Episode 294: 3 Changes I Made to Regulate My Appetite
FUNCTIONAL NUTRITION, METABOLIC HEALTH, DIET CULTURE The Funk'tional Nutritionist FUNCTIONAL NUTRITION, METABOLIC HEALTH, DIET CULTURE The Funk'tional Nutritionist

Episode 294: 3 Changes I Made to Regulate My Appetite

Hunger is a normal and natural response of the body, and we shouldn’t pathologize it. However, if we experience excessive hunger or have a tendency to eat a lot at night, it may be a sign that something needs to be addressed.

Today, Erin unpacks some of the science and psychology of appetite regulation, and shares 3 major changes she made to her diet and lifestyle in order to find balance and satiety. Listen to learn more about the importance of protein-rich meals, eating three full meals a day, and the emotional and mental aspects of appetite regulation.

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Episode 269: What I Eat in a Day (& Why)
MINDSET, FUNCTIONAL NUTRITION, DIET CULTURE, GUT HEALTH The Funk'tional Nutritionist MINDSET, FUNCTIONAL NUTRITION, DIET CULTURE, GUT HEALTH The Funk'tional Nutritionist

Episode 269: What I Eat in a Day (& Why)

Recently, Erin was approached by the Los Angeles Times to share her insights on navigating diet culture. With the overwhelming amount of conflicting advice we encounter daily, finding personal solutions can be quite a struggle. One of the questions raised during the interview was about the impact of "What I eat in a day" posts on social media, which sparked the idea for this insightful episode.

Tune in as Erin shares her thoughts on evaluating nutrition advice and what to look for in a trusted source. Erin also walks through exactly what she eats in a day, how she fuels her body to be the healthiest version of herself — and why. This episode will give you the confidence to pick and choose what best suits your own life. There are tons of specific recommendations that you don’t want to miss!

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Episode 182: The Risks of Low Vitamin A & How to Increase Your Levels

Episode 182: The Risks of Low Vitamin A & How to Increase Your Levels

If you have skin issues, immune issues, autoimmunity, allergies, asthma, food sensitivities, or get sick often—you’ll want to listen in, because Vitamin A is crucial for all of these things!

In today’s episode Erin explains the Beta Carotene/Vitamin A connection and differences, and why a vegetarian or vegan diet may not give everyone the Vitamin A their body needs. To break down the importance of Vitamin A, Erin dives into the conditions often associated with low Vitamin A, the benefits of having healthy Vitamin A levels, and what you can do to increase your Vitamin A if you have secured the data that you’re low (hint—the first step is to find the reason why!

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