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[Podcast] The Truth About What's Really In Our Food

4/20/2025

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Vani Hari - truth about food
I love Vani Hari - she's always right on the money when it comes to the food industry - and I'm excited to share another podcast episode featuring her today!

In this episode of The Doctor's Farmacy, she's tackling some tough questions about why so many unhealthy (and even dangerous) ingredients are still allowed in our food today. I'm sure you can guess the reason (dollar bills, y'all), but what's not always so obvious is why many of these additives that have been banned in other countries are still used in the U.S., the labeling lies that keep consumers in the dark, or exactly how some of these ingredients are impacting our long-term health.

Tune in below to learn more about how and why food companies are still prioritizing food over your health, and what you can do about it as an individual.


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[Free Guidebook] Food for Longevity: 15 Foods to Add Years to Your Life

4/6/2025

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Ever heard of Loma Linda, California?

It’s home to one of the longest-living populations in the world — with residents outliving the U.S. average by nearly a decade.

Their secret?

It's all about what they eat!

For this month's freebie, I'm sharing a new guidebook on eating for longevity. Find out what the people in Loma Linda are eating - and how you can eat like them - when you download your free guidebook below. You'll also gain access to the 2025 Food Revolution Summit Docuseries for even more information on eating for a longer, healthier life!

Grab your free guidebook here now, or read on to learn more below about this guidebook and special event...



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The Benefits of Fermented Foods: Why Are They So Good For Your Gut Health?

2/9/2025

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Fermented foods and gut health
Fermented foods - also known as cultured foods - have been a part of human diets for centuries, cherished for their unique flavors and health benefits. But what makes them so beneficial for our gut health? It's all about the fermentation process, which involves the breakdown of sugars by bacteria and yeast. This not only preserves the food but also creates probiotics—live bacteria that are incredibly beneficial for your digestive system.

There are many different types of fermented foods, though they aren't as popular in the modern American diet as they are in many other countries. Some that you might be familiar with include yogurt, sauerkraut, and kombucha. Different types of fermented foods can offer unique benefits. For example, yogurt helps the body absorb calcium better than simply drinking plain milk, and kimchi is rich in a number of vitamins, including A, B, and C.

Studies show that consuming fermented foods regularly can help improve digestion and boost your immune system. Some evidence shows that fermented foods may even enhance mental health by promoting a balanced gut-brain axis.

The good news is, even if you haven't made your own cultured foods before, it's actually pretty easy to incorporate fermented foods into your diet. Learn more about the benefits of fermented foods for your gut health below, and be sure to check our archives for a number of delicious, gut-healthy fermented food recipes!


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[Free Masterclass] How to Supercharge Your Health with Food

12/8/2024

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Food for Health Masterclass
Welcome back! This week, I'm sharing your December freebie, which is a free masterclass on eating for health and longevity. This resource is provided by the renowned duo, John and Ocean Robbins, and I'm excited to bring you their most popular online class for free this week!

Join me in learning from some of the latest research on healthy eating for stamina, energy, longevity, and overall health. You'll hear about some of the most dangerous food lies most people still believe, as well as 10 foods to eat regularly for better health.

If you want to cut your risk of modern diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and brain disorders, you owe it to yourself to tune in this week and check out this free class!

Learn more and check out the trailer below - or you can go ahead and sign up for the free class right here.



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Top 10 Gut-Friendly Foods to Include in Your Diet

10/20/2024

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Gut-friendly foods
Welcome back to another installment in our gut health series! This week, we're taking a look at some of the best foods to support your gut health (and no - they're not all fermented foods - though I know that might be what you were thinking).

Check it out below to learn how to improve your gut health with foods that are as delicious as they are beneficial!

These tasty and gut-friendly foods won't require spending a lot of money on pricey exotic ingredients, or making multiple trips to different stores. These foods are all easy to find at your local grocery store (or make at home), and equally easy to incorporate into your daily diet.

Understanding the significance of gut-friendly foods can transform your health journey. These foods contain probiotics and prebiotics, which are essential for maintaining a healthy gut microbiome. A balanced gut microbiome not only aids digestion but also strengthens the immune system and enhances overall well-being.

These 10 naturally delicious gut-friendly foods will keep your gut - and the rest of you - happy and healthy!  :-)


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FREE Plant-Based Coaching Masterclass

10/6/2024

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Plant-based coaching class
It's the start of a new month and you know what that means...

It's time for your October freebie!

I've got something a little different for you this month...

If you've been reading this blog for a while, you probably know that I'm not really a "diet" follower. I believe in moderation in all things, consuming whole, high-quality foods that are raised using natural, sustainable, and regenerative methods, and eating things that God made. If I had to pick one "diet" or way of eating, I would trend towards either Mediterranean or Paleo.

However, I know that many people these days are moving towards a plant-based diet, which works very well for some people. (My own mother is a "situational vegan," or "flexitarian," consuming mostly plant-based foods most of the time, although she is flexible with her diet in social situations.)

Several of our readers have asked for more content on plant-based or plant-centered eating, and for those of you interested in this type of diet, I am sharing an interesting resource this month.

This online Masterclass is geared towards those who are interested in sharing the plant-based diet with others, and coaching people on how to achieve success with plant-based eating. If this appeals to you, you can learn more about how to get access to this free Masterclass below - if you're at all interested in helping others through sharing your love of plant-based eating, you'll definitely find this session useful!


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[Video] Why Are Healthcare Costs So High In America?

9/22/2024

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Why is healthcare so expensive in America?
I'm back this week with a very interesting podcast episode from my favorite Functional Medicine doctor.

With the election just around the corner, it seems timely to address the political side of health and healthcare. In particular, this episode deals with the question, why the heck does healthcare cost so much in America?

In case you've been wondering about this, you'll find a very interesting explanation in the video below.

You'll also learn about some of the initiatives that need to happen in order to not only bring prices down to a more reasonable level, but also improve our health as a nation.

As you may imagine, there's not a single easy solution to these issues. Rather, it will take a multi-faceted and dare I say "holistic" approach to tackle these tough matters. But doing so is imperative for not only our health, but our economy and even our national security as they discuss below.


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[Podcast] What Women Should Know About Fasting & Health

4/21/2024

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Fasting for women
Although fasting has been practiced for centuries (often for religious or medical reasons), this practice has gained new popularity in recent years among health circles for its health and weight loss benefits.

However, a recent study claiming that fasting may actually harm cardiovascular health flies in the face of previous research, and has been gaining media attention.

Keep in mind that this was a limited study, and few long-term studies have actually been done on the subject of fasting. However, there are some caveats to keep in mind when deciding whether or not fasting is right for you.

For one thing, as is the case with most medical topics and studies, little attention is paid to the differences between men and women. Contrary to popular belief, women cannot follow the same health and fitness protocols as men and expect to see the same results.

Unlike men, women in their reproductive years have specific hormonal considerations, and their rise and fall throughout the month impact everything from energy to focus, mood, metabolism, and the ability to adapt to good-for-you stressors like exercise or fasting.
 

This interesting podcast episode addresses the benefits of fasting, but also dives deeper into how women, in particular, can develop fasting routines that align with their hormonal needs. Check it out below!


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[Podcast] Getting to the Root Cause of Our Social, Economic, & Healthcare Crises

2/11/2024

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John F. Kennedy Jr podcast
This month's featured podcast episode takes a bit of a different slant to talking about our country's healthcare issues...

I don't often share a lot of political stuff here, except when I feel something is extremely important to address. In this case, we're talking about the three biggest issues facing our country, and as they discuss on the podcast, so many of these issues go back to one specific root cause: FOOD.

That's right: the root of our struggles with social and economic inequality, as well as, of course, our nation's health, is actually related to the foods we consume (or can afford and have access to).

To find out more about why this is the case - as well as what one presidential candidate is planning to do about it - check out the eye-opening episode below.


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[Free Cookbook] 33 Gut-Friendly Recipes for Better Gut Health

11/5/2023

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Gut-healthy recipes
It seems we can't go more than a day or two lately without hearing another news story about the importance of a healthy gut or maintaining our microbiome. The more we learn about this unexplored terrain, the more it seems we still have to learn! 

I first became fascinated with gut health when I started learning about making my own fermented foods at home, and I've been experimenting and discovering new delicious flavors ever since. Fermentation is fun, safe, and tastier than you'd ever imagine! :-) Be sure to check the blog archives for some of my favorite fermented recipes - as well as the occasional epic fail... 

For this month's freebie, I've got a really special one for you. This recipe book is packed with delicious, nutritious, and gut-healthy recipes to try for yourself. Learn more below, or just head over and ​download your free copy here!


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