41 | Functional Foods with Naturopathic Student, Tyler Jean

Ever think of food as medicine? If not, join Dr. Dom and Dr. Jen as they interview Tyler Jean – soon-to-be licensed Naturopathic doctor – as he explains how the best medication is in the grocery store.  If you feel like you need more information on a personal level with your diagnosis, tune in as Tyler explains why seeing a Naturopathic doctor might be the best option for you.  Feel bloated or gassy after consuming dairy products? Listen as Tyler dissects what really is happening within your body and explains the difference between intolerance and allergy.  This podcast is so you can understand where to start on your health journey today by adding the best nutritionally dense foods in your diet so that you can live your best, healthiest life. Free Week of the Jen Health Membership: Looking for a movement community that gives you the plan specific to your body? Need accountability and a plan that is specific to your restrictions?! Come grab a free week of our Jen Health Membership! You'll have access to 12 plans that were all curated by Doc Jen, Dr of Physical Therapy. We make sure you get set up with the plan that will be best for your goals and the rest is laid out for you to follow! Come check it out today! You can even get a discount on your first month using code OPTIMAL at checkout! What You Will Learn in This Interview with Tyler Jean: @functional.foods 01:50 – Why Tyler decided to study Naturopathic Medicine rather than getting his Doctor of Medicine 05:47 – Tyler’s advice in starting your healthy journey 10:07 – How to change the narrative on how we see each other in health settings 14:15 – The truth behind how limited your doctor really is 16:26 – When you should go to a Naturopathic doctor rather than your physician 24:06 – Tyler’s definition of an anti-inflammatory food - Why your unique body may react differently than others 28:52 – Tyler’s take on dairy for women - The various ways your body can react to different dairy products 35:02 – How Tyler would approach dietary recommendations for his clients - Why nutritionally dense foods are needed to be added About Tyler Jean Tyler Jean is passionate about educating others on the importance of food as medicine while inspiring them to embrace healthier lifestyles. Currently in his fourth year of medical school, Tyler will soon be a licensed Naturopathic doctor and will use his practice to take a more integrative and preventative approach to healthcare. This is also the approach he currently uses through his platform, @functional.foods. There, he empowers his audience with recipes, educational info, brand recommendations, inspiration, and more. Items mentioned in this episode include: Tyler’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/functional.foods/?hl=en We Think You’ll Love: ⁠FREE Week of the Jen Health Membership⁠ FREE Low Back Pain Course! Jen’s Instagram Dom’s Instagram YouTube Channel Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! To check out the rest of Doc Jen’s website, click here: https://jen.health/podcast/41