Functional Nutrition with Julia Mitchell
Description
Fueling your body is like fueling your success—especially in the trades. The right nutrition isn't just about what you eat; it's about optimizing your energy, boosting your mood, and powering through your day with strength and focus. In this episode, we'll explore how what you put on your plate can transform not only your health but also your performance on the job.
I'm thrilled to introduce Julia Mitchell, a functional nutrition coach who has been a game-changer in my own health journey. Julia is part of Dr. Gabrielle Lyon's team, where she specializes in helping people understand the right balance of protein, carbs, and fats for their body and activity level. She has been instrumental in guiding me toward healthier eating habits, and I'm so grateful to have her on the show today.
In this episode, we'll discuss the importance of fueling the body properly and the unique challenges of maintaining good nutrition in the trades. We'll dive into customized nutrition plans that work for your individual needs, and explore a muscle-centric approach to health, focusing on how building and maintaining muscle can improve performance and longevity.
Julia Mitchell is a highly skilled functional nutritionist, bison rancher, and mother, dedicated to helping individuals achieve optimal health through a holistic and personalized approach. As a Board-Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) and Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionist (LDN) in the renowned practice of Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, Julia combines her expertise in Muscle-Centric Medicine® with functional medicine principles to create comprehensive, individualized nutrition and wellness plans tailored to each person's unique needs.
Episode Highlights:
[02:29 ] I meant Julia through Dr Lyons who is a concierge doctor with a different approach. She also said she had a nutritional coach that could help me customize my diet.
[03:34 ] Dr. Gabrielle Lyons founded the Center for Muscle Centric Medicine. She practices medicine with the philosophy that skeletal muscle is the foundation for health.
[04:32 ] Julia has patients as part of Dr Lyons team, and she also works with clients directly.
[05:05 ] Functional means how the plan works for the individual.
[06:03 ] They support muscle growth through health and nutrition.
[07:19 ] The importance of having a plan and hitting your goals while still being able to enjoy life and the foods you like.
[08:58 ] Nutrition is about trade-offs and understanding what's important to you and what your priorities are.
[09:19 ] It's important to be aware of what you eat on a daily basis, because it's what fuels your performance.
[11:11 ] Being in the trades can be like going to a gym, and it's a win-win in many ways.
[13:24 ] First steps include assessing where you're at now.
[14:15 ] The importance of starting with protein as the foundational component of your nutrition plan. Then vegetables and whole grains for fiber.
[15:55 ] Protein has a high satiety value and makes you feel full. It's also a foundational need for our bodies, especially for those who do physical jobs.
[18:03 ] It does take practice to set good habits and implement the skills you want in your life.
[19:31 ] Stick to the outside aisles and grab fresh food when you go to the grocery store.
[22:25 ] Soul searching and finding your true priorities when getting healthier.
[26:57 ] We're a reflection of the five people we spend the most time with, so choose your circle wisely.
[27:37 ] Julia shares her opinion on new fads.
[29:22 ] It's really about finding a way of eating that suits you.
[31:55 ] Food is preventative medicine. It's fuel for our body.
[34:32 ] Muscle mass is important for longevity, and dietary protein is important for muscle mass.
[35:00 ] Eat protein and lift heavy weights.
[36:35 ] Lifting weights should be part of everybody's program, no matter what their job is.
[37:24 ] The key is establishing something that you can be consistent with.
[38:38 ] 1. Eating healthy and being healthy does not have to be hard. 2. Be aware of your priorities. 3. Focus on building muscle. 4. Eat high quality protein.
[39:38 ] Food is preventative medicine.
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