167: Finding Your Running Middle Ground
One of the most insightful, well-produced podcasts (in my humble opinion) is One You Feed by Eric Zimmer. Eric’s focus is about feeding the good wolf versus the bad wolf. We discuss how he has found the middle way (a life of balance) after overcoming addiction in his 20s, what a holistic lifestyle looks like for him, and what his running routine looks like now. One topic that Eric talks frequently about on his podcast is depression, which brings us to the conversation with our go-to, real-food dietitian, Serena Marie, RD.
Serena shares her top three food recommendations to eat if you have depression. Please consult your own physician before starting a new routine.
Eliminate sugar, and limit processed grains.
Increase vitamin D-rich foods such as fish with bones, eggs from free-roaming chickens, grass-fed red meat, grass-fed dairy, cod liver oil, and milk fortified with vitamin D. You may also need to take a vitamin D supplement. Lack of vitamin D is linked with depression.
Eat probiotic-rich foods including kombucha (the low sugar content is OK, since you are ingesting so many probiotics), kefir, refrigerated sauerkraut, and yogurt. Whenever possible, choose organic or free-range meats and dairy.
“Pumpkin Pie” Recipe
1 package of Trader Joe’s Unsweetened Instant Oatmeal (made with whole-grain oats, flax, chia, quinoa, and amaranth)
1/3 cup canned pumpkin
2 free-range eggs
Pumpkin pie spice Butter or coconut oil
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 tablespoon flax seeds
Directions:
Heat oil in a pan.
Blend wet ingredients, and then add in the dry ingredients.
Form the mixture into one big pancake, and heat on medium heat.
After four or so minutes, flip for another two minutes.
Serve with 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce, and 1 tablespoon flax seeds (stay tuned, this recipe gets upgraded BIG time).
We’re creating a new group here at The Running Lifestyle Show. It’s going to include four weeks of working on routines and habits so that you’re off to a great start in the New Year. There will be a weekly online meeting with information shared in the beginning, along with a Q&A session. In addition, you’ll be paired up with an accountability partner to keep you motivated throughout the week. It’s $100. Please reach out to me with any questions. I’ve got answers!
Contact:
Eric Zimmer
Website: OneYouFeed.net
iTunes Podcast Page
Podcast Facebook: /1ufeed
Podcast Twitter: @oneyoufeed
Twitter: @etzimmer
Kari Gormley:
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Serena Marie, RD:
Website: SerenaMarieRD.com
Facebook: SerenaMarieRD
Twitter: @SerenaMarieRD
Instagram: @SerenaMarieRD
This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and solely as a self-help tool for your own use. I am not providing medical, psychological, or nutrition therapy advice. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health problems or illnesses without consulting your own medical practitioner. Always seek the advice of your own medical practitioner and/or mental health provider about your specific health situation. For my full Disclaimer, please go to www.karigormley.com/disclaimer.