Optimal Nutrition from a Functional Medicine & PT Perspective w/ Dr. Stacy E. King PT, DPT

"If you don't set your body up for an optimal healing environment, you're not gonna get all the way there."

We are so fortunate to be joined by Dr. Stacey King, a physical therapist and functional medicine coach in this episode of Papaya Talk. Stacy discusses her journey into physical therapy and functional medicine. She emphasizes the importance of nutrition in the healing process and shares tips on eating healthy on a budget. Dr. King also provides insights on using healthy oils, finding healthier alternatives to processed snacks, and recovering from a night out. The conversation covers topics such as hydration, prepping meals, eating during menstruation, and staying active in college. We emphasize the importance of staying hydrated to avoid feeling sick the next day after drinking alcohol. We also discuss the benefits of prepping meals and having healthier options available to avoid unhealthy choices. This episode touches on the importance of eating iron-rich foods during menstruation and suggests combining non-heme iron sources with citrus for better absorption. We also encourage movement and finding ways to stay active, even if it's not traditional exercise. Lastly, we address the issue of the Freshman 15 and advise finding a balance between enjoying college life and making healthy choices.

Meet Dr. Stacy King

Dr. Stacy King has been a Physical Therapist for over 20 years. She is a Certified Manual Therapist and board-certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist. Her movement background includes competitive gymnastics and teaching pilates to the performers of Cirque du Soleil. Additionally, Stacy lectures and trains athletes on the role of proper nutrition with regard to fueling for sports performance and optimizing recovery. Stacy has a physical therapy practice in the D.C. area called Aspire PT and Wellness.

Learn More:
Website: https://aspireptandwellness.com/
Email: Info@aspireptandwellness.com

Takeaways

• Physical therapy can be a rewarding career choice for those who want to help people and have a background in movement.

• Proper nutrition plays a crucial role in the healing process and can help optimize recovery from injuries and surgeries.

• Eating healthy on a budget is possible by buying in bulk, meal planning, and using multipurpose foods.

• Using healthier oils like avocado oil and olive oil can be an investment in long-term heart health.

• There are healthier alternatives to processed snacks, such as Siete brand chips and homemade roasted nuts with seasonings.

• Being mindful of portion sizes and staying hydrated can help with cravings and recovery after a night out. Stay hydrated to avoid feeling sick the next day after drinking alcohol

• Prep meals and have healthier options available to avoid unhealthy choices

• Eat iron-rich foods during menstruation and combine non-heme iron sources with citrus for better absorption

• Find ways to stay active, even if it's not traditional exercise

• Balance enjoying college life with making healthy choices

  
  

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:59 The Importance of Nutrition in Healing

06:00 Eating Healthy on a Budget

09:31 Choosing Healthier Oils

14:41 Finding Healthier Alternatives to Processed Snacks

24:15 Hydration and Meal Prep

27:25 Eating Well During Menstruation

30:12 Staying Active in College

36:06 Finding a Balance: The Freshman 15