

Naturally Nourished
Ali Miller RD
Welcome to the Naturally Nourished podcast - your resource for cutting-edge food-as-medicine information! Functional Medicine applied with use of food-as-medicine. Join Ali Miller RD and her cohost Becki Yoo RD as they navigate you through nutrient deficiency, gut health, hormone balance, and optimizing metabolism through a keto reset. Each episode provides research supported approaches to optimizing your health and empowering you and your household.
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May 22, 2023 • 47min
Episode 345: Bone Health & Calcium Myths
Does calcium cause kidney stones? Is Keto bad for bone health? Can you get enough calcium on a plant based diet?Is drinking coffee or tea bad for your bones? Tune in to hear us answer these questions and more in this episode all about bone health and calcium myths!
It is believed that 1 in 3 women will experience an osteoporotic fracture in their lifetime leading to a long and painful recovery process and debilitating medical bills. In this episode we share our top food as medicine and supplement strategies for supporting bone health, preventing and managing osteoporosis, and more.
Also in this episode:
Episode 122 Building Strong Bones and Supporting Your Structure
Episode 205 Structural Health Support: Bones, Tendons and More!
What is bone?
What is osteoporosis?
Risk factors for osteoporosis
The interaction between dietary fructose and magnesium adversely affects macromineral homeostasis in men
Prospective association between added sugars and frailty in older adults
12 Week Keto Meal Plan
Estrogen and bone loss
Neurohormone Lab
Exercise and osteoporosis
Exercise for preventing and treating osteoporosis in postmenopausal women
Whey Protein promotes bone health
Milk basic protein: a novel protective function of milk against osteoporosis
Vitamin D & K
Vitamin D Balanced Blend
Vitamin D Blood Spot Test
Calcium
OsteoFactors
Magnesium
Relax and Regulate
Magnesium and Osteoporosis: Current State of Knowledge and Future Research Directions
Collagen
Pure Collagen
Calcium Myths
Does calcium cause kidney stones?
Is Keto bad for bone health?
Long-term effects of a very-low-carbohydrate weight-loss diet and an isocaloric low-fat diet on bone health in obese adults
Annals of Internal Medicine: Weight and metabolic outcomes after 2 years on a low-carbohydrate versus low-fat diet
The Journal of Pediatrics: Efficacy and safety of a high protein, low carbohydrate diet for weight loss in severely obese adolescents
Can you get enough calcium on a plant based diet?
Oxalate: effect on calcium absorbability
Is drinking coffee or tea bad for your bones?
Coffee consumption and risk of fractures: a meta-analysis
This episode is sponsored by:
This episode is sponsored by Carnivore Snax, a delicious snack combining just 2 ingredients: meat and Redmond Real Salt! These melt-in-your-mouth meat pastries are like no other dehydrated meat product or jerky on the market. We love that Carnivore Snax are a pro-America brand who sources from US farmers practicing regenerative agriculture and are verified by the Savory Institute confirming their carbon sequestering status. Check out the ribeye, pork loin, brisket and leg of lamb for just a few of our favorites! Use code ALIMILLERRD to save 15% off your order and get free shipping on $125 or more at carnivoresnax.com.

May 15, 2023 • 1h 9min
Episode 344: Are Your Habits Toxic?
Are Your Habits Toxic?! Want to know our thoughts on vaping, chocolate, and wearable devices? What about eyelash extensions and gel nails? Tune in to hear us cover these common trends and habits that might be doing you more harm than good.
Not trying to burst anyone’s bubble, but in this episode we’ll be covering the dirty truth about 5 potentially toxic habits. We’ll discuss cost-benefit, risks, and whether you need to completely stop or whether there are things to mitigate. We’ll also share our favorite less toxic alternatives as well as supplement and lifestyle measures you can use to safeguard against the ill effects of these habits!
Also in this episode:
Wellness in Wimberley One Day Pass Available
10 Day Detox
Episode 342 5 Detox Fundamentals
VapingJohns Hopkins researchers find thousands of unknown chemicals in electronic cigarettes
Outbreak of Lung Injury Associated with the Use of E-Cigarette, or Vaping, Products
Bio-C Plus
Cellular Antiox
B Complex
Detox Packs
GabaCalm
GI Lining Support
ChocolateCellular Antiox
Gel Nails DNA damage and somatic mutations in mammalian cells after irradiation with a nail polish dryer
Safer Nail PolishPiggy Paint
Zoya
Butter London
Ella + Mila
Pure Collagen
BroccoDetox
Eyelash ExtensionsEWG Skin Deep® What is FORMALDEHYDE
Safe Mascara
BeautyCounter - use Becki Yoo as your consultant
Ilia
Wearable Devices and EMFSafe Sleeve Phone Case
HaraPad
Detox and Defend Bundle
Sponsors for this episode:
This episode is sponsored by FOND Bone Broth Tonics, Your Sous Chef in a Jar. FOND is slow simmered and lovingly tended from simmer to seal. They partner with organic farms and hand-pick and pair ingredients to optimize absorption and taste. Use code NATURALLYNOURISHED to save at fondbonebroth.com.

May 8, 2023 • 1h 1min
Episode 343: Building a Food Forest with Jim Gale
What is a food forest and why would you want to start one? Are lawns a total waste of space? How can you take steps toward ensuring your family’s food security? Tune in to hear us interview Jim Gale of Food Forest Abundance, a company whose mission is to build a free, healthy, and abundant society for generations to come.
In this episode, we discuss how to grow your own food, profit from produce, and create an abundant food ecosystem for generations to come! Jim shares why he would like to see food forests growing in every community and in every yard around the world and how we can make this vision a reality.
Also in this episode:
Wellness in Wimberley
What is a Food Forest?
How to Start a Food Forest
Principles of Permaculture
Growing Fruit Trees
Foodforestabundance.com
@foodforestabundance on instagram
Sponsors for this episode:
This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!

May 1, 2023 • 1h 18min
Episode 342: 5 Detox Fundamentals
You’ve heard us talk about doing a nutritionally supported detox, but what exactly does that mean? How can you love on your liver a little extra? How does moving your lymph support detox and drainage? Tune in to hear us discuss 5 Detox Fundamentals and how can you use targeted food and nutrients to support the biochemical processes of the body.
We are big proponents of supporting metabolic health with upregulating your detox pathways. In today’s episode we cover why you need to detox, the biochemical process of detoxification and 5 key fundamentals to ensure you are getting clinical outcomes. Just like the word KETO there are many right and wrong ways to do a nutritional detox so in this episode we are going to be breaking down why you should consider a 10-day detox as a quarterly approach, what nutritional detoxification is, and how to support detox with targeted nutrient focus.
Also in this episode:
Live Detox Starts Wednesday 5/3 - Sign Up Now!
Wellness in Wimberley - Get Your Tickets for 5/20 & 5/21!
Why the body needs detox support
The influence of toxicity on obesity rates & health conditions
Biochemical pathways of detoxificationWhat’s in our Reset, Restore, Renew Detox Packs
Fundamentals of Detox
ActivateDigestive Bitters
MobilizeEpisode 298: Moving Your Lymph
Sunlighten Sauna use code ALIMILLERRD
Tea Infusions and Health Benefits of Tea
Pique Tea use code ALIMILLERRD
@lymphloveclub
ProtectCellular Antiox
Convert Grassfed Whey
Bone Broth Fast
Eliminate PhytoFiber
Water Infusions
Relax and Regulate
Probiotic Challenge
Detox Q&A
What if I’m having a reaction during the detox or start to feel worse?
I have an intolerance to one of the ingredients in the detox packs, what should I do?Ultimate Detox (3)
Cellular Antiox (1)
BroccoDetox (1)
How do I reduce toxins in my homeBranch Basics use code ALIMILLERRD
Episode 292: All About Water
AirDoctor Air Filter
Can I detox while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Favorite Detox Supporting RecipesCauliflower Chowder
Lemon Turmeric Shooter
Kale Chips
Avocado Detox Soup
Keto Green Smoothie
Sponsors for this episode:
This episode is sponsored by FOND Bone Broth Tonics, Your Sous Chef in a Jar. FOND is slow simmered and lovingly tended from simmer to seal. They partner with organic farms and hand-pick and pair ingredients to optimize absorption and taste. Use code NATURALLYNOURISHED to save at fondbonebroth.com.

Apr 24, 2023 • 1h 3min
Episode 341: Are you wasting money on probiotics?
Is that pricey probiotic you buy every month really worth it? Do probiotics work? How do we select a good probiotic? Tune in to hear the answers to all this and more on this deep dive episode all about probiotics! We’ll demystify some of the brands you are wasting your money on, plus we’ll run you through our checklist of what to look for and what to avoid when selecting a probiotic!
In this episode, we cover some of the common drugstore brands of probiotics and you will be shocked to hear what is in them! We cover how to read a probiotic label (yes, they can be tricky!) to make sure you are getting your bang for your buck, plus we give you the scoop on the newly popular soil-based probiotics!
Also in this episode:
Wellness in Wimberley 5/20 & 5/21 - Registration closes 5/12!
Live Detox Starts 5/3 - just $14.99 sign up now
Choosing the Right Probiotic
Why Probiotics are ImportantAll About Probiotics [Top 5 Benefits of Probiotics]
Signs of Gut Dysbiosis and How To Do a Probiotic Challenge
Red Flags in Common Probiotic BrandsAdditives, Fillers, Inflammatory Ingredients
Prebiotics AddedPhytofiber
No Strain ID
Unfounded Claims
What to Look for in a ProbioticStrain ID
Formulated with Clinically Studied StrainsTargeted Strength Probiotic
Restore Baseline Probiotic Treatment of abnormal gut flora improves symptoms in patients with irritable bowel syndrome
Kids BioticProbiotic effects on cold and influenza-like symptom incidence and duration in children
Rebuild Spectrum ProbioticSystematic review and meta-analysis of Saccharomyces boulardii in adult patients
Efficacy and Safety of Saccharomyces boulardii in Acute Rotavirus Diarrhea: Double Blind Randomized Controlled Trial from a Developing Country
Clinical trial: Lactobacillus plantarum 299v (DSM 9843) improves symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome
GI Immune Builder
Women’s Flora ProbioticThe role of probiotics in vaginal health
GI Cleanup
Beat the Heat Sale on Probiotics - Buy 2, Save 50% on the 3rd bottle!
This episode is sponsored by:
This episode is sponsored by Carnivore Snax, a delicious snack combining just 2 ingredients: meat and Redmond Real Salt! These melt-in-your-mouth meat pastries are like no other dehydrated meat product or jerky on the market. We love that Carnivore Snax are a pro-America brand who sources from US farmers practicing regenerative agriculture and are verified by the Savory Institute confirming their carbon sequestering status. Check out the ribeye, pork loin, brisket and leg of lamb for just a few of our favorites! Use code ALIMILLERRD to save 15% off your order and get free shipping on $125 or more at carnivoresnax.com.

Apr 17, 2023 • 1h 8min
Episode 340: Ali Updates and Q&A
Want to hear all about Ali’s new home? Curious about her garden and how she’s managing pests naturally? Want to know what the heck a wifi kill switch is and whether you should have one? Tune in to hear all this and more in this fun and light episode!
In this episode, we cover Ali’s move into her new home, including her intentional choices when it comes to flooring, EMF protection, food security and more. We also answer your burning questions about supplement safety in breastfeeding, medical freedom, why Ali is back on instagram and so much more! Plus things get a little spicy talking about oxalates and antinutrients and whether you need to worry about them…and we answer which is worse--gluten or seed oils!
Also in this episode:
Wellness in Wimberley - Join us May 20th-21st!
Ali’s UpdatesEpisode 322: Nature as Medicine
Managing EMF exposure
Episode 319: Biodynamic Gardening
Natural Pest ControlEpisode 256: The Importance of Soil
Episode 217: Beyond Labels
Upcoming EventsNaturally Nourished Grassfed Whey
Naturally Nourished Pure Collagen
Listener Questions
Supplements for Pregnancy and BreastfeedingEpisode 306: Pregnancy Q&A
Episode 337: Homebirth and Postpartum
Mama to be Bundle
Adaptogen Boost
Adrenal Support
Thoughts on OxalatesDigestaid
Episode 127: In Defense of Vegetables
Taming Sweet CravingsNeurohormone Complete Plus Panel
GabaCalm
Which is Worse, Gluten or Seed Oils?GI Lining Support
Digestaid
MBG Pumpkin Seed Oil Article
Obtaining a Vaccine ExemptionEpisode 214: Genetic SNPs and Medical Freedom
Texas Exemptions

Apr 10, 2023 • 1h 12min
Episode 339: Keeping your Food-as-Medicine Interesting
Are you stuck in a food rut? Struggling with meal planning? Need inspiration to hit your food-as-medicine goals while feeding your family? Tune in to hear us discuss how to keep your food-as-medicine interesting.
In this episode, we discuss how to mix up your meal planning while supporting your wellness goals. Get mouthwatering inspiration to make your weeknight hustle a snap along with ideas for more elaborate weekend meals to bring everyone together over food!
Also in this episode:
Wellness in Wimberley May 20th-21st
Food as Medicine For the Whole Family use code WHOLEFAM50 for $50 Off!
12 Week Keto Meal Plan use code KETOMP10
How to Meal PlanThai Kohlrabi Slaw
6 Ways to Reduce Toxicity While Grilling
Slow Cooker Carnitas Recipe | Ali Miller RD
Simple Roasted Veggies | Ali Miller RD
Redmond Real Salt use code ALIMILLERRD
Fond Bone Broth use code ALIMILLERRD
The Anti-Anxiety Diet Cookbook
Pan Seared Black Drum YouTube
Tomato Basil Soup
Curried Pumpkin Soup
Is Store Bought Bone Broth Legit
Bourbon Peach Pork Loin
Cast Iron Cheesy Cauliflower
Spatchcock Chicken
Dining Out StrategyDigestaid
GI Lining Support
Detox Packs
Berberine Boost
Mixing Up Your LunchesTruffled Egg Salad
Greek Yogurt Dip
Chimichurri
Beet Hummus
Game Day Guacamole
Adult Lunchables
Balanced BeveragesSmoothie Ebook
Grassfed Whey
Pure Collagen
Dry Farm Wines use code ALIMILLERRD
Sponsors for this episode:
This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!

Apr 3, 2023 • 59min
Episode 338: Breast Implant Illness & Explant Support with Dr. Robert Whitfield
Have you heard of Breast Implant Illness? If you have implants, could they be making you sick? Tune in to hear us interview Dr. Robert Whitfield, a board certified plastic surgeon and expert in breast implant illness who now performs more explants than implants!
Breast Implant Illness (BII), according to Dr. Whitfield, is driven by an inflammatory response to the breast implant itself, or to bacteria (biofilms) that may grow on the breast implant surface or within the scar capsule. This inflammation can create a wide range of symptoms that patients experience after getting breast implants. In this episode, we dig into symptoms to look out for including chronic fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, joint pain and more. We discuss who is most susceptible to breast implant illness, how to determine if BII is driving your symptoms, when to consider explant and how you can support your body for best surgical outcomes.
Dr. Whitfield’s Bio:
Dr. Whitfield is an experienced, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. He completed six years of surgical training at Indiana University Medical Center. He remained at the Indiana University Medical Center to complete his Plastic Surgery Residency and gained additional training in Microsurgery and Aesthetic Surgery. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and the American Medical Association.
Dr. Whitfield focuses on providing clients with nutritional guidance, nutraceutical advice, personal genetic predisposition screening, non-invasive radio frequency, minimally invasive radio frequency and surgical options for treatments all over the body. He has completed over 5000 breast procedures since 2004 including over 1100 breast implant removals with and without holistic transformations with fat transfer. He has the largest series of explant specimens with PCR testing. While serving as the President Elect of the Research Foundation he gave testimony at the FDA hearings in 2019 regarding Breast Implant Illness.
Also in this episode:
Wellness in Wimberley
Women's Wellness Webinar 4/12 FREE Sign Up Here
Our Protocol for Breast Implant IllnessCellular Antiox
Detox Packs
Rebuild Spectrum Probiotic
BroccoDetox
Pre and Post Surgery Protocol
Beat the Bloat Cleanse
About Dr. Robert Whitfield
Symptoms of Breast Implant Illness
The Autoimmune Breast Implant Connection
Does the Type of Implant Matter?
What does Breast Implant Illness Occur?
How to Identify Breast Implant Illness
Explant Surgery Considerations
Where to find Dr. Whitfield
Dr. Rob's YouTube
Dr. Rob's Instagram
Dr. Rob's Solutions for Plastic Surgery and Cosmetic Treatments
Dr. Robert Whitfield (@drrobertwhitfield) | TikTok
Sponsors for this episode:
This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!

Mar 27, 2023 • 1h 22min
337: Homebirth & Postpartum
Want to hear Becki’s birth story? Curious about how home birth compares with the birthing center experience? Want to know how Becki prepared for a natural birth? Tune in to this special episode all about home birth and postpartum.
In this episode, Becki shares the details of Mabel’s birth. Learn about immune support during pregnancy, dealing with false labor, and how Miss Mabel made her way earthside! This episode also covers postpartum recovery, foods and supplements you will want on hand to ease postpartum pain, support breastfeeding, and beyond!
Also in this episode:
Wellness in Wimberley
Women’s Wellness Webinar 4/12 Sign Up Now
Episode 215: Noah's Birth Story and Postpartum Recovery
Episode 21: Ali’s First Trimester
Episode 25: Ali’s Second Trimester
Episode 27: Ali’s Third Trimester
Episode 46: Postpartum Nutrition
Episode 134: Keto and Pregnancy
Episode 186: Becki’s First Trimester
Episode 196: Becki’s Second Trimester
Episode 213: Becki’s Third Trimester
Labor PrepNaturally Nourished Episode 306 Pregnancy Q&A
Naturally Nourished Episode 294 Preconception, Pregnancy, Birth and Fitness with Dr. Lindsey Mathews Cantu of BIRTHFIT
Pain Free Birth Class
Move With Me Mama
Labor and Postpartum Checklist
Immune Support During PregnancyBio-C Plus
Cellular Antiox
GI Immune Builder
Herbal Ginger Syrup
Elderberry Plus
Immune Support for Cold, Flu, and Virus
Gallbladder SupportReset Restore Renew Detox Packs
Choline
Badass Bitters
False LaborRelax and Regulate
Natural Electrolyte Solutions
Relyte Electrolytes use code ALIMILLERRD
Cramp Bark
Mabel’s Birth Story
Postpartum CareMotherlove Sitz Spray
Sitz Bath Tea
Peri Bottle
Frida Mom Ice Packs
Afterease Tincture
Inflammazyme
Super Turmeric
Relax and Regulate
Santa Cruz Medicinals CBD - use code ALIMILLERRD
BreastfeedingNaturally Nourished Episode 225 Breastfeeding Updates
Silverettes
Haaka
Nutrition for Postpartum & BreastfeedingBerry Zesty Boost Bites
Oatmeal Raisin Lactation Cookies
SPAGHETTI SQUASH CASSEROLE
Slow Cooker Carnitas Recipe
Naturally Nourished Pot Roast Recipe
Simple Weeknight Bolognese
Fond Bone Broth use code ALIMILLERRD
Grassfed Whey Protein
Smoothies and Shakes Ebook
Carnivore Snax use code
The Salumeria use code
Supplement Support for BreastfeedingMultiAvail Mama
EPA DHA Extra
EPA DHA Liquid
Targeted Strength Probiotic
Rebuild Spectrum Probiotic
Women’s Flora Probiotic
Vitamin D Balanced Blend
Osteofactors
B Complex
Relax & Regulate
Baby Supplements:MetaKids Baby Probiotic
Vitamin D Balanced Blend Liquid – Naturally Nourished
Sponsors for this episode:
This episode is sponsored by Santa Cruz Medicinals, makers of potent and affordable CBD with effective dosing. For more information check out www.scmedicinals.com and use code ALIMILLERRD for 15% off your order.

Mar 20, 2023 • 1h 2min
Episode 336: Ketosis and Nutrient Needs for Optimizing Fertility
Can keto support fertility? What are nutrients of focus when trying to conceive? How does stress, toxicity, and insulin resistance impact fertility? Tune in to hear us answer these questions and more in this important episode for all who are thinking about conception or trying to conceive!
In this episode we discuss the role of the ketogenic diet in supporting fertility and explore the various mechanisms that support conception. We also discuss superfoods and supplement support to aid in egg health and optimizing fertility. Learn about supporting uterine lining health, how stress can be detrimental to your hormones, and why antioxidants are essential for egg and sperm health.
Also in this episode:
Wellness in Wimberley Workshop - May 20-21st
Women’s Wellness Webinar 4/12
What causes infertility?
The Stress Hormonal Imbalance Connection
Labs for fertilityLH, FSH
Prolactin
DHEA-s
ACTH
Estrogen
Progesterone
Neurohormone Complete Plus
Episode 139 The Pregnenolone Steal
How Toxicity Influences FertilityEpisode 326 Testosterone Decline
Episode 116 Endocrine Disruptors
Episode 233 Estrogen Dominance
10 Day Real Food Detox
Uterine Lining HealthInflammazyme 6-8/day
Episode 265 Uterine Health: Endometriosis and Adenomyosis and beyond
The Importance of Antioxidants in FertilityEpisode 246 Mitochondria and CoQ10
CoQ10 Complex 200-600mg daily (1-3 capsules of 200mg)
Cellular Antiox 2 capsules twice daily
MethylComplete 1 twice daily
The Mental and Emotional Toll of InfertilityCalm and Clear
How Ketosis Can Improve Fertility
Insulin ResistanceEffect of metformin on insulin sensitivity and insulin secretion in female obese patients with normal glucose tolerance
Keto and LeptinEpisode 146 Keto as a Hormetic Stressor and All About Leptin
Keto and DHEARelax and Regulate 1-2 scoops daily
Troubleshooting ketone productionBoost and Burn
Berberine Boost
Keto Superfoods for FertilityEpisode 237 Mediterranean Keto
ARCHIVE Food-as-Medicine Ketosis Program
Sponsors for this episode:
This episode is sponsored by FOND Bone Broth Tonics, Your Sous Chef in a Jar. FOND is slow simmered and lovingly tended from simmer to seal. They partner with organic farms and hand-pick and pair ingredients to optimize absorption and taste. Use code NATURALLYNOURISHED to save at fondbonebroth.com.


