Maximum Performance Starts with What We Eat with Dr. Amy Shah
Maximum Performance Starts with What We Eat with Dr. Amy Shah  
Podcast: Right About Now with Ryan Alford
Published On: Tue Apr 04 2023
Description: Welcome to the latest episode of The Radcast with our special guest Dr. Amy Shah, a renowned double board-certified MD, nutritionist, author, and mom - shares how essential it is to maintain a healthy diet and understand the powerful connection between food and our bodies; from dopamine production in our gut to brain chemistry. Learn how you can use mindful eating habits to level up your personal growth and business success - don't miss out on this insightful conversation! Join us as we explore the importance of taking care of ourselves through nourishing our inner spirit with quality nutrition.Listen to this episode now and don't miss out on gaining invaluable knowledge that could totally change what it means to live healthier, happier, and more successful!Key notes from the episode:How Dr. Shah's family members' experiences with type 2 diabetes led her to become interested in how food affects mood and health. (02:18)Ultra-processed foods lead to inflammation, sadness, cravings, and hunger. (05:22)Ryan and Dr. Amy discussed how good nutrition is important for mental health and generational well-being. (15:51)Dr. Amy recommends incorporating superfoods and fermented foods such as yogurt, raw apple cider vinegar, kimchi, kombucha, and coconut kefir into one's diet to support gut bacteria. (22:29)Ryan and Dr. Amy discussed the benefits of eating unprocessed food over processed food. (26:15)It is possible to control cravings by developing a muscle for better eating habits, and changes can be made after three days that will lead to improved cravings over time. (28:47)Dr. Amy provides advice on wellness and health through her new book I'm So Effing Hungry, which is available on Amazon and other places books are sold. (31:30)This episode is packed with energy, wisdom, and passion and we know you will get a ton of value from this.To keep up with Dr. Amy Shah, follow her on Instagram @fastingmd and her website https://amymdwellness.com/Learn more by visiting our website at www.theradcast.comSubscribe to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/RadicalHomeofTheRadcastIf you enjoyed this episode of The Radcast, Like, Share, and leave us a review! If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more, join Ryan’s newsletter https://ryanalford.com/newsletter/ to get Ferrari level advice daily for FREE.  Learn how to build a 7 figure business from your personal brand by signing up for a FREE introduction to personal branding https://ryanalford.com/personalbranding.  Learn more by visiting our website at www.ryanisright.comSubscribe to our YouTube channel  www.youtube.com/@RightAboutNowwithRyanAlford.