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Want to know what miss Stella did for her 4th birthday this year? Curious about nutrition recommendations for 3-4 year olds? Want to know what was on the menu for Stella’s Paleo Princess Tea Party? Tune in to hear Ali reflect on Stella’s transition from age three to four, using mantra with your kids and navigating big feelings, and of course share some 4 year old approved recipe inspiration! In this episode, Ali and Becki unpack Stella’s development and using mantra to navigate book tour, a new school environment, and the “bad season” this past year. Ali shares what is in Stella’s lunchbox, ideas for nut free school lunches and why prioritizing protein, probiotics and fat have kept Stella grounded and resilient this year. Plus learn what was on the menu for Stella’s 4th birthday party and get answers to some of your burning kids nutrition questions! Also in This Episode: Episode 88: Stella’s 2nd Birthday Episode 142: Stella’s 3rd Birthday Mama Mantras & Reflections on Age 3 Priorities for Kids LunchesSchool Lunches Blog Stella’s Lunchbox Paleo Tea Party MenuChocolate Cupcake Recipe - Paleo Patisserie Chocolate Buttercream Icing Princess Pink Lemonade Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip Grain Free Cutout Cookies Listener Q&ATop Supplements for KidsKids Essentials BundleMultiAvail Kids KidsBiotic Grassfed Whey Protein Vitamin D Balanced Blend Liquid Relax and Regulate GabaCalm PhytoFiber Using Keto for Kids Iron Deficiency in KidsCast Iron Skillet 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 ALIMILLERRD to save at fondbonebroth.com.

Have you heard the words polyphenols and antioxidants tossed around but not really sure what they mean? Curious about intolerance of plants and how you can correct this from the root cause? Want to know more about how polyphenols support gut health, detoxification and more? Tune in to hear us highlight the power of produce and how you can pack polyphenol rich foods into your diet to optimize your intake and reduce oxidative stress! Polyphenols have demonstrated anti-cancer, anti-oxidant, anti-microbial, and anti-inflammatory properties in human health. In this episode, we highlight the benefits of plants and reasons we find them essential in an optimal diet for whole body health. Learn why organic and sustainable farming increases polyphenol production in plants and what foods have the best bang for their buck (hint: chocolate, wine and coffee make the list!) Also in This Episode: Episode 127: In Defense of Vegetables What are Polyphenols? Benefits of Polyphenols What Creates Oxidative Stress? How Plant Compounds Influence Gut Health Beat the Bloat Cleanse How Polyphenols Support Detox Use code DETOXNOW to get the 10 Day Detox Ebook for $1.99 Use code DETOXNOW50 to get the 10 Day Detox Class for 50% off Use code DETOXNOW20 to get 20% off Detox Packs How Organic and Sustainable Farming Increases Polyphenols Abundance Goals for Optimizing Your Intake 2-3 cups of leafy greens (spinach is high) Citrus peel Tea 4-5x/wk Berries Wine Dry Farm Wines What to do if You Don’t Tolerate Plants Digestaid GI Lining Support The Time and Place for Carnivore Research References in this Episode Cardona, F., Andres-Lacueva, C., Tulipani, S., Tinahones FJ., Queipo-Ortuno, MI., (2013). Benefits of polyphenols on gut microbiota and implications in human health. J Nutr Biochem, Aug;24(8):1415-22. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jnutbio.2013.05.001 Marín, L., Miguélez, E. M., Villar, C. J., & Lombó, F. (2015). Bioavailability of dietary polyphenols and gut microbiota metabolism: antimicrobial properties. BioMed research international, 2015, 905215. https://doi.org/10.1155/2015/90521 Ozdal, T., Sela, D. A., Xiao, J., Boyacioglu, D., Chen, F., & Capanoglu, E. (2016). The Reciprocal Interactions between Polyphenols and Gut Microbiota and Effects on Bioaccessibility. Nutrients, 8(2), 78. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu8020078 Pandey KB, Rizvi SI. Plant polyphenols as dietary antioxidants in human health and disease. Oxid Med Cell Longev. 2009;2(5):270‐278. doi:10.4161/oxim.2.5.9498 Hodges RE, Minich DM. Modulation of Metabolic Detoxification Pathways Using Foods and Food-Derived Components: A Scientific Review with Clinical Application. J Nutr Metab. 2015;2015:760689. doi:10.1155/2015/760689 Faller, Ana Luisa & Fialho, Eliane. (2010). Polyphenol content and antioxidant capacity in organic and conventional plant foods. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis - J FOOD COMPOS ANAL. 23. 561-568. 10.1016/j.jfca.2010.01.003 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!

Episode 192: Keeping Our Kids Safe? In this week’s episode, we discuss the impact of the pandemic on our children as well as their true risk factors. We unpacked the CDC Back to School Guidelines that were released in May and discussed how to support their immune system to be resilient vs. weak from excessive sterility and stress. We discussed the impact of connection and touch as well as misuse of masks and manipulation of the concept of asymptomatic carriers. In this episode we discuss creating a vibration of calm in your household, as well as the basic needs for children’s mental and immune health, including nutrients, lifestyle, and tips to support! Learn about supplement strategy for supporting your little ones as they go back to school and engage with friends, the importance of outdoor play, and how you can advocate for their best interests to school and community leaders. Also in This Episode: Creating a Vibration of Calm in Your Household Basic Needs For Children’s Mental Health Developing a Child’s Immune SystemStudy: The More Pets You Meet As a Baby The Lower Your Risk of Allergies CDC Guidelines for Reopening Schools The Importance of Physical Touch How Sterilization and Separation Hinder the Immune System Asymptomatic Carriers and Why Cloth Facemasks Don’t WorkWhy Masks Don’t Work and How To Advocate for Logic in the Time of COVID-19: Sample letters and emails for your school or workplace Past Episodes on Immune HealthEpisode 12: Boosting Your Immune System Episode 68: Supporting Your Immune System Naturally Episode 114: Boosting Your Immune System for Your and Your Family Episode 179: Coronavirus and Immune Support Episode 180: The Stress Immune Connection and Coronavirus Update Supporting Your Child’s Immune SystemGrassfed Whey KidsBiotic XClear Nasal Spray Vitamin D Balanced Blend Liquid - NEW! MultiAvail Kids Bio-C Plus Cellular Antiox 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! This episode is also 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 ALIMILLERRD to save at fondbonebroth.com.

Want to know more about the influence of keto on women’s hormones? Curious about implementing carb cycling and how to do it? Tune in for part 2 of our epic keto and women’s hormones episode to learn about keto and thyroid, the carb cycling leptin connection and troubleshooting common hormonal concerns. In this episode, Ali and Becki dig into your listener questions on fibroids, hot flashes, loss of cycle and much more. Keto can help to address the root cause of common hormonal concerns including estrogen dominance, excessive androgens and imbalances contributing to infertility. On the flip side, it can also drive distress hormonally if done without support! Learn about warning signs that you need to adjust your keto and some hormone hacks you can implement to support your body at all ages and stages of your hormone cycle! Also in this Episode: Food-As-Medicine Ketosis Program starts May 27th! Prior Episodes on Women’s Hormones:Episode 44: Women’s Hormones Episode 48: PCOS Part 1 Episode 49 PCOS Part 2 Episode 83: Healthy Hair, Skin and Nails Episode 116: Endocrine Disruptors and Estrogen Overload Episode 75: Considering Carb Cycling Episode 106: Birth Control Part 1 Episode 107: Birth Control Part 2 Episode 121: Keto and Women’s hormones Keto and ThyroidThyroid Optimizer Carb CyclingThe Leptin Insulin Connection Episode 146: Keto as a Hormetic Stressor Episode 75: Considering Carb Cycling Addressing FibroidsInflammazyme BroccoDetox Detox Packs Probiotic Challenge Episode 174 : The Dysbiosis Disease Connection Hot FlashesUltimate Detox BroccoDetox 10 Day Detox Relax and Regulate Loss of CycleEpisode 149:Getting Your Cycle Back Carb Cycling Without a Regular Cycle Reducing PMS SymptomsHerbal Immune Heavy Cycles and Cramps Keto and AcneBeat the Bloat Cleanse Supporting Pregnancy After MiscarriageMama-to-Be Bundle Sponsors for This Episode: This episode is sponsored by the Naturally Nourished supplement line: these pure, potent and effective formulas have been hand selected to deliver profound health benefits. We price our formulas 2-5% below market industry standard and competitors and guarantee that our products will always be third party assessed to ensure they are free of mold, toxins, contaminants, and contain the stated active ingredients in dosages noted. Use code ALI15 for 15% off your first Naturally Nourished Supplement Order!

Are you curious about the impact of keto on your hormonal health and balance? Worried that keto will make you lose your hair or worse, your period? Want to know more about the use of keto for balancing hormones in PCOS, endometriosis and infertility? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss new recommendations for the use of a real food ketogenic approach to balance your hormones. As our episodes on keto and women’s hormones are some of the most popular to date, we’re providing a two part episode with an updated perspective on the therapeutic use of a ketogenic diet to balance hormones and combat common conditions such as PCOS and estrogen dominance. Learn how to balance out the hormetic stressors of keto and fasting to have these practices work in your favor vs. throw hormones out of whack and get nerdy on some of the mechanisms of how keto can have a favorable impact on female hormones. Also in this Episode: Food-As-Medicine Ketosis Program starts May 27th! Prior Episodes on Women’s Hormones:Episode 44: Women’s Hormones Episode 48: PCOS Part 1 Episode 49 PCOS Part 2 Episode 83: Healthy Hair, Skin and Nails Episode 116: Endocrine Disruptors and Estrogen Overload Episode 75: Considering Carb Cycling Episode 106: Birth Control Part 1 Episode 107: Birth Control Part 2 Episode 121: Keto and Women’s hormones Positive Impacts of Keto on HormonesThe Influence of Leptin Possible Pitfalls of Keto for Women’s HormonesEpisode 148: Fasting and Time Restricted Eating Dairy and KetoThe Anti-Anxiety Diet Cookbook (Dairy Free Keto Friendly Recipes) Keto Cheddar Onion Biscuits Troubleshooting Irregular CyclesBroccodetox Inflammazyme Relax and Regulate NEW: Women’s Hormone Bundle How STRESS Throws off Your Cycle! Stress Manager Bundle Episode 146: Keto as a Hormetic Stressor Adrenal Rehab Program Keto and Cortisol MetabolismSuper Turmeric This episode is sponsored by Further Food, a female owned and operated company that provides the highest quality food as medicine products including their Collagen Peptides, Pasture-Raised Gelatin Daily Turmeric Tonic and Mindful Matcha. Use code ALIMILLERRD at checkout for 10% off!