In this episode, Katie Wrigley interviews Casey Ruff, co-owner of Boundless Body, about nutrition and wellness. Casey shares his background in personal training and nutrition coaching and how he discovered unconventional ways to help people optimize their health. They discuss the flaws in the traditional food pyramid and the negative impact of processed carbohydrates and vegetable oils on our health.
Casey explains the benefits of a low-carb, high-fat diet, such as the ketogenic and carnivore diets, and how it can improve energy levels, mental clarity, and overall well-being. They also touch on the importance of movement and how diet and exercise go hand in hand. In this conversation, Casey Ryan Ruff and Katie Wrigley discuss the benefits of a carnivore diet and intermittent fasting. They explore the idea that inflammatory foods, such as carbohydrates and refined grains, can be detrimental to health. They also touch on the ethical and environmental aspects of plant-based diets.
Casey emphasizes the importance of satiation and the simplicity of eating proteins and fats. He explains how intermittent fasting can promote autophagy and improve overall health. Katie shares her personal experience with modified carnivore and the positive effects it has had on her energy levels and weight loss.
Takeaways
Traditional nutrition coaching often focuses on behavior change and can be time-consuming and ineffective.
The traditional food pyramid and dietary guidelines have led to an increase in chronic diseases and poor health outcomes.
A low-carb, high-fat diet, such as the ketogenic or carnivore diet, can improve energy levels, mental clarity, and overall well-being.
Diet and movement are both critical for optimal health and should be approached in a way that works best for each individual. Inflammatory foods like carbohydrates and refined grains can be detrimental to health.
Eating proteins and fats can promote satiation and improve digestion.
Intermittent fasting can promote autophagy and help the body clean up toxins.
A modified carnivore diet can lead to increased energy levels and weight loss.
Finding the right diet for your body may require experimentation and listening to your intuition.
Resources
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Disclaimer: Katie is not a medical professional and she is not qualified to diagnose any conditions. The advice and information she gives is based on her own experience and research. It does not take the place of medical advice. Always consult a medical professional first before you try anything new.