{"id":1011,"date":"2024-12-30T20:13:45","date_gmt":"2024-12-30T20:13:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/5in5inc.com\/starr\/profiles\/expert-profile-anita-nall-richesson\/"},"modified":"2024-12-30T20:13:45","modified_gmt":"2024-12-30T20:13:45","slug":"expert-profile-anita-nall-richesson","status":"publish","type":"profiles","link":"https:\/\/5in5inc.com\/starr\/profiles\/expert-profile-anita-nall-richesson\/","title":{"rendered":"Expert Profile Anita Nall Richesson"},"content":{"rendered":"

Anita\u2019s Bio:<\/strong><\/p>\n

After working with elite, high performing athletes and corporate executives for 12 years, Anita founded Champion Powered Programs.\u00a0 Using her signature Power Plate Formula\u2122 and other wellness strategies for sustained success, she motivates and coaches clients on how to reach their highest health potential & performance.<\/p>\n

Anita spent 3 NFL seasons as a Nutrition Consultant for the Jacksonville Jaguars and is the creator of 2 online nutrition and wellness courses. \u00a0She was featured in The Gluten-Free Edge book by Peter Bronski, and currently writes articles for various online groups. She is a passionate public speaker, corporate wellness workshop leader, and health advocate.<\/p>\n

According to Anita, why focusing on Nutrition is so important for mental health:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Food impacts mood and energy. Evidence linking diet and mental health is growing rapidly.\u00a0 There are several\u00a0places to look when considering the link between what you eat and how you feel.\u00a0 One is deficiencies, the most common that affect mood being Vitamin D, Magnesium and Essential Fatty Acids (in particular Omega 3 fats).\u00a0 The next place to look is food sensitivities.\u00a0 I hear people frequently say to me that they \u2018eat pretty healthy\u2019 AND I encourage everyone to expand their definition of healthy.\u00a0 There are many so-called \u2018health foods\u2019 that wreak havoc on our brains and immune systems, especially if you are predisposed to certain sensitivities.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Finally, Leaky Gut is\u00a0becoming\u00a0an epidemic in our country and the link between gut health and brain health is known.\u00a0 When our gut flora is out of balance, and we have leaking gut syndrome, or an overgrowth of pathogens (bacteria, fungus, etc), our brains are dramatically affected.\u00a0 These imbalances MUST be corrected and healed in order for the brain to heal.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Assessment of Celiac (gluten sensitivity at its highest form) patients has supported a statistically significant incidence of anxiety, panic, depression (21% in this study<\/a>), bipolar, and schizophrenia (27% in this study<\/a>).\u00a0Gluten, dairy, and sugar are the 3 most destructive foods I\u2019ve seen in my 12 years of helping people improve their health with food. \u00a0If you are looking for immediate relief and healing, remove these 3 from your diet and give your body and chance to heal.\u00a0 To be able to avoid a lifetime of medication, pain, and suffering simply by eliminating a certain food type is liberating. \u00a0Do not underestimate the role that food plays in your healing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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