JJ and integrative functional dietitian, Ali Miller, discuss stress and the ways it affects the body. When our bodies are in circumstances considered stressful, whether it’s escaping a near accident or having an argument with a co-worker, they react the same way. There are ways to combat that stress, and diet is a great one. JJ and Ali discuss the best diets and their recommendations for eating clean foods. Tune in for this super informative episode!       Freebies From Today’s Episode Get Ali’s free 2 Week Food as Medicine Meal Plan by going to jjvirgin.com/alimiller.   Main Points From Today’s Episode Our bodies are under a great deal of stress. Chemically, they react the same way whether they’re being chased by a lion or dealing with rush hour traffic. To combat stress, we need to provide our body with as much nurturing as possible. Diet is a great place to start. Keto is one of many types of diets, and may be right for some. Something we can all do that will help is to eat as clean as possible.   Episode Play-By-Play [1:00] How does ongoing stress affect you, and what can you do about it? [1:40] Can diets be incorporated into your routine without causing more anxiety? [5:40] Ali’s reason for focusing on anxiety [7:10] Some things to watch out for if you want to begin eating vegan or raw vegan [8:09] What is the GAPS diet? [10:08] A little bit of this feeling is good for you. [10:40] Your body physically responds to stress in ways that are completely out of proportion to the circumstances causing you anxiety. [12:05] The physiological effects on your body when in “fight or flight” mode [13:58] Knowing that we can’t escape stress in our environment, what can we do to better deal with it? [15:28] Knowing that all diets can be right for certain people at specific times, when is keto the right diet? [16:05] The human body is a hybrid, it runs on both of these things. [17:00] Good reasons to start a keto diet [18:50] Leptin, how it’s made and how it affects our body [22:10] The absolute must for beginning a keto diet is to eat these kinds of foods. [22:23] Ali uses a great analogy for swapping sweeteners. [25:50] Recommended foods [30:55] Stress vs distress   Action Steps: Look at what in your life causes stress and see if you can change it, or at least change your perception. Lower your carbohydrate intake, a great way to do that is with the Sugar Impact Diet. Add more fresh veggies and clean protein to your diet.     Mentioned in this episode: Subscribe to Reignite Wellness with JJ Virgin Become part of JJ’s community JJ Virgin Official Facebook page JJ Virgin on Instagram JJ Virgin on YouTube Sugar Impact Diet Online Program The Anti-Anxiety Diet Cookbook Naturally Nourished podcast Pique Tea Collagen Powder