073: Autumn Smith on Real Food Nutrition for Mental and Physical Wellness




Straight-Up Wellness show

Summary: In this episode, Autumn Smith talks about her journey from IBS and anxiety to healing with a Paleo diet.<br> <br> * Autumn's personal health struggles<br> * Mental health struggles<br> * Super fit but not well<br> * Healing with Paleo<br> * Difficulty in finding good snacks while traveling <br> * Going hardcore with Paleo<br> * Importance of being low carb for energy<br> * 3 things to understand about diet and mental health<br> * Identifying inflammation<br> * Nutrient deficiencies <br> * 3 days of tracking in cronometer for nutrient identification <br> * Learning how to balance blood sugar<br> * How our bodies respond to food is as unique as our fingerprints <br> * Most protective foods for mental health issues <br> * Autumn's green shake recipe<br> * Understanding where ingredients come from<br> * The truth about "free-range" and "grass-fed"<br> * How the treatment of animals impacts the taste of the meat<br> * Why to avoid encapsulated citric acid<br> * Grass-fed meat as best food to protect against anxiety<br> * Importance of Vitamin C in its whole form<br> * Vitamin C as a natural adderall <br> * Vitamin C for viral infections <br> * The awesome power of apple cider vinegar<br> * Acne and gut health<br> * Moving cows around to stimulate grass growth and regenerate soil