#092 - Gabrielle Fundaro - a podcast by OPEX Fitness
from 2020-01-31T16:36:33
Bio:
Dr. Gabrielle Fundaro, CISSN, CHC, is a Renaissance Periodization consultant, Monash low-FODMAP certified and ISSN-certified sport nutritionist, and ACE-certified health coach. Dr. Fundaro combines her knowledge of nutrition and motivational interviewing techniques to promote intrinsic motivation and behavior change in clients to facilitate long-term weight management and healthy lifestyles. She believes in the importance of a plant-centric diet in addition to regular, enjoyable physical activity and cognitive exercises as part of a sustainable lifestyle free from the chronic dieting mindset. When working with individuals experiencing gastric distress, Dr. Fundaro applies a practical, personalized, and evidence-based approach to modify diet and lifestyle factors which can contribute to improved digestive comfort.
She has taught a variety of courses related to nutrition for performance and health, physiology, and macronutrient metabolism. In addition to her teaching experience, she has enjoyed the opportunity to share evidence-based recommendations in international seminars, podcasts, and contributions to magazines such as Shape, Oxygen, Reader’s Digest, and InStyle.
Dr. Fundaro is a former Assistant Professor of Exercise Science at Georgia Gwinnett College and holds a PhD in Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise from Virginia Tech as well as a BS in Exercise, Sport, and Health Education from Radford University. She is currently completing requirements towards the Registered Dietitian credential as a participant in the Individualized Supervised Practice Pathway of the Dietetic Internship Program of the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, reading, spending time with her dogs, and training for powerlifting.
Education/Credentials
PhD – Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise, Virginia Tech (2014)
Dissertation Topic: Effects of Probiotic Supplementation on Metabolic Dysregulation During High-Fat Feeding
Graduate Certificate—Preparing the Future Professoriate, Virginia Tech (2014)
Graduate Teaching Scholars Fellowship, Virginia Tech (2012-2014)
BS – Exercise, Sport, and Health Education, Radford Virginia (2009)
Monash Low-FODMAP Certified (2019)
Certified Health Coach, American Council on Exercise (2018)
Certified Sports Nutritionist, International Society of Sports Nutrition (2017)
Current Participant: Individualized Supervised Practice Pathway (ISPP) of the Dietetic Internship Program of the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Professional Experience
Assistant Professor, Exercise Science, Georgia Gwinnett College (2014-2018)
Show Notes:Websites and Social Media Links:
Website – vitaminphdnutrition.com
Website - renaissanceperiodization.comFacebook – Gabrielle Fundaro
Twitter - @pedagogiologist
Instagram – vitaminphd
YouTube - Renaissance Periodization
Articles/ Research Mentioned:
The core gut microbiome, energy balance and obesity
Kombucha: A Systematic Review of the Clinical Evidence
Human gut microbiome: hopes, threats and promises
Podcast Mentioned:
OPEX Podcast: #075 - John Berardi
Book’s Mentioned:
The Good GutWhy Isn’t my Brain WorkingEat What You Love Love What You Eat: How to Break Your Eat-Repent-Repeat CycleAtomic Habits
Fundamentals of Microbiome Science: How Microbes Shape Animal Biology 1st Edition
Motivational Interviewing in Nutrition and Fitness (Applications of Motivational Interviewing)
Movies Mentioned:
Time-Line:0:00 – 4:56 - Robbie intro’s the show and asks Gabrielle to introduce herself
4:57 – 9:43 - Robbie asks Gabrielle about the diversity of species within the microbiome
9:44 – 18:03 - Robbie asks Gabrielle about fibre’s role in gut health
18:04 – 25:19 - Robbie asks Gabrielle about the benefits of short-chain-fatty acids
25:20 – 31:12 - Robbie asks Gabrielle about the detrimental effects that some sweeteners in protein bar can have on the gut microbiome
31:13 – 39:59 - Robbie asks Gabrielle about probiotics
40:00 – 46:41 - Robbie asks Gabrielle about the benefits of fermented foods46:42 – 50:11 - Robbie asks Gabrielle about the effects of c-section births on gut microbiome development
50:12 – 55:45 - Robbie asks Gabrielle about the link between gut health and mental health55:46 – 57:46 - Robbie asks Gabrielle how she learns57:47 – 59:07 - Robbie asks Gabrielle is there anything she does on daily basis that is essential to her day?59:08 – 1:00:54 - Robbie asks Gabrielle for her top and current book1:00:55 – 1:03:40 - Robbie asks Gabrielle, if she only had 1 year left on planet earth, how would she spend that year and why?1:03:41 – 1:05:40 - Robbie asks Gabrielle, if she could invite 5 people to dinner, dead or alive, who would she invite and why?
1:05:41 – 1:07:37 - Robbie wraps up the show!
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