To celebrate the fifth day of the Whole Living Action Plan: 28-Day Challenge, Dr. Brooke Kalanick, a naturopathic physician who specializes in fat loss, PCOS, hypothyroidism, skincare, women’s health, and fertility, joined us on Friday's "Whole Living." We've spent so much of the week talking about what we're eliminating (gluten, caffeine, refined sugar, etc.) but very few of us understand why we're eliminating these foods and ingredients. Fortunately, Dr. Brooke understands it a lot better than most of us so she was able to offer some very helpful insight. You can listen to Terri's interview with Dr. Brooke by clicking on the play buttons below. Also, here are a few of my favorite takeaways from the show:
- Fiber is very important for blood sugar balance. The more fiber in your meal, the slower the food enters your bloodstream. This allows you to get a better burn from the meal. You’ll be less hungry and feel less highs and lows after the meal.
- Sensitivities to gluten occur in varying degrees and at different times. If you have Celiac Disease, the reaction to gluten will likely occur immediately. Others, who aren’t quite as sensitive, may not feel symptoms until several days after consumption. Not all symptoms are digestive. Symptoms can include depression and anxiety.
- The best way to find out if you are allergic to something is to eliminate it, then add it back in and see how you react.
- Don’t go overboard and set unachievable goals. If you can’t do a total elimination diet and detox, try to eliminate a few things (i.e. caffeine, processed foods, etc.). It’s supposed to be healthy, not stressful.
Dr. Brooke Kalanick on "Whole Living," Segment 1
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Dr. Brooke Kalanick on "Whole Living," Segment 2
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Terri's Tips for Detoxing
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From: Why Can’t I Eat That? Dr. Brooke Answers Your Detox Questions - Whole Living Daily : Whole Living | 1/10/11 at 5:28 pm
[...] Listen to our interview (thanks to Jillian MacDonald for posting this on the Martha Radio Blog!)--and I guarantee you'll feel a lot better about this whole detox thing. You also may be inspired, as I am, to maybe even hold out a little longer with some of the detox elements. (Did you know that you might be sensitive to the effects of gluten without digestive problems? That you might actually feel foggy several days later even because of a bagel you ate on Sunday? I didn't.) [...]
From: Christine | 1/11/11 at 3:18 pm
So glad you posted this! Was so helpful to have more perspective on why a detox can help & also some reassurance that it's ok to modify or "slip up". Great segment!
From: Jillian Macdonald | 1/11/11 at 5:44 pm
Thanks, Christine! So glad you enjoyed the show. I found the segment very helpful as well. There's such a long list of ingredients we should and shouldn't eat, but I've never really understood why.
From: Alissa | 1/12/11 at 4:10 pm
I was listening to the segment where you are discussing milk and how cream will upset your stomache more than milk, and (correct me if I am wrong) I understand that cream has less natural sugar (lactose) than lower fat milk products. I thought butter had almost no lactose. Is that correct?
From: Whole Living Action Plan: Five Simple Ways to Add Relaxation to Your Day - Martha Stewart Living Radio: The Radio Blog | 1/13/11 at 2:34 pm
[...] All month long the experts who created the Whole Living Action Plan 28-Day Challenge are joining us on "Whole Living" to answer your questions about everything from doing a detox and creating a fitness plan to losing weight the healthy way and maintaining good nutrition. [...]
From: Detoxing Tips on “Whole Living” - Martha Stewart Living Radio: The Radio Blog | 6/22/11 at 11:48 am
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