Episode #0077 Julie Desch - Nutrition and CF

Title: Episode #0077 Julie Desch - Nutrition and CF
Julie Desch, 48 years old with cystic fibrosis living in Northern California, single mom with 2 fabulous children and works from home running a non-profit – New Day Wellness (www.newdaywell.org), and LIVING BREATHING SUCCEEDING LIVING on a daily basis…

Julie has realized the benefits of nutrition and exercise and at New Day Wellness Julie coach’s nutrition, fitness, stress management, and disease management to people with chronic illness – many with CF.
- Julie was born in Nebraska, diagnosed at birth; the youngest of 7 siblings, attended Stanford University, and enjoys golf, running, weight training, and reading.
- “I enjoy sharing my thoughts on nutrition, wellness, and exercise on my blog: www.sickandhappy.com, this is a great way to get the word out there”, states Julie.
- Julie’s “junk” foods include; pretzels, yogurt, frosted mini wheat’s dipped in peanut butter.
- “I am a firm believer in supplements such as fish oil, NAC, and additional vitamins but ALL are with doctors approval”, states Julie.
- Shakes and smoothies with protein added are a must have when Julie is not feeling well or needs an extra boost!
- “Eat early and eat often, and make sure you are eating lots of fruit, vegetables, and protein – I eat a lot of the right foods…” states Julie
- Gaining weight… “Get involved in exercise and especially weight training and eat a lot”, believes Julie
- Julie’s advice to others… “hope… and be compliant and aggressive to keep your lungs clear”

This “LIVING. BREATHING. SUCCEEDING.” Podcast/Vodcast series is the 11th of 12 made possible through and unrestricted educational grant from Genentech to The Boomer Esiason Foundation.