In this episode, Rob discusses his introduction to Functional Nutrition.  This episode is a follow up to the Functional Medicine After Action Review (AAR) from last Wednesday, immediately after my appointments with the Functional Medicine Department at the Cleveland Clinic.  Which brings us to today, where I will be reviewing my written notes (finally) from last week:Elimination Diet (Grain Free)No Counting Calories / No counting macrosWe are looking at the symptoms as a whole / root cause analysis of problemsFunctional NutritionHealthful eating personalized to your:o    genetics, lifestyle, environment, health concerns, §  Scientifically sound§  Looking at food as *information* (energy, medicine, connection, etc.)§  Quality over quantity §  (they acknowledge that optimal diets require *less* food / don’t need much)§  Whole Foods BasedFood Tracking is NOT essential (counting calories / macros)*Focus on the Elimination Food Plan·         Review the 30-page comprehensive guide·         Everything in the presentation was retrieved from this guide6–8-week time period for food elimination dietInstead of counting carbs, we find balance with foodElimination food plan = anti-inflammatory·         Removing potential food to add back in slowly, while monitoring responses of body when reintroduced to dietFoods to remove·         Gluten / grains·         Diary·         Corn/soy/peanuts·         Alcohol·         Caffeine·         Coffee, Soda, Black Tea (1 cup coffee in morning is ok)·         Chocolate (no dairy based chocolate)·         Added sugar·         Smoked or processed meats (preservative free ok)Meats:·         Poultry ok·         Seafood (in limited quantities) ok·         Red Meats:o    Lamb / wild game / bison oko    Beef is not·         No pork There is a protein structure in beef that is often more inflammatory than other red meatsAnimal proteins – begin with palm sized portionConsider utilizing collagen peptides in meals / smoothiesWe will be eating legumesNo grains to be consumed, but can consume modified grains / seed such as:·         Amaranth, Quinoa, Buckwheat, Sorghum, Teff, Wild RiceIncrease non-starchy veggies, 5-6 cups (raw) a dayDiet:  Fiber, Fat, Protein (carbs if you want)Follow up in 4-6 weeks after starting the elimination diet Links:   Ep. 189 - AAR on Functional Medicine and The City~  ​​Please spread the word and share on social media! Follow this link to ALL EPISODES   ​~​Have a Question or any feedback for Rob?  Email me at allaroundgrowth@gmail.com OR join the community!t.me/allaroundgrowth   Support the showBecome a Patreon of the Show! ➡️ patreon.com/allaroundgrowth