Michal is a functional nutritionist and consultant working with groups and individuals looking to improve their general well-being, with a special emphasis on naturally and holistically healing the metabolic, systemic and digestive damage associated with modern lifestyle and conventional dietary recommendation. She has studied health and nutrition extensively through multiple programs including the Institute of Functional Medicine, the University of Stanford and The Institute of Integrative Nutrition.
Michal Ofer – Functional Nutritionist
Functional Nutritionist – Topic Timings:
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- 00:05:05 Introduction
- 00:08:31 Agenda
- 00:10:32 Sugars and Brain Function
- 00:11:28 Excess Sugars and Carbohydrates
- 00:14:10 Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor
- 00:16:20 Oxytocin
- 00:17:55 Insulin
- 00:20:08 Complex Carbohydrates
- 00:22:16 Glycemic Index
- 00:22:53 Regulating a Spike
- 00:26:28 The Role of Fats
- 00:28:59 Benefits of Fats
- 00:30:42 We Are Fat Based
- 00:32:34 Types of Fats
- 00:42:44 Recommendations
- 00:46:14 Fasting
- 00:53:16 Ketogenic Diet
- 00:57:06 What is Ketosis
- 00:57:54 The Fuels
- 00:58:35 Ketones and Brain Disease
- 01:06:54 Probiotics
- 01:09:49 Brain Foods
Michal Ofer works in Calgary, AB. We’ve had a number of requests for her information, so here it is:
Michal Ofer, Functional Nutritionist at Better: A Medical Centre for Complete Living michal@michalofer.com / Website: Michalofer.com