Fitter Food Radio

Keris and Matt discuss nutrigenomics and the role of gene testing in supporting health, fat loss and performance goals.

Keris and Matt discuss some of the most accurate functional tests available to assess health and nutrition status and risk markers for chronic disease

Keris and Matt discuss nutrition, lifestyle and genetic factors which contribute towards chronic diseases including Alzheimers, heart disease and cancer. They detail functional tests that can be used to assess an individual’s risk factors for disease.

This week Keris and Matt grill Dr Tommy with some commonly asked health questions and highly debated nutrition and training topics including green powders, pre-workout supplements, fish oils and hydration.

Fitter Food mentor Claire Harding shares some great ideas and advice about how to get the kids on board with healthy eating and leading an active lifestyle. Claire also suffers from an autoimmune condition and discusses how she supports herself and the immune health of the whole family with nutrition.

Keris and Matt discuss studies that review the impact of 'Adverse Childhood Events' on health and disease. Studies show how certain experiences in childhood can switch on the genes that code for chronic disease, alter an individuals stress response and immune health. Matt also laments the loss of his much love pet; Mice Tyson.

Keris and Matt discuss how the increasingly popularity of low carb diets has fuelled “carb phobia” in many people. They discuss the role of carbohydrates in optimal health, strategies to establish your tolerance and common mistakes people make with carbohydrate consumption.

Keris interviews Melanie Millin, owner of Love Kombucha, about all the super powers Kombucha has to offer and why it’s referred to as the “elixir of life.” She offers an easy guide to home brewing with some awesome flavour combo's and kombucha cocktail ideas.

This episode Matt and Keris discuss the health effects of eating bread

This week Keris and Matt chat with Tommy Wood about protein bars, amino acids pre and post workout nutrition.

This week Keris interviews Naturopath Emma Mihill about childbirth, breastfeeding and becoming a new mum.

Keris and Matt walk through a Functional Medicine consultation process to help listeners understand all the factors which may influence the immune system, hormonal balance, body composition and mood health.

Keris and Matt interview Chris Kelly a pro-mountain biker and certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner who founded the health and wellness company Nourish Balance Thrive. Together they discuss using a ketogenic diet to fuel endurance sports.

This week Keris and Matt chat to Rannoch Donald of the 100 rep Challenge about nutrition, making health a habit and the importance of mindset. Rannoch also touches on his wife’s battle with breast cancer and the power of positivity, a sense of humour and the attitude of gratitude.

This week Matt and Keris recruit Dr Tommy Wood to explore the science behind pre and post workout nutrition including some industry favourites for performance and fat loss L-Carnitine Beta-Alanine and coffee.

Keris and Matt answer listener questions including High Intensity Interval Training versus steady state cardio and what to do if you find yourself gaining body fat despite eating cleaner and training more frequently.

This week Matt and Keris interview Laura Thomas of Healthy Sugar Habits about battling sugar addiction, orthorexia and regaining control over your relationship with sugar.

This week Keris and Matt interview Dr. Michael Ruscio a doctor, researcher and author who practices Functional Medicine with an emphasis on natural and nutritional solutions. Dr Ruscio discusses the latest research on the gut microbiome, how gut issues maybe associated with thyroid dysfunction and some common digestive disorders including small intestinal bacterial overgrowth.

This week Matt and Keris speak to James Swanick about giving up alcohol, intermittent fasting, paleo and blue light blocking glasses. http://fitterfood.com http://jamesswanwick.com

In this episode Matt and Keris play catch up and discuss the evolution of Fitter Food and its approach to nutrition. They discuss how to adapt a paleo foundation to work for you. They also look at high fat diets and why it may not be the answer to your fat loss problem.