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Fueling Your Body with Laura Ascenzi, Registered Dietitian

Dec 28, 2021

Can small changes in your lifestyle prevent illness and diseases? Do I need to cut out my favorite snacks to be healthy? Learn the answers to this and more in today’s episode!

Laura Ascenzi is a Registered Dietitian who believes that it’s never to late to improve your health. She knows that everyone is unique and has individualized nutrition requirements, needs, and goals. She enjoys getting to know each patient and focuses on their strengths to help create a realistic plan to reach their goals.

In this episode, Laura will share her experiences and what led to her becoming a Registered Dietitian. She will share her insights on Western medicine, its gaps, and where it has potential to change. She also shares some tips on changes you can make today to start being a healthier you.

Listen in to learn about the improvements you can make to live a longer, happier, and more energized life!

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In this Episode You’ll Learn:

  • [4:50] Who is Laura Ascenzi?
  • [5:47] Nutritionist vs. Registered dietitian
  • [11:53] Is it everything you thought it would be?
  • [19:40] How to fight the viruses and illnesses of the future with nutrition
  • [25:42] Lifestyle changes can be the medication
  • [29:40] Is there a point of no return?
  • [36:25] A success story
  • [44:28] Discussing fad diets, what do we think about fad diets?
  • [50:23] Tips for healthier eating

Standout Quotes from the Guest:

  • “The main things that are our body primarily needs is: we need sunshine, we need air we, need the nutrition … eating a well balanced diet” [20:07]
  • “If you don't put that priority on your nutrition, and your exercise, and your overall well being at a younger age, then you’re going to have your retirement be going and getting tons of different medications and going to doctor's appointments regularly” [32:01]
  • “What can you do today to better your health, and what can you do today to better your immune system?” [1:00:22]

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