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People often think of weight loss drugs like GLP-1 and related agonists (e.g., Wegovy and Mounjaro) as “medications”--which they are, but they work because they mimic our own natural gut hormones to lower blood sugar, slow digestion, blunt appetite, and ultimately reduce weight. In that way, they're weight health hormone replacement therapies much like estrogen and progesterone are sex hormone replacement therapies, says this week's guest best-selling dietitian Ashley Koff, RD. We dig into weight-health hormones (GLP-1, GIP, PYY, CCK) that regulate appetite and metabolism, why digestion and hydration have to be optimized before nutrition even enters the picture, and how GLP-1 medications and hormone replacement therapy can work together in perimenopause and menopause. Plus: Ashley's own story of Everesting Mount Rainier at 52.Ashley Koff, RD, is the USA Today bestselling author of Your Best Shot (HarperOne). With more than 25 years as a practitioner and educator, she's helped redefine the conversation from weight loss to weight health — a science-based framework focused on metabolic function and hormonal regulation. She's been named one of CNN's Top 100 Health Makers and "Hollywood's Leading Dietitian" by InStyle. You can learn more about her and her work at her practice, The Better Nutrition Program.FeistyFit Info: https://livefeisty.com/training/running/feistyfitfall/Join us at Feisty Fest September 18-20, 2026: https://livefeisty.com/events/feisty-fest/Women's Mechanic Camp in Tucson: https://livefeisty.com/events/bike-mechanic-school-tucson/Courses and Coaching: https://livefeisty.com/courses/Sign up for our FREE Feisty 40+ newsletter: https://livefeisty.com/newsletters/feisty-40/Follow Us on Instagram:Feisty Menopause: @feistymenopauseHit Play Not Pause Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/807943973376099Support our Partners:Midi Health: You Deserve to Feel Great. Book your virtual visit today at https://www.joinmidi.com/Previnex: Get 15% off your order with code HITPLAY at https://www.previnex.com/ Wahoo: Use the code FEISTY2026 to get a free Headwind Smart Fan (value $300) with the purchase of a Wahoo KICKR RUN at https://shorturl.at/WVhdr

This week we revisit our conversation with nutrition expert Ashley Koff, RD, to explore how GLP-1 medications are reshaping the conversation around weight and metabolic health. Ashley brings her signature "Better Nutrition" philosophy—grounded in practical, personalized strategies—into a space often clouded by quick fixes and misinformation. We dig into what GLP-1's actually do in the body, why they can be a powerful tool for some people, and what it really means to optimize weight health. Ashley talks about treating the body as an ecosystem integrating all aspects of our wellbeing with her holistic approach. She also shares insights on how nutrition, lifestyle choices, and functional testing can support long-term results—whether you're on a GLP-1, transitioning off, or seeking a non-pharmaceutical path to balance. For more information on Ashley Koff go to Better Nutrition To buy Ashley's Book Your Best Shot To take Ashley Koff's GLP-1 Assessment: Click Here Follow Ashley Koff on Instagram: @ashleykoffapproved Follow us on Instagram: @every.body.talks @jenngiamo @schully Subscribe to our YouTube channel! Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening. Apple Podcasts Spotify Be sure to leave a 5 star rating! It really helps grow the show. If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing!  

What if the goal is not to become smaller, but to help your body work better? In this episode of Doing Divorce Different, Lesa Koski talks with registered dietitian and weight-health expert Ashley Koff, RD, author of Your Best Shot: The Personalized System for Optimal Weight Health—GLP-1 Shot or Not.Ashley reframes GLP-1 weight loss by explaining why weight is a signal—not a moral judgment—and why total weight can include bone, muscle, fat, and water. She shares how naturally occurring GLP-1 and related hormones are connected with appetite, satiety, blood sugar, digestion, and other aspects of metabolic health.You will hear a nuanced conversation about when GLP-1 medication may be one helpful tool, why it is never the entire plan, and what to consider if you experience side effects or prefer a non-medication approach. Ashley also discusses food noise, gut health, hydration, nourishment, strength, sleep, and the often-missed role of rest and recovery.For anyone navigating divorce, menopause, illness, or another major life transition, this episode offers a more compassionate way to approach GLP-1 weight loss and overall well-being. Instead of chasing a number on the scale, Ashley encourages listeners to protect muscle, bone, energy, and the resources needed to live their purpose.If you are curious about GLP-1 weight loss, struggling with food noise, or wondering why a popular plan has not worked for your body, listen before making your next move. Save this episode, share it with a friend, and bring your questions to a qualified member of your health-care team.This episode is educational and is not medical advice. Consult qualified health professionals before starting, stopping, or changing medication, supplements, nutrition, or exercise.Timestamps (in parentheses):(00:00) Introduction to weight health with Ashley Koff, RD(07:00) Why weight is a signal—not a judgment(10:00) GLP-1 medications are a tool, not a magic solution(12:40) GLP-1, GIP, muscle, and bone-health nuance(17:05) What everyone needs—with a GLP-1 medication or without one(21:30) How to evaluate whether medication may fit your needs(30:15) Your Best Shot and the foundations of digestion and hydration(34:50) Why drinking more water is not the whole hydration story(38:30) Food noise and ways to support the body without medication(43:35) Why “weight loss” may include losses you do not want(49:15) Rest, recovery, and caring for yourself during divorce(52:10) Giving yourself the best shot at your next chapter(54:05) Closing thoughts and where to learn moreTimestamp note: These timestamps are based on the supplied transcript and should be checked against the final edited audio or video before publishing.Key Takeaways:Weight health includes bone, muscle, fat, water, energy, digestion, and other signals—not only the number on the scale.GLP-1 medications may be useful for some people, but they do not replace individualized nutrition, hydration, movement, sleep, monitoring, and recovery.“Weight loss” can include unwanted muscle, bone, water, hair, and energy loss; a better plan defines the specific outcome being pursued.Food noise and medication side effects deserve personalized assessment rather than shame, guesswork, or one-size-fits-all advice.During divorce or another demanding transition, rest and recovery are legitimate parts of caring for your health.Guest Bio:Ashley Koff, RD, is the USA Today bestselling author of Your Best Shot (HarperOne), founder of The Better Nutrition Program (BNP), and a pioneering voice behind the emerging weight health movement. A practitioner and thought-leader with more than 25 years of experience, Ashley has helped redefine how we approach weight, shifting the conversation from weight loss to weight health, a science-based framework focused on metabolic function, hormonal regulation, and sustainable outcomes. Through her work with patients, clinicians, leading brands and companies, and health organizations, Ashley has developed practical systems that translate complex nutrition science into personalized strategies people can actually implement. In Your Best Shot, Ashley introduces the concept of weight-health hormones, GLP-1, GIP, CCK, and PYY, as key regulators of weight health. The book presents the first functional assessment framework for these hormones along with a personalized optimization approach designed to support weight health whether using GLP-1 medications or not (“shot or not”). A trusted expert featured across major media and a sought-after educator for health professionals, Ashley has been recognized as one of CNN's Top 100 Health Makers and named “Hollywood's Leading Dietitian” by InStyle. Through her clinical work, educational programs, and writing, Ashley continues to lead a growing movement toward better, not perfect, nutrition that supports long-term metabolic and weight health.Resource Links:Your Best Shot by Ashley Koff, RDAshley Koff and The Better Nutrition ProgramOsteoStrong Minnesota—Lesa Koski affiliate referralSoberlink family-law resources—Lesa Koski affiliate referralhttps://www.instagram.com/ashleykoffapproved/?hl=en, https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-koff/, https://substack.com/@ashleykoffrd?r=3fuq67&utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profile-pageAffiliate disclosure: Lesa may receive compensation if you make a purchase through an affiliate link, at no additional cost to you.Tags/Keywords:GLP-1 weight loss, weight health, Ashley Koff RD, Your Best Shot book, GLP-1 medications, GLP-1 shot or not, gut health, food noise, metabolic health, women's health, nutrition during divorce, divorce wellness, muscle loss, bone health, strength training, rest and recovery, hydration, semaglutide, tirzepatide, appetite hormones, personalized nutrition, healthy weight management, perimenopause health, menopause nutrition, Doing Divorce Different, Lesa Koski

Is weight loss about willpower and trying harder to refrain from eating? Calories in vs calories out is a message that many dieters receive about losing weight effectively.These are two of the myths that we discuss today, along with some other top diet myths, with a leading expert in the field of health and nutrition.Ashley Koff, RD wrote the book "Your Best Shot" about GLP-1 antagonist medications and other weight management resources, to help people with their health and weight in our obesogenic environment.Rob and Sandra do a deep dive into these issues with Ashley to help understand the complexities about weight and health.Learn more about Ashley here: The Better Nutrition ProgramEpisodes mentioned include:Episode 180. Navigating GLP-1 Weight Loss Meds with Ana Reisdorf, RDhttps://youtu.be/yR9rmLwedp8?si=rlPvW9hynkyUspbDEpisode 227. Obesogenic Environment - Lifestyle Factors Leading to Obesityhttps://youtu.be/vGQhuoyq1Uc?si=WX937KVd_OW1ZVzuEp. 187. Ozempic Teeth and other Side Effects From GLP-1 Medicationshttps://youtu.be/JWLHlR_Ai-k?si=Lkduw5A0qhufTIRIEpisode 152. Ozempic and Weight Loss Meds - Get The Skinny with Rhonda Krick RDhttps://youtu.be/W5YHRtIliwE?si=LHoSKsdBkBNKaHcbNutrition Nuggets 101. Ozempic Case Study https://youtu.be/nxpaQ0jc8NY?si=-MH7vdMkxUnCoEDREnjoying the show? Consider leaving a 5 star review, and/or sharing this episode with your friends and family :)Sign up for our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on our website for weekly updates and other fun info. You can also visit our social media pages. We're on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Your support helps fuel the stoke and keeps the show going strong every week. Thanks!Website: www.mywifethedietitian.comEmail: mywifetherd@gmail.com

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:07) Why weight loss is not the same as weight health (7:07) Antibiotics, gut health, and long-term repair (9:28) A real patient story: pizza, digestion, and hope (20:33) Gut assessment, testing, and healing basics (26:56) GLP-1s as hormone support, not a quick fix (37:43) Who should and should not use GLP-1s (42:11) New oral GLP-1 options and concerns (46:23) Why expert guidance matters (48:40) Where to find Ashley and her resources (53:14) Outro Who is Ashley Koff, RD?   Ashley Koff, RD, is a USA Today bestselling author, registered dietitian, and founder of The Better Nutrition Program. With more than 25 years of experience, she has helped reshape the conversation around sustainable weight health by moving beyond traditional dieting and focusing on digestion, hormones, blood sugar, inflammation, and personalized nutrition. In her book Your Best Shot, Ashley introduces a practical system for understanding and supporting weight health hormones, including GLP-1s, whether someone is using medication or not. Her work helps people feel more informed, hopeful, and empowered in their health journey. Connect with Ashley: Website: https://thebetternutritionprogram.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-koff/   Grab a copy: https://thebetternutritionprogram.com/your-best-shot/   Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life  Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram    

What if weight loss has never been the right goal in the first place? In this episode, Dr. Taz sits down with registered dietitian Ashley Koff, RD, author of Your Best Shot, to unpack why the conversation around GLP-1 medications is much bigger than Ozempic, Wegovy, or tirzepatide alone.This episode reframes the entire GLP-1 conversation by shifting away from weight loss as the goal and toward what Ashley Koff calls “weight health.” Instead of treating Ozempic, Wegovy, tirzepatide, and related medications as magic fixes or villains, the conversation explores the deeper hormonal ecosystem behind appetite, blood sugar, digestion, inflammation, body composition, and metabolic health.Ashley explains that GLP-1 and GIP are part of a larger family of peptide hormones made in the gut lining, and that when this system is disrupted by poor digestion, stress, gut lining damage, nutrient insufficiency, dehydration, medications, or microbiome imbalance, the body's weight regulation becomes suboptimal. She argues that many people are not failing at weight loss. Their body simply does not have what it needs to function optimally.If you're dealing with weight changes, food noise, metabolic dysfunction, or feeling like your body is not responding the way it should, and want deeper, root-cause support, join the Circle here: 

 Are GLP-1 medications like Ozempic the only path to weight loss and metabolic health or is there more to the story? In this episode of the IRH Clinician's Corner, Margaret Floyd Barry sits down with registered dietitian and personalized nutrition expert Ashley Koff to unpack one of the most talked-about topics in health right now: GLP-1 medications, metabolic signaling, and sustainable weight management. With over 25 years of experience, Ashley shares a refreshing, clinically grounded perspective that goes beyond trends and into what actually works long-term. Inside this episode, we explore: The fascinating origin story of GLP-1 medications (inspired by the Gila monster) and how they became a weight loss breakthrough The four key "switch" hormones that regulate metabolism, appetite, and weight—and how they actually work together Inside Ashley's GLP-1 Optimization System, including her signature "pizza framework" for assessing root-cause imbalances Simple, practical ways to assess your own digestion, hydration, and metabolic health at home Clinical strategies to reduce and manage GLP-1 medication side effects while supporting long-term results   If you're a clinician, health coach, or someone navigating your own metabolic health journey, this episode will help you cut through the noise and understand what's actually driving results.

Short Bio: Ashley Koff, RD, is the USA Today bestselling author of Your Best Shot (HarperOne), founder of The Better Nutrition Program (BNP), and a pioneering voice behind the emerging weight health movement. A practitioner and thought-leader with more than 25 years of experience, Ashley has helped redefine how we approach weight, shifting the conversation from weight loss to weight health, a science-based framework focused on metabolic function, hormonal regulation, and sustainable outcomes. Through her work with patients, clinicians, leading brands and companies, and health organizations, Ashley has developed practical systems that translate complex nutrition science into personalized strategies people can actually implement. A trusted expert featured across major media and a sought-after educator for health professionals, Ashley has been recognized as one of CNN's Top 100 Health Makers and named “Hollywood's Leading Dietitian” by InStyle. Through her clinical work, educational programs, and writing, Ashley continues to lead a growing movement toward better, not perfect, nutrition that supports long-term metabolic and weight health. Long Bio: Ashley Koff, RD, is the USA Today bestselling author of Your Best Shot (HarperOne), founder of The Better Nutrition Program (BNP), and a pioneering voice behind the emerging weight health movement. A practitioner and thought-leader with more than 25 years of experience, Ashley has helped redefine how we approach weight, shifting the conversation from weight loss to weight health, a science-based framework focused on metabolic function, hormonal regulation, and sustainable outcomes. Through her work with patients, clinicians, leading brands and companies, and health organizations, Ashley has developed practical systems that translate complex nutrition science into personalized strategies people can actually implement. In Your Best Shot, Ashley introduces the concept of weight-health hormones, GLP-1, GIP, CCK, and PYY, as key regulators of weight health. The book presents the first functional assessment framework for these hormones along with a personalized optimization approach designed to support weight health whether using GLP-1 medications or not (“shot or not”). A trusted expert featured across major media and a sought-after educator for health professionals, Ashley has been recognized as one of CNN's Top 100 Health Makers and named “Hollywood's Leading Dietitian” by InStyle. Through her clinical work, educational programs, and writing, Ashley continues to lead a growing movement toward better, not perfect, nutrition that supports long-term metabolic and weight health. Links: Connect with Ashley on The Better Nutrition Program, Instagram, LinkedIn, and buy her book Your Best Shot

Today, I had the honor of connecting with Ashley Koff. She is a leading voice in personalized nutrition and the founder of the Better Nutrition Program. With over 25 years of experience and the groundbreaking GLP-1 Optimization System to her name, she's helped redefine how we approach sustainable weight health. In our conversation, we dive into how her book reframes the concept of healthy weight. We explore integrative perspectives on digestive health and GLP-1s, why many women blame themselves when they struggle to lose weight, and how Ashley's framework helps them remove that self-blame. We also discuss issues surrounding info-besity and the “less is more” approach, natural ways to support appetite regulation and satiety signaling, key areas of digestive health, and the importance of detoxification. Ashley also shares the red flags she sees in women who are undernourishing themselves or over-fasting, things to consider when you want to stop taking GLP-1s, and her opinions on new drug therapies. Join us for today's thought-provoking and insightful conversation around metabolic health and weight-loss resistance for women in middle age, perimenopause, and menopause. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: The interconnection that exists between digestion, hormones, and metabolic signaling How the hormonal fluctuation that occurs in perimenopause disrupts women's digestion What drives satiety?  How GLP-1 medications simply amplify, extend, or mimic an existing communication loop within the body rather than creating new pathways Why do women blame themselves when they cannot lose weight? How info-besity blocks the body from doing what it is naturally designed to do  Why detoxification is essential for supporting natural digestive and metabolic processes The red flags that indicate undernourishment or over-fasting in women What you need to think about before stopping GLP-1s Bio: Ashley Koff, RD, is the USA Today bestselling author of⁠ Your Best Shot⁠ (HarperOne) and founder of⁠ The Better Nutrition Program⁠ (BNP). An acclaimed weight-health expert and practitioner for more than 25 years, Koff is leading a transformative movement in personalized nutrition, turning “better, not perfect” choices into practical, sustainable strategies that deliver real outcomes. Your Best Shot introduces weight-health hormones (GLP-1, GIP, CCK, PYY) as the regulators of weight health, offering the first-ever assessment of their function and a personalized optimization system—shot or not. A trusted expert featured across major media and a sought-after educator for health professionals, Ashley has been recognized as one of CNN's Top 100 Health Makers and featured in InStyle as “Hollywood's Leading Dietitian.” Connect with Cynthia Thurlow   Follow on ⁠X⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠ & ⁠LinkedIn⁠ Check out Cynthia's ⁠website⁠ Submit your questions to ⁠support@cynthiathurlow.com⁠ Join other like-minded women in a supportive, nurturing community:⁠ The Midlife Pause/Cynthia Thurlow⁠  Cynthia's⁠ Menopause Gut Book⁠ is on presale now! Cynthia's⁠ Intermittent Fasting Transformation⁠ Book ⁠The Midlife Pause Supplement Line⁠ Connect with Ashley Koff ⁠The Better Nutrition Program⁠  On ⁠Instagram⁠ and⁠ Substack⁠ On other social media: @Ashley Koff

Weight loss has become a race to get smaller, even when the body is clearly breaking down in the process. The surprise is that a lot of people lose weight and end up more fatigued, under muscled, and metabolically worse off than when they started. We dive deeper into this topic in the latest Habits & Hustle episode with Ashley Koff. We also chat about why GLP-1s make people skinny but not necessarily healthy, why weight often comes back after stopping GLP-1s, and why not eating enough while on these medications is one of the biggest mistakes people make. Ashley Koff, RD is a registered dietitian, founder of The Better Nutrition Program, and a clinician with over 25 years of experience in personalized nutrition. She is the author of multiple books, including Your Best Shot: The Personalized Plan for Optimal Weight Health, and has been recognized as one of CNN's Top 100 Health Makers. What We Discuss: (00:00) Why weight loss has become the wrong goal and how “thinner” replaced healthier(03:12) GLP-1s explained and why they make people skinny without making them healthy(07:08) The real issue with GLP-1s and why misuse creates rebound weight gain(12:41) What actually happens when appetite returns after stopping GLP-1s(17:56) Why not eating enough on GLP-1s leads to muscle loss and metabolic slowdown(22:38) Food noise, hormones, and why appetite is not a willpower problem(34:27) The biggest “just eat less” lie and how it backfires long term(40:03) Fasting, under-fueling, and why trendy restriction worsens outcomes for some people Thank you to our sponsors: Prolon: Get 30% off sitewide plus a $40 bonus gift when you subscribe to their 5-Day Program! Just visit https://prolonlife.com/JENNIFERCOHEN and use code JENNIFERCOHEN to claim your discount and your bonus gift. Therasage: Head over to therasage.com and use code Be Bold for 15% off  Air Doctor: Go to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code HUSTLE40 for up to $300 off and a 3-year warranty on air purifiers. Magic Mind: Head over to www.magicmind.com/jen and use code Jen at checkout. Momentous: Shop this link and use code Jen for 20% off  Manna Vitality: Visit mannavitality.com and use code JENNIFER20 for 20% off your order  Amp fit is the perfect balance of tech and training, designed for people who do it all and still want to feel strong doing it. Check it out at joinamp.com/jen  Rho Nutrition: Try Rho Nutrition today and experience the difference of Liposomal Technology. Use code JEN20for 20% OFF everything at https://rhonutrition.com/discount/jen20. Find more from Jen:  Website: https://jennifercohen.com Instagram: @therealjencohen   Books: https://jennifercohen.com/books Speaking: https://jennifercohen.com/speaking-engagement Find more from Ashley Koff: Website: http://thebetternutritionprogram.com Instagram: @ashleykoffapproved Ashley's Upcoming Book: ORDER HERE

Ashley Koff is a registered dietitian and author who spent 20 years discovering that weight and health aren't separate issues, they're connected through "weight health hormones." After her own struggles with restrictive eating despite doing everything "right," a functional medicine doctor helped her understand what was actually broken, and that was, her body's natural hormone function.In this episode, Ashley explains why GLP-1 medications like Ozempic work, who actually needs them, and the critical foundational work required to avoid devastating rebounds. She reveals why current dietary guidelines fail women, shares her free weight health hormone assessment, cuts through the seed oil controversy, and offers practical strategies for eating healthy on any budget.If you're confused about nutrition, frustrated that eating healthy isn't working, or curious about GLP-1 medications, this conversation provides the clarity you've been missing.Guest's socials + website:Instagram: @ashleykoffapprovedWebsite: https://thebetternutritionprogram.com/ Kayla's social + website:Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/kaylabarnes/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@femalelongevityTwitter: https://x.com/femalelongevityWebsite: https://www.kaylabarnes.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4OLWWn22RGB0argbRPvAaQApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/longevity-optimization-with-kayla-barnes-lentz/id1591130227Follow Her Female Protocol:  https://www.protocol.kaylabarnes.comBecome a Member of Kayla's Female Longevity Membership: https://kayla-barnes-lentz.circle.so/checkout/become-a-member

I don't think GLP-1 meds are the answer for everyone, but I also don't think they're the villain of the story. For many people they can be genuinely life-changing, when they're used with the right support. So this episode is for anyone who's made that decision (or is seriously considering it) and wants to do it safely, sustainably, and with as much information as possible. -I can't stop you from taking these medications, but I can help you be informed: what to ask, what to monitor, what to eat, and how to protect your muscle, gut, and long-term health along the way.Today's episode is all about one of the biggest health conversations happening right now: GLP-1 medications.I'm joined by Ashley Koff, RD, to give you the straight dope on what's really going on beneath the surface: why so many of us are struggling with food noise, why some people never reach that “80% full” feeling, and what it means when your metabolic switches (the appetite and satiety systems that should be working in the background) aren't firing properly.We break down GLP-1s, starting with what happens in an optimally functioning body: the roles of hormones like GLP-1, GIP, PYY and CCK, and how they influence hunger, fullness, blood sugar, and cravings. We also talk through what side effects might be telling you, what to monitor if you do choose medication, and whether supplements have a role — including the so-called “GLP-1 boosters” you'll see everywhere.Most importantly, this episode is for anyone who wants lasting fat loss and better metabolic health, with or without drugs.Ashley Koff is a registered dietitian and founder of the Better Nutrition Program, and she trains clinicians as course director for UC Irvine's Integrative & Functional Medicine Fellowship. She's also the author of the upcoming book ‘Your Best Shot'.

Nutritious Life PodcastIn this timely episode of the Living a Nutritious Life Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Ashley Koff, RD, a nationally recognized dietitian, author, and nutrition expert.About Our Guest:Ashley Koff, RD, is the founder of The Better Nutrition Program (BNP) and the author of the newly released book, Your Best Shot. An acclaimed weight-health expert and practitioner for more than 25 years, Koff is leading a transformative movement in personalized nutrition, turning “better, not perfect” choices into practical, sustainable strategies that deliver real outcomes.What You'll Learn in This Episode:- The critical role of "weight health hormones" (including GLP-1, PYY, CCK, and GIP) in metabolism, appetite, and overall well-being.- Why weight loss and health have long been separated—and how to finally bridge them for lifelong results.- How optimizing your own hormones is essential, whether or not you use GLP-1 agonist medications.- Why personalized assessment and nutrition matter more than any fad diet, supplement, or one-size-fits-all approach.Episode Highlights:- The science behind the GLP-1 hormone, how GLP-1 agonists work, and why they're reshaping weight health (and medicine!).- Ashley's signature “pizza analogy” to make customizing your nutrition plan simple and sustainable.- The most overlooked nutrients and habits that support your body's own hormonal balance and weight regulation.- A candid discussion about medication, teens, and why every individual needs a personalized approach—plus how Ashley's own story shaped this movement.About Living a Nutritious Life Podcast: Welcome to the Living a Nutritious Life podcast with Keri Glassman, MS, RDN, CDN, where we break down the latest nutrition science into smart, actionable tips to help you live your most nutritious life.On the Living a Nutritious Life podcast, Keri and her world-renowned guests cut through the noise, sharing unparalleled, forward-thinking tips, tricks, and the latest in health, wellness, and nutrition science.Based on Keri's whole-person approach to healthy living, each impactful episode extends far beyond the simplistic “get more sleep” and “eat your greens” advice. She connects the dots like no one else – like how morning yoga can make it easier to choose a healthy lunch, leading to better sleep at night.Listen as Keri and her expert guests explore the physiological and behavioral connections that explain, for example, why the common wisdom around dieting and exercising alone doesn't work, so you can finally make the meaningful changes you've been looking for.Thank you for listening in to this episode of Living a Nutritious Life. We hope you enjoyed the conversation as much as we did! If you found value in this episode, please RATE, REVIEW and SHARE.Ready to Dive Deeper? Are you ready to dive into the world of nutrition and wellness even deeper and become a certified nutrition coach? Join our amazing global community of like-minded students and alumni. Get in on the action—enroll in our Become a Nutrition Coach program at nutritiouslife.com/bnc. Keri has a lot to teach, and we're here to help you get started on your journey!Connect with Ashley on social:IG: www.instagram.com/ashleykoffapprovedWebsite: https://thebetternutritionprogram.com/Your Best Shot: https://thebetternutritionprogram.com/your-best-shot/#OrderConnect with Keri on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nutritiouslifeofficial/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keriglassman/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@keriglassman Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KeriGlassmanNutritiousLife Twitter: https://twitter.com/NutritiousLife_ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nutritiouslife Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/nutritious_life/ Website: https://nutritiouslife.com/ Become a Nutrition Coach: https://nutritiouslife.com/bnc/Copyright © 2023-2025 Nutritious Life.#LivingaNutritiousLife #NutritiousLife Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy New Year! This time of the year, most declare their resolutions - a huge majority including diet and weight loss, but what is the best way to do it?In this episode, our Chief Science Officer, Dr. Krista Kostroman, N.D., is joined by Ashley Koff, R.D., the founder of The Better Nutrition Program (BNP), the nutrition course director for UC Irvine's Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute's Integrative and Functional Medicine Fellowship, and a faculty member at the Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy (IFNA), where she teaches “An Integrative and Functional Nutrition Approach to Obesity and Weight Management.”She is also the author of the recently released book Your Best Shot (HarperOne, Jan. 6, 2026). With over 25 years of practice, Ashley leads a transformative movement in personalized nutrition — turning “better, not perfect” choices into practical, sustainable strategies that create meaningful health outcomes. Through patient stories and personal experience, she demonstrates that optimal health isn't just possible — it's essential to living a full life.Her work has been recognized widely: she was named one of CNN's Top 100 Health Makers, featured in InStyle as “Hollywood's Leading Dietitian,” and selected as Westin's Global Nutrition Ambassador.Join us today as we uncover the science and truth about weight health and nutrition! This includes the following highlights:What our genetics says about our weight, diet, and nutritionWhat GLP-1s arePersonalized Nutrition and how to create sustainable strategies for optimal health and weight lossHow supplements affect our diet and nutritionAshley Koff's book, “Your Best Shot”If you wish to learn more from Dr. Emily Splichal and Naboso, you may do so through the following channels:Website: https://thebetternutritionprogram.com/about/Instagram: @thebetternutritionprogramCheck out Ashley's book at: Your Best Shot: The Personalized System for Optimal Weight Heath - GLP-1 Shot or Not (Harper One, January 6, 2026). Out now wherever books are soldThe real revolution of the GLP-1 shots is the insight that the body regulates appetite and more with the hormones GLP-1, GIP, PYY, and CCK—and with Your Best Shot in hand, you can learn to optimize their function and your weight health for life______________________________________________________Keep yourself up to date on The DNA Talks Podcast! Follow our socials below:The DNA Talks Podcast Instagram: @dnatalkspodcastThe DNA Company Instagram: @thednacoThe DNA Company's Official Tiktok Account: @thednaco3______________________________________________________Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this communication is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read here. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately.

In this episode, we sit down with nutrition expert Ashley Koff to dive deep into the world of optimal health for high performers. Together, we explore the real science behind weight management, focusing on GLP-1 medications and the broader ecosystem of weight health hormones. Ashley shares her personal journey, stresses the power of understanding the vagus nerve, and explains why digestion and the microbiome are pivotal in achieving true “weight health,” not just hitting a number on the scale.The conversation uncovers how holistic approaches, e.g, combining nutrition, the right supplements, and mindful practices, can help optimize health and support those considering or using GLP-1 drugs. We also emphasize the importance of individualized plans, debunking myths around diet, fasting, and compliance while offering practical strategies for real-life results.Ready to upgrade your approach to health and discover how to build a personalized roadmap to your goals? Listen in and learn actionable tips, or check out Ashley Koff's book “Your Best Shot” and The Better Nutrition Program for more resources and expert support. Don't forget to subscribe and share this episode with friends who want to thrive!Dr. Navaz HabibEmail: podcast@healthupgraded.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrNavazHabib/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drnavazhabib/LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/drnavazhabibJP ErricoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevnsguy/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jp-errico-097629aaAshley KoffWebsite: https://thebetternutritionprogram.com/about/ 

This episode covers:In this episode, we discuss the truth about GLP-1 weight hormones, why these medications may be overprescribed, how to naturally optimize your own hormone function, and so much more.Ashley Koff, RD, is the founder of the The Better Nutrition Program (BNP), the nutrition course director for UC Irvine's Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute's Integrative and Functional Medicine Fellowship, and a faculty member at the Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy (IFNA), where she teaches “An Integrative and Functional Nutrition Approach to Obesity and Weight Management.” She is also the author of the upcoming book Your Best Shot (HarperOne, Jan. 6, 2026). A practitioner for more than 25 years, Koff is leading a transformative movement in personalized nutrition, turning “better, not perfect” choices into practical, sustainable strategies that deliver real health outcomes. Through patient stories and personal experience, she shows that optimal health is not just possible — it's essential to living your fullest life. Koff has been recognized as one of CNN's Top 100 Health Makers, featured in InStyle as “Hollywood's Leading Dietitian,” and selected as Westin's global nutrition ambassador.Links mentioned during this episode:*ENROLL in Reignite Your Metabolism!! https://l.bttr.to/j5wLoAshley's GLP-1 Assessment: https://thebetternutritionprogram.com/glp1-weight-health-hormone-assessment/?utm_source=wellnessyourway&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ybsAshley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleykoffapproved/Ashley's Book (preorder): https://amzn.to/4n8hsjTLyons' Share Instagram: www.instagram.com/thelyonsshareJoin Megan's Newsletter: www.thelyonsshare.org/newsletter

Can GLP-1 medications like Ozempic repair your health—or are they just another quick fix? In this powerful episode of the Fusionary Health podcast, Dr. Shivani Gupta sits down with Ashley Koff, RD, founder of The Better Nutrition Program, UC Irvine's Nutrition Director, and author of the upcoming book Your Best Shot. With over 25 years of experience, Ashley reveals how weight health goes far beyond aesthetics—connecting hormones, gut health, detox, and longevity.Together, they break down the truth about GLP-1s, the role of digestion and detoxification in perimenopause, and why your body must be treated as an ecosystem to achieve real, lasting results.Key Highlights:• Why GLP-1s are a tool—not the full solution • The hidden role of gut hormones in weight health • Detox, digestion, and hydration as foundations • Perimenopause, protein, and nutrient sufficiency • How to avoid being “under-resourced” • Ashley's free clinical assessment toolWhy You Should Watch:This episode gives women in midlife a fresh framework for sustainable health—moving beyond calorie-cutting and quick fixes to real, functional solutions. You'll learn how to optimize hormones, digestion, and energy so you can feel empowered, resilient, and aligned with your long-term health goals

In this episode, Dr. Whitfield speaks with Ashley Koff, RD, about the fascinating world of peptide hormones, focusing on GLP-1 and its role in metabolic health. Dr. Whitfield starts by highlighting how our genes play a part and why GLP-1 is so crucial, especially when bouncing back after surgery. Ashley, a whiz on GLP-1 agonists, chats about the differences between synthetic and natural hormones. She also stresses the importance of seeing metabolic health as a complex system. Ashley shares how personal genomics can help us fine-tune our health and gives us a sneak peek into her upcoming book on optimizing GLP-1. Tune in to hear more about a holistic and personalized approach to health and nutrition. Connect with Ashley Koff, RD https://thebetternutritionprogram.com/bnp-plan/ https://thebetternutritionprogram.com/join-our-newsletter/ Show Highlights: Genetic Factors in Metabolic Health (00:04:28) Impact of genetics on metabolic function and health outcomes GLP-1's Role in Repair (00:15:33) GLP-1's potential in repairing the digestive tract lining and considerations for its use Understanding Medication Use (00:16:25) Prevalence of acid-suppressing medications and their effects on digestion and inflammation GLP-1 Optimization Insights (00:22:25) Significance of GLP-1 hormones in regulating health and addressing weight management Importance of Nutrition Ecosystem (00:26:28) Discussion on the interconnectedness of diet, gut health, and overall body function Fermented Foods and Their Benefits (00:30:36) Exploration of various fermented foods and their role in enhancing gut health and nutrition Nutritional Yeast Misconceptions (00:33:16) Clarification on the nutritional content of fortified nutritional yeast and its impact on health Fermented Foods and Probiotics (00:34:12) Exploration of the limitations of fermented foods like sourdough for probiotic intake Protein Quality and Distribution (00:40:02) Importance of protein source quality and proper distribution throughout the day Genetic Factors in Nutrition (00:45:49) Discussion on the role of genetics in individual dietary needs and behaviors Bio: Ashley Koff, RD Ashley Koff, RD, leads the national conversation on truly personalized nutrition. She's translated her 25+ years of practitioner experience into a proven system, 'BNP' (better not perfect), to help you identify and make better nutrition choices more often. She's the founder of The Better Nutrition Program and the founding Nutrition Director for the University of California at Irvine's Susan Samueli Institute's Integrative and Functional Medicine Fellowship. Koff has a new book available in January 2026 on GLP-1 optimization from Harper Collins and offers certification for it for coaches and practitioners. She's also the author of two consumer publications, Recipes for IBS and Mom Energy, and a contributor to three practitioner publications. She was also the on-air dietitian for three reality TV shows and a regular contributing expert for national and local media outlets. Awarded by InStyle magazine as Hollywood's Leading Nutritionist, as among CNN's Top 100 health makers, recognized in the Top 10 Social Health Makers in Nutrition (Sharecare.com) and among the top “50 Natural Influencers” in health and nutrition to follow on Twitter (NewHope360 and Shape.com), Koff was also selected for the first list of Top 10 Registered Dietitians in the US by Today's Dietitian. Links and Resources Let's Connect Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/breast-implant-illness/id1678143554 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1SPDripbluZKYsC0rwrBdb?si=23ea2cd9f6734667 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drrobertwhitfield?t=8oQyjO25X5i&r=1 IG: https://www.instagram.com/breastimplantillnessexpert/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/DrRobertWhitfield Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-robert-whitfield-md-50775b10/ X: https://x.com/rob_whitfieldmd Read this article - https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/surgery/breast-reconstruction/types/implant-reconstruction/illness/breast-implant-illness Shop: https://drrobssolutions.com SHARP: https://www.harp.health NVISN Labs - https://nvisnlabs.com/ Get access to Dr. Rob's Favorite Products below: Danger Coffee - Use our link for mold free coffee - https://dangercoffee.com/pages/mold-free-coffee?ref=ztvhyjg JASPR Air Purifier - Use code DRROB for the Jaspr Air Purifier - https://jaspr.co/ Echo Water - Get high quality water with our code DRROB10 - https://echowater.com/ BallancerPro - Use code DRROBVIP for the world's leader in lymphatic drainage technology - https://ballancerpro.com Ultrahuman - Use code WHITFIELD10 for the most accurate wearable - https://www.ultrahuman.com/ring/buy/us/?affiliateCode=drwhitfield

What role do hormones play in blood sugar regulation, weight loss, and libido?  Join us as we welcome Ashley Koff, RD, founder of The Better Nutrition Program, to explore the intricacies of incretin hormones and their impact on our health. Ashley sheds light on how these hormones influence not only our metabolic health but also our sexual well-being. Learn practical tips on optimizing your hormone levels naturally and discover the surprising connections between your gut health, blood sugar, and libido. Chapter Highlights: 00:00 - 00:28 - Intro  00:29 - 05:28 - Introduction to incretin hormones and their importance  05:29 - 08:00 - Understanding the role of hormones in health and libido  08:01 - 09:29 - The link between leptin, insulin, and libido  09:30 - 16:17 - Practical ways to optimize hormone levels for better health and libido  16:18 - 19:05 - Final thoughts and where to learn more About the Guest: Ashley Koff, RD, is the founder of The Better Nutrition Program. For over 20 years, Ashley has been helping people achieve better health with a personalized approach. She has created tools and evaluations to complement traditional assessments, making her a go-to resource for leading practitioners, businesses, media, and educational organizations. At The Better Nutrition Program, Ashley and her team bring the power of personalized nutrition to individuals and businesses seeking improved health outcomes.

Practitioners, if specialized pro-resolving lipid mediators (SPMs) aren't already on your radar, you'll be a convert by the end of this New Frontiers episode. In functional medicine, we excel at addressing inflammation through nutrition and lifestyle. However, brilliant researchers like Dr. Charles Serhan from Harvard have shown us that resolving inflammation requires a two-phase approach. We need to shift gears, rally the cleanup crew, start the repair process, and turn down the volume on the immune system. This transition from inflammation to resolution is exactly what our guest, Ashley Koff, RD, will discuss. We'll explore why SPMs, discovered by Dr. Serhan, are crucial for healthy inflammation resolution and how Metagenics has developed a product using the patented Serhan method that has numerous clinical applications, from managing inflammation and pain to addressing neurodegenerative conditions, autoimmunity, and even infertility. We'll also delve into factors that influence our ability to convert omega-3 and -6 fatty acids into these superstar molecules, such as diet, genetics, inflammatory bias, and poor vagal tone. This conversation is packed with clinical pearls for your practice and personal use. Enjoy. ~DrKF Check out the show notes at https://www.drkarafitzgerald.com/fxmed-podcast/ for the full list of links and resources. GUEST INFORMATION Ashley Koff, RD is a 25+ year award-winning practitioner, founder of The Better Nutrition Program (est. 2019), and fractional Chief Nutrition Officer for entities like Vitaboom. Ashley Koff, RD | The Better Nutrition Program Phone: 323-251-7537 | Email: ashley@thebetternutritionprogram.com GUEST DETAILS Ashley Koff, RD: https://tinyurl.com/2drp29ky Founder - The Better Nutrition Program: https://thebetternutritionprogram.com/ Phone: 323-251-7537 Email: ashley@thebetternutritionprogram.com THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR: Metagenics: Website PROMO Get 15% off Metagenics SPM Active Supplement with Code SPMW624US (US) or SPMW624CAN (Canada) at checkout. https://tinyurl.com/4jc9np3y (Offer expires 7/15/24. Max order value $500. For consumer purchases only.) SHOW NOTES Metagenics Institute Study Website NFFM Podcast: Specialized Pro-Resolving Mediators (SPMs): As Close to a Panpharmacon as We Can Get? Another Study Website Latest Updates on Specialized Pro-Resolving Mediator (SPM) Science by Charles Serhan, PhD, DSc Another Study Website CONNECT WITH DrKF on: YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/hjpc8daz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkarafitzgerald/

In this episode of Well Beyond 40, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Ashley Koff, a registered dietitian with over 25 years of experience in personalized nutrition. We dove deep into the world of GLP-1, a hormone that plays a crucial role in regulating appetite, insulin, and leptin. Ashley shared her insights on how to optimize your body's natural production of GLP-1 and when it might be appropriate to consider GLP-1 agonist medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide (Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, etc).   We also discussed the importance of working with a qualified practitioner when considering these medications, as they can have significant effects on your metabolism and overall health. Ashley emphasized the need for a comprehensive approach that includes nutrition, lifestyle changes, and regular monitoring to ensure the best possible outcomes. Whether you're looking to improve your metabolic health, manage your weight, or simply feel your best, this episode is packed with valuable information you won't want to miss!   FULL show notes: https://www.jjvirgin.com/koff The Better Nutrition Program's GLP-1 Optimizer: https://thebetternutritionprogram.com/product/glp-1-optimizer-metabolic-health-weight-loss-wins/ Reignite Wellness™ Amino Power Powder: https://reignitewellness.com/products/amino-power-powdeReignite Wellness™ Clean Creatine Powder: https://reignitewellness.com/products/clean-creatine-powder Reignite Wellness™ Collagen Peptides Powder: https://reignitewellness.com/products/all-systems-glow-collagen Reignite Wellness™ Magnesium Body Calm: https://reignitewellness.com/products/magnesium-body-calm Vitamin D Plus: https://reignitewellness.com/products/vitamin-d-plus Get an Omega-3 test from OmegaQuant: https://omegaquant.com/ref/679 use code JJVIRGIN for 5% off Get Ashley's GLP-1 Optimizer Guide  

Ashley Koff RD - renowned dietitian and founder of The Better Nutrition Program - reveals how childhood struggles with weight, anxiety, and bullying led to a cycle of extreme dieting in a quest to be skinny and perfect. She gets candid about hiding in other people's stories to avoid being seen. When she let go of chasing perfection and allowed herself to be vulnerable she was able to celebrate her own story. Ashley explains how ditching diet dogma and healing her digestive system impacted her career. She charts the evolution of her “Better, Not Perfect” approach, and shares how freeing yourself to focus on the next better choice is the key to sustainable change. Ashley and Tess discuss the value of personalized nutrition, and the importance of partnering with a practitioner to find solutions that fit your specific situation. Ashley recommends using a mixture of anecdotal and clinical data to inform appropriate diet and lifestyle changes. She also stresses the value of defining success in your terms in order to set markers and track progress. Ashley closes with the power of having a diversity of friends who can advise you in different ways. KEY THINGS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: Value your story: When Ashley embraced her uniqueness and vulnerability she allowed others to “see” her to create more meaningful relationships. Define success your way: By letting go of the need to compare herself to others, Ashley started defining success her way - which made her a happier person and a better practitioner. Better Not Perfect choices: Ashley stresses the futility of chasing perfection, and how meaningful change and impact occurs as a result of focusing on the next better choice. Find a curious practitioner: Truly personalized nutrition empowers you to make informed and appropriate changes for better health. Find a practitioner who wants to understand your whole story. Assemble your cabinet: Ashley tells how she learned from Steph Carter the importance of having people in your friendship circle who can counsel you in different ways. KEY MOMENTS IN THE PODCAST “The issue with ‘perfect' is that it's done. It can only be perfect for a moment, then what? Part of letting go of perfect was feeling better and being empowered to know what was better for me. I realized that ‘better, not perfect' choices and balance were going to make me happy. We're learning and growing and wanting to be better all the time. We're never done.” “Injustice drives me. Nutrition is a form of justice. I'm correcting an injustice by saying that this is something that we should all know how to do. When I figured out that nutrition could fix things, I realized I could help lots of people fix themselves.” “People come in and tell me all the things that they do wrong. I challenge people to tell me something that they're successful with, something that is good. Successful people see themselves as successful. Start as a success because if you see yourself as a hot mess or a failure it is much harder to actually do something.” “Instead of setting goals, I invite you to ‘experiment' with something to see how your body responds. Let's see what your body is telling us and make decisions from there. We decide together - What are the markers of success? Instead of thinking that you're a failure if something doesn't work, we've actually just learned that you are not going to respond to that thing.” CONNECT WITH ASHLEY Website Get 10% OFF all programs with code: bg10 Free Sweet Taste Bud Reset GLP-1 Optimizer Program Blood Sugar Optimizer Program Mom Energy Recipes For IBS Facebook Instagram X/Twitter LinkedIn CONNECT WITH TESS Website Podcast Website Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special edition of the Integrative Practitioner Podcast Darshan Shah, MD, and Ashley Koff, RD, join Integrative Practitioner Content Specialist Avery St. Onge for a live interview at the Integrative Healthcare Symposium to discuss how to approach GLP-1 agonists with integrative medicine. Find us at integrativepractitioner.com or e-mail us at IPEditor@divcom.com. Theme music: "Upbeat Party" by Scott Holmes via freemusicarchive.org and "Carefree" by Kevin Mcleod via incompetech.com. About the Experts Darshan Shah, MD, is a well-known health and wellness specialist, board-certified surgeon, published author, entrepreneur, and founder of Next Health, the world's first and largest Health Optimization and Longevity clinic. With expertise in all body systems, he has performed over 15,000 surgical procedures, including trauma surgery, general surgery, and reconstructive procedures. As a health and wellness specialist, he has advised thousands of patients on how to optimize their well-being and extend their lifespan. Dr. Shah began his training at an accelerated MD program at the University of Missouri and earned his medical degree at the age of 21, becoming one of the youngest doctors in the United States. He continued his training at the Mayo Clinic, one of the most prestigious medical institutes in the country. After earning his board certification, he opened medical/surgical centers throughout California, started innovative tech companies, created patented medical devices, and advised dozens of startups in medicine, finance, and tech. Dr. Shah's belief in continual education and self-improvement has earned him alumni status at Harvard Business School, Singularity University, and other prestigious institutions. Ashley Koff RD is a 25+ year personalized nutrition expert. Renowned for her ability to translate nutrition science into deliciously doable recommendations, Koff is a longstanding advisor, educator and strategic consultant for the media, practitioners, businesses, and organizations. Today, as the founder of The Better Nutrition Program, Koff helms a team of clinicians, coaches, and experts to create and implement personalized health solutions at scale. She lives in Maine, plays the trumpet, loves hiking and dogs, is a connector, optimist, and humanitarian.

Tieraona Low Dog, MD, ABOIM and Ashley Koff, RD, join Integrative Practitioner Content Specialist Avery St. Onge to discuss how to navigate personalized nutrition in an era where practitioners and their patients are overloaded with contradictory information and data from social media and direct-to-consumer products. This episode is brought to you by the Integrative Healthcare Symposium. Register for the Symposium and receive 15% off with promo code IPpodcast: https://www.xpressreg.net/register/ihsy0224/landing.php?sc=IPpodcast Learn more about the event by visiting the Symposium website: www.ihsymposium.com Contact the Integrative Healthcare Symposium team: info@ihsymposium.com Find us at integrativepractitioner.com or e-mail us at IPEditor@divcom.com. Theme music: "Upbeat Party" by Scott Holmes via freemusicarchive.org, "Carefree" by Kevin Mcleod via incompetech.com, and “Relaxing Light Background” by AudioCoffee. About the Experts Tieraona Low Dog, MD, ABOIM is a leading expert and thought leader in the fields of botanical medicine, dietary supplements, and Integrative Medicine. During her 40-year career, she has led two Integrative Medicine fellowships, chaired five expert panels at the US Pharmacopeia, received a presidential appointment under Bill Clinton, published 50+ peer-reviewed articles, written seven books (four with National Geographic), received an honorary doctorate in naturopathic medicine from Bastyr University, was honored as Time Magazine's Innovator of the Year, and is a recipient of four Lifetime Achievement Awards, and three Awards for Excellence in Science and Public Health. She has been an invited speaker to more than 600 science/medical conferences. In addition to her medical degree, Dr. Low Dog has been trained in midwifery, massage therapy, and holds a 3rd degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do. Ashley Koff RD is a 25+ year personalized nutrition expert. Renowned for her ability to translate nutrition science into deliciously doable recommendations, Koff is a longstanding advisor, educator and strategic consultant for the media, practitioners, businesses, and organizations. Today, as the founder of The Better Nutrition Program, Koff helms a team of clinicians, coaches, and experts to create and implement personalized health solutions at scale. She lives in Maine, plays the trumpet, loves hiking and dogs, is a connector, optimist, and humanitarian. For more information, please visit TheBetterNutritionProgram.com

In a world saturated with health information, how can we discern reliable sources from unreliable ones?  As we navigate a sea of health information, it's essential to be discerning, understand your body's unique needs, and make informed choices about your health and wellness. In this episode, Ashley Koff, a registered dietitian, cuts through the clutter and provides clear, valuable insights and strategies to optimize your health through diet, nutrition, and supplements. Ashley discusses the importance of quality fats, mindful eating, hydration, and vitamin D, warns against the dangers of over-supplementing, and emphasizes the value of personalized health approaches. She also explains the role of GLP-1 agonist medications for diabetes and weight loss, and offers a guide to managing the overload of health information, or 'infobesity'. Ashley Koff RD is a personalized nutrition expert, founder and CEO of The Better Nutrition Program, consultant, and speaker. What we discuss: (0:04:31) - The importance of quality fats in diet and nutrition, and how they contribute to better health and wellness (0:09:41) - The effectiveness of GLP-1 agonist medications, such as OZEMPIC, for diabetes and weight loss (0:19:17) -Personalized health and the importance of looking beyond lab tests and supplements for managing health (0:28:03) - The importance of hydration for overall health and the role of vitamin D in our bodies  (0:31:03) - The importance of knowing one's vitamin D levels and taking a targeted approach to supplements (0:43:41) - The concept of mindful eating and the challenges that can arise when trying to implement it in a busy lifestyle (0:49:17) - The concept of infobesity and how to navigate the overwhelming flood of health information Thank you to our sponsors: Pendulum: Head over to www.pendulum.com and use code JENCOHEN for 20% off. OneSkin: Head over to oneskin.co and use code HUSTLE15 for 15% off. Find more from Jen:  Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/ Instagram: @therealjencohen  Books: https://www.jennifercohen.com/books Speaking: https://www.jennifercohen.com/speaking-engagement Learn more from Ashley Koff, RD: Website: https://ashleykoffrd.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleykoffapproved/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ashley Koff, RD is Maine based, registered dietician who has seen it all. Ashley started on the other side of the divide with respect to holistic nutrition, in the big Food sales and marketing world. After a suspicious encounter with a goat-milk regimen, Ashley came to the realization that there must be a better way. On this episode, Mark and Ashley dive into this as well as her personal encounters with Bristol Bay and why Bristol Bay sockeye salmon is in fact, the world's perfect food.

This week we chat with Ashley Koff RD, 20+ year award-winning personalized nutrition expert and founder of The Better Nutrition Program. Among CNN's Top 100 health makers, Ashley shares her wealth of nutrition knowledge. We dive into questions like - what diets actually work, how do you know you're absorbing nutrients, and what are the benefits of working with a health coach to personalize your nutrition? On What The Health?!: What's hip in health trends? Clayton's got the scoop! Use code FUNC for 20% off at Wildhealth.com! Use code FUNC for $500 off tuition at Functional Medicine Coaching Academy.

Conversation 258: The Story, Journey and Passion of Ashley Koff, RD Today's conversation is with Ashley Koff, a registered dietitian who wanted nothing to do with the medical field as she headed into her professional life. While she was working in advertising, she started to reflect on her personal health and realized how important nutrition was in her long term wellness. She went back to school and became a registered dietitian. She is currently on a mission to help people achieve better health powered by better total nutrition. She is a media expert and specializes in educating doctors, nutritionists, and fitness professionals by founding The Better Nutrition Program - which offers programs for professionals to use in their practice that assess and advise on total nutrition. Please enjoy my conversation with Ashley. Connect with Ashley: https://thebetternutritionprogram.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thebetternutritionprogram/ https://www.instagram.com/ashleykoffapproved/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/betternutritionproviders www.anneelizabethrd.com Copyright © 2022 AEHC & OPI Song: One Of These Days Artist: The Gemini www.thegeminimusic.com Music used by permission. All rights received. © ASCAP OrtmanMusic --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anneelizabethrd/message

This week I talk to Ashley Koff, RD from the Better Nutrition Program about all the details of magnesium. Ashley shares the story of her own health challenges, career choices and changes and how she loves to "nerd out" and sell stuff. We deep dive into all things magnesium with applicable details and most importantly, the "WHY".KEY TAKEAWAYS:Less information can be so much better when working with clientsImportance of magnesium- foundational piece of our healthLab testing- is it worth it or can symptoms paint the pictureSymptoms of inadequate magnesium- insufficiency vs deficiencyCalcium Magnesium relationship- need both to move things alongWhole food sources of magnesium- dark chocolate, whole grains, cashew milk, greens, nuts/seedsHow to know if we're getting enough magnesium in food- assess and personalizeEmotional side of magnesium insufficiencyDifferent forms of magnesium and rationale for choiceMagnesium is easy to deplete, slow to repleteASHLEY SHARED HELPFUL TIPS ON:Assessing the digestive systemPersonalizing plans vs education overload "Infobesity"How to show clients how to be more successful by changing habitsEmpower clients with assessments/questionnairesIdentifying symptoms that may point to magnesium insufficiencyABOUT ASHLEY:Ashley Koff RD, CEO, The Better Nutrition Program uniquely blends over twenty years as an integrative practitioner with a prior career successfully advertising sugared cereals, hair color, and sundries to American families. After decades of helping individuals get and stay healthy powered by their better nutrition choices, Koff shifted to helping practitioners deliver personalized recommendations for better patient and business outcomes. Today, she runs The Better Nutrition Program. An accomplished author, speaker, media expert, spokeswoman, and activist, Koff hosts My Better Nutrition, an Alexa skill, is a partner at BeyondBrands, a consultant for food and nutrition companies, an advisor for Tufts University Friedman School of Nutrition's Food and Entrepreneurship program, an advisory board member for The Partnership for Healthier America and for Victress Capital. She's a passionate basketball fan, relearning the trumpet, and loves outdoor adventures as much as her espresso CBD Koff-tado.WHERE TO FIND ASHLEY:@TheBetterNutritionProgramthebetternutritionprogram.comWHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:https://www.christabiegler.com/On IG:instagram.com/anti.inflammatory.nutritionist/Shop our Favoriteschristabiegler.com/shopLoving the podcast? Leave us a review and ENTER OUR GIVEAWAY NOW!Sharing & reviewing this podcast is the BEST way to help us succeed with our mission to help integrate the best of East & West empower you to raise the bar on your health story. Just go to https://reviewthispodcast.com/lessstressedlifeSPONSORS:A special thanks to our VIP sponsor RUPA Health, our lab concierge service that helps our clients get standard bloodwork 2/3 off retail direct to consumer lab test pricing. Let them know I sent you when you sign up for your free practitioner account.

Surrounded by nutrition info but still confused? If so, that's very normal! We live in a world of ‘infobesity': there's more than we can process, and the conflicts are overwhelming.  This problem ESPECIALLY applies to nutrition!   Yet, despite all that info, most people are still confused about what to eat, when, and how.   The answer: personalized nutrition.  In the end, there's no ‘one correct answer' when it comes to nutrition.  Instead, the secret to success is to find and customize what's best for YOU. So, how is that achieved?  It can be a daunting process even for nutrition pros.   My guest this episode is Ashely Koff, RD.  She's hacked this problem by creating a streamlined process for personalized nutrition.  In this episode, we discuss: What is infobesity and why it's harmful Why personalization is the solution to optimizing wellness The difference between problem vs. person-centered healthcare approaches How to streamline the diet personalization process Why a Rainbow Evaluation is a great way to get started with personalized nutrition How practitioners can get started with a proven system for providing personalized nutrition care (discount offer below) Take Ashely's Rainbow Evaluation: https://thebetternutritionprogram.com/lpc-rainbow/?utm_source=erins&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=social  Find a personalized nutrition practitioner: https://thebetternutritionprogram.com/providers/  Access the Better Nutrition Program Toolkit and membership for practitioners (use code skinner10 for a 10% discount on either): https://thebetternutritionprogram.com/preview-tools/  Check out the full episode at: https://erinskinner.com/empowerednutrition/personalizednutrition   Please review the Empowered Nutrition Podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen! Then, send me a screenshot of your positive review to erin@erinskinner.com as a DM on Instagram (erinskinner_rd) .  Include a brief description of what you're working on with your health and/or nutrition and I'll send you a free custom meal plan!  Also, I'm accepting new clients for functional nutrition!  Book a free chemistry call to discuss your story and see if we're a good fit HERE. Follow me on Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest

In this week’s episode of Be HEALTHistic, Drs. Steve and Drew Sinatra welcome Ashley Koff RD, founder of The Better Nutrition Program, a start-up healthcare company that creates total nutrition assessment tools for practitioners to help them truly personalize recommendations for their patients. Today, the doctors talk to Ashley about their shared “food as medicine” approach to health and healing, and why it’s critical that more doctors understand basic nutrition principles. First, Ashley clarifies the difference between a registered dietician (RD) certification and other nutrition credentials, and shares details about her diverse career. She reveals how the health issues in her own life steered her toward this specialty and emphasizes the importance of medical nutrition therapy and examining each patient’s total nutrition landscape when determining treatment. Next, Dr. Steve and Ashley discuss which foods can help treat high blood pressure, and she explains why it’s key that practitioners connect with patients where they currently are at every stage of their health journey. Next, Ashley tells the doctors more about The Better Nutrition Program, and how her company’s assessment tools provide detailed data that can get patients on the road to better health. She explains how her comprehensive surveys can connect the dots with regard to symptoms, and how easy good nutrition can be if you simply eat all the colors of the rainbow. Finally, Ashley shares her best tips for getting a better night’s sleep during this challenging time. Don’t miss this opportunity to Be HEALTHistic, where the Doctors Sinatra and Ashley Koff explore why nutrition assessment is becoming more and more essential to the overall treatment of patients.

My guest today is a dietitian, nutrition educator and health advocate- but not just any dietitian. She has appeared on national shows like The Dr. Oz Show and The Today Show and has authored two books, her message centered around better nutrition is simple. She emphasizes the value of quality nutritional choices in achieving optimal well being and is a wealth of information for people looking to achieve their health goals. I feel so privileged to have an internationally-renowned registered dietitian across from me, please welcome, Ashley Koff of The Better Nutrition Program! https://thebetternutritionprogram.com/ Sign up for Ashley's Be Heart Healthy program below! (21 day program starts 2/19, registration ends 2/15.) Use code whatthefit for 20% off! https://thebetternutritionprogram.com/product/heart-health-package/ Heart Disease is the #1 Cause of Death for women (affects 1 in 3 adults)and better total nutrition (food, supplements etc) prevents and reduces risk of dying from heart disease! If you're loving WTF?!, help support the podcast via the Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/whatthefitpodcast

Our guest this episode is Ashley Koff RD, an award-winning nutrition expert with over twenty years experience, and creator of The Better Nutrition Program. We asked her for some nutrition tips for us Menopausal women, as well as just some better nutrition tips for eating as we age. We wanted to know what top three changes we should make to our diets right now, how to combat midlife weight gain, what are the best supplements to take in midlife, and just what can we eat?

I am so honored to have Ashley Koff, Registered Dietitian @ashleykoffapproved and owner of The Better Nutrition Program on the show.  With her twenty years of experience as a dietitian, Ashley is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to nutrition. Ashley became passionate about how nutrition is influencing the body through her own experiences going on a frozen yogurt diet a friend recommended or trying a goat milk cleanse.  I had so many questions that you guys wanted answer for: You are what you digest! Is that true? What is the best diet to lose weight? How do I stop the sugar cravings? Does wine keep me from losing my belly fat? How go I get more energy and stop the weight gain in peri-/ and menopause? Ashley shares her three lifestyle strategies for women in midlife and how to feel energized and support a healthy lifestyle. Subscribe and Review in iTunes Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you are not, then I want to encourage you to do that right now. I don’t want you to miss out on an episode. Click here to subscribe on iTunes. While you are there, I would love it if you left me a review over on iTunes too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast, and I love reading them. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. You are amazing. Thanks! Links mentioned in this episode and how you can reach Ashley: Instagram Facebook YouTube The Better Nutrition Program Other ways to enjoy the show You can find our interview on YouTube in the “Inspiring Interview” section.  

Ashley Koff RD is your better health enabler. An award-winning nutrition expert, Koff knows better nutrition powers better health. During her two decades as a dietitian, Koff identified a BIG issue – the tools we are using to assess nutrition aren’t better, and that keeps people from getting better results. She’s created better nutrition tools, […] The post Nutrition Experts Podcast Episode 20 You Are Not A Source of Information with Ashley Koff, RDN appeared first on Nutrition Experts Podcast.

Ashley Koff RD is your better health enabler. Koff knows firsthand that better nutrition powers better health. Over two decades as a dietitian, Koff developed better nutrition tools to help her patients and their practitioners get results. Today as CEO of The Better Nutrition Program, Koff makes those tools available online as part of The Better Nutrition Membership and during her "Build Your Better Nutrition Plan" workshops for groups (book clubs, schools, organizations and businesses). A practitioner first, Koff is an award-winning nutrition expert, author, speaker, consultant, spokesperson and advocate. She regularly shares her better nutrition message with millions via national media, social media and co-hosts the podcast “Take Out with Ashley and Robyn." For more about Ashley or to get the Better Nutrition tools visit www.AshleyKoffApproved.comA former financial and food industry analyst, Robyn O’Brien triggered an allergic reaction in the food industry when she asked: “Are we allergic to food or what’s been done to it?”She has been called “food’s Erin Brockovich” by Bloomberg and the New York Times. From a conservativeTexas family, Robyn earned an MBA on a full scholarship, graduating as the top woman in her class before going to work as a financial analyst that covered the food industry.For over a decade, she has helped lead a food awakening among consumers, corporations and political leaders.Armed with data and analytics, food companies and policy makers respond to Robyn’s work. Robyn highlights the actions needed at the local, national and global levels to secure a smarter food system.She has presented to multinational corporations like Bloomberg, Compass Food Group, Chipotle, Nestle, Target and others. Robyn has also worked with and advised grocery stores, farming associations and startups in the food industry. She sheds light on how the changing landscape of food and health are impacting the food industry and our economy.While working as an equity analyst, she was specifically assigned to cover the food industry where she had the opportunity to meet with the management teams from Kroger, Costco, Whole Foods and other companies on a regular basis. She also met with Goldman Sachs’ Henry Paulson, Ebay’s Meg Whitman and Martha Stewart as they were taking their companies public. https://robynobrien.com/

Ashley Koff RD is your better health enabler. For decades, Koff has helped thousands get and keep better health by learning to make their better not perfect nutrition choices more often. A go-to nutrition expert for the country’s leading doctors, media, companies and non-profit organizations, Koff regularly shares her Better Nutrition message with millions on national and local television, magazines and newspapers. Koff is a founding partner of Give Healthy, and in addition to her private practice, makes her better tools and real support available to anyone, anywhere with her online Better Nutrition membership. Koff is the author of two books and new audio / workbook program, "Road Trip to Better Health", has an award-winning social media platform and co-hosts the podcast “Take Out with Ashley and Robyn”. Currently living in Washington DC, Koff is re-learning trumpet, enjoys boxing workouts, and getting outdoors with Rerun, her dog. Find more about her at www.ashleykoffapproved.com, on Face @ashleykoffapproved and on Twitter and Instagram @ashleykoff. You can connect with Laura at www.laurapowers.net, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram @laurapowers44.

Butterflies of Wisdom is a podcast where we want to share your story. We want to share your knowledge if you have a small business if you are an author or a Doctor, or whatever you are. With a disability or not, we want to share your story to inspire others. To learn more about Butterflies of Wisdom visit http://butterfliesofwisdom.weebly.com/ Be sure to FOLLOW this program https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wins-women-of-wisdom/id1060801905. To find out more about Challenge Aspen go to https://challengeaspen.org. To see how Win walk and about Ekso go tohttp://www.bridgingbionics.org/, or email Amanda Boxtel atamanda@bridgingbionics.org.   On Butterflies of Wisdom today, Best-Selling Author, Win C welcomes Ashley Koff. Award winning nutrition expert, Ashley Koff RD helps better health for all in the US fueled by better nutrition. From her earliest days as an ad executive, Koff has mastered the skills needed to create targeted nutrition marketing messages that direct people to their better choices. Today, Koff educates on what better nutrition is and is not, and how to strive for #BetterNotPerfect to get and keep the better health we all seek. From Assessment (who are you right now?) to highlighting what to Keep doing (don't fix what isn't broken) to Act differently (what you need to work on now), need (and don't), Koff's proven successful methods generate forward momentum for each on their path to better health. In doing so, she takes the disease that threatens all our better health - INFObesity - the excess information that afflicts us all regardless of our current health status. Whether you meet Ashley on The Dr. Oz or Today Show or in the New York Times or Was Washington Post or on stage at corporate leadership or annual healthcare and industry meetings or on her award-winning social media including her podcast (Take Out with Ashley and Robyn) or because your doctor referred you to her, or you discovered her Better Nutrition Simplified online membership you will be delighted, inspired and find her approach both refreshing and appealing. "I want our world to be as awesome as it can be and I see my role as making that happen with less and better information and tips to help get and keep my own better health as well as for as many others as I can. I hope you will join me."www.AshleyKoffRD.com @AshleyKoff To learn more about Ashley visithttp://www.ashleykoffrd.com/. To learn more about Win Kelly Charles visithttps://wincharles.wix.com/win-charles. To follow Win on Twitter go to @winkellycharles. To follow Win on Instagram go to winkcharles. To follow Win on Snapchat go to Wcharles422. To follow Win on Snapchat go to Wcharles422. To see Win's art go to https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/2-win-charles.html. "Books for Books," you buy Win's books so she can purchase books for school. "Getting through school is a 'win' for her fans and a 'win' for her." Please send feedback to Win by email her at winwwow@gmail.com, or go to http://survey.libsyn.com/winwisdom andhttp://survey.libsyn.com/thebutterfly. To be on the show please fill out the intake athttp://bit.ly/bow2017. Butterflies of Wisdom sponsored by Kittr a new social media tool that is bringing about new ways of posting on Twitter. It's fun, full of free content you can use, helps you schedule at the best times, is easy to use, and it will help you get more followers. Visit Kittr at gokittr.com. This is a 20% off code forwww.gracedbygrit.com. The code will be XOBUTTERFLIES. If you would like to support Butterflies of Wisdom go to https://www.patreon.com/wcharles. If you want to check out what Win’s friend, Dannidoll, is doing (a.k.a. Dannielle) go tohttps://www.facebook.com/dannidolltheragdollclown/?notif_t=page_invite_accepted¬if_id=1492366163404241. To learn more about Danielle visithttp://www.dancanshred.com. For iOS 11 update: https://www.youtube.com/embed/HNupFUYqcRY. To learn about the magic of Siri go to https://www.udemy.com/writing-a-book-using-siri/?utm_campaign=email&utm_source=sendgrid.com&utm_medium=email. If you want to donate Butterflies of Wisdom, please send a PayPal donation to aspenrosearts@gmail.com oraspenwin@gmail.com. Please donate to Challenge Aspen or the Bridging Bionics Foundation. Please send a check in the mail so 100% goes to Bridging Bionics Foundation.    In the Memo section have people write: In honor of Win Charles. Please donate to the charity of your choice thank you in advance, Win.   Send to:   Challenge Aspen PO Box 6639 Snowmass Village, CO 81615 Or donate online at https://challengeaspen.org.   Bridging Bionics Foundation  PO Box 3767 Basalt, CO 81621   Thank you Win    

Today we wrap up season 1 with Ashley and Robyn. Ashley and Robyn will discuss their experiences. What they've loved, what they have learned and what we have coming up for season 2. Today we discuss infobesity and how there is too much information available today. They discuss how we are all part of the food problem but more importantly all part of the solution. How processed food needs to be more of a topic of discussion in congress. That healthcare begins at the dinner table. We also discuss how important branding is in today's world and how there are so many opportunities for people to find the strength and door something to help the food industry. That's how change begins. Ashley Koff RD is your better health enabler. Koff's better nutrition tools, tips and support help you get and keep better health results powered by better nutrition. A practitioner first, award-winning media expert, author, speaker, consultant, spokesperson and advocate, Koff regularly shares her Better Nutrition message with millions. You can access her better nutrition tools via The Better Nutrition Membership for you and your family, your patients, colleagues and students. Koff is the author of two books, The Road Trip to Better Health Program, has an award-winning social media platform and co-hosts the podcast “Take Out with Ashley and Robyn”. Currently living in Washington DC, Koff is re-learning trumpet, enjoys boxing workouts, and getting outdoors with Rerun, her dog.Robyn O'Brien is a former financial and food industry analyst, Robyn O’Brien triggered an allergic reaction in the food industry when she asked: “Are we allergic to food or what’s been done to it?”She has been called “food’s Erin Brockovich” by Bloomberg and the New York Times. From a conservativeTexas family, Robyn earned an MBA on a full scholarship, graduating as the top woman in her class before going to work as a financial analyst that covered the food industry.For over a decade, she has helped lead a food awakening among consumers, corporations and political leaders.

I recently spoke with Ashley Koff.   A registered dietitian, Ashley is not only one of the top people in the nutrition field, but she's a terrific entrepreneur as well.  We have known each other since college so it was particularly fun to catch up on her exploits.  [In typical Frazer fashion, the last time we saw each other was in a NYC steakhouse . . . which must have been real fun for a top nutritionist!]. Ashley is a Registered Dietitian and one of the top Nutritionists in the country.  In addition to major corporate clients and individuals, Ashley advises many Hollywood and TV productions on better nutrition.  She is the author of two books and acts as a spokesperson for many brands.  She launched the Ashley Koff Approved brand to house and manage the many facets of her practice.  You can find information about her programs and projects at https://www.ashleykoffapproved.com/. With all of that, I wanted to pick her brain on two fronts: 1)  What are the trends in nutrition and healthy living that we should focus on and 2)  How have you turned your expertise into a successful business? Nutritionist/Dietitian questions-  When do people make the decision to see you? How do you get them think about their goals?  Number on the scale vs. performance/energy vs appearance goals? When someone walks in to your office, what is your process to assess where they are and where they should go with their nutrition? Once you have an idea of a person’s situation, what are the next steps in implementing a process for them? Concept of a balanced diet- vitamins vs. calories vs. person’s physical attributes- How detailed does your analysis go? Picking a theme and sticking with it Overflow of information- fad diets Vegetarians vs. vegans vs. pescatrians vs Paleos Herbs/Vitamins- how do you focus on the important details (and ignore the less important ones) Water consumption Caffeine Nutrasweet Speed of eating Timing of eating Portion control Rest Exercise Grocery stores:  Buying fresh v. organic v. what we normally see Avoiding processed foods- what does “processed” mean now? Restaurants: how do you teach good habits in navigating those environments? Competing with time challenges when preparing foods Budget issues- expensive to eat well Demonization of Fat v. sugar and carbs Fruits and vegetables- obvious benefits, but can you overdo it? Cleanses Are there true superfoods that you can’t go wrong with? Business Questions Clients are individuals, companies, brands, organizations in addition to media products- How do you organize your time? How did you come up with the AKA brand? How do you incorporate employees or partners in your concept and vision? What was the role of media and books in building your brand?  Was there a big break? Does social media work for you?  How does that translate into business? What are your broader plans? Does that include a prepared foods line? Exercise programs? Other partnerships?

I recently spoke with Ashley Koff.   A registered dietitian, Ashley is not only one of the top people in the nutrition field, but she's a terrific entrepreneur as well.  We have known each other since college so it was particularly fun to catch up on her exploits.  [In typical Frazer fashion, the last time we saw each other was in a NYC steakhouse . . . which must have been real fun for a top nutritionist!]. Ashley is a Registered Dietitian and one of the top Nutritionists in the country.  In addition to major corporate clients and individuals, Ashley advises many Hollywood and TV productions on better nutrition.  She is the author of two books and acts as a spokesperson for many brands.  She launched the Ashley Koff Approved brand to house and manage the many facets of her practice.  You can find information about her programs and projects at https://www.ashleykoffapproved.com/. With all of that, I wanted to pick her brain on two fronts: 1)  What are the trends in nutrition and healthy living that we should focus on and 2)  How have you turned your expertise into a successful business? Nutritionist/Dietitian questions-  When do people make the decision to see you? How do you get them think about their goals?  Number on the scale vs. performance/energy vs appearance goals? When someone walks in to your office, what is your process to assess where they are and where they should go with their nutrition? Once you have an idea of a person’s situation, what are the next steps in implementing a process for them? Concept of a balanced diet- vitamins vs. calories vs. person’s physical attributes- How detailed does your analysis go? Picking a theme and sticking with it Overflow of information- fad diets Vegetarians vs. vegans vs. pescatrians vs Paleos Herbs/Vitamins- how do you focus on the important details (and ignore the less important ones) Water consumption Caffeine Nutrasweet Speed of eating Timing of eating Portion control Rest Exercise Grocery stores:  Buying fresh v. organic v. what we normally see Avoiding processed foods- what does “processed” mean now? Restaurants: how do you teach good habits in navigating those environments? Competing with time challenges when preparing foods Budget issues- expensive to eat well Demonization of Fat v. sugar and carbs Fruits and vegetables- obvious benefits, but can you overdo it? Cleanses Are there true superfoods that you can’t go wrong with? Business Questions Clients are individuals, companies, brands, organizations in addition to media products- How do you organize your time? How did you come up with the AKA brand? How do you incorporate employees or partners in your concept and vision? What was the role of media and books in building your brand?  Was there a big break? Does social media work for you?  How does that translate into business? What are your broader plans? Does that include a prepared foods line? Exercise programs? Other partnerships?

The promise of early spring is just the time to focus on making improvements to our health and wellbeing. Each of us wants to maximize our energy, keep our thought processes sharp and live lives of meaning and fulfillment. That’s were Ashley Koff’s website will really help. Join this award winning nutritionist as she shares how you can make better food choices that will lead to giant health benefits. This information is even more important for those of us on the feisty side of fifty because what we put into our mouths affects our chances for obesity, diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and many other health concerns. So, if you care about aging well and spending many more years with your grandchildren, you won’t want to miss this one!

Autumn Calabrese is a celebrity trainer, best-selling author, and working mom who revolutionized the Beachbody® fitness model with her simple approach to portion control. Her breakthrough hit workout, 21 Day Fix®, and follow-up 21 Day Fix EXTREME®, have been Beachbody’s top-selling franchise for the past two years, while her cookbook FIXATETM has sold more than 400,000 copies. In December 2015, she revealed The Master’s Hammer and ChiselTM, an innovative resistance- training system she crafted with seasoned trainer Sagi Kalev. She has held certifications from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and the American Fitness Professionals & Associates (AFPA), and has taken home top-10 titles at national-level bikini competitions. Next up for Autumn will be the release of her much anticipated cardio, dance fitness workout, Country Heat. Country Heat is a high-energy, easy-to-follow, low-impact, country dance- inspired fitness program that so totally fires up the fun—you won’t even feel like you’re working out! 30 minutes of nonstop dancing to reshape your body, melt off the weight, and tone and tighten everything from your booty to your legs, shoulders, and arms...all in just 30 days!

Kris Carr is a multiple New York Times best-selling author, speaker, and wellness activist. She is the subject and director of the documentary Crazy Sexy Cancer, which premiered at the SXSW Film Festival and aired on TLC, The Discovery Channel, and The Oprah Winfrey Network. Kris is also the author of the award-winning Crazy Sexy book series. Her latest books, Crazy Sexy Juice, Crazy Sexy Kitchen and Crazy Sexy Diet, will change the way you live, love, and eat! Kris regularly lectures at hospitals, wellness centers, corporations such as Whole Foods, and Harvard University. Named a “new role model” by The New York Times, she has been featured in Glamour, Vanity Fair, Scientific American, Success, Forbes, People, Good Morning America, the Today show, CBS Evening News, The Early Show, Access Hollywood, The Doctors, Super Soul Sunday, and The Oprah Winfrey Show. As an irreverent foot soldier in the fight against disease, Kris inspires countless people to take charge of their health and happiness by adopting a plant-passionate diet, self-care practices, and learning to live and love like they really mean it. In Oprah’s words, “Kris Carr’s riveting journey started a revolution.” Visit her at Kriscarr.com.

We talk with dietician and award-winning nutrition expert Ashley Koff, RD, about how the environment and our health are all connected. Find out which vegetable Ashley can't live without and why organic agriculture matters so much from her perspective as a dietitian.

How to win at grocery shopping, simple steps for better nutrition, and the four pillars of nutrition with Dietitian Ashley Koff.What You'll Learn in this Episode: Four things to consider when putting together your grocery shopping list. The hierarchy of buying organic. What she wants to see in your kitchen and why quality matters. How to read a food label and and know what is important. High Five Highlights: Her prescription for a healthy balanced life: Laughter and recognizing nothing is perfect. Favorite Book: The Talent Code. Advice she would give her younger self: Stop thinking about it and start doing it. Favorite health app or resource: Spotify. The most important thing she's learned over the course of her life: Nurturing someone to better health is good, but you can't do everything, allowing them to learn from their own mistakes is better for their growth in the long run. Connect with Ashley!Share the Show! If you enjoyed this show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That would help us tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the show. Sponsors: audible.com - get a FREE audiobook download and 30 day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/whichwayislife

How to win at grocery shopping, simple steps for better nutrition, and the four pillars of nutrition with Dietitian Ashley Koff.What You’ll Learn in this Episode: Four things to consider when putting together your grocery shopping list. The hierarchy of buying organic. What she wants to see in your kitchen and why quality matters. How to read a food label and and know what is important. High Five Highlights: Her prescription for a healthy balanced life: Laughter and recognizing nothing is perfect. Favorite Book: The Talent Code. Advice she would give her younger self: Stop thinking about it and start doing it. Favorite health app or resource: Spotify. The most important thing she’s learned over the course of her life: Nurturing someone to better health is good, but you can't do everything, allowing them to learn from their own mistakes is better for their growth in the long run. Connect with Ashley!Share the Show! If you enjoyed this show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That would help us tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the show. Sponsors: audible.com - get a FREE audiobook download and 30 day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/whichwayislife

Registered dietitian Ashley Koff shares her insights on the body's nutritional cleanup system, how to treat your body like a race car, and the state of genetically modified food in the U.S.