Inflamed in the Brain
Ever wish you could have a candid conversation with a dietitian who’s been there, done that, and clear all the confusion around anti-inflammatory nutrition? Well! That’s exactly what you’ll hear when you tune into the Inflamed in the Brain Podcast with your host and Anti-Inflammatory Dietitian, Krissy Carbo. After her MS diagnosis in 2015, Krissy became a Integrative and Functional Medicine Registered Dietitian who is ready to pull the curtain back and uncomplicate the seemingly complicated nutrition concepts so that busy people like yourself are equipped with the facts and step-by-step strategies you need to overcome the root cause of most modern health issues, inflammation. Tune in and get ready to hear honest answers around all things anti-inflammatory foods, gut health, immune health, stress, snacking, meal prep, body confidence struggles, and more. Whether you’re a fellow autoimmune warrior, dealing with an inflammatory disorder, or just trying to stress less about your health each episode is equipped with digestible nuggets that’ll leave you feeling more confident in your ability to self-care, be your own health advocate, and respect your body in a way that feels authentic to you for life-long success.
Inflamed in the Brain
New Year, New You: The Non-Restrictive Approach to a Healthier 2024
Links mentioned in episode
- www.betterwithcarbo.com/8 - The Secret to making any meal more anti-inflammatory
- www.betterwithcarbo.com/1 - Revamping Your Anti-Inflammatory Game Plan: A Mindset Shift for Maximum Success and Freedom
- www.betterwithcarbo.com/5 - The Stress-Inflammation Connection: What You Need to know
Welcome, everyone! This is Krissy, your host, and friendly neighborhood dietitian, and you're listening to the Inflamed in the Brain podcast. With the New Year spirit in the air, I'm excited to discuss my non-restrictive approach to anti-inflammatory eating. Let's kick off the year by exploring self-care habits without falling into the over-restriction trap that often accompanies the pursuit of health.
Understanding Over-Restriction: As we embark on the journey of better health in the new year, it's vital to avoid over-restriction. While some restrictions, especially related to specific foods, are necessary for health, extreme fear-driven limitations can lead to complications. I want to clarify the difference between sensible adjustments and the harmful restrictions driven by societal pressures, perfectionism, and deep-rooted beliefs.
Pathways to Inflammation: Over-restriction can trigger inflammation through various pathways, with nutritional deficiencies being a significant concern. The historical example of the low-fat diet trend highlights how misguided advice can compromise essential bodily functions. Over-restriction, fueled by societal diet trends, sets the stage for inflammation, symptomatic manifestations, and, ultimately, disease.
Overeating and Survival Instincts: Ironically, over-restriction often leads to overeating. The foods conscientiously removed for health reasons become irresistible, contributing to a cascade of effects, including heightened preoccupation with food and emotional responsiveness. These behaviors tap into primal survival instincts, signaling limited food availability and triggering overeating.
Non-Restrictive Anti-Inflammatory Eating Defined: What does a non-restrictive approach really mean? It's not about eating whatever, whenever. It's about respecting your body, providing necessary nutrients, and embracing flexibility. This approach encourages a healthier relationship with food, reduces the risk of inflammation from overeating and stress, and satisfies both physical and emotional needs.
Creating Abundance through Balanced Choices: Non-restrictive eating involves cultivating abundance through balanced choices. Rather than eliminating desired foods entirely, it encourages smarter ways to enjoy them. Balanced eating prevents overindulging, ultimately averting potential inflammation. Consider enhancing the anti-inflammatory properties of a food by pairing it with healthy fats, proteins, or increasing color and fiber.
Honoring Food Preferences and Abundance: By honoring your body with flexibility and embracing your appetite, you pave the way for abundance in your health journey. This approach not only simplifies the path to healthier eating but also eases the challenges of coping with a new diagnosis, fostering a positive relationship with food.
Satisfaction as a Key Factor: Taking satisfaction into consideration is crucial for health. Ignoring the satisfaction factor leads to increased cravings and unnecessary obstacles in your health journey. As someone managing autoimmunity, I've learned that satisfaction is as important as any superfood when combati
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