Nutrition with Judy

07/09/2025

06/24/2025

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06/11/2025

I advocate for nutrient-density. We know meat is the most nutrient-dense, bioavailable food. But as many people adopt a meat-based diet, we’re seeing some issues arise. As a practitioner who likes data, well, here’s my analysis.

💇🏻‍♀️I’ve had many clients take the hair mineral test, and their copper is in excess. Well, they’re eating lots of liver. And by a lot, I mean they’re eating 1 ounce daily.

🤯Unfortunately, too much of a good thing can be bad.

💡If you don’t feel well on carnivore, you can get a hair mineral test and nutritional status tests like Genova ION or Spectracell tests. Numbers don’t lie.

📊I only shared deficiencies that were UNDER 50%. We don’t need to focus on RDA and daily values, but I think it’s safe to AT LEAST hit closer to 50%. Not every day but a few times a week.

If you're only eating beef and don’t feel well, you might be deficient in some nutrients.

🥩If you need to do a beef-only elimination protocol like outlined in , it’s fine while you heal the gut, but not for the long term.

🦪Eat salmon, sardines, herring, oysters for calcium, vitamin C, vitamin E, magnesium and biotin. No, I don't see mercury toxicity for now; the benefits outweigh the drawbacks.

🐖Eat pork for thiamine. Salmon has a good amount, but just 9 ounces of pork belly gives you 100% of your daily value. Thiamine is needed for mineral balancing, something many people struggle with.

🧈Eat butter. It gives adequate amounts of vitamin A.

🍳Eat lots of egg yolks for folate.

🐓Eat chicken wings for molybdenum. (High copper reduces molybdenum)

🐟Most people are fatty acid deficient. You will not get enough omega-3s without fish. Do your skin, brain, mood, inflammation and autoimmune system a favor by consuming more fatty fish. At least 3-4 times a week.

🚨 The liver is very rich in certain nutrients, but it can also be toxic for some people. Unfortunately, it falls short in several key nutrients.

♥️ I will always be for the people. Truth will always prevail.

05/27/2025

JOIN US FOR A LIVE Q&A MAY 30th at 4 PM CENTRAL.
🎉 empowerfunctionalhealth.com/launch

Nutrition with Judy's private practice is now officially Empower Functional Health!

This change reflects something happening for years behind the scenes: our mission to go deeper than just nutrition.

While meat-based nutrition will always be foundational in our practice, we’ve learned through working with thousands of clients and patients that healing often requires more than just what’s on your plate.

For many, true recovery only begins when we support the whole person.

This often includes the environment (the who and where), nervous system, hormones, immune function, and mental health.

Empower Functional Health is the clinical extension of that vision. It’s where our practitioner team partners with you for personalized care that helps you find root-cause healing answers.

No one wants to be sick.

Areas of support:
🔹 Blood sugar dysregulation and insulin resistance
🔹 Fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, and mental health
🔹 Gut imbalances, hormone dysfunction, and autoimmunity
🔹 CIRS, mold illness, Lyme, and MCAS (histamines)

(We work on most complex chronic illness cases.)

What we offer:
⭐ 1-on-1 functional medicine consults
⭐ Lab testing with customized protocols
⭐ Carnivore elimination diet guidance
⭐ Group coaching and community support
⭐ Mind Body program for nervous system regulations and limbic system support
⭐ Practitioner-written guides and in-depth clinical research articles

We believe healing is possible.

❤️ Same heart. Same mission. Root-cause healing and wellness for all.

Start healing today at empowerfunctionalhealth.com.

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05/25/2025

Over 1,000 clients have started their root-cause healing journey with our flagship, Personalized Health Plan (formerly the SBA).

🔍 The Personalized Health Plan is a full-body investigation and roadmap designed to help you understand what’s really driving your symptoms.

We’ve supported clients and patients in finding answers to WHY they are suffering from:

Chronic fatigue, brain fog, or burnout
⬦ Stubborn weight gain and blood sugar imbalances
⬦ Digestive struggles like bloating, constipation, or reflux
⬦ Hormonal imbalance or sleep issues
⬦ Nervous system dysregulation
⬦ MCAS, histamine and immune imbalances
⬦ CIRS, heavy metals, chronic Lyme and other environmental illnesses
⬦ Lack of clarity after trying multiple protocols without results

The PHP offers analysis based on your symptoms, health history, and lifestyle, mapping stress across your organ systems and translating that into actionable steps using nutrition, minerals, supplements, and mind-body strategies.

🧠 WHY IT WORKS
One-size-fits-all protocols don’t. Your body is dynamic, and healing requires a personalized, system-level approach. That’s exactly what the PHP delivers.

(It takes us anywhere from 3-5 hours to complete one PHP.)

To celebrate the launch of Empower Functional Health, we're offering $100 OFF our most impactful service: the Personalized Health Plan (PHP) + Practitioner Session. 🎉

🎁 Now $100 OFF – Limited Time

📍 Learn more and get your discount here: https://empowerfunctionalhealth.com/giveaway

📅 Offer valid during our launch celebration only!

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05/23/2025

We’re giving away FREE access to our Carnivore Cure Elimination Diet Cheat Sheet. It's a 30+ page practical, clinical tool to help you heal from the inside out.

Our step-by-step protocol was clinically developed to support root-cause healing by removing inflammatory triggers, rebalancing nutrient status, and helping you trust your body's inner wisdom.

Inside the guide, you’ll get:
🔹 A clear phase-by-phase protocol to reduce inflammation and uncover food sensitivities
🔹 A list of the lowest-reactive meats to start with for deep gut healing
🔹 Common modern-day nutrient deficiencies and how to support them with meat-based foods
🔹 A printable shopping list to simplify food prep and planning
🔹 Access to symptom trackers and a food + mood journal to help you connect the dots
🔹 Cooking tips and gut support guidance tailored to each phase
🔹 Reintroduction strategies to expand your diet safely, if and when you're ready (or if you choose to!)

If you’re ready to eliminate confusion and empower your healing journey, get this 30+ page free guide!

This is the same elimination protocol we use in our private clinical practice (). You can use it to troubleshoot your healing with more assurance.

This is our commitment to wellness for all. Trust us, this free guide is pretty helpful. :)

Thank you for being part of this journey. We can’t wait to support you even more deeply at Empower Functional Health 💛

Same heart. Same mission. Root-cause healing and wellness for all.

To get the free guide:
👉 Sign up here: https://empowerfunctionalhealth.com/giveaway

💥 Giveaway ends: MONDAY, May 26 at 11:59PM CT

If you see this post after 5/26, you can get the free guide here: https://www.nutritionwithjudy.com/carnivore-cure-elimination-diet-cheat-sheet

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05/20/2025

WE’RE REBRANDING — AND CELEBRATING WITH A GIVEAWAY! 🎉

Nutrition with Judy’s private practice is now Empower Functional Health!

Over the years, we’ve expanded our mission to support root-cause healing, and that sometimes goes beyond nutrition.

We have to address the whole body, including the physical, mental, emotional, and the environment (both what we're exposed to and who we are exposed to).

To celebrate, we’re giving away:
📚 5 signed Carnivore Cure books
📘 5 signed Beginners Carnivore guides
🥩10 Holistic Nutritionist’s Guide to Carnivore eBooks
🎁 Two $50 gift cards to Empower Functional Health's store
🛍️ Exclusive discounts on Empower’s shop page

To enter:
👉 Sign up here: https://empowerfunctionalhealth.com/giveaway

💥 Giveaway ends: MONDAY, May 26 at 11:59PM CT

Thank you for being part of this journey. We can’t wait to support you even more deeply at Empower Functional Health 💛

Same heart. Same mission. Root-cause healing and wellness for all.

🎁 Everyone’s a winner. This is just the beginning and we’re honored to walk this path with you.
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05/19/2025

My story isn't the easiest (or proudest) to share. But I share it because I know you see me for who I am today.

And the truth is, if you can see my healing journey (IRL), then I hope it brings you the courage to know that you can heal too.

No one should suffer from a chronic (debilitating) illness. And I will continue to advocate with our team until no one suffers from illnesses that can be prevented.

Thank you for being part of this journey. We can’t wait to support you even more deeply at Empower Functional Health.

❤️ Same heart. Same mission. Root-cause healing and wellness for all.

Read the full story: https://www.nutritionwithjudy.com/meet-empower-functional-health

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05/18/2025

05/16/2025

AWCC Connects Club members, mark your calendars! We’re bringing you two powerful virtual events focused on leadership growth and personal wellness.

👩‍💼 Navigating Male-Dominated Spaces
May 22 | 9:30–11am
Join us for a powerful conversation with trailblazing women leaders, including host Wendy Howell, CEO of Executive Council Network, as they share insights on leading authentically, challenging the status quo and finding success in traditionally male-led environments.

🌿 Ways to Nourish the Body for Wellness
June 2 | 3:30–5pm
Discover practical, sustainable strategies with Holistic Nutritionist, Nutrition with Judy. From improving digestion to increasing energy, you’ll leave with tools to support your body and mind for lasting wellness.

AWCC members get free access to both events! 🎟 RSVP at https://bit.ly/43bwDAq

Not a member? Learn more at https://atxwoman.com/aw-connects-club/

03/01/2025

All cattle are grass-fed cattle.

This is another reason why it’s difficult to know if meat is truly 100% organic, grass fed and grass finished (and on grass!). One way is by asking your source to confirm that the meat is 100% grass fed and true grass.⠀

⚠️The USDA does not offer any distinction to consumers for the two different types, so we have to do our own investigating.⠀

🌱Grass fed beef generally means beef from cattle that have eaten only grass or forage during their lives, however some producers do call their beef grass fed but then actually finish the animals on grain for the last 90 to 160 days before slaughter.⠀
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🌱Grass finished beef refers to the time that cattle are normally fattened for the last few months before processing. Typically, feed lots finish cattle for 90 to 160 days on grain, usually corn, whereas, grass finished cattle are fattened on grass only, until the day that they are processed.⠀
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🐄One way to circumvent all these issues, is buying your own cow from a trusted farmer or rancher.

🐟Grass-finished meats tend to have higher amounts of omega-3s but its insignificant compared to consuming salmon or sardines.

⚠️Most organic, grass-fed meats in the U.S. is also imported, unless you get your meat from a rancher. In 2019, it was found that 75-80% of “Product of USA” “Grass-Fed” beef was imported.

⚠️Food manufacturing companies removed country of origin labeling, and so most grass-fed meat raised in a different country but processed in the U.S, have the “Product of USA” label.

🐄The critical thing to know about cattle is that they all graze on grass for most of their lives. These cows take raw grass, and turn it into nutrient-rich meat for optimal human health. At the same time, they keep the land and soil healthy through this process.

💡 Some people cannot tolerate aged meats or grain-fed meats, but as the body heals, they eventually should tolerate a variety of meats.
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02/12/2025

Mercola’s Recent Arguments Against Low-Carb and Keto Diets

Over the past couple of years, Mercola has changed his POV on low-carb and keto diets—despite spending nearly two decades recommending them as part of a comprehensive health strategy.

In our article, we challenge his thoughts that:
❗️Claim #1: “Zero carbs equals guaranteed nutrient deficiencies.”

❗️Claim #2: “Fat-fueled metabolism drives chronic constipation and gut dysbiosis.”

❗️Claim #3: “Excessive fat oxidation increases the risk of cardiac arrhythmias.”

❗️Claim #4: “Cutting down on dietary fats is the only way to prevent ‘fatty organ’ disorders.”

❗️Claim #5: “Keto diets permanently disrupt hormones and impair fertility.”

❗️Claim #6: “Ketosis leads to chronic mental fog and memory decline.”

❗️Claim #7: “Low-carb diets accelerate neurological decline in older adults.”

❗️Claim #8: “Keto diets cause hair thinning and weakness.”

❗️Claim #9: “High-protein, low-carb eating inevitably degrades bone density.”

❗️Claim #10: “Long-term low-carb diets directly trigger chronic kidney disease.”

❗️Claim #11: “Low-carb diets are incompatible with an active lifestyle.”

❗️Claim #12: “Increased fat oxidation is linked to cellular senescence and aging.”

❗️Claim #13: “Reactive oxygen species (ROS) play a significant role in promoting senescence.”

❗️Claim #14: “Shifting from glucose to fat metabolism accelerates cellular dysfunction and aging.”

❗️Claim #15: “Certain drugs mimic increased fat oxidation and exacerbate aging.”

❗️Claim #16: “Strategies to reduce fat oxidation and promote glucose metabolism delay aging.”

❗️Claim #17: “Prolonged fat oxidation triggers ‘metabolic overload’ in the adrenals.”

❗️Claim #18: “High fat oxidation reduces the body’s capacity to detoxify.”

🔆 Some Real Talk: Thoughts on Mercola’s Drastic Changes on Low-Carb Diets.

⁉️TLDR? Mercola has become a psychic-loving Pro-Metabolic Dieter (aka Ray-Peater.)

📖 Full Article: https://www.nutritionwithjudy.com/challenging-mercola-low-carb

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