In this episode, we continue the new format. Introduction: The podcast will soon have music done by the amazing band, Intodown. Check them out on Bandcamp and Reverbnation! Just search for Intodown and take a listen! Great music! I can't wait for the new music for the podcast! Info and Education Section: I will discuss different types of sweeteners (those considered natural and those considered chemical both). Recipe Section: Low-carb fried chicken? Yes, it truly is! Tidbits: Did you know? 4g of carbs = 1 tsp. sugar in the body! Husband is already feeling better from his removal of Aspartame! Questions and Comments: This question was from Mark. He asked about what he and his wife could use instead of bread to batter chicken for those great southern meals. The answers are fantastic and healthy alternatives! Closing: Ended abruptly so I do apologize. Also, there is a piece in which it appears my recordings got twisted up. It sounds like one piece didn't get edited out right and another got recorded over it! Sorry guys and gals...I can't wait to start using one of my hubby's editing programs instead of Audacity! It only lasts for a sec...so hang in there, ok? Sorry and thanks! Have a healthy day! Rachel

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Episode 5-All About Sweeteners

In this episode: New intro: I do the Rock by Tim Curry Blog Talk about "Diet Terms" Includes: low-fat, fat-free, no-fat, low-carb, gluten-free, and low-glycemic. Also includes information about why counting calories is not useful, how to shop, and more! Check out Dana Carpender's blog at http://holdthetoast.net for more on glycemic. Tidbits: Brought to attention by Jimmy Moore of Livinlavidalowcarb.com: A UK based forum for diabetes information has banned a doctor for "troll-like behavior"! This is absurd and un-called-for. It is completely unprofessional! See the link to Jimmy's write-up and reporting here: http://livinlavidalowcarb.com/blog/uk-based-diabetes-forum-bans-canadian-low-carb-doc-for-troll-like-behavior/10672 Recipe: Simple quickie that is a great and tasty treat for diabetics: Coconut milk custard creation: Use canned coconut milk refrigerated in a bowl overnight. Add coconut flakes, dark cacao, and maybe some berries or almonds! YUMMY!!! Questions and Comments: This week's question comes from Sarah on Facebook: She would like to know about some great holistic options for cancer. I direct her toward a GAPS diet approach. For more, see the Weston A. Price Foundation article listed here: http://westonaprice.org/modern-diseases/cancer/1834-a-holistic-approach-to-cancer Closing with Tim Curry's "I do the Rock"!

Episode 7-Diet Terms, Cancer, and More

In this episode: Intro: Intodown will be helping create a better sounding Alternefit Podcast as well as doing the music! Information and Education and Questions and Comments: Acne: There are a number of acne sufferers who could benefit from these natural and easily done remedies! Anyone can also prevent acne by some of these methods: Cut out dairy Use distilled or purified water Keep hands away from face Use clean bed linens Tea Tree Oil Calendula Willow Bark Omega-3s Anti-inflammatory diets and more! Thanks to my sister-in-law for this topic and question! Recipe Section: To go along with the recipe from last week, I thought I'd teach you how to make a mashed potato substitute out of cauliflower! Yummmmm! It's soooo good! Tidbits: Dr. Charles V. Mobbs of Mt. Sinai School of Medicine finds that diabetic nephropathy might be reversed by a ketogenic diet. Learn more about this exciting development! Also, articles have surfaced about how certain nutrition can assist with relief of bi-polar! Closing: Intodown will be helping soon! Here are the links for this show: Bi-polar article: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/224447.php Dr. Charles V. Mobbs' Research into Diabetic Nephropathy and the Ketogenic Diet: http://www.plosone.org/article/info:doi/10.1371/journal.pone.0018604 Acne information: http://www.marksdailyapple.com/primal-advice-for-acne-sufferers/ and Primal Toad: http://www.primaltoad.com/ Bruce Fife on Underground Wellness about Coconut: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/undergroundwellness/2011/04/29/the-coconut-oil-miracle-with-bruce-fife What is Nephropathy: http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=7225 Jimmy Moore's Livin' La Vida Low Carb: http://livinlavidalowcarb.com/ Thanks and Have a Healthy Day!

Episode 6 - Acne Solutions

This episode consists of 4 segments. The first segment: Information and Education: -Fitness techniques for the lifestyle -Movenat, a great resource The second segment: Recipe for the week: Yummy Coconut Milk Pudding (low carb and sugar free!) recipe courtesy of sugarfreelowcarbrecipes.com Check them out! Amazing and very tasty recipes that are fun and easy to make! The third segment: Tidbits: -Personal: My husband has gone off of Aspartame! -Grain-fed vs. Grass-fed article and rebuttals: Please read the article rebuttals to Stossel's very poor and badly researched article circulating around facebook. The Grass-fed Association and Gnolls.org gave it to him good! The final segment: -Questions and Comments: This week's question comes from Crystal. She asks about cholesterol, especially how to lower high triglycerides. Here is a quick and simple answer that will help in this! Thanks and have a healthy day! CHECK OUT ALL OF THE ABOVE LINKS! THEY ARE WELL WORTH THE VIEWS!

Episode 3 - Really Episode 4? - Fitness and More

Well, here is what I am calling Episode 4-Hormones and Health/Weight/Fat. I'm not sure what happened to 3, but I did one...do you see it? In this episode: -Insulin -Estrogen -Testosterone -Gary Taubes' book -Dr. Loren Cordain's book -Mark Sisson's blog -Updates!

Episode 4-What happened to Episode 3?

In this podcast, I introduce you to a bit about my history and beliefs. This will also be the leader into the world of food politics and beliefs. While not a great amount of detail is discussed in these realms, an introduction to some great resources for good information on all sides of the topic are discussed. I hope you remain with me to continue the conversation and carry it on into your own questions and comments about the importance of health and wellness!

Episode 2

This is the test episode for the Alternefit Nutrition and Fitness Coaching and Counseling Podcast. Coming soon: Future episodes will discuss topics ranging from how lifestyle changes can play an important role in healing the body and mind to the various political and hot-button topics of health and wellness. Nutrition is a key focus, with particular attention to low-carb, paleo, primal, and metabolic lifestyle changes. Fitness and supplementation will also be discussed. Rachel, your host for Alternefit Radio, is a professional with an MA in teaching and a BA in psychology. She has put extensive time and work into health and wellness, with a focus on nutrition and how it will heal the whole body. Her studies have taken her through knowledge of many subjects in alternative health and wellness, and her certifications and education add to her knowledge to create a balanced and unique show.

Episode 1-Just a Test

This health and wellness podcast will inform the listeners of the latest and greatest in the health and wellness/nutrition and fitness worlds. Focus is on alternative ideas for wellness, such as Paleo, Primal, and Low-carb lifestyles as well as functional diagnostic nutrition, metabolic testing and information, herbal and holistic healing, and mind-body connections. It is a source for total health and wellbeing!