Liz Lipski is a professor and the Director of Academic Development for the Nutrition and Integrative Health Programs at the Maryland University of Integrative Health. She is the Director of Doctoral Studies at Hawthorn University and the Executive Director of Access to Health Experts. She is also the owner of the holistic health and nutrition organization, Innovative Healing Inc. and has presented keynote speeches and seminars on topics related to diet and its impact on our digestion and microbial health. With decades of experience in integrative health and nutrition, Liz has published multiple books, including her most recent edition of Digestive Wellness: Strengthen the Immune System and Prevent Disease Through Healthy Digestion.
 
Liz joins us today to discuss the difference between going on a diet versus establishing a good diet and why not all diets are created equally. We discuss the dilemma of determining what we should - or shouldn’t - include in our daily diet. We discuss the benefits of adopting a Mediterranean diet, how it helps aid in the prevention of diseases, and the impact of staying on a restrictive diet. Liz shares her concerns with the Ketogenic and Vegan diets, particularly how the keto diet can impact a person’s microbiome. She also shares her thoughts on intermittent fasting and where she recommends clinicians to start when determining if a patient should change their diet.
 
“Food is so intertwined with our emotions and our memory.” - Liz Lipski
 
This week on The Lab Report Podcast:

The difference between ‘going on a diet’ versus simply changing your diet
Determining what you should - or should not - eat
Why what you eat is important
The amount of ultra-processed foods Americans typically eat
The health benefits of adopting a Mediterranean diet
The connection between what you eat and how you feel on a physical and emotional level
The impact of staying on a restrictive diet
Liz’s primary concerns with the Vegan, Paleo, and Keto diets
The pros and cons of limiting your carbohydrate intake and how it can impact your microbiome
Using diet as a treatment for autoimmune disorders
Liz’s perspective on intermittent fasting
Where to start when considering if a patient could benefit from a dietary change

 
Connect with Liz Lipski:

Innovative Healing
Book: Digestive Wellness: Strengthen the Immune System and Prevent Disease Through Healthy Digestion, Fifth Edition

 
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