EP 107: Why You Should Treat Your Body Like a Ferrari – With Amy Wilson
Episode Summary:
In this episode of Practice Growth HQ I speak with Amy Wilson about nutrition for peak performance in all areas of your life.
Amy is a certified Geriatric Pharmacist, a Fitness Professional and a Nutrition Coach. She’s also on a mission to transform the diet industry.
In this episode Amy shares why health professionals need to start thinking differently about nutrition and let go of outdated beliefs like ‘calories in versus calories out’. She also discusses how to fuel your body the same way you would fuel a Ferrari.
If you know your diet could do with an overhaul but you don’t know where to start, this episode is for you!
What you’ll learn:
- (02:32) Amy shares her career journey and how she found her passion for helping women and men prevent preventable diseases
- (05:23) Learn why you should start thinking about food as a science experiment and let go of outdated beliefs
- (07:46) Find out how taking care of your body helps you be more productive
- (09:00) Stress management: How stress sneaks into every area of your life and makes you sick
- (11:37) Discover why you should consider outsourcing your meal prep
- (14:32) Rethinking your daily Starbucks: Learn the truth about caffeine and nut milks
- (19:00) Protein, Fats and Carbohydrates: The holy trinity of nutrition
- (24:18) 40:30:30 – Unpacking the numbers you’re aiming to hit with every meal
- (27:40) How to give great nutritional information to your patients and help them to make positive changes without feeling overwhelmed
- Plus loads more!
Links and Resources:
Website: https://www.amykwilson.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenutritioncoachpharmacist/
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It’s a reminder that prioritizing sleep is not just about physical health but
is equally
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creators for shedding light
on this often overlooked aspect of health. Looking forward to implementing these strategies
and experiencing the positive changes in my mental wellness.