthy lifestyle. Join us today to learn how this simple act can have an enormous benefit on your health and well being.   BECOME A NUTRITIONAL THERAPY PRACTITIONER NOTICE OF DISCLOSURE: Paid sponsorship   LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 25 – SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:  – SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Track your sleep at BioHackingRing.com () –  –   

We're back today with another episode of The Nutritional Pearls Podcast as we get ready for the epic launch of Real Food Keto tomorrow!   Tomorrow is the launch of the brand new book by Jimmy and Christine called Real Food Keto! On today's show they take you on a guided tour of the new book to tell you about what exactly is in the book. Have you been wondering about the topics covered in the book, or wanting to know if this is the book for you? Listen in today as they break it down for you and give you an early access peek into this essential resource. We hope you enjoy this podcast and don't forget to pre-order your copy of Real Food Keto TODAY!   COUPON CODE JIMMY FOR $50 OFF BECOME A NUTRITIONAL THERAPY PRACTITIONER Sign up for the 9-month program NOTICE OF DISCLOSURE: Paid sponsorship   LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 24 – SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Become A Nutritional Therapy Practitioner – SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Track your sleep at BioHackingRing.com (COUPON CODE JIMMY FOR $50 OFF) – Real Food Keto  – RebootingYourNutrition.com

We're back today with another episode of The Nutritional Pearls Podcast as we kick off Real Food Keto Celebration Week and help Jimmy and Christine celebrate their much anticipated new book .   Listen in today as we take a deeper look at the new book that Christine and Jimmy have written called , available everywhere November 6, 2018. On today's show, Jimmy and Christine take a look at the often overlooked other aspects of health and wellness that go deeper than just diet. Sometimes excess body fat and other symptoms are giving you clues that need to be addressed in other ways than just in the kitchen. Real Food Keto takes a look at this full-life approach to wellness and we give a glimpse into that today. We hope you enjoy this podcast and don't forget to pre-order your copy of  TODAY!   BECOME A NUTRITIONAL THERAPY PRACTITIONER NOTICE OF DISCLOSURE: Paid sponsorship   LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 23 – SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:  – SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Track your sleep at BioHackingRing.com () –  – 

We're back today with another episode of The Nutritional Pearls Podcast and bringing you an exclusive sneak peek at the introduction to Jimmy and Christine's much anticipated new book Real Food Keto. Subscribe via: Apple Podcasts | Google Play | RSS | Android Listen in today for a special exclusive airing of the introduction to the new book that Christine and Jimmy have written called Real Food Keto, available everywhere November 6, 2018. To get a feel for the book and why Christine and Jimmy wrote it, we are sharing this with you today to share the excitement of the book and to help you share with your loved ones how they might benefit from a book like this. Christine shares her powerful story of the health journey she has been on, how Nutritional Therapy has helped her, and how she decided to pursue her education as an NTP to better equip her to help empower others on their journey. We hope you enjoy this podcast and don't forget to pre-order your copy of Real Food Keto TODAY!   BECOME A NUTRITIONAL THERAPY PRACTITIONER Sign up for the 9-month program NOTICE OF DISCLOSURE: Paid sponsorship COUPON CODE JIMMY FOR $50 OFF   LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 21 – SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Become A Nutritional Therapy Practitioner – SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Track your sleep at BioHackingRing.com (COUPON CODE JIMMY FOR $50 OFF) – Real Food Keto  – RebootingYourNutrition.com

We're back today with another episode of The Nutritional Pearls Podcast focussing this week on the topic of taking control of your healthcare and becoming an empowered patient. One of the most frustrating things for a lot of people is going to the doctor and feeling like you have no say in your healthcare. Some of this comes from the culture of medicine that treats the patient as a consumer of curative medicine instead of treating the patient with preventative care. So how can you empower yourself to take control of the situation and get off the doctor visit merry go round? Find out today as Christine and Jimmy delve into the topic of becoming an empowered patient.   BECOME A NUTRITIONAL THERAPY PRACTITIONER Sign up for the 9-month program NOTICE OF DISCLOSURE: Paid sponsorship COUPON CODE JIMMY FOR $50 OFF   LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 21 – SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Become A Nutritional Therapy Practitioner – SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Track your sleep at BioHackingRing.com (COUPON CODE JIMMY FOR $50 OFF) – Real Food Keto  – RebootingYourNutrition.com  

We're back today with another episode of The Nutritional Pearls Podcast focussing this week on the topic of dealing with the challenges that arise from not having a gallbladder.     This week we're talking about a subject that is on a lot of people's minds, and a question that we get a lot. If you have had surgery to remove your gallbladder, can you still eat the healthy fats that we know make up a considerable portion of a healthy diet. We begin by Christine breaking down the role the gallbladder plays and what function it serves. Jimmy and Christine delve into the foods and supplements that will help to process fats properly and still enjoy your ketogenic lifestyle, even without your gallbladder.   BECOME A NUTRITIONAL THERAPY PRACTITIONER NOTICE OF DISCLOSURE: Paid sponsorship LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 20 – SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:  – 

We're back from our break with updates on what Jimmy and Christine have been up to, their new book, and why Nutritional Therapy is so important.   We've been away for a little bit, but for good reason! Jimmy and Christine have been feverishly working on their brand new November 11 release Real Food Keto, and the good news is it is now finished! In this episode, they talk all about what they've been up to, the new book, and explain the purpose of Nutritional Therapy. Listen in today as they explain topics the book addresses, such as digestion, blood sugar regulation, detoxification, endocrine function, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, hydration, stomach acid, the importance of eating real food, and discuss why Christine decided to pursue her NTA certification and what that means in practice, recipes from Maria Emmerich, and much more. BECOME A NUTRITIONAL THERAPY PRACTITIONER NOTICE OF DISCLOSURE: Paid sponsorship LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 19 – SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:  –

Spring has sprung, and a lot of us are feeling it in our eyes, noses, and throats. Listen in as Christine and Jimmy discuss seasonal allergies and what you can do to ease the transition between seasons!   Welcome to The Nutritional Pearls Podcast! Focusing on topics that include digestion, adrenal fatigue, leaky gut, supplementation, electrolytes, stomach acid, and so much more, “The Nutritional Pearls Podcast” features Christine Moore, NTP and is hosted by Jimmy Moore, host of the longest running nutritional podcast on the Internet.  Sharing nuggets of wisdom from Christine's training as a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Jimmy's years of podcasting and authoring international bestselling health and nutrition books, they will feature a new topic of interest and fascination in the world of nutritional health each Monday. Listen in today as Christine and Jimmy talk all about what to do to ease the  in Episode 17. Here's what Christine and Jimmy talked about in Episode 17: 1. Definition of Allergies- a damaging immune response by the body to a substance, especially pollen, fur, a particular food (protein based), or dust, to which it has become hypersensitive. an example of inflammation 2. Definition of Histamine: protein molecule produced thy basophils (a leukocyte or white blood cell) and part of the Innate Immune system. The innate immune system provides a rapid response to a wide range of invaders. They cause the blood vessels to dilate so the white blood cells can quickly find and fight the infection or problem. As it relates to seasonal allergies, symptoms can include sneezing, coughing, itchy or watery eyes, nasal congestion, and skin rashes. A. Histamine intolerances come when your body can't break down these histamines properly B. High histamine levels are caused by: 1. Allergies (Immunoglobulin E or IgE reactions) 2. Bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) 3. Leaky Gut 4. Fermented alcohol like wine, champagne, and beer 5. Histamine rich foods C. Histamine rich foods 1. Fermented alcohol like wine, champagne, and beer 2. Fermented foods like sauerkraut, vinegar, soy sauce, kefir, yogurt, and kombucha 3. Vinegar-containing foods like pickles, mayonnaise, and olives 4. Cured meats like bacon, salami, pepperoni, luncheon meats, and hot dogs 5. Soured foods like sour cream, sour milk, buttermilk, sourdough bread 6. Dried fruit like apricots, prunes, dates, figs, and raisins 7. Most citrus fruits and tomatoes 8. Aged cheeses like goat cheese 9. Nuts like walnuts, cashews, and peanuts (technically a legume) 10. Vegetables like avocados, eggplant, and spinach 11. Smoked fish and certain species of fish like mackerel, mahi-mahi, tuna, anchovies, and sardines. 12. Chocolate D. Histamine buildup causes many symptoms 1. Headache 2. Hypertension (high blood pressure) 3. Arrhythmia or accelerated heart rate 4. Flushing 5. Nasal congestion 6. Sneezing 7. Hives 8. Fatigue 9. Abdominal cramps 3. There can be several different types of allergies A. Allergies to foods-allergies to foods according to the medical definition can only happen to some type of protein based food. A sensitivity is where a person has an “allergic type” reaction to foods that are not protein based. 1. Can be inherited 2. Most develop due to digestive problems and dietary stressors a. Hypochlorhydria-too little stomach acid b. Inability to digest fats which are needed for a healthy immune response c. high blood sugars-deplete nutrients needed for a healthy immune system (zinc, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, iodine—natural antibacterial and anti-viral agent) and reduces white blood cell actibity d. Poor adrenal function-cortisol regulates white blood cell activity 1. Too high of cortisol amounts in the body depresses the immune system 2. Too low of cortisol amounts in the body causes a runaway immune system e. Dehydration-causes the blood and lymph to become viscous and nutrients and others substances can't effectively need to get where they need to go. B. Allergies to Non-Food items 1. Environmental a. Grass b. Pollen c. Perfume d. Cosmetics e. Latex f. Different metals like nickel or gold 2. Animals like dogs, cats, and other animals 3. Medications-antibiotics like penicillin—dad has this 4. Five Classes Of Antibodies A. IgM or Immunoglobulin M 1. 5%-10% of all antibodies 2. Found in blood and lymph B. IgD or Immunoglobulin D 1. 0.2% of all antibodies 2. Found in the blood, lymph, and on the surfaces of B Cells as antigen receptors (antibody protein that is not secreted but is anchored to the B-cell membrane that help fight infection.) C. IgG or Immunoglobulin G 1. 80% of all antibodies 2. Found in blood, lymph, and intestines 3. Develop as a result of lifestyle- sex, age, alcohol consumption, smoking and common metabolic abnormalities (hyperlactemia which is an Increased level of lactate-- A salt or ester of lactic acid in the blood--without evidence of lactic acidosis or shock, hemochromatosis which is an iron metabolism disorder, Acid Lipase Disease—an inability to breakdown fats and as a result fats build up in the cells of the body—is a lipid metabolism disorder D. IgE or Immunoglobulin E 1. 0.1% of all antibodies 2. Involved in allergic or hypersensitivity reactions 3. Attach to Basophils/Mast Cells to induce histamine secretion E. IgA or Immunoglobulin A 1. 10%-15% of all antibodies 2. Found in sweat, tears, saliva, mucus, milk, and gastrointestinal secretions (mucus, acid, proteases like pepsin, trypsin, bromelain—break down proteins into their building blocks) 5. The antibody involved in allergic or hypersensitivity responses is Immunoglobulin E or IgE for short A. These make up 0.1% of all antibodies B. They attach to basophils or mast cells to induce histamine secretion 6. Supplements that can help seasonal allergies A. Freeze Dried Stinging Nettle-a herbaceous plant that has jagged leaves covered with stinging hairs. B. Quercetin- a plant pigment (flavonoid). It is found in many plants and foods, such as red wine, onions, green tea, apples, berries, Ginkgo biloba, St. John's wort, American elder, and others C. Zinc D. Buffered Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)-a vitamin found particularly in citrus fruits and green vegetables. Buffered vitamin C combines calcium ascorbate, magnesium ascorbate, and potassium ascorbate to create a neutral pH vitamin C. 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The Immune System protects the body from foreign substances, cells, and tissues by producing what is referred to as an immune response. Listen in as Christine and Jimmy discuss this vital functionality of the human body and how to help it help YOU stay as healthy as possible! Welcome to The Nutritional Pearls Podcast! Focusing on topics that include digestion, adrenal fatigue, leaky gut, supplementation, electrolytes, stomach acid, and so much more, “The Nutritional Pearls Podcast” features Christine Moore, NTP and is hosted by Jimmy Moore, host of the longest running nutritional podcast on the Internet.  Sharing nuggets of wisdom from Christine's training as a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Jimmy's years of podcasting and authoring international bestselling health and nutrition books, they will feature a new topic of interest and fascination in the world of nutritional health each Monday. Listen in today as Christine and Jimmy talk all about the importance of a strong immune system in Episode 17. Here's what Christine and Jimmy talked about in Episode 17: 1. Definition of the immune system: protects the body from foreign substances, cells, and tissues by producing the immune response. 2. Three lines of defense A. Nonspecific Resistance/Barriers 1. Mechanical Barriers a. Intact skin b. Tears c. Mucous and mucous membranes d. Saliva e. Cilia f. Epiglottis 2. Chemical Barriers a. Skin (perspiration) b. Gastric juices-hydrochloric acid with a pH of 0.8 to 3 c. Lysozyme-an enzyme capable of breaking down cell walls of various bacteria. It is found in perspiration, tears, saliva, nasal secretions, and tissue fluids B. Nonspecific or “Innate” Immunity-white blood cells provide a rapid response to a wide range of invaders. Think of this as your surveillance system C. Specific or “Adaptive/Acquired” Immunity-white blood cells mount attacks on specific invaders that escaped the Resistance/Barriers and Innate Immunity 3. Things the Immune System includes A. The Thymus-helps develop T-lymphocytes or T cells which is an important type of white blood cell used in fighting infection B. Spleen-helps filter the blood for the immune system. Red blood cells are recycled here; platelets (a small colorless disk-shaped cell fragment without a nucleus, found in large numbers in blood and involved in clotting) and white blood cells (less technical term for leukocyte which include lymphocytes, granulocytes, monocytes, and macrophages) are stored in the spleen. The spleen also helps fight certain kinds of bacterial infections that cause pneumonia and meningitis. C. Lymph Nodes-they are small bean-shaped structures that stores cells called lymphocytes (a type of while blood cell) that fight infection D. Intestines-our intestinal tract contains 60% of our immune system E. Bone marrow-produces red blood cells (carries oxygen throughout the body and removes carbon dioxide from the body), platelets (involved in clotting), and white blood cells (help fight infection) F. Macrophages-a large white blood cell that can locate and eat particles like bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites G. Lymphocytes-produce antibodies to destroy cells that might cause damage 1. B Cells-create Y-shaped proteins called antibodies and are developed in the bone marrow 2. T Cells-kills cells that have already been infected by an invader and are developed in the Thymus 3. Natural Killer Cells-composed of innate immunity and are responsible for helping to fight tunours and cells that are infected with viruses H. Antibodies-blood protein produced in response to and counteracting a specific antigen (a toxin or other foreign substance that induces an immune response in the body, especially the production of antibodies) 4. Types of pathogens A. Bacteria: completely independent, able to eat and reproduce quickly (can develop into millions of cells in 4 hours) B. Virus: 1/1000 smaller than a bacterial cell, not alive, attaches to a host cell and injects its material into that cell and uses the genetic material to make new viruses-the host cell bursts and releases the viruses C. Parasites: 1. protozoa-are one celled organisms like Giardia (a type of infection in the small intestines usually contracted by eating contaminated food or water) and Malaria (invades the red blood cells) 2. Worms-like Pinworm (small white worm whose eggs can be inhaled through the air or consumed through food) and Tapeworm (a flatworm that lives in the intestines and consumes nutrients that have already been digested) D. Fungus-plant-like organisms, many are useful and edible (mushrooms), some cause problems (Candida), and there are over 100,000 species of fungi like yeast and molds 5. Good digestion is critical for good immune function A. Proper stomach acid is needed to digest and absorb nutrients needed for good immune function B. Proper stomach acid is needed to digest the proteins we eat so the poorly digested proteins don't irritate our intestines leading to Leaky Gut and Autoimmunity-60 to 80 percent of our immune system is in the intestines. A decrease of good gut bacteria always leads to in increase in harmful microbes because it reduces the amount of good bacteria that can fight the bad bacteria C. The liver and gallbladder need to be working well to digest and break down the fats we consume (fats are needed in Prostaglandin formation which helps control and regulate inflammation) 1. Prostaglandin 1 or PG1-comes from Omega-6 fatty acids which are anti-inflammatory in nature A. Pumpkin seeds B. Raw sunflower seeds C. Pine nuts D. Pistachio nuts 2. Prostaglandin 2 or PG2-comes from Saturated fatty acids which are inflammatory in nature; inflammation, in this context is good because it allows the body to create a pathway for the immune system to do its job. A. Full fat dairy products B. Fatty cuts of meat like beef, pork, and lamb C. Lard 3. Prostaglandin 3 or PG3-comes from Omega-3 fatty acids which are anti-inflammatory in nature. A. Cod liver oil B. Salmon C. Walnuts D. Chia seeds Note: Histamines work with prostaglandins and are created by Basophils, a leukocyte or white blood cell, and histamines increase the permeability of blood cells to allow the white blood cells to move to the infected or injured tissues. 6. Good blood sugar regulation is important for optimal immune health A. Stress responses by the adrenal glands depress the immune system. The body has to decide if it's going to lower blood sugar or fight infection B. Blood sugar levels that are consistently high reduce white blood cell activity because high blood sugar levels cause high cortisol levels and cortisol is the hormone that regulates white blood cells 1. High cortisol levels decrease lymphocytes and other immune cells 2. Low cortisol causes an overactive immune system-white blood cells are in excess and this causes inflammation. 3. blood sugar levels that are consistently high deplete the body of nutrients needed for a healthy immune system 1. Vitamin C-certain cells of the immune like phagocytes and T-cells system need vitamin C to do their job 2. Vitamin D-helps the body produce over 200 antimicrobial peptides (2 or more amino acids) which help fight infections 3. Vitamin E-antioxidant that helps fight infection 4. Zinc-helps regulate the immune response 5. Beta-carotene-precursor to vitamin A which is needed for healthy mucous membranes 6. Calcium-helps support white blood cell activity 7. Iodine-a natural anti-bacterial and anti-viral agent 7. Proper hydration is needed for a healthy immune system A. Water is needed to keep the passageways of the lungs moist for easier breathing B. Proper hydration supports good lymphatic flow which allows the immune system cells to travel easier throughout the body C. If you are dehydrated, it can increase the histamine response which plays a role in allergies and asthma 8. Ways we rid the body of invaders A. Coughing, B. Sneezing C. Defecating D. Vomiting E. Tears F. Saliva 7. Immune Supporting Nutrients A. Vitamins A, C, D, and E B. Zinc C. Selenium D. Essential Fatty Acids 1. Linoleic Acid (LA) 2. Alph-Linolenic Acid (ALA) E. Aloe Vera-a gelatinous substance obtained from Aloe plants F. Garlic-an herb closely related to the onion family G. Licorice-from a plant in the pea family obtained from it's roots H. Echinasea- derived from a North American coneflower in the Daisy family that has antibiotic and wound healing properties Nutritional Pearl for Episode 17: It's important that we have good digestive function, proper hydration, and optimal blood sugar regulation so that our immune system can function at its best. YOUR NEW KETO DIET ALLY NOTICE OF DISCLOSURE: Paid sponsorship BECOME A NUTRITIONAL THERAPY PRACTITIONER NOTICE OF DISCLOSURE: Paid sponsorship   LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 17 – SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Complete nutriton for nutritional ketosis () – SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:  – 

Welcome to The Nutritional Pearls Podcast! Focusing on topics that include digestion, adrenal fatigue, leaky gut, supplementation, electrolytes, stomach acid, and so much more, “The Nutritional Pearls Podcast” features Christine Moore, NTP and is hosted by Jimmy Moore, host of the longest running nutritional podcast on the Internet.  Sharing nuggets of wisdom from Christine's training as a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Jimmy's years of podcasting and authoring international bestselling health and nutrition books, they will feature a new topic of interest and fascination in the world of nutritional health each Monday. Listen in today as Christine and Jimmy talk all about traveling in Episode 16. Here's what Christine and Jimmy talked about in Episode 16: — Why people tend to lose track of their health and nutrition while traveling — How you can manage circadian rhythms getting out of balance — How to make better food choices — Breakfast at hotels — Planning to manage situations where there will be poor food choices — Packing good snacks — Supplements for traveling — Dealing with family that don't eat the way you do — and much more YOUR NEW KETO DIET ALLY NOTICE OF DISCLOSURE: Paid sponsorship   BECOME A NUTRITIONAL THERAPY PRACTITIONER Sign up for the 9-month program NOTICE OF DISCLOSURE: Paid sponsorship      LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 16 – SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Complete nutriton for nutritional ketosis (COUPON CODE LLVLC FOR 10% OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER) – SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Become A Nutritional Therapy Practitioner – NutritionalTherapy.com   

Welcome to The Nutritional Pearls Podcast! Focusing on topics that include digestion, adrenal fatigue, leaky gut, supplementation, electrolytes, stomach acid, and so much more, “The Nutritional Pearls Podcast” features Christine Moore, NTP and is hosted by Jimmy Moore, host of the longest running nutritional podcast on the Internet.  Sharing nuggets of wisdom from Christine's training as a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Jimmy's years of podcasting and authoring international bestselling health and nutrition books, they will feature a new topic of interest and fascination in the world of nutritional health each Monday. Listen in today as Christine and Jimmy talk all about the endocrine system in Episode 15. Here's what Christine and Jimmy talked about in Episode 15: 1. What is the Endocrine System? The collection of glands that produce hormones that regulate metabolism, growth and development, tissue function, sexual function, reproduction, sleep, and mood, among other things. 2. Definition of hormones: Regulatory substances produced in an organism and transported in tissue fluids such as blood to stimulate specific cells or tissues into action. 3. Glands of the endocrine system and the minerals they depend on: A. Hypothalamus: Located in the brain, this is the part of the brain that controls the endocrine system. Think of it as a control center. It links the nervous system to the endocrine system through the Pituitary Gland. It releases at least 7 to 8 hormones that control the Pituitary Gland. The hypothalamus needs chromium for good health. 1. Thyrotropin-releasing Hormone (TRH)-a releasing hormone produced by the hypothalamus that stimulates the release of thyrotropin (thyroid-stimulating hormone or TSH) and prolactin from the pituitary gland. 2. Gonadotropin-releasing Hormone (GnRH)-signals the pituitary gland to create two hormones called leutenizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) 3. Growth Hormone-releasing Hormone (GHRH)-stimulates the pituitary gland to produce and release growth hormone into the bloodstream. Once growth hormone is releases into the blood, it has an affect on just about every tissue of the body to control metabolism and growth. 4. Corticotropin-releasing Hormone (CRH)-Its main function is to stimulate the pituitary gland to produce Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) 5. Somatostatin - it regulates the secretion of hormones coming from the pituitary gland, including growth hormone and thyroid stimulating hormone. It also inhibits the secretion of pancreatic hormones which include Glucagon and Insulin 6. Dopamine - this functions as a neurotransmitter which is a chemical released by neurons or nerve cells to send signals to other nerve cells. The brain has many distinct dopamine pathways and one of these pathways plays a big role in reward-motivated behavior. B. The Pituitary Gland: Located in the brain, it has also been described as the “master gland” because it secretes hormones that control other endocrine glands. It needs manganese for good health 1. Oxytocin-controls key aspects of the reproductive system and some aspects of human behavior 2. Prolactin-hormone that helps women produce milk after childbirth and it's important to both male and female reproductive health 3. Leutenizing Hormone-triggers ovulation and stimulates the production of testosterone 4. Anti-diuretic Hormone (ADH)-tells your kidneys how much water to conserve; it also constantly regulates and balances the amount of water in your blood 5. Human Growth Hormone (HGH)-encourages growth in children and adolescents, helps to regulate body composition as well as bodily fluids and muscle and bone growth, helps regulate sugar and fat metabolism, and it possibly helps with heart function C. The Pineal Gland also known as the Third Eye: This gland is also in the brain and it produces melatonin which helps with circadian rhythm. It is also known as the Third Eye because the Third Eye chakra in the Hindu system is located in the center of the forehead which is near the pineal gland. It depends on iodine and boron for good health. D. The Thyroid Gland: It depends on iodine and tyrosine. It is located in the front of the neck just below the Adams apple and is considered to be one of the major glands in the regulation of metabolism. It produces: 1. thyroxine (T4) which gets converted to its active form, triiodothyronine (T3) with the help of selenium. T3 controls basil metabolic rate 2. Calcitonin-responsible for the uptake of calcium to the bone E. The Parathyroid Gland: It's located in the neck behind the thyroid and produces parathormone or PTH which is associated with the growth of muscle and bone and distribution of calcium and phosphate in the body. It depends on calcium for good health. F. The thymus: The thymus lays across the trachea and bronchi in the upper thorax. It produces thymosin which triggers the immune system by activating the T-Cells and T-Lymphocytes which are white blood cells associated with antibody production. The thymus needs zinc for good health. G. The pancreas: It lies behind the stomach and needs chromium for good health. The pancreas produces: 1. Insulin by the Beta Cells which is responsible for the conversion of glucose to glycogen, shuttling glucose into the cells, and the conversion of excess glucose to fat 2. Glucagon by the Alpha Cells which is responsible for the conversion of glycogen to glucose H. The adrenal glands: They are on top of the kidneys and they rely on copper for good health. They produce: 1. Adrenalin which prepares the body for fight or flight 2. noradrenalin-which has similar effects to adrenalin 3. corticosteroids that include cortisol, cortisone, and corticosterone I. The ovaries: They are located in the lower abdomen and they rely on selenium for good health. They produce: 1. Estrogen which is responsible for the break-down of the uterus wall 2. progesterone which builds up and maintains the uterus wall for embedding of fertilized egg and is also associated with body hair, breast enlargement, and physical changes in the body J. The testes: They're located outside the pelvic cavity and produce testosterone which is responsible for the development and function of male sex organs and is associated with body hair, muscle development, and voice change. They rely heavily on selenium for good health. K. The prostate: It's about the size of a walnut located between the bladder and the penis. It produces prostate-specific antigen (PSA) which help keep the sperm in liquid form. The prostate relies on zinc for good health. 4. People with different endocrine issues carry weight on specific parts of the body A. If someone has adrenal gland problems through prolonged stress, cortisol is released and stores fat around the most vital organs which are in your midsection. Thus, a person with adrenal issues will carry more weight around their midsection. B. People with thyroid issues tend to carry weight all over since the thyroid controls the metabolism in all of your cells. C. For people with problems with their ovaries, they will tend to carry extra weight around their hips and lower stomach area. D. If a person has liver problems, they will tend to carry extra weight around their body but have thin legs 5. Blood sugar imbalances mess up the entire endocrine system because not only are the pancreas, liver, and adrenal glands all necessary for blood sugar regulation but they are also heavily involved in the endocrine system. Nutritional Pearl for Episode 15: It is very important to make sure blood sugar levels are normalized and under control before addressing any endocrine problem you have because blood sugar imbalances disrupt the entire endocrine system. BECOME A NUTRITIONAL THERAPY PRACTITIONER Sign up for the 9-month program NOTICE OF DISCLOSURE: Paid sponsorship YOUR NEW KETO DIET ALLY NOTICE OF DISCLOSURE: Paid sponsorship LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 15 – SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Complete nutriton for nutritional ketosis (COUPON CODE LLVLC FOR 10% OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER) – SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Become A Nutritional Therapy Practitioner – NutritionalTherapy.com

Welcome to The Nutritional Pearls Podcast! Focusing on topics that include digestion, adrenal fatigue, leaky gut, supplementation, electrolytes, stomach acid, and so much more, “The Nutritional Pearls Podcast” features Christine Moore, NTP and is hosted by Jimmy Moore, host of the longest running nutritional podcast on the Internet.  Sharing nuggets of wisdom from Christine's training as a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Jimmy's years of podcasting and authoring international bestselling health and nutrition books, they will feature a new topic of interest and fascination in the world of nutritional health each Monday. Listen in today as Christine and Jimmy talk all about the importance of sleep in Episode 14. Here's what Christine and Jimmy talked about in Episode 14: 1. Definition of sleep: a condition of body and mind such as that which typically recurs for several hours every night, in which the nervous system is relatively inactive, the eyes closed, the postural muscles relaxed, and consciousness practically suspended. 2. Stages of sleep A. Awake-resting with eyes closed B. Stage 1: transitional sleep, 1. Dreamless sleep 2. Light sleep 3. This stage is often what happens when someone takes a power nap. You can be easily awoken. C. Stage 2: Typical Sleep 1. This is also light sleep. 2. If taking a power nap, this is the stage you want to wake up from. D. Stage 3: beginning of deep sleep 1. This is where physical repair happens and the brain filters data from the day. 2. It's harder to be awoken from this stage. 3. This is when the body repairs muscles and tissues, stimulates growth and development, boosts immune function, and builds up energy for the next day. E. Stage 4: R.E.M. or Rapid Eye Movement 1. This is where you dream. 2. Mental and emotional clearing happen during this stage 3. Your brain makes connections emotionally and consolidates information to be stored in your long term memory. 4. You usually enter REM sleep after you've been asleep for 90 minutes. 5. It's harder to be awoken from this stage. 6. Each REM stage can last up to one hour. 7. An average adult has 5 to 6 R.E.M. cycles a night. 8. The length of R.E.M. cycles increases as the night progresses. This is why there's a good chance you'll awaken from dreaming in the morning. 3. Facts about stages of sleep A. These different stages last different amounts of time depending on age. B. Sleep happens cyclically starting with stage 1 going through stage 4 (REM) and back to 1. C. A complete sleep cycle can take 90 to 110 minutes with each stage lasting from 5-15 minutes (with the exception of R.E.M). D. We need 7-9 hours of sleep a night. Some people on a ketogenic lifestyle have reported needed less sleep. 4. Benefits of sleeping A. Improves memory-strengthens memories and you can practice skills learned while awake (this is called consolidation) B. Helps reduce inflammation-people who get more sleep have less inflammatory proteins (C-Reactive proteins) floating in their blood than those who get less sleep. These inflammatory proteins lead to heart disease, stroke, diabetes, arthritis, and other inflammatory conditions C. Helps weight maintenance or weight loss (helps prevent cravings) 1. Blood sugars tend to be higher if you get less sleep. 2. Cortisol is also higher in those who get less sleep. 3. Insulin, a fat storing hormone, tends to be higher in those who get less sleep. D. Helps prevent depression 1. Our ability to regulate emotions decreases after a poor night's sleep. 2. We are in need of social interactions so if you get a poor night's sleep, you are more likely to cancel social events because of being tired. 3. The Amygdala, an almond shaped area of the brain, plays an important role in our emotions and anxiety levels. People with less sleep showed a higher amygdala response, leading to less control over emotions and greater anxiety levels. E. Helps with the detoxification process. We are in a parasympathetic state when sleeping and detoxification is a parasympathetic process. Our bodies detoxify when we sleep. 5. Things we can do to get more sleep A. Limit exposure to “blue light” at night. Use blue blocker glasses and/or use the “Night Shift” on devices. You can also get orange or red bulbs to put in your lamps at night. B. Expose your eyes to sunlight early in the day and turn down house lighting at night. This helps to establish your circadian rhythm by producing the proper hormones at the right time (melatonin for sleep, and cortisol for waking up) C. Don't eat to soon before going to bed. Eating too close to bedtime can keep you awake at night. The body has to spend it's energy on digesting the food you ate rather than detoxifying so your body doesn't heal properly. The digestion of food can keep you from getting to sleep. D. Don't exercise too soon before going to bed. Exercise increases stress in the body (raises cortisol) and the elevation of cortisol can keep you from getting to sleep in a timely manner. E. Take a warm shower or bath using lavender. I have found that taking a warm shower helps me relax. We all are different, though. F. Take melatonin or magnesium. 1. If using melatonin, only take it 2 to 3 times a week. If you take it too much, your body can “forget” how to make it's own. The liquid form of melatonin is best. When I take it, I usually take 10mg with the dropper. Everybody's needs are different. You may find you don't need that much. 2. If taking magnesium, take Magnesium Glycinate. Magnesium Citrate can cause diarrhea G. Limit the amount of scary or action filled tv right before going to bed. This can raise cortisol which will make it harder for you to get to sleep. Nutritional Pearl for Episode 14: Sleep affects so many aspects of how our body functions. It's important to make sure we are doing all we can to get adequate sleep.   BECOME A NUTRITIONAL THERAPY PRACTITIONER Sign up for the 9-month program NOTICE OF DISCLOSURE: Paid sponsorship YOUR NEW KETO DIET ALLY NOTICE OF DISCLOSURE: Paid sponsorship LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 14 – SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Complete nutriton for nutritional ketosis (COUPON CODE LLVLC FOR 10% OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER) – SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Become A Nutritional Therapy Practitioner – NutritionalTherapy.com  

Welcome to The Nutritional Pearls Podcast! Focusing on topics that include digestion, adrenal fatigue, leaky gut, supplementation, electrolytes, stomach acid, and so much more, “The Nutritional Pearls Podcast” features Christine Moore, NTP and is hosted by Jimmy Moore, host of the longest running nutritional podcast on the Internet.  Sharing nuggets of wisdom from Christine's training as a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Jimmy's years of podcasting and authoring international bestselling health and nutrition books, they will feature a new topic of interest and fascination in the world of nutritional health each Monday. Listen in today as Christine and Jimmy talk all about vitamins in Episode 12. Here's what Christine and Jimmy talked about in Episode 13: 1. Microbial cells outnumber our human cells 10 to 1. 2. We have 2 to 4 pounds of microbes living in us 3. Microbiota refers to everything that lives in the gut tube. These can be beneficial or harmful A. Beneficial microbes-most fall within these two categories: 1. Lactobacillus 2. Bifidobacterium B. Harmful microbes 1. Parasites 2. Yeast 3. Fungus 4. Viruses 4. Everyone has a different composition of gut bugs-these compositions in each person can change due to age, diet, or geography. There are 2 different kinds of microbes: Transient and Native A. Transient Microbes-Most common strains are from lacto and bifido species-these are the main ones used to create probiotic supplements and cultured foods. Lactobaccilus Acidophilus is the most common and versatile probiotics. 1. They come into the body to do their work then leave through the stool-very transient. 2. They work with other microbes that are native in nature. 3. We acquire these transient microbes from dietary sources B. Native microbes-bactoroids, bacillus, Streptomyces 1. Enter our bodies through the air, soil and water supply (environmental sources) 2. These buggers are more resistant to stomach pH and more resilient to antibiotics 3. These native microbes have anti-fungi, anti-parasitic, and anti-viral properties 5. Things that can go wrong when we don't have a population of good gut microbes A. Excess bloating B. Chronic ear infection C. Yeast infections D. Diarrhea E. Constipation F. Flatulence G. Nail fungus H. Hormonal imbalances I. Eczema J. Acne 6. We need good gut microbes to: 1. Help protect the intestinal wall 2. Produce vitamin K2, and three B vitamins, B1 or Thiamine, B2 or Riboflavin, and B12 or cobalamin 3. Absorb nutrients 4. Help digest foods 5. Balance intestinal pH 6. Fight harmful microbes 7. Help improve bowel transit time 8. Have good mental health-90% of the body's serotonin is produced in the intestines 7. There are many things that can permanently affect the composition of our microbiome: A. Stress B. Diet high in sugar and refined carbs C. Contraceptives D. Vaccinations E. Overuse of antibiotics or other prescription drugs 8. Food sources of probiotics A. kombucha (fermented tea) B. Kefir (fermented milk) C. Sauerkraut (fermented cabbage) D. Pickles (fermented cucumbers) E. Kimchi (Korean dish using fermented vegetables, spices and seasonings) F. Full fat raw dairy, especially goat's and sheep's milk like milk, cheese and yogurt G. If you want to do a plant-based ketogenic diet: 1. Tempeh (fermented soybeans) 2. Miso (fermented soybean, barley, or brown rice with koji which is a fungus) 3. Natto (Japanese dish with fermented soybeans) Nutritional Pearl for Episode 13: We need to make sure our gut health stays as healthy as possible so we can have good digestive function, a healthy immune system, and good mental health. BECOME A NUTRITIONAL THERAPY PRACTITIONER Sign up for the 9-month program NOTICE OF DISCLOSURE: Paid sponsorship RESERVE YOUR TICKETS AT KETOFEST.COM NOTICE OF DISCLOSURE: Paid sponsorship YOUR NEW KETO DIET ALLY NOTICE OF DISCLOSURE: Paid sponsorship LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 13 – SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Register now for Ketofest at ketofest.com – SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Complete nutriton for nutritional ketosis (COUPON CODE LLVLC FOR 10% OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER) – SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Become A Nutritional Therapy Practitioner – NutritionalTherapy.com

Welcome to The Nutritional Pearls Podcast! Focusing on topics that include digestion, adrenal fatigue, leaky gut, supplementation, electrolytes, stomach acid, and so much more, “The Nutritional Pearls Podcast” features Christine Moore, NTP and is hosted by Jimmy Moore, host of the longest running nutritional podcast on the Internet.  Sharing nuggets of wisdom from Christine's training as a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Jimmy's years of podcasting and authoring international bestselling health and nutrition books, they will feature a new topic of interest and fascination in the world of nutritional health each Monday. Listen in today as Christine and Jimmy talk all about vitamins in Episode 12. Here's what Christine and Jimmy talked about in Episode 12: 1. Facts about vitamins A. In 1905, an English scientist named William Fletcher was the first to make the connection between lack of vitamins in food and sickness. He was researching the causes of the disease, Beriberi. Beriberi is a B1 (Thiamine) deficient related disease that causes impairment of the nerves and heart. Symptoms include loss of appetite, digestive irregularities, and numbness and weakness in the limbs and extremities. In 1906, Sir Frederick Gowland Hopkins, an English Biochemist, made the discovery that certain “food factors” were important to health. The concept of vitamins (vital amines), was formulated in 1912 by Casimir Funk, a Polish biochemist. The “e” was dropped several years later when it was discovered that vitamins were not nitrogen-containing amines. Casimir Funk discovered B1 in 1912 and together, Funk and Hopkins came up with the hypothesis of deficiency disease that says a lack of vitamins can make you sick. https://www.thoughtco.com/history-of-the-vitamins-4072556 B. Compose less than 1% of our body C. Most vitamins cannot be manufactured by the body so we have to get them from external sources D. The vitamins the body can make are D and K 1. D is manufactured in the skin when the skin is exposed to sunlight high in the sky. 2. K, specifically K2, is manufactured by the good gut bacteria in our gut, but it is only a small fraction of what we need for the body to perform its functions so supplementing is important. E. Vitamins function best when they have the cofactors with them like trace minerals, enzymes and other vitamins. 2. Classifications of vitamins A. Fat soluble 1. Vitamin A 2. Vitamin D 3. Vitamin E 4. Vitamin K B. Water soluble 1. The B vitamins 2. Vitamin C 3. Inositol 4. Choline 3. Roles of Vitamins in the body A. They act as helpers in metabolic processes 1. The metabolism of carbohydrate, protein, and fat 2. The production of stomach acid (B6) 3. The detoxification process, specifically Phase 1 (B2) B. Support tissue growth C. They support digestion, elimination, and immune function. D. They help prevent deficient related disorders and health problems from happening 4. Signs of vitamin deficiency A. Folate/folic acid (B9)-Mouth sores and pale skin B. Inositol-Poor brain function, hair loss, high LDL, and eczema C. Vitamin A-Dry eyes, dry skin, bright lights at night bothersome, trouble distinguishing between blues and purples D. Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)-Loss of appetite, pain in limbs swollen feet or legs E. Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)-Anemia, nerve damage, sluggish metabolism, sore throat F. Vitamin C-Bruising, bleeding gums, fatigue, loss of appetite G. Vitamin D-Thin or brittle bones, joint pain, fatigue, depression, getting sick often, impaired wound healing H. Vitamin E-Muscle weakness, Abnormal eye movements, vision problems I. Vitamin K2-Easy bruising, excessive bleeding from wounds, blood in urine or stool 5. B And G Complexes A. B complexes 1. Alcohol soluble 2. Heat stable 3. Stimulating 4. Helps carbohydrate metabolism B-Person Needs B1 (Thiamine), B4, B6, And B12-These people are often hypotensive (low blood pressure), craves sugar, feels bad or run down, gets sick often, and tends toward Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) B. G complexes 1. Alcohol insoluble 2. Unstable with heat 3. Relaxing 4. Helps metabolize fats G-Person Needs B2 And Associated B Vitamins like B3, PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid, folic acid, the lipotropic factors, choline, inositol, and betaine-These people are often hypertensive (high blood pressure), crave alcohol, feels good or pumped up, does not get sick often, and tends toward Myocardial Infarction. 6. Food sources of vitamins A. Folic Acid/Folate (B9)- Beets, strawberries, broccoli, spinach, avocados, collard greens, turnip greens, okra, Brussels sprouts, asparagus, egg yolks, and liver B. Inositol-Nuts, seeds, beef, liver, and green leafy vegetables C. Vitamin A- Liver, fish, egg yolks, butter, parsley, kale, chili peppers, dandelion root, collard greens, blueberries, whitefish, cabbage, sauerkraut, and cod liver oil D. Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)-Pork, beef, liver, heart, kidneys, dandelion root, eggs, sunflower seeds, brazil nuts, and pecans E. Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)- Eggs, meat, milk, poultry, fish, liver, lamb, natural yogurt, mushrooms, spinach, almonds, and sun-dried tomatoes F. Vitamin C- Fennel, radishes, strawberries, blueberries, red peppers, kale, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cabbage, sauerkraut, and green peppers G. Vitamin D- Fish like sardines, salmon, mackerel, and tuna, cod liver oil, eggs, milk, cheese, mushrooms, and caviar. You can also get vitamin D from getting out in the sunlight. H. Vitamin E- Cod liver oil, sunflower seeds, pecans, walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds, Swiss chard, mustard greens, spinach, turnip greens, kale, pine nuts, avocados, broccoli, parsley, and olives I. Vitamin K- Organ meats, full fat cheeses, grass fed butter and cream, animal fats, egg yolks, turnip greens, broccoli, cabbage, lettuce, sauerkraut, pickles, and asparagus Nutritional Pearl for Episode 12: It is important to make sure digestion is working at its best so you can absorb and use all the vitamins you are consuming RESERVE YOUR TICKETS AT KETOFEST.COM NOTICE OF DISCLOSURE: Paid sponsorship YOUR NEW KETO DIET ALLY NOTICE OF DISCLOSURE: Paid sponsorship BECOME A NUTRITIONAL THERAPY PRACTITIONER Sign up for the 9-month program NOTICE OF DISCLOSURE: Paid sponsorship LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 12 – SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Register now for Ketofest at ketofest.com – SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Complete nutriton for nutritional ketosis (COUPON CODE LLVLC FOR 10% OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER) – SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Become A Nutritional Therapy Practitioner – NutritionalTherapy.com

Welcome to The Nutritional Pearls Podcast! Focusing on topics that include digestion, adrenal fatigue, leaky gut, supplementation, electrolytes, stomach acid, and so much more, “The Nutritional Pearls Podcast” features Christine Moore, NTP and is hosted by Jimmy Moore, host of the longest running nutritional podcast on the Internet.  Sharing nuggets of wisdom from Christine's training as a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Jimmy's years of podcasting and authoring international bestselling health and nutrition books, they will feature a new topic of interest and fascination in the world of nutritional health each Monday. Listen in today as Christine and Jimmy recap the recent NTA conference NutritionalTherapy.com and bring you testimonials from other attendees in Episode 11. Here's what Christine and Jimmy talked about in Episode 11: What is an NTP Who are the NTA Interest in Keto from NTPs Speakers at the conference How the conference impacted their upcoming book Testimonials from:Gray Graham Mackenzie Stephanie Patty Hannah Moriah Anne Jeniffer Jodi Lorraine Melissa Lucy Mickey BECOME A NUTRITIONAL THERAPY PRACTITIONER Sign up for the 9-month program NOTICE OF DISCLOSURE: Paid sponsorship YOUR NEW KETO DIET ALLY NOTICE OF DISCLOSURE: Paid sponsorship   LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 11 – SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Complete nutriton for nutritional ketosis (COUPON CODE LLVLC FOR 10% OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER) – SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Become A Nutritional Therapy Practitioner – JIMMY'S KETO LIVING SUPPLEMENT LINE: Try the KetoEssentials Multivitamin and Berberine Plus ketogenic-enhancing supplements – NutritionalTherapy.com

Welcome to The Nutritional Pearls Podcast! Focusing on topics that include digestion, adrenal fatigue, leaky gut, supplementation, electrolytes, stomach acid, and so much more, “The Nutritional Pearls Podcast” features Christine Moore, NTP and is hosted by Jimmy Moore, host of the longest running nutritional podcast on the Internet.  Sharing nuggets of wisdom from Christine's training as a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Jimmy's years of podcasting and authoring international bestselling health and nutrition books, they will feature a new topic of interest and fascination in the world of nutritional health each Monday. Listen in today as Christine and Jimmy talk all about carbohydrates in Episode 9.   Here's what Christine and Jimmy talked about in Episode 10: – 1. Review of Digestion –– A. Digestion happens north to south –– B. Proper stomach pH is supposed to be between 1.5 and 3 –– C. Zinc and B6 are needed to produce stomach acid – 2. Dysfunction in digestive process –– A. Dysfunction in the brain: Sympathetic State—doing other activities or being stressed while eating –– B. Dysfunction in the mouth: Not chewing food thoroughly (for about 30 seconds); signal not received from the brain to have the mouth release salivary amylase. –– C. Dysfunction in the stomach: Not having enough stomach acid. 90% of Americans don't produce enough stomach acid (Jonathon Wright, MD came up with this using the Heidelberg Gastrotelemetry equipment to check the stomach pH on thousands of patients AND Dr. George Goodhart, a chiropractor, came to the same conclusion using kinesiological and functional assessment). ––– 1. Food, especially protein doesn't get broken down ––– 2. Allows foreign invaders to pass through to the rest of the digesting system. Helicobacter (H) Pylori (stomach ulcers caused by bacteria) happens because of inadequate stomach acid ––– 3. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) actually happens because of too little stomach acid. Poorly digested foods cause a back-up in the esophagus oftentimes because the cardiac sphincter is weak. Since the acid content is higher in the stomach, the back flow burns the esophagus. ––– 4. If stomach pH is not right, the pyloric sphincter won't release the stomach contents into the duodenum Remember: Carbs ferment, proteins putrefy and fats rancidify –– D. Dysfunction in the Pancreas: If pH of chime (digested food) is not correct, Secretin won't be released to trigger the pancreatic juices needed to further break down food. –– E. Dysfunction in the Gallbladder: If pH of chime is not correct, then CCK won't be released to trigger bile to digest the fats we eat. –– F. Dysfunction in the small intestine: Undigested foods will cause gut flora to become imbalanced and it will also cause irritation to the intestinal lining causing increased permeability leading to Leaky Gut and therefore, autoimmune conditions. –– G. Dysfunction in the large intestine: Undigested food can clog the ileocecal valve (valve leading from the small intestine to the large intestine) Undigested food can cause inflammation leading to colitis, irritable bowl syndrome, Crohn's Disease, Celiac Disease Nutritional Pearls For Episode 10: 1. Being in a parasympathetic state when eating is very important . 2. Proper stomach acid is imperative. YOUR NEW KETO DIET ALLY NOTICE OF DISCLOSURE: Paid sponsorship BECOME A NUTRITIONAL THERAPY PRACTITIONER Sign up for the 9-month program NOTICE OF DISCLOSURE: Paid sponsorship LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 10 – SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Complete nutriton for nutritional ketosis (COUPON CODE LLVLC FOR 10% OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER) – SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Become A Nutritional Therapy Practitioner – JIMMY'S KETO LIVING SUPPLEMENT LINE: Try the KetoEssentials Multivitamin and Berberine Plus ketogenic-enhancing supplements

Welcome to The Nutritional Pearls Podcast! Focusing on topics that include digestion, adrenal fatigue, leaky gut, supplementation, electrolytes, stomach acid, and so much more, “The Nutritional Pearls Podcast” features Christine Moore, NTP and is hosted by Jimmy Moore, host of the longest running nutritional podcast on the Internet.  Sharing nuggets of wisdom from Christine's training as a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Jimmy's years of podcasting and authoring international bestselling health and nutrition books, they will feature a new topic of interest and fascination in the world of nutritional health each Monday. Listen in today as Christine and Jimmy talk all about carbohydrates in Episode 9.   Here's what Christine and Jimmy talked about in Episode 9: 1. Review of Nutrient Classes: A. Water B. Macronutrients 1. Proteins=18% of the body 2. Fats=15% of the body 3. Carbohydrates=2% of the body C. Micronutrients 1. Minerals=4% of the body 2. Vitamins=1% of the body 2. Facts about carbohydrates A. All green plants produce carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are starch and sugar. Carbohydrates are made of three elements: Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen. B. There are 2 classifications of carbohydrates: complex (starches) and simple (sugars) C. The sugars that make up carbohydrates come in many different forms: 1. Monosaccharides: most basic form of sugar; They cannot be broken down into more simple parts; They are soluble in water. 2. Disaccharides: sugars that contain 2 monosaccharide residues. It is also called a double sugar. These are also soluble in water. 3. Oligosaccharides: contain 2 to 6, rarely 10 monosaccharides. They can have many functions like cell recognition and cell binding. They can play an important role in the immune response. These are soluble in water and they are sweet to the taste. 4. Polysaccharides: like starch are composed of long chains of monosaccharide units bound together by glycosidic linkages. These are complex carbohydrate that get broken down in the mouth and the small intestine into simple sugars. The solubility of these varies. Some are not soluble in water. (cellulose). Some are only soluble in hot water (starch). Some are readily soluble in cold water (pullulan). Some can be sweet to the taste like sweet potatoes, but a lot them are not sweet to the taste like regular potatoes, rice, legumes, and lentils. How Carbohydrates Are Broken Down Sugars Larger Carbohydrates Monosaccharides Disaccharides Oligosaccharides Polysaccharides Fructose (fruit sugar) Sucrose Inulin Starch Glucose Lactose Dextrin Galactose Maltose Cellulose Pectin Glycogen D. You do not need to consume sugars in order to make them. Gluconeogeneisis. E. When carbohydrates go through the refining process, they are stripped of their nutrients. F. Eating excess refined carbohydrates and sugar can lead to nutrient deficiencies because excess consumption of these can pull nutrients out of the bones and the rest of the body. G. Carbohydrates, in the right forms like berries (in small amount with some type of fat added to it), leafy greens and non-starchy vegetables (those we eat on a ketogenic diet), do have beneficial uses in the body. 1. Carbohydrates provide a quick fuel source for the brain and proved a quick energy source for muscles. 2. Carbohydrates help regulate the fat and protein you eat. 3. A lot of carbohydrates, especially leafy greens, provide a source of fiber which helps keep our bowels moving regularly. 4. Carbohydrates help by lubricating joints. 3. Sources of Carbohydrates A. The first kind of carbohydrate you should be eating is from leafy greens and non-starchy vegetables. Try to eat as many colors as possible and in season. Our bodies weren't made to have every vegetable or fruit all year round. Try to incorporate raw vegetables. B. Next, eat whole fruits. Don't do fruit juices as they are higher in sugar and you lose the fiber from the fruit when you just drink the juice. Stick to the low sugar fruits like berries and eat them in season. C. On a ketogenic diet, you can have squash, but make sure it's the less starchy ones like zucchini and yellow squash. You can even have spaghetti squash, but maybe not as often. Butternut squash and acorn squash tend to be a little higher in starch. For those who are not eating a ketogenic diet, you can add sweet potatoes in on occasion as well as yams, plantains, parsnips, pumpkin, and others. Nutritional Pearl for Episode 9: Carbohydrates have many beneficial functions in the body but we do not necessarily need to eat them because our bodies can make them from protein. 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Welcome to The Nutritional Pearls Podcast! Focusing on topics that include digestion, adrenal fatigue, leaky gut, supplementation, electrolytes, stomach acid, and so much more, “The Nutritional Pearls Podcast” features Christine Moore, NTP and is hosted by Jimmy Moore, host of the longest running nutritional podcast on the Internet.  Sharing nuggets of wisdom from Christine's training as a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Jimmy's years of podcasting and authoring international bestselling health and nutrition books, they will feature a new topic of interest and fascination in the world of nutritional health each Monday. Listen in today as Christine and Jimmy talk all about protein in Episode 8. Here's what Christine and Jimmy talked about in Episode 8: 1. Review of Nutrient Classes: A. Water B. Macronutrients 1. Proteins=18% of the body 2. Fats=15% of the body 3. Carbohydrates=2% of the body C. Micronutrients 1. Minerals=4% of the body 2. Vitamins=1% of the body 2. Facts about proteins A. They make up about 18% of the body B. They are the building blocks of our body C. The human body uses about 50,000 different proteins to form 4 different things: 1. Nerves 2. Muscles 3. Organs 4. Flesh D. Some proteins have specialized functions like 1. Enzymes which help with all biochemical processes 2. Some proteins are antibodies. Antibodies help to fight infection and destroy foreign invaders that get into the body. E. Proteins are essential for normal growth. F. The help form hormones which help with regulation of metabolism and plays a role in just about every important function of the body. G. Some are hemoglobin. Hemoglobin contains red bloods cells which help deliver oxygen throughout the body. H. Proteins are needed for the blood to clot. I. Proteins even help control the pH of the tissues and blood J. Animal proteins are our only source of COMPLETE proteins. Proteins from animals contain all of the essential amino acids needed PLUS many that are nonessential, meaning the body can make those. Vegetables only contain incomplete proteins, meaning they do not have all the essential proteins our bodies need. The 2 best sources of vegetable proteins are legumes and cereal grains, neither of which we consume on a ketogenic diet. K. Proteins cannot be properly utilized without sources of animal fat. This is why you see protein AND fat in eggs, milk, fish, and meats. L. Our ancestors ate mostly meat (nose to tail) and SUPPLEMENTED their diets with vegetables, fruits, nuts, and seeds. 1. Our best source of zinc is from animal products 2. Usable vitamin B12 only occurs in animal products M. A high protein, low fat diet can cause problems 1. Causes too rapid of growth 2. Causes depletion of vitamin A and vitamin D and some minerals, too. N. Red meat contains cysteine which is essential for a healthy immune system. O. The sulfur-containing amino acid cysteine is also needed for making glutathione, which is a powerful antioxidant that helps prevent cell damage. P. Those 50,000 proteins combine to make 22 different amino acids and the amino acids are broken down into 4 different classes of amino acids 1. 10 Essential-the body can't make these so we have to get them from outside sources. 2. 10 Nonessential-the body can make these. 3. 7 Conditional-the body can usually make these under normal circumstances, but a sickness or stress might cause the body to not be able to make them. 4. 2 Nonstandard-these are not found in the human body but in a gutless marine worm List of Amino Acids 1. Essential Amino Acids 2. Nonessential Amino Acids 3. Other Amino Acids A. Isoleucine A. Alanine A. Carnitine B. Leucine B. Asparagine B. Citrulline C. Lysine C. Aspartic Acid C. Gamma-aminobutyric acid D. Methionine D. Cysteine D. Glutathione E. Phenylalanine E. Glutamine E. Ornithine F. Threonine F. Glutamic Acid F. Taurine G. Tryptophan G. Glycine G. Cystine H. Valine H. Proline I. Histidine I. Serine J. Arginine J. Tyrosine-thyroid function Q. Roles of amino acids 1. Forming proteins 2. Helping with neurotransmitter production 3. Muscle production 4. Hormone production 5. RNA and DNA regulation. 3. Sources Of Protein 1. Fish and seafood that is wild caught. These should be mainly smaller fish to help prevent exposure to heavy metals 2. Beef, lamb, buffalo, elk, goat, and more that is organic and 100% grass fed and grass finished 3. Poultry like chicken, turkey, and duck that is also organic and 100% pasture raised, and eggs 4. Dairy products from animals that are 100% pasture raised and organic. These include full fat cheeses, full fat cottage cheese, full fat raw milk and cream, full fat yogurt and full fat, grass fed butter. 5. Nuts and seeds like pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, almonds, pecans, macadamia nuts, pili nuts, and pistachio nuts that have been soaked and sprouted Note: These Amino Acids are not used as building blocks within the body but are still important. 4. Nonstandard Amino Acids (Not found in the human body) A. Selenocysteine-discovered in 1986 B. Pyrrolysine-discovered in 2002 (found in a gutless marine worm) Nutritional Pearl for Episode 8: Protein is essential in the right kind and the proper amounts. 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Welcome to The Nutritional Pearls Podcast! Focusing on topics that include digestion, adrenal fatigue, leaky gut, supplementation, electrolytes, stomach acid, and so much more, “The Nutritional Pearls Podcast” features Christine Moore, NTP and is hosted by Jimmy Moore, host of the longest running nutritional podcast on the Internet.  Sharing nuggets of wisdom from Christine's training as a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Jimmy's years of podcasting and authoring international bestselling health and nutrition books, they will feature a new topic of interest and fascination in the world of nutritional health each Monday. Listen in today as Christine and Jimmy welcome special guest Carole St. Laurent, NTP, a “real food” nutritionist. Carole uses local, properly prepared and nutrient dense foods to restore balance and support wellness, with bio-individual strategies aimed for success. Listen in as they talk all about minerals in Episode 7. Here's what Christine, Jimmy, and Carole talked about in Episode 7: Minerals 1. Roles of minerals A. Maintains proper pH balance in the body B. helps transport nutrients across cell membranes C. Maintains proper nerve conduction D. Helps contract and relax muscles E. regulates tissue growth 2. Breakdown of Macro and Micro Minerals A. Macro Minerals-magnesium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Potassium, chlorine, sodium, and sulfur B. Microminerals-Iron, zinc, copper, chromium, selenium, iodine, boron, manganese, molybdenum, lithium (used to treat bipolar disorder), rubidium (required in smaller amounts in the body) 3. Uses/benefits of minerals A. Electrolytes 1. Salt, for most people is not an issue so don't be afraid of salt. It takes 7.5 grams of salt to raise a normal systolic blood pressure reading 5 or 6 points (140 is considered high). Salt is not good or bad. It's whether it's out of balance with potassium. (New York Times Article and JAMA study (11/23/11 by Gina Kolata “Urinary Sodium and Potassium Excretion and Risk of Cardiovascular Events” B. Calcium-Bone remodeling 1. Cofactors needed for calcium a. Systemic pH: normal blood pH should be between 7.35 and 7.45 1. When blood pH rises or becomes more alkaline, calcium is deposited into the bone. 2. When blood pH falls or becomes more acidic, calcium is deposited into the blood. b. Hydration-electrolytes and water c. Hormones-parathyroid in particular d. Other Minerals (Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Manganese, Boron, Copper, and Zinc e. Vitamins (A, D, E, K)-D needed with the Parathyroid to increase levels of calcium in the blood f. Essential Fatty Acids)-necessary to transport calcium across the cell membrane g. Digestion (proper stomach pH (Between 1.5 and 3) 2. K2 (Activator X) –K2 needed to help get calcium where it needs to go C. Zinc-healthy immunity, better wound healing, aids in stomach acid (HCl) production, DNA synthesis D. Magnesium-helps calcium do what it's supposed to do 4. Endocrine system and minerals-each endocrine gland has a mineral on which it particularly depends. 1. Pituitary Gland: Manganese 2. Thyroid: Iodine 3. Pancreas: Chromium 4. Gonads: Selenium 5. Adrenals: Copper-if adrenals aren't functioning right, they can't produce Aldosterone. If Aldosterone levels are low, your body will dump salt through urination which will lead to an electrolyte imbalance. 6. Prostate: Zinc 5. Signs of mineral deficiency A. magnesium-heart palpitations, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite B. electrolyte imbalances: fatigue, headache, muscle cramps C. Zinc-Depressed immune system, low HCl production, slow wound healing D. Calcium-numbness in extremities E. Iron-anemia, feeling weak or tired F. Potassium-muscle cramping, weakness, constipation, bloating or abdominal pain, irregular heartbeat 6. Sources of minerals-our body can't make minerals so we have to get them from our diet. A. Calcium-milk, cheese, yogurt, broccoli, kale, Chinese cabbage B. Zinc-oysters, beef, turkey, cheese, swiss chard, pumpkin seeds C. Iron-meat, poultry, or fish, beef liver, clams, spinach, mussels, spirulina (seaweed), oysters, ginger D. Magnesium-Almonds, cashews, seeds, green leafy vegetables (spinach) E. Potassium-avocado, dark leafy greens, beets, cantaloupe, sardines Nutritional Pearls for Episode 7: 1. DON'T BE AFRAID OF SALT! 2. Our body can't make minerals so we have to get them from our diet. 3. Calcium is very important for multiple functions in the body BECOME A NUTRITIONAL THERAPY PRACTITIONER Sign up for the 9-month program NOTICE OF DISCLOSURE: Paid sponsorship GET A $39 BOTTLE OF OLIVE OIL FOR JUST A BUCK GET YOUR $39 BOTTLE FOR JUST $1 NOTICE OF DISCLOSURE: Paid sponsorship YOUR NEW KETO DIET ALLY NOTICE OF DISCLOSURE: Paid sponsorship LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 7 – SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Complete nutriton for nutritional ketosis (COUPON CODE LLVLC FOR 10% OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER) – SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Become A Nutritional Therapy Practitioner – SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: The world's freshest and most flavorful artisanal olive oils. Get your $39 bottle for just $1 – JIMMY'S KETO LIVING SUPPLEMENT LINE: Try the KetoEssentials Multivitamin and Berberine Plus ketogenic-enhancing supplements

Welcome to The Nutritional Pearls Podcast! Focusing on topics that include digestion, adrenal fatigue, leaky gut, supplementation, electrolytes, stomach acid, and so much more, “The Nutritional Pearls Podcast” features Christine Moore, NTP and is hosted by Jimmy Moore, host of the longest running nutritional podcast on the Internet.  Sharing nuggets of wisdom from Christine's training as a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Jimmy's years of podcasting and authoring international bestselling health and nutrition books, they will feature a new topic of interest and fascination in the world of nutritional health each Monday. Listen in today as Christine and Jimmy welcome special guest Danielle Brose to talk all about detoxification in Episode 6. Here's what Christine, Jimmy, and Danielle talked about in Episode 6: 1. Definition of toxin: any substance that creates irritating and/or harmful effects in the body A. External sources: pollution B. Internal sources: cellular wastes C. Any substance if too much, like water, sodium and almost all nutrients (in certain situations can cause a toxic environment 2. Toxins are everywhere A. Air and water pollution B. Radiation C. Chemicals D. Poorly digested foods E. Heavy metal exposure F. Bacterial/Parasitic/Fungal overgrowth 3. Detoxification is always taking place. It's the way the body heals and repairs itself. A. The vast majority of detoxification happens when we sleep. This is why it's not good to eat to close to going to bed. If we eat too close to going to bed, the body has to focus on digesting the food rather than the detoxification process. B. All the systems of the body have to be functioning properly before detoxification can take place 1. Diet: processed, lifeless food is seen as a toxin to the body 2. Digestion: If you aren't digesting correctly, the detoxification pathways can be blocked 3. Blood Sugar Balance: Blood sugar imbalances stress the liver and deplete the B vitamins which aid the liver in the detoxification process 4. Fats: fat tissue helps to protect the body from the toxins because the toxins are stored there; the fat we consume keeps the bile flowing. The bile is what removes the toxins from the body through the intestinal tract 5. Minerals: detoxification can create acidic blood. Minerals, in particular calcium, help buffer this affect 6. Hydration: helps keep the body flushing properly; needed to perspire properly; keeps blood flowing so toxins can be carried to where they need to go. 4. Systems involved in the detoxification process: A. Cardiovascular System-blood carries oxygen and nutrients to every cell as well as carrying away metabolic debris; blood helps cleans detoxification sites like the liver; blood clears the pathway for the immune system -Blood is the first thing to be affected by toxins. Once affected, it carries the toxins throughout the body affecting other systems. B. Lymph System-lymph (interstitial fluid) flows through the lymph nodes where bacteria and viruses are filtered out; helps prevent the liver from getting overburdened C. Digestive System-not only does the digestive system physically break down food, but it also does the following: 1. Scans food for invaders (bacteria, parasites) and filters them out 2. Detoxifies poorly digested, fermented toxins 3. Eliminates toxins and other unusable substances from the body -Organs of the digestive system that are particularly important to detoxification are the liver and gallbladder (cleanses and purifies blood) and intestines (provides a barrier from the rest of the body and has good bacteria which aid in detoxification) D. Urinary System-kidneys filter the blood to remove cellular waste (some water and bile pigments) E. Skin-sweat glands act like a second kidney; sweating is a very effective way to help remove toxins from the body. F. Respiratory System-lungs eliminate carbon dioxide; 5. Examples of detoxification methods A. Dry Brush Massage-helps keep lymph moving B. Bouncing Exercises C. Enemas/Colonics/Purgatives (anything that helps cleanse the body of feces) D. Sweating Therapies-Exercise All bodily functions must be working properly before you attempt to do a detoxification protocol Nutritional Pearl GET A $39 BOTTLE OF OLIVE OIL FOR JUST A BUCK GET YOUR $39 BOTTLE FOR JUST $1 NOTICE OF DISCLOSURE: Paid sponsorship YOUR NEW KETO DIET ALLY NOTICE OF DISCLOSURE: Paid sponsorship BECOME A NUTRITIONAL THERAPY PRACTITIONER Sign up for the 9-month program NOTICE OF DISCLOSURE: Paid sponsorship LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 6 – SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Complete nutriton for nutritional ketosis (COUPON CODE LLVLC FOR 10% OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER) – SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Become A Nutritional Therapy Practitioner – SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: The world's freshest and most flavorful artisanal olive oils. Get your $39 bottle for just $1 – JIMMY'S KETO LIVING SUPPLEMENT LINE: Try the KetoEssentials Multivitamin and Berberine Plus ketogenic-enhancing supplements

Welcome to The Nutritional Pearls Podcast! Focusing on topics that include digestion, adrenal fatigue, leaky gut, supplementation, electrolytes, stomach acid, and so much more, “The Nutritional Pearls Podcast” features Christine Moore, NTP and is hosted by Jimmy Moore, host of the longest running nutritional podcast on the Internet.  Sharing nuggets of wisdom from Christine's training as a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Jimmy's years of podcasting and authoring international bestselling health and nutrition books, they will feature a new topic of interest and fascination in the world of nutritional health each Monday. Listen in today as Christine and Jimmy dive deep into the topic of WATER in Episode 5. INSURANCE JUST FOR KETONIANS NOTICE OF DISCLOSURE: Paid sponsorship YOUR NEW KETO DIET ALLY NOTICE OF DISCLOSURE: Paid sponsorship GET A $39 BOTTLE OF OLIVE OIL FOR JUST A BUCK GET YOUR $39 BOTTLE FOR JUST $1 NOTICE OF DISCLOSURE: Paid sponsorship BECOME A NUTRITIONAL THERAPY PRACTITIONER Sign up for the 9-month program NOTICE OF DISCLOSURE: Paid sponsorship JIMMY'S KETO LIVING SUPPLEMENT LINE LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 5 – SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Staying in ketosis just got easier – Your new keto-diet ally (Enter MOORE15 at checkout for fifteen percent off your first order.)– SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Life Insurance For Your Keto Lifestyle (Use promo code LOW-CARB) – SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Become A Nutritional Therapy Practitioner – SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: The world's freshest and most flavorful artisanal olive oils. Get your $39 bottle for just $1 – JIMMY'S KETO LIVING SUPPLEMENT LINE: Try the KetoEssentials Multivitamin and Berberine Plus ketogenic-enhancing supplements

Welcome to The Nutritional Pearls Podcast! Focusing on topics that include digestion, adrenal fatigue, leaky gut, supplementation, electrolytes, stomach acid, and so much more, “The Nutritional Pearls Podcast” features Christine Moore, NTP and is hosted by Jimmy Moore, host of the longest running nutritional podcast on the Internet.  Sharing nuggets of wisdom from Christine's training as a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Jimmy's years of podcasting and authoring international bestselling health and nutrition books, they will feature a new topic of interest and fascination in the world of nutritional health each Monday. Listen in today as Christine and Jimmy delve into the world of heathy fats in Episode 4. 1. Classifications of fats-degree of saturation A. Saturated-highly stable B. Monounsaturated-relatively stable C. Polyunsaturated-relatively unstable 1. 2 essential fatty acids +1 a. Linoleic Acid-Omega 6s b. Alpha-Linolenic Acid-Omega 3s c. Omega-9 2. Roles of fat A. Provides a long lasting source of energy because it slows the absorption of food B. Makes healthy cell membranes C. Helps absorb the fat soluble vitamins A, D, E and K D. Increases satiety E. Makes food taste good F. Helps reduce inflammation 3. Good Fats A. Omega 3s 1. Fish Oil 2. Flax Seed Oil 3. Walnuts 4. Hemp 5. Pumpkin B. Omega 6s 1. Sunflower oil 2. Sesame Oil 3. Safflower Oil 4. Peanut Oil 5. Black Currant Seed 6. Evening Primrose (plant) C. Saturated fat 1. Palm Oil 2. Coconut Oil 3. Eggs 4. Butter 5. Raw Dairy 6. Animal fats from pastured animals D. Omega 9s 1. Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2. Hazelnut Oil 3. Almond Oil 4. Avocado Oil We need a healthy mix of all three types of fats for optimal health -Episode 4 Nutritional Pearl INSURANCE JUST FOR KETONIANS NOTICE OF DISCLOSURE: Paid sponsorship YOUR NEW KETO DIET ALLY NOTICE OF DISCLOSURE: Paid sponsorship GET A $39 BOTTLE OF OLIVE OIL FOR JUST A BUCK GET YOUR $39 BOTTLE FOR JUST $1 NOTICE OF DISCLOSURE: Paid sponsorship BECOME A NUTRITIONAL THERAPY PRACTITIONER Sign up for the 9-month program NOTICE OF DISCLOSURE: Paid sponsorship JIMMY'S KETO LIVING SUPPLEMENT LINE LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 4 – SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Staying in ketosis just got easier - Your new keto-diet ally (Enter MOORE15 at checkout for fifteen percent off your first order.) – SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Life Insurance For Your Keto Lifestyle (Use promo code LOW-CARB) – SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Become A Nutritional Therapy Practitioner – SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: The world's freshest and most flavorful artisanal olive oils. Get your $39 bottle for just $1 – JIMMY'S KETO LIVING SUPPLEMENT LINE: Try the KetoEssentials Multivitamin and Berberine Plus ketogenic-enhancing supplements  

Welcome to The Nutritional Pearls Podcast! Focusing on topics that include digestion, adrenal fatigue, leaky gut, supplementation, electrolytes, stomach acid, and so much more, “The Nutritional Pearls Podcast” features Christine Moore, NTP and is hosted by Jimmy Moore, host of the longest running nutritional podcast on the Internet.  Sharing nuggets of wisdom from Christine's training as a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Jimmy's years of podcasting and authoring international bestselling health and nutrition books, they will feature a new topic of interest and fascination in the world of nutritional health each Monday. Listen in today as Christine and Jimmy dig deep into blood sugar regulation in Episode 3. Here's what Christine and Jimmy talked about in Episode 3: Normal Blood Sugar Regulation 1. Hormones involved in blood sugar regulation A. Insulin 1. Secreted by the beta cells of the pancreas 2. stores glucose in cells 3. brings glucose to the liver so the liver can convert it to glycogen (glycogenesis) B. Glucagon 1. produced by the alpha cells of the pancreas 2. helps maintain blood sugar levels between meals 3. creates “sugar” by glycogenolysis (breakdown of glycogen into glucose in the liver) and gluconeogenesis C. Cortisol 1. Adrenal hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex 2. released by the adrenal glands when blood sugar gets too low because glucagon is not sufficient 3. mobilizes proteins to be converted to glucose 4. replenishes glycogen storage (glycogenesis) 5. Stimulates the breakdown of triglycerides and the release of fatty acids from adipose tissue (lipolysis) D. Epinephrine 1. Stimulates the liver to create glucose from proteins and some fats 2. Stimulates the liver to convert glycogen back to glucose to be released into the bloodstream 3. Increases heart rate and blood pressure 2. Three main organs in blood sugar regulation A. Pancreas 1. Beta Cells release insulin when there is a need for glucose storage 2. Alpha Cells release glucagon when there is a need to make glucose a. signals the liver to turn glycogen into glucose (glycogenolysis) b. signals the liver to break down proteins into glucose (gluconeogenesis) 3. Delta Cells secrete the hormone somatostatin which inhibits gastric secretion B. Liver 1. Creates ketones from fatty acids 2. Receives signals from the pancreas (insulin or Glucagon) to store or create glucose 3. Creates glucose from proteins and some fats C. Adrenal Glands 1. Releases cortisol which mobilizes proteins to help glucose (gluconeogenesis); kicks in when glucagon is not enough 2. Releases epinephrine which helps in emergency situations by increasing heart rate, blood flow to the heart, muscles, and liver, dilates airways and determines our response to stress Nutritional Pearl in Episode 3: It's important to keep blood sugar levels in normal ranges so the adrenal glands don't get worn out INSURANCE JUST FOR KETONIANS NOTICE OF DISCLOSURE: Paid sponsorship   COUPON CODE LLVLC FOR 10% OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER NOTICE OF DISCLOSURE: Paid sponsorship GET A $39 BOTTLE OF OLIVE OIL FOR JUST A BUCK GET YOUR $39 BOTTLE FOR JUST $1 NOTICE OF DISCLOSURE: Paid sponsorship BECOME A NUTRITIONAL THERAPY PRACTITIONER Sign up for the 9-month program NOTICE OF DISCLOSURE: Paid sponsorship JIMMY'S KETO LIVING SUPPLEMENT LINE LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 3 – SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Complete nutriton for nutritional ketosis (COUPON CODE LLVLC FOR 10% OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER) – SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Life Insurance For Your Keto Lifestyle (Use promo code LOW-CARB) – SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Become A Nutritional Therapy Practitioner – SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: The world's freshest and most flavorful artisanal olive oils. Get your $39 bottle for just $1 – JIMMY'S KETO LIVING SUPPLEMENT LINE: Try the KetoEssentials Multivitamin and Berberine Plus ketogenic-enhancing supplements     

How Digestion Works Definition of Digestion:  Digestion is the mechanical and chemical breakdown of food.  The goal of digestion is to break down food to molecules small enough that the nutrients can be absorbed and used by the body. Proper digestion is absolutely necessary if you are going to be healthy.  Every part of our body depends on our digestive system to work correctly in order to absorb the nutrients it needs to function at it's best. Brain:  Digestion starts in the brain-parasympathetic state.  Sights and smells trigger salivary glands to release salivary amylase. Mouth:  Chewing breaks down the food and salivary amylase starts breaking down and moistening the food so it's easier to swallow.   The digestion of carbohydrates starts in the mouth.  When you swallow, the food that is broken down enters the esophagus as Bolus. Stomach:  The stomach continues with the digestion and breakdown of food using gastric juices (Mucous, Pepsinogen/Pepsin and Hydrochloric Acid –HCl-).  The main digestion of proteins starts in the stomach.  Normal stomach pH is 1.5-3. Some of the functions of stomach acid: Bathes the stomach Disinfects the stomach and kills bacteria and parasites that might be harmful Acid activates the pepsin so proteins can be digested Duodenum/Small Intestine:  The food that is broken down in the stomach then enters the duodenum (the upper part of the small intestine) is called Chyme.  Proper pH of this chyme causes the duodenum to release secretin which triggers the pancreas to release pancreatic juices and cholecystokinin which triggers the gall bladder to release bile.  The bile is what helps us digest the fats we eat.  When the chyme leaves the duodenum, the food we have eaten is almost totally digested. The small intestine is where the nutrients get absorbed into the bloodstream Carbohydrates get broken down into glucose molecules Proteins get broken down into amino acids and polypeptides Fats get broken down into fatty acids and glycerol (alcohol) molecules The Large Intestine:  The chyme that is not digested passes into the large intestine through a valve called the ileocecal valve.  In the large intestine, water is recycled, recycles the waste materials which nourishes the colon, the large intestine captures any nutrients that are lost which helps feed the gut flora and these nutrients get converted to Vitamins K, B1, B2, B12 and butyric acid (good for gut health), and the leftovers get formed in waste (fecal matter) which is expelled out of the body. Proper digestive function is crucial for the body to be healthy – Episode 2 Nutritional Pearl  INSURANCE JUST FOR KETONIANS NOTICE OF DISCLOSURE: Paid sponsorship   COUPON CODE LLVLC FOR 10% OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER NOTICE OF DISCLOSURE: Paid sponsorship GET A $39 BOTTLE OF OLIVE OIL FOR JUST A BUCK GET YOUR $39 BOTTLE FOR JUST $1 NOTICE OF DISCLOSURE: Paid sponsorship BECOME A NUTRITIONAL THERAPY PRACTITIONER Sign up for the 9-month program NOTICE OF DISCLOSURE: Paid sponsorship JIMMY'S KETO LIVING SUPPLEMENT LINE LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 2 – SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Complete nutriton for nutritional ketosis (COUPON CODE LLVLC FOR 10% OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER) – SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Life Insurance For Your Keto Lifestyle (Use promo code LOW-CARB) – SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Become A Nutritional Therapy Practitioner – SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: The world's freshest and most flavorful artisanal olive oils. Get your $39 bottle for just $1 – JIMMY'S KETO LIVING SUPPLEMENT LINE: Try the KetoEssentials Multivitamin and Berberine Plus ketogenic-enhancing supplements

Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Nutritional Pearls Podcast! Focusing on topics that include digestion, adrenal fatigue, leaky gut, supplementation, electrolytes, stomach acid, and so much more, "The Nutritional Pearls Podcast” features Christine Moore, NTP and is hosted by Jimmy Moore, host of the longest running nutritional podcast on the Internet.  Sharing nuggets of wisdom from Christine's training as a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Jimmy's years of podcasting and authoring international bestselling health and nutrition books, they will feature a new topic of interest and fascination in the world of nutritional health each Monday. Listen in today as Christine and Jimmy kick off this exciting new show in Episode 1. Here's what Christine and Jimmy talked about in Episode 1: Nutrition Basics 1. Definition of nutrition and nutrients 2. Nutrient Classes—3 main groups 3. Water-the most important nutrient in the body 4. Macronutrients (carbohydrates, fats, proteins) 5. Micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) 6. How we got to the modern diet 7. Dr. Francis Pottenger  and Dr. Weston A. Price  Nutritional Pearls in Episode 1: 1. Water is the most important nutrient in the body 2. Don't neglect the lessons of Dr. Price's and Dr. Pottenger's 3. Eat real food BECOME A NUTRITIONAL THERAPY PRACTITIONER Sign up by February 2018 for the 9-month program NOTICE OF DISCLOSURE: Paid sponsorship GET A $39 BOTTLE OF OLIVE OIL FOR JUST A BUCK GET YOUR $39 BOTTLE FOR JUST $1 NOTICE OF DISCLOSURE: Paid sponsorship Nutrient-Rich Vegetables in an Easy-to-Use Powder “JIMMY” at checkout to get 20% off your first order! NOTICE OF DISCLOSURE: Paid sponsorship JIMMY AND DR. ADAM NALLY'S NEW SUPPLEMENT LINE   LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 1 – SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Become A Nutritional Therapy Practitioner – SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: The world's freshest and most flavorful artisanal olive oils. Get your $39 bottle for just $1 – SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Get all the nutritious vegetables you need with Dr. Cowan's Garden (“JIMMY” at checkout to get 20% off your first order!) – JIMMY AND DR. ADAM NALLY'S NEW SUPPLEMENT LINE: Try the KetoEssentials Multivitamin and Berberine Plus ketogenic-enhancing supplements

Christine Moore, NTP and host Jimmy Moore discuss all things nutritional in this new, weekly podcast brought to you by the creator of Livin' La Vida Low-Carb, Keto Talk and many other popular shows and books! Listen in for new episodes in January 2018.