Episode 303: Ashley Koff: Personalized Nutrition Expert on Diet, Nutrition, and Supplements

In a world saturated with health information, how can we discern reliable sources from unreliable ones? As we navigate a sea of health information, it’s essential to be discerning, understand your body's unique needs, and make informed choices about your health and wellness. In this episode, Ashley Koff, a registered dietitian, cuts through the clutter and provides clear, valuable insights and strategies to optimize your health through diet, nutrition, and supplements. Ashley discusses the importance of quality fats, mindful eating, hydration, and vitamin D, warns against the dangers of over-supplementing, and emphasizes the value of personalized health approaches. She also explains the role of GLP-1 agonist medications for diabetes and weight loss, and offers a guide to managing the overload of health information, or 'infobesity'. Ashley Koff RD is a personalized nutrition expert, founder and CEO of The Better Nutrition Program, consultant, and speaker. What we discuss: (0:04:31) - The importance of quality fats in diet and nutrition, and how they contribute to better health and wellness (0:09:41) - The effectiveness of GLP-1 agonist medications, such as OZEMPIC, for diabetes and weight loss (0:19:17) -Personalized health and the importance of looking beyond lab tests and supplements for managing health (0:28:03) - The importance of hydration for overall health and the role of vitamin D in our bodies (0:31:03) - The importance of knowing one's vitamin D levels and taking a targeted approach to supplements (0:43:41) - The concept of mindful eating and the challenges that can arise when trying to implement it in a busy lifestyle (0:49:17) - The concept of infobesity and how to navigate the overwhelming flood of health information Thank you to our sponsors: Pendulum: Head over to www.pendulum.com and use code JENCOHEN for 20% off. OneSkin: Head over to oneskin.co and use code HUSTLE15 for 15% off. Find more from Jen: Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/ Instagram: @therealjencohen Books: https://www.jennifercohen.com/books Speaking: https://www.jennifercohen.com/speaking-engagement Learn more from Ashley Koff, RD: The Better Nutrition Program: https://thebetternutritionprogram.com/infobesity/ Website: https://ashleykoffrd.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleykoffapproved/