Who is Julie Kelly?As a Food Scientist, Julie Kelly’s passion for all things edible began in her college days at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. She discovered her knack for helping people ‘find their way with food’ while cooking for friends in the evening and studying nutrition during the day. After working towards a Masters in Dairy Science, working in the corporate food world, and then the management consulting world, Julie met her husband Chris, fell in love over bikes and food, and opted for a more meaningful career as Mom to their daughter Ivy, and a nutrition consultant at Nourish Balance Thrive. Julie enjoys geeking out on nutrition science while also sharing her knowhow with ‘real people’ at NBT. Her favorite part is working with women and families to sort out their dietary, immune and hormonal challenges.In this episode we talk about:Protein:20-30 gms protein per sitting (204 oz of meat, typically)Depends on your goals, body size, activity level and individualityThey are complex molecules and take energy to digestBetter to "frontload" protein at the first part of the dayPay attention to how you feelFat:Fat doesn't make you fatunless you're eating hydrogenated oils and other "bad" fatsSeek out good fatsHormones are made from cholesterol-necessarybalances a dietmakes food taste better and satisfies your appetiteOnly way to avoid sugar cravingsNo more "Hangry" episodes (hungry and angry)Blood Sugar Control:Everyone needs a glucometerHypoglycemia: RED FLAGEspecially important in the Pre-conception periodConsider HG experience a blessing, as it motivates you to pursue better healthlab testing can help you concentrate on your individual problemsFrom www.thuglifeshirts.com/products/hangrySigns of Adrenal insufficiency:Uneven energy throughout the dayNot being able to go to sleep easilyNot being able to stay asleep easilyfat around the waist=cortisol is the culpritLack of drive or motivationIf you're planning to get pregnant:DietFigure out macronutrients: Fat, Carbohydrates and ProteinSleepExercise (don't overdo it)Stress Reduction: Headspace app.Blood Sugar managementLab testing: can discover hormone dysregulation, gut pathogens like h. pylori, neurotransmitter turnover, liver health, root causes of symptomsBook a half-price consult with Julie before January 1, 2015 using the code HYPERG. You can also download Julie’s e-book, What We Eat, to see how she makes real food a reality everyday.