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405: What actually happens when you cut carbs and eat only meat? Today I'm joined by Dr. Shawn Baker to break down the carnivore diet and why so many people swear by it. We talk about whether carbs are truly essential, constipation and digestion, inflammation, mental health, how to transition into carnivore, and whether you really need to eat protein right after a workout. Shawn also shares what his diet looks like nearly 10 years into eating carnivore and whether he still considers himself strictly carnivore. Topics Discussed: → Is there such a thing as “essential carbs”? → Benefits of the carnivore diet → Misconceptions about the carnivore diet → Constipation on the carnivore diet → Mental health → Inflammatory foods → Why someone would want to go carnivore → How to start out with the carnivore diet → How to consume meat if you have digestive issues → Common mistakes on the carnivore diet → Is there an optimum time to consume protein after a workout or is that all a myth? As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.  Sponsored By: → Fatty15 | For 15% off the starter kit go to https://fatty15.com/digest Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:05:24 - Inflammatory Foods → 00:07:26 - Shawn's Journey to Carnivore → 00:12:14 - Constipation on the Carnivore Diet → 00:16:12 - Fiber and the Carnivore Diet → 00:17:38 - How Much Fat Should You Eat? → 00:19:16 - Are Carbs Essential? → 00:21:38 - Why Someone Would Go Carnivore → 00:26:42 - Digesting Meat and Fat → 00:29:24 - Ground Beef vs. Steak → 00:30:24 - Benefits of the Carnivore Diet→ 00:33:20 - Different Tiers of Carnivore → 00:36:34 - Sweeteners on the Carnivore Diet → 00:37:38 - Lifestyle Factors That Impact Health → 00:41:48 - How to Start the Carnivore Diet → 00:46:28 - Carnivore During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding → 00:50:18 - The Best Time to Eat Protein After a Workout → 00:51:42 - Debunking the “Anabolic Window” Further Listening: → 4 “Forbidden” Foods That Burn Fat | BOK Check Out Dr. Shawn Baker: → Website → Instagram → TikTok → YouTube → X (Twitter) Check Out Bethany: → Bethany's Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany's Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book  → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

404: Is ultra-filtered milk actually better for you? There's a lot of confusion around how milk is processed, so today I'm breaking down the different types of pasteurization, what ultra-filtered milk actually means, and why some milk can sit on the shelf for so long. I'm also talking about low-temp vat-pasteurized milk, how processing can affect digestion, and some of the milk brands I personally like and look for.  Topics Discussed: → Ultra-Filtered Milk Explained → Milk Pasteurization Types → Low-Temp vs. High-Temp Milk → Milk Processing & Digestion → Best Milk Brands to Buy As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.  Sponsored By:  → Pique Life | https://piquelife.com/digest for up to 20% OFF and a free starter kit Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction  → 00:03:54 - Raw Milk vs. Pasteurized Milk → 00:05:30 - What Is Ultra-Filtered Milk? → 00:08:24 - The 4 Types of Milk Pasteurization → 00:09:30 - Low-Temperature Vat Pasteurization → 00:10:46 - Ultra-High Temperature Pasteurization → 00:14:30 - How Ultra-Filtered Milk Is Made → 00:16:30 - How to Read the Milk Label → 00:19:28 - How High-Heat Processing Affects Milk → 00:17:00 - Why “Ultra” Doesn't Always Mean Better → 00:19:28 - How High-Heat Processing Affects Milk→ 00:20:22 - What to know about Raw Milk  → 00:21:30 - Best Low-Temp Pasteurized Milk Brands → 00:23:00 - Other Milk Brands to Consider Further Listening: → Best vs Worst Meat to Buy at the Grocery Store | David Boatright Check Out Bethany: → Bethany's Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany's Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book  → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

403: I bet you didn't know Tyson supplies some of Butcher Box's meat, and the brand Pasture Bird is owned by Perdue?! That's just a sneak peak in what we get into in today's episode with David Boatright. David is a regenerative farmer supplying everything from beef, pork, chicken, goat, and even pasture raised eggs all over the nation, and in today's interview we sit down and discuss the major meat companies that control even the smaller brands like Pasture Bird and other grass-fed, pasture raised labeled meat. We also talk about the lone star tick invasion and if you should be worried, lab grown meat, the difference between organic vs pasture raised vs grass-fed - because they all aren't the same and it can be very confusing when reading a label with all these terms. In fact, grass fed beef doesn't mean the cow ever saw the light of day! They can be in a feedlot eating grass confined in a barn! And don't even get me started on our chicken and egg conversation! But I will tell you, we talk about a way you can check if the eggs you have are healthy or not by the way the shell and egg white look.....plus, did you know they are gassing our meat to obtain a bright red color?  Topics Discussed: → Organic vs grass-fed vs pasture-raised → How to spot quality eggs → How conventional cows are raised and what they are fed → The top 5 major meat companies are running everything → Why supermarket meat stay red → Lone Star Tick Invasion  As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.  Sponsored By:  → Just Thrive | Support your gut health with Just Thrive! Get a FREE 90-day supply of Digestive Bitters (a $90 value) when you start a 90-day Probiotic subscription. Visit https://justthrivehealth.com/digest to claim this exclusive offer. Plus, it's backed by a 100% money-back guarantee. → Manukora | Head to ⁠https://manukora.com/DIGEST to save up to 31% plus $25 worth of free gifts with the Starter Kit, which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 5 honey travel sticks, a wooden spoon, and a guidebook! Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:05:20 - Organic vs. Grass-Fed vs. Pasture-Raised → 00:09:14 - Why 100% Grass-Fed Matters → 00:11:34 - What to Look for When Buying Meat → 00:17:08 - Are Pasture-Raised Eggs Healthier? → 00:21:40 - Regenerative vs. Conventional Farming → 00:23:16 - How to Tell If Eggs Are Fresh → 00:29:34 - Why Supermarket Meat Stays Bright Red → 00:34:36 - Who Controls the Meat Industry? → 00:37:00 - How Vertical Integration Affects Meat Prices → 00:40:38 - The Tyson Beef Plant Controversy → 00:44:32 - Healthy Marketing in the Meat Industry → 00:47:28 - What's in Conventional Animal Feed? → 00:49:28 - Why You Should Know Your Farmer → 00:54:52 - Lone Star Ticks and Meat Allergies → 00:58:26 - Red Meat, Eggs and Health → 01:00:20 - David's Farm and Where to Find Him Further Listening:  → Are Your Favorite “Organic” Brands Actually Organic? | BOK Check Out David Boatright: → https://fedfromthefarm.com/  Check Out Bethany: → Bethany's Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany's Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book  → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

402: Today we're going inside the USDA Organic database to uncover which popular wellness and food brands are actually certified organic and which ones raised some red flags. I'll walk you through the companies that showed up, the brands that didn't, the responses I received when I reached out for proof, and what I found might change the way you look at those organic labels the next time you're at the grocery store. → USDA Certification Database: https://organic.ams.usda.gov/integrity/Home  Topics Discussed: → USDA Organic Certification → Organic Brand Transparency → USDA Organic Database → How to Verify Organic Brands As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.  Sponsored By:  → Fatty15 | For 15% off the starter kit go to https://fatty15.com/digest → Our Place | Go to https://fromourplace.com/ and use code DIGEST for 10% Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction  → 00:05:14 - How to Use the USDA Organic Database → 00:06:40 - How Organic Certification Works → 00:09:28 - Questioning Organic Certifications → 00:12:22 - When Brands Don't Show Up in the Database → 00:15:28 - Organic Certification and Brand Transparency → 00:18:26 - Understanding Organic Certifications → 00:20:00 - Brands That Passed the Organic Check → 00:22:56 - Organic Dairy Products → 00:24:36 - Organic Cereals → 00:25:08 - Organic Produce → 00:26:28 - Brands That Didn't Respond → 00:27:08 - Brands That Provided Certification → 00:29:54 - Why Some Brands Don't Show Up → 00:32:42 - How to Research Organic Brands → 00:34:14 - Final Thoughts  Further Listening: → 4 “Forbidden” Foods That Burn Fat | BOK Check Out Bethany: → Bethany's Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany's Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book  → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

401: If you or someone you know has suffered with long COVID and still haven't felt the same before you got the virus, this episode may be the key to unlocking and explaining why, common symptoms to look for, and of course, protocols to help relieve those long COVID symptoms (and what they even are). I have Lily Spechler with me today who specializes in long COVID as she personally experienced it herself, now she is helping others recover from this debilitating and frustrating issue. People are suffering in silence and wondering what is going on, so we break it down in today's conversation and bring up MCAS, Histamine intolerance, COPD, POTS, and foods to avoid that can trigger flare ups and safer alternatives if you are struggling. Everything from exercise intolerance, to anxiety attacks, to nicotine, we cover it all and I also share my personal experience with long COVID that you may have never heard me talk about....so let's get right into the episode.   Topics Discussed: → Long COVID symptoms → How to treat long COVID → MCAS → POTS → Histamine intolerance  → Foods to avoid with histamine intolerance  → Helpful tools post COVID → Nicotine therapy  As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.  Sponsored By:  → Santa Barbara Chocolate | Go to https://www.santabarbarachocolate.com/ and use code LILSIPPER for a discount sitewide!  Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:04:28 - Lily Spechler's personal experience with long COVID → 00:09:10 - How is long COVID diagnosed?→ 00:13:28 - Histamine intolerance and long COVID → 00:18:16 - Foods to avoid with histamine intolerance → 00:22:24 - Best foods for histamine intolerance → 00:24:40 - What causes dysautonomia besides COVID? → 00:26:54 - MCAS: what is mast cell activation syndrome? → 00:31:48 - POTS explained: symptoms, blood pooling and heart rate → 00:35:08 - How to retrain your nervous system and support recovery → 00:37:10 - Why eating enough matters during long COVID recovery → 00:41:40 - Supplements to avoid with histamine intolerance → 00:43:22 - Best exercises for POTS and exercise intolerance → 00:44:50 - Can nicotine patches help with long COVID? → 00:46:18 - How nicotine may affect the autonomic nervous system → 00:49:42 - Where to find Lily and learn more about long COVID Further Listening: → The Best vs. Worst Foods for Stronger Bones | Rebekah Heishman Check Out Lily Spechler: → Instagram → Website Check Out Bethany: → Bethany's Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany's Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book  → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

400: Today we're going to look at exactly what the current science says about what those “forbidden” foods actually do inside your body. By the end of this podcast, you'll know which four foods to add back to your plate immediately and why they work differently for your body.  Topics Discussed: → Foods That Help Burn Fat → Whole Eggs and Weight Loss → Dark Chocolate and Metabolism → Avocado and Belly Fat As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.  Sponsored By:  → Santa Barbara Chocolate | Go to https://www.santabarbarachocolate.com/ and use code LILSIPPER for a discount sitewide! Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:00:46 - Why Fat Loss Gets Harder With Age → 00:07:28 - Whole Eggs and Fat Burning → 00:12:12 - Full-Fat Cheese and Weight Loss → 00:17:12 - Dark Chocolate and Metabolism → 00:24:48 - Avocado and Belly Fat → 00:27:12 - Avocado and Visceral Fat → 00:29:22 - Avocado, Fiber and Gut Health → 00:30:12 - The Best Fat-Burning Breakfast → 00:31:16 - Why Nutrition Guidelines Are Outdated Further Listening: → The Best vs. Worst Foods for Stronger Bones | Rebekah Heishman Check Out Bethany: → Bethany's Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany's Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book  → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

399: Everyone needs to hear today's episode! This is by far my favorite interview of 2026! I know I say that every time, but this one tops all my interviews this year because I have Rebekah Heighman with me today. If you don't know who Rebekah is, by the end of this episode you will! She has gone through more health issues than anyone probably will in their entire life. Diagnosed with osteoporosis in 6th grade, she was put on multiple medications including adderall, and many other addictive pills, continuous antibiotics, lost her period for over a decade, was put in an eating disorder unit against her will even thought she didn't have an eating disorder, and doctors told her she wouldn't be alb to reserve her issues....but God had another plan and I can't wait for you to hear her story because not only has Rebekah healed all her conditions and reserved her osteoporosis completely, she did it without any medical intervention and now helps others do the same.   Topics Discussed: → Rebekah's story → Getting of medication naturally → Curing osteoporosis → Discovering the healing power of the carnivore diet  → Is coffee good or bad on the carnivore diet  → Who is the carnivore diet for? → You don't have to be on the carnivore diet forever! As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.  Sponsored By:  → Just Thrive | Support your gut health with Just Thrive! Get a FREE 90-day supply of Digestive Bitters (a $90 value) when you start a 90-day Probiotic subscription. Visit https://justthrivehealth.com/digest to claim this exclusive offer. Plus, it's backed by a 100% money-back guarantee. → LMNT | Get your FREE sample pack with any LMNT purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/DIGEST Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:03:04 - Rebecca's Health Journey → 00:06:14 - Benzodiazepine Withdrawal and Keto → 00:08:24 - Chronic C. Diff and Extreme Weight Loss → 00:09:32 - Misdiagnosed With an Eating Disorder  → 00:17:46 - Treating C. Diff and Fecal Transplants → 00:20:28 - Trying the Carnivore Diet → 00:23:44 - The Lion Diet and Healing → 00:30:01 - What Caused Her Osteoporosis? → 00:33:48 - Pregnancy After Chronic Illness→ 00:34:20 - Reversing Osteoporosis → 00:37:36 - Removing Foods to Heal → 00:38:40 - Carbs and the Carnivore Diet → 00:43:24 - Best Foods for Inflammation → 00:44:42 - Dairy and Inflammation → 00:48:54 - When Diet Becomes an Idol → 00:51:20 - Who Is the Carnivore Diet For? → 00:54:18 - How Quickly Did Carnivore Work? → 00:55:56 - Fiber and Digestion on Carnivore → 00:57:20 - Coffee on the Carnivore Diet Further Listening: → Help Hormone Imbalance, Skin Issues, Allergies, & Leaky Gut with One Single Thing | Tina Anderson Check Out Rebekah Heishman : → https://www.tailoredketo.health  → Instagram → YouTube Check Out Bethany: → Bethany's Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany's Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book  → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

398: Lab-grown chocolate is here, and some of the biggest names in the chocolate industry are already investing millions into cultivated cacao. In today's Bite of Knowledge, I'm breaking down what lab-grown chocolate actually is, which major brands are investing in it, when we could start seeing it on shelves, and why I have concerns about transparency and labeling. Topics Discussed: → Why lab grown chocolate is on the rise → What brands have invested  → Better options for chocolate  As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.  Sponsored By:  → LMNT | Get your FREE sample pack with any LMNT purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/DIGEST → Our Place | Go to https://fromourplace.com/ and use code DIGEST for 10% → Kasandrinos | Go to https://www.kasandrinos.com/digest and use code DIGEST for 25% off Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction  → 00:03:45 - Mondelēez Chocolate   → 00:06:14 - Hershey's Chocolate  → 00:12:19 - Why Lab Grown? → 00:14:21 - Chocolate Recomendations  Further Listening: →  I Investigated Chocolate Brands - What You Need To Know Before You Buy Chocolate | BOK Youtube:  → https://youtu.be/Rp1QeU_boFs Check Out Bethany: → Bethany's Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany's Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book  → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

397: Hormone regulation, less bloating, nutrient absorption, better sleep, mental clarity, less sugar cravings, and clearer skin can all be fixed by one simple solution - and it all starts in your gut! I have Tina Anderson with me who is the co-founder of Just Thrive Probiotics which is a spore based probiotic capsule you may have already heard of. We debunk common misconceptions about if probiotics need to be refrigerated, why certain probiotics are refrigerated and some aren't, why taking too many probiotics can actually cause more issues than you think, why drinking with a meal isn't the best idea, and if you suffer from SIBO, how Just Thrive Probiotics has been shown to help while others can actually harm with SIBO. Even if you think you know all there is to know about probiotics, I can guarantee you will learn something new like I did in today's episode! So let's get right into it!   Topics Discussed: → What are probiotics and why do we need them? → Who can benefit from probiotics → Are probiotics safe for SIBO → Why shelf stable probiotics are better → The issue with glyphosate and your gut health  → Vaccines and gut health  → Should you take probiotics with antibiotics?  → Does baby formula set you up for poor gut health? → Why not all probiotics are created equal  → Drinking water with meals, YES or NO? → Digestive bitters → Leaky Gut As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.  Sponsored By:  → Just Thrive | Support your gut health with Just Thrive! Get a FREE 90-day supply of Digestive Bitters (a $90 value) when you start a 90-day Probiotic subscription. Visit https://justthrivehealth.com/digest  to claim this exclusive offer. Plus, it's backed by a 100% money-back guarantee Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:04:16 - How Antibiotics Damage the Gut Microbiome → 00:08:18 - Diet, Junk Food and Gut Health → 00:11:00 - Spore-Based Probiotics vs. Traditional Probiotics → 00:15:16 - Fermented Foods and Probiotics for Gut Health → 00:18:58 - How to Choose the Best Probiotic → 00:22:50 - Hidden Causes of Poor Gut Health → 00:26:36 - Can Probiotics Help Heal Leaky Gut? → 00:31:14 - Baby Formula and Infant Gut Health → 00:35:24 - Pregnancy, Probiotics and Baby's Gut Microbiome → 00:40:24 - Vaccines and the Gut Microbiome → 00:43:52 - Gut Health and Hormone Balance → 00:45:34 - Digestive Bitters for Better Digestion → 00:47:06 - When to Take Probiotics for the Best Results → 00:48:44 - Gut Health, Hormones, Skin and Overall Wellness Further Listening: → Years of Gut Issues Cured in 90 Days! | Bronson Dant Check Out Just Thrive: → Website → InstagramCheck Out Bethany: → Bethany's Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany's Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book  → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

396: Allulose has quickly become one of the most popular sugar alternatives, but is it actually a healthy choice? In this Bite of Knowledge, I'm breaking down what allulose is, how it's made, and why its GMO status and labeling can be confusing. I'll also cover how allulose may affect digestion, including bloating, cramping, diarrhea, and gut bacteria, why it may be hiding in many low-carb and keto products, and why this sweetener may not be as harmless as it's often made out to be. Plus, I'll share what I use instead when I want to add sweetness without relying on sugar substitutes. Topics Discussed: → What Allulose actually is → How Allulose is made → Why Allulose does NOT come from fruit → Why there's a lawsuit happening As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.  Sponsored By:  → Fatty15 | For 15% off the starter kit go to https://fatty15.com/digest → Manukora | Head to ⁠https://manukora.com/DIGEST  to save up to 31% plus $25 worth of free gifts with the Starter Kit, which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 5 honey travel sticks, a wooden spoon, and a guidebook! Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:03:38 - Is Allulose Made From GMO Corn? → 00:05:14 - Is Allulose Natural or Artificial? → 00:06:38 - What Is Allulose and How Is It Made? → 00:07:24 - Does Allulose Affect Blood Sugar and Insulin? → 00:08:34 - Why Allulose Isn't Approved Everywhere → 00:08:56 - Can Allulose Affect Gut Bacteria? → 00:09:30 - The Side Effects of Allulose → 00:12:32 - Allulose and Digestive Issues → 00:13:28 - Healthy Alternatives to Allulose → 00:14:08 - Do Sugar Substitutes Increase Sugar Cravings? → 00:15:26 - Training Your Taste Buds to Enjoy Real Food Further Listening: → Xanthan Gum Adds Calories?! + What It's Really Doing To Your Gut | BOKCheck Out Bethany: → Bethany's Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany's Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book  → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

394: Butter has gotten a bad reputation for decades, but is it actually one of the healthiest fats you can eat? In this Bite of Knowledge, I'm breaking down the science behind grass-fed butter, including the key nutrients it contains, how it may support gut health, brain function, healthy aging, and inflammation, and why choosing the right kind of butter matters. I'll also share simple ways to incorporate butter into your diet, whether dairy-sensitive individuals can still enjoy its benefits, and why it may deserve a place in a healthy lifestyle. Topics Discussed: → Health Benefits of Grass-Fed Butter → Is Butter Actually Healthy? → Butter for Gut Health & Inflammation → Best Healthy Fats for Weight Loss → Grass-Fed Butter vs. Conventional Butter As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.  Sponsored By:  → Pique Life | https://piquelife.com/digest for up to 20% OFF and a free starter kit → Fatty15 | For 15% off the starter kit go to https://fatty15.com/digestTimestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction  → 00:00:56 - Is Butter Actually Healthy? → 00:03:24 - Why Grass-Fed Butter Matters → 00:04:28 - Why Butter Got a Bad Reputation → 00:05:20 - Butter & Gut Health Benefits → 00:07:00 - Vitamin A & Skin Health → 00:08:36 - Butter & Omega-3 Fatty Acids → 00:09:50 - What Is CLA? → 00:11:50 - Vitamins D & K Explained → 00:15:14 - Grass-Fed vs. Conventional Butter → 00:16:04 - Is Butter Okay If You're Dairy Sensitive?→  → 00:16:42 - Should You Try Ghee Instead? → 00:17:52 - The Best Ways to Eat Butter → 00:18:40 - Butter & Resistant Starch → 00:20:46 - Can Butter Help With Weight Loss? → 00:21:56 - How to Choose the Best Butter Further Listening: → STOP USING COCONUT OIL AS LUBE! All About UTI's, Yeast Infections, and Vaginal Health | Wendy Strgar Check Out Bethany: → Bethany's Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany's Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book  → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

393: Vaginal health is a taboo topic and sadly because it is, countless women are suffering in silence when it comes to any kind of vaginal issue whether it be UTIs, yeast infection, vaginal dryness, infections, and basically anything related. So today's, we are breaking that stigma with Wendy Strgar who specializes in vaginal health and has her own line of lube specifically designed to support the vaginal microbiome - yes, we have a microbiome down there just like we have a gut microbiome, oral microbiome, and skin microbiome. We talk about probiotic suppositories, if putting a garlic clove up your V is a good idea, vaginal pain that so many women suffer with, and why using pure coconut oil as a natural lube alternative may actually be causing bacteria and yeast infections! Topics Discussed: → The right and wrong kind of lube → Fertility lube → Yeast infections & UTI's → Why we should not use pure coconut oil as lube → Why women suffer silently with vaginal issues → Probiotic vaginal suppositories  → Is garlic up your V a good thing? → How to care for your V after giving vaginal birth → Why most vaginal care products are making symptoms worse  As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.  Sponsored By:  → Kasandrinos | Go to https://www.kasandrinos.com/digest and use code DIGEST for 25% off → LMNT | Get your FREE sample pack with any LMNT purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/DIGEST Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:03:45 - Vaginal Health & the Vaginal Microbiome → 00:09:13 - How Gut Health Affects Vaginal Health → 00:11:45 - Is Coconut Oil Safe as Lube? → 00:13:51 - Causes of Yeast Infections & UTIs → 00:17:00 - Vaginal pH Explained → 00:20:28 - Best Fertility Lubricants → 00:25:00 - Hormones & Vaginal Health → 00:26:55 - Hygiene Habits That Affect Vaginal Health → 00:31:28 - Postpartum Vaginal Care → 00:33:45 - Vaginal Probiotic Suppositories → 00:37:02 - Best Probiotics for Vaginal Health → 00:40:12 - Garlic, Vaginal Steaming & Natural Remedies → 00:43:38 - Vaginal Health & Immune Function → 00:44:36 - Common Women's Health Mistakes → 00:46:36 - The Future of Vaginal Healthcare Further Listening: → Natural Botox Alternatives, Beef Tallow & Clean Beauty | Emilie Toups Check Out Wendy Strgar: → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wendy.strgar/ → Second Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodcleanlove/ → Website: https://www.wendystrgar.com/ → Vaginal support products: https://goodcleanlove.com/ Check Out Bethany: → Bethany's Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany's Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book  → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

392: Sulforaphane may be one of the most powerful compounds you're not getting enough of. In this Bite of Knowledge, I'm breaking down what sulforaphane is, the foods that naturally contain it, and the research behind its potential anti-cancer, heart, brain, and blood sugar benefits. I'll also explain the best ways to maximize sulforaphane from your food, when a supplement may be a better option, and who should use caution before adding it to their routine. If you're looking for simple ways to support your long-term health, this episode is a great place to start. Studies mentioned: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/9/6/521 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1155/2016/7857186 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1155/2018/5438179 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12916-024-03577-8 https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/oncology/articles/10.3389/fonc.2023.1089115/full https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/28/19/6902 https://aacrjournals.org/cancerpreventionresearch/article/8/8/712/50472/Effect-of-Sulforaphane-in-Men-with-Biochemical  As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.  Sponsored By:  → Manukora | Head to ⁠https://manukora.com/DIGEST to save up to 31% plus $25 worth of free gifts with the Starter Kit, which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 5 honey travel sticks, a wooden spoon, and a guidebook! → Our Place | Go to https://fromourplace.com/  and use code DIGEST for 10% Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:00:26 - What Is Sulforaphane? → 00:06:36 - How Sulforaphane Works → 00:06:54 - Sulforaphane & Cancer Prevention → 00:08:40 - Heart Health Benefits → 00:09:40 - Blood Sugar & Diabetes Support → 00:10:22 - Brain Health Benefits → 00:10:52 - Best Foods High in Sulforaphane → 00:12:32 - Sulforaphane Supplements → 00:13:52 - Who Should Avoid Sulforaphane?Further Listening: → Could the Carnivore Diet Be the Missing Piece for Gut Health? | Bronson Dant Check Out Bethany: → Bethany's Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany's Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book  → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

391: Stop wearing sunscreen and listen to this before you get botox, because today we are talking about natural alternatives to botox, natural sunscreen protection that is actually stemmed from what you eat not what you put on your skin, and we are busting myths about "clean" skincare and makeup and revealing what truly goes on behind the scenes in the skincare and makeup industry! Emilie Toups from Toups & Co. is back for a second time as we dive into the controversial topics of coconut oil and how it can actually dry out your skin, and why not all beef tallow is created equal and why it may not be working for you if you've tried it. Plus, Emilie shares how to properly clean your makeup brushes and what the missing link behind those nasty breakouts could be!  Topics Discussed: → Natural botox alternatives → Nature's retinol  → Sunscreen from the inside out  → Foods to eat for anti-aging → Misconceptions around beef tallow on your face → Why not all beef tallow is created equal → Why coconut oil is NOT good for your skin! → Ways to detect greenwashing skincare & makeup → Why natural makeup brushes are not actually natural → How to and how often to clean your makeup brushes → Natural deodorant  As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.  Timestamps:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction  → 00:01:50 – Skincare myths & rapid-fire questions → 00:02:40 – Emilie Toups' health journey → 00:08:08 – Beef tallow vs. coconut oil → 00:12:55 – Choosing quality beef tallow → 00:17:40 – Healing skin naturally → 00:20:00 – Natural Botox alternatives → 00:26:55 – Best foods for healthy skin → 00:28:00 – Sun exposure & skin health → 00:29:15 – Mineral vs. chemical sunscreen → 00:35:20 – Greenwashing & toxic ingredients → 00:42:00 – Hidden fragrances in skincare → 00:44:45 – Non-toxic makeup → 00:48:10 – Face masks & exfoliation → 00:51:45 – Cleaning makeup brushes → 00:55:30 – Natural deodorant & clean living → 00:57:10 – Where to find Toups & Co. Check Out Emilie Toups: → Website → Instagram Check Out Bethany: → Bethany's Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany's Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book  → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

390: Lab grown meat is now officially approved in the U.S., and in this Bite of Knowledge, I'm breaking down exactly what that means for you. I'll explain how cultivated meat is made, why several states are pushing back with bans, and why labeling these products is still so confusing. I'll also share the major companies producing lab grown meat, discuss the claims around sustainability, and dive into the potential health concerns and safety questions that still remain. If you've been wondering whether lab grown meat is already making its way onto grocery store shelves and how to identify it, this episode will give you the information you need to make informed choices. Topics Discussed: → What is Lab-Grown Meat → How to Spot Lab-Grown Meat → Lab-Grown Meat Labels → Lab-Grown Meat Companies → Lab-Grown Meat Risks As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.  Sponsored By:  → Bethany's Pantry | Go to https://bethanyspantry.com/  and use code PODCAST10 for $10 anything! → Manukora | Head to ⁠https://manukora.com/DIGEST to save up to 31% plus $25 worth of free gifts with the Starter Kit, which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 5 honey travel sticks, a wooden spoon, and a guidebook! Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:00:16 - Lab-Grown Meat Is Now Approved → 00:04:00 - FDA Approval & State Bans Explained → 00:05:28 - Which States Ban Lab-Grown Meat? → 00:05:42 - How to Spot Lab-Grown Meat Labels → 00:07:56 - Is Lab-Grown Meat Better for the Environment? → 00:09:48 - Health Risks & Safety Concerns → 00:15:00 - Companies Producing Lab-Grown Meat → 00:20:32 - Should You Be Concerned?Further Listening: → Lab Grown Meat, Meat Glue, & Mixing Different Animals To Create 80/20 Ground Meat | Will Harris Check Out Bethany: → Bethany's Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany's Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book  → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

389: Is eating right after your workout causing digestive issues? What about "pre-workout" fuel? Is that really just a hoax from the fitness industry to sell you more stuff to consume? Today, I have Bronson Dent with me who is a fitness and wellness coach who turned carnivore after experiencing his own IBS issues that led him to where he is today. He was suffering with severe bowel issues that took over his life and was desperate to find relief. Through switching to carnivore, he got his life back within 90 days and is now sharing his story and debunking fitness myths everyone and their grandmother has been duped into following. We talk about fiber and if it's actually making constipation worse. If exercise is making your gut more inflamed, why sleep is critical for gaining muscle and tricks to getting a better night sleep without any supplements, and of course, we talk about the reason WHY most people want to lose weight and if that's really enough motivation. Our conversation goes from heavy, to light hearted, and everything in between so I hope you stick around until the very end because you'll be crying and laughing all the way through!   Topics Discussed: → WHY do you really want to lose weight? → Misconceptions around fitness → Sleep tips → Fiber myths debunked → The connection between fitness and gut issues → How to avoid physical deterioration while losing weight  As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. Sponsored By:  → Fatty15 | For 15% off the starter kit go to https://fatty15.com/digest → Bethany's Pantry | Go to https://bethanyspantry.com/ and use code PODCAST10 for $10 anything! Timestamps:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:01:45 - Rapid-Fire Fitness & Nutrition Questions → 00:04:58 - Meet Coach Bronson → 00:07:04 - Finding Your "Why" for Better Health → 00:10:58 - Why Weight Loss Isn't Enough → 00:13:32 - Why He Switched to the Carnivore Diet → 00:15:30 - Living with Severe IBS → 00:18:18 - How Carnivore Eliminated His IBS → 00:19:22 - Does Fiber Actually Help Constipation? → 00:21:40 - The Vitamin C & Scurvy Myth → 00:23:22 - Carnivore Supplements → 00:25:30 - Building Muscle the Right Way → 00:30:04 - Fasted Workouts & Performance → 00:33:45 - Exercise & Digestive Health → 00:36:46 - Why Nutrition Advice Is So Confusing → 00:39:02 - Finding the Right Diet for You → 00:43:30 - Sleep & Muscle Recovery → 00:48:14 - Eating for Recovery, Not Fuel → 00:51:54 - Getting Started with Keto or Carnivore → 00:55:20 - Food Sensitivities & Staying Curious → 00:57:36 - Where to Find Coach Bronson Further Listening: → The Biggest Lies You've Heard About the Carnivore Diet | Lynda Barco Check Out Bronson Dant: → coachbronson.com  → Instagram → YouTube → Bronson's published books Check Out Bethany: → Bethany's Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany's Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book  → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

388: Cacao butter is often overlooked, but it may be one of the best foods for supporting metabolic health. In this episode, I'm breaking down what cacao butter is, how it differs from cacao powder, and the surprising benefits of the unique fatty acid it contains. We'll discuss how cacao butter may support fat burning, insulin sensitivity, blood sugar balance, and reduced sugar cravings, plus simple ways to add it to your daily routine. Topics Discussed: → What cacao butter is and how it differs from cacao powder → The role of stearic acid in fat burning and metabolic health → How cacao butter may support insulin sensitivity and reduce sugar cravings → The key nutrients and health benefits found in cacao butter → Easy ways to incorporate cacao butter into your daily routine As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.  Sponsored By:  → Bethany's Pantry | Go to https://bethanyspantry.com/ and use code PODCAST10 for $10 anything! → Kasandrinos | Go to https://www.kasandrinos.com/digest  and use code DIGEST for 25% off Timestamps: → 00:00 - Introduction → 00:04:54 - Why Cacao Butter Is an Underrated Superfood → 00:05:48 - What Cacao Butter Is (and What It Isn't) → 00:06:45 - Stearic Acid & the Metabolic Benefits of Cacao Butter → 00:08:26 - How Cacao Butter Helps Reduce Sugar Cravings → 00:09:01 - Additional Nutrients & Health Benefits → 00:09:34 - How to Add Cacao Butter to Your Diet → 00:10:36 - Choosing a High-Quality Cacao Butter → 00:11:08 - Final Takeaways Further Listening: → The Hidden Dangers of Xanthan Gum + How It Affects Your Gut | BOK Check Out Bethany: → Bethany's Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany's Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book  → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

387: Get food freedom from food addiction while saving money at the same time! I have Coach Lynda Barco on with me today, and in our conversation we discuss how she was able to lose weight, reduce pain, and break free from her past food addiction by going carnivore—and how you can too! We discuss common misconceptions around the carnivore diet, including whether it causes constipation or actually helps relieve it, whether eating red meat will cause a heart attack, why we need cholesterol for hormone production, and whether going carnivore saves you money or drains your bank account. Coach Lynda also shares how her own daughter, who was hospitalized and nearly died from ulcerative colitis, was able to go into remission after adopting a carnivore diet. So if you've been carnivore-curious and want to test it out for yourself, this episode gives tips on how to get started and what not to do when first beginning the carnivore diet. Topics Discussed: → How the carnivore diet has helped others → How the carnivore diet gives you food freedom → Misconceptions about the carnivore diet → Constipation relief → Remission from colitis → Tips for going carnivore → Finding what works for you As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.  Sponsored By:  → Our Place | Go to https://fromourplace.com/digest and use code DIGEST for 10% → Santa Barbara Chocolate | Go to https://www.santabarbarachocolate.com/ and use code LILSIPPER for a discount sitewide! Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction  → 00:04:12 - Rapid Fire Questions → 00:05:26 - Meet Lynda Barco → 00:06:19 - Diet Before Carnivore → 00:11:24 - Carnivore + Constipation  → 00:14:22 - Carnivore Misconceptions   → 00:17:40 - Nutrient Deficiency  → 00:21:45 - Lynda's Daughter  → 00:31:29 - Going Off Carnivore  → 00:35:19 - Carnivore Mistakes  → 00:39:42 - Men vs Women  → 00:44:35 - Going Of The Carnivore Diet  → 00:46:31 - Trying Carnivore   Further Listening: → Ex-Vegan Turned Carnivore & Should We Really Be Eating a Stick of Butter a Day? | Bella Ma Check Out Lynda Barco: → Go Carnivore App → Website  → Instagram Check Out Bethany: → Bethany's Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany's Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book  → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

386: In this episode, I'm breaking down new research on xanthan gum and why this common food additive may not be as harmless as we once thought. While it has long been considered calorie neutral because the body isn't supposed to digest it, new research suggests certain gut bacteria may actually be able to break it down, potentially changing both calorie absorption and the gut microbiome.We'll talk about why xanthan gum is added to so many processed and gluten-free foods, what this research found, how gums may contribute to digestive issues, and why "natural" doesn't always mean healthy.Topics Discussed: → How gut bacteria can break down xanthan gum → Why xanthan gum is common in gluten-free foods → Why "natural" doesn't always mean healthy → Simple ways to reduce gums in your diet As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.  Sponsored By:  → Pique Life | https://piquelife.com/digest for up to 20% OFF and a free starter kitTimestamps: → 00:00:00 Introduction → 00:03:54 Why Bethany Avoids Food Gums → 00:04:28 What Is Xanthan Gum? → 00:05:02 Why Xanthan Gum Was Considered Calorie Neutral → 00:05:28 The Chemistry Behind Xanthan Gum → 00:07:16 New Research on Xanthan Gum & Gut Bacteria → 00:08:22 How the Standard American Diet Changes Your Gut Microbiome → 00:09:24 Why Gut Health Matters More Than the Calories → 00:10:02 Where You'll Find Gums in Everyday Foods → 00:11:10 Why "Natural" Doesn't Always Mean Healthy → 00:12:28 Simple Ways to Reduce Gums in Your Diet Further Listening: → Brands That Tested Positive For Glyphosate | BOK Check Out Bethany: → Bethany's Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany's Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book  → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

385: If you suffer with back pain, spinal pain, headaches, or even digestive issues, this episode unpacks what may be the cause and CURE for your pain. I sit down with Dr. Amir Vokshoor who is a spinal surgeon who takes a Holistic Approach to Spinal Care. He performs disc replacements for his patients BUT always tries to make surgery his last resort when it comes to fixing spinal, neck, and back pain. We discuss the connection between digestive issues and the spine, headaches and the immune response due to cervical issues, if your pain is caused by trauma and how past trauma is deeply connected to the spine, and so much more. Dr. Vokshoor also shares supplements that can help as well as the best way you should sleep if you have back pain. And I also share some personal experiences and my take on healing but I also have to say I learned something new today and that's what I love about hosting this podcast is that I get to sit down with experts and continue learning new things about the body and get to share them with you!   Topics Discussed: → Spinal disc replacement surgery → Who can benefit → Alternatives for spine surgery → Best way to sleep for your back → Why the mind plays a bigger role than we realize → What to expect after surgery → The connection with past trauma and pain → The vagus nerve → Supplements to support As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.  Sponsored By:  → Kasandrinos | Go to https://www.kasandrinos.com/digest and use code DIGEST for 25% off → Manukora | Head to ⁠https://manukora.com/DIGEST⁠ to save up to 31% plus $25 worth of free gifts with the Starter Kit, which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 5 honey travel sticks, a wooden spoon, and a guidebook! Timestamps:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:03:40 - Meet Dr. Amir Vokshoor → 00:06:15 - The connection between your spine & gut health → 00:08:40 - When abdominal pain starts in the spine → 00:13:30 - Trauma, chronic pain & the nervous system → 00:17:56 - The vagus nerve & neuromodulation → 00:22:00 - When your neck is causing your headaches → 00:23:44 - A holistic approach to treating spine pain → 00:26:38 - Artificial disc replacement vs. spinal fusion → 00:31:34 - Who is a good candidate for disc replacement? → 00:37:50 - Why mindset impacts healing & recovery → 00:40:45 - The Brain Spa & preparing for surgery → 00:47:42 - Chiropractic care & integrative medicine → 00:52:44 - The best sleeping position for spinal health → 00:53:40 - Can your spine affect your immune system? → 00:58:22 - Exercise mistakes that can lead to injury → 00:59:56 - Where to find Dr. Amir Vokshoor  Further Listening: → Why Exercising Causes Gut Issues + How the Elemental Diet Can Help IBS | Dahlia Marin Check Out Dr. Amir Vokshoore: → https://drvokshoor.com/  → https://nsg-la.com/amir-vokshoor-md-spine-brain-surgeon/  → Instagram → Supplement line → Brain Spa Check Out Bethany: → Bethany's Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany's Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book  → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

384: I went down a rabbit hole for today's podcast. Sure, most know or are at least somewhat aware of the benefits of cucumber - at least for eating them, but there's a few uses for cucumbers that may surprise even the savviest of us all!  Topics Discussed: → The Health Benefits of Cucumbers → Cucumbers for Blood Sugar & Hydration → Beauty & Skincare Uses for Cucumbers → Household Hacks Using Cucumbers → Why Cucumbers Make the Perfect Healthy Snack As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.  Sponsored By:  → Our Place | Go to https://fromourplace.com/ and use code DIGEST for 10% Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:01:10 - Surprising health benefits of cucumbers → 00:02:08 - Our Place sponsor → 00:04:38 - Vitamins, minerals & natural energy → 00:06:00 - Blood sugar, cholesterol & hydration → 00:06:20 - Preventing foggy mirrors naturally → 00:06:48 - Cucumbers for fresh breath → 00:07:44 - Can cucumbers reduce cellulite? → 00:08:50 - Cucumbers & hangover recovery → 00:10:15 - Why cucumbers are the perfect healthy snack → 00:11:08 - Polishing shoes with cucumbers → 00:11:42 - A natural alternative to WD-40 → 00:12:20 - Cucumber juice for stress support → 00:13:22 - Cleaning stainless steel with cucumbers → 00:13:54 - Debunking the viral cucumber hack → 00:14:52 - The best way to prepare cucumbersFurther Listening: → I Investigated Chocolate Brands - What You Need To Know Before You Buy Chocolate | BOK Check Out Bethany: → Bethany's Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany's Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book  → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

383: Dahlia Marin is on the show today who is a Plant Based Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, who has used food as medicine on a whole food plant based diet for the past 10 years to overcome pre-diabetes, PCOS, GI issues, obesity, and Hashimoto's Hypothyroidism, and she herself has experienced gut issues so she truly knows and understands the struggle when one comes to her seeking help and can personally relate and empathize with her patients. That's something I personally hate, is when you see a nutritionist or GI doctor who has never experienced gut issues yet they are telling you what to do or can't relate to yoru symptoms. Dahlia can! And she has answers for so many things! In today's conversation we discuss how exercise can actually be doing more harm than good when it comes to your digestion and IBS, how to get the most out of your meals and it may not be what you are eating per se, but when and how you are eating that is causing gut upsets. Dahlia also explains what the "Elemental Diet" is and how it works for a period of 21 days.....I do think the Elemental Diet is something we will be hearing more of in the coming years to help with people with severe gut issues and this is very similar to what I did over a decade ago when I almost died from IBS and other gut issues. If you know my story, I had a go on a pureed diet and puree all my food for 9 intense months and the Elemental Diet is not exactly that, but a bit similar so I can't wait for you to hear more about that and what it is. We also talk about biofilms, how to get rid of them, and if gut mucus is a good or bad thing plus so much more! - This is one of my favorite episodes this year and I don't say that lightly!  Topics Discussed: → The mind-body connection  → The Elemental Diet for IBS → Why exercise is causing GI issues → Is gut mucus bad or good? → how to remove biofilms in the gut lining → lipopolysaccharides  As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.  Sponsored By:  → Fatty15 | For 15% off the starter kit go to https://fatty15.com/digest Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:00:30 - Meet Dahlia Marin → 00:02:50 - Rapid Fire Questions → 00:06:20 - Healing the Gut With Food → 00:08:10 - Why Carnivore & Keto Don't Heal the Root Cause → 00:09:55 - The 5 M's of Gut Health → 00:12:45 - Where to Start With Gut Healing → 00:15:45 - The Gut-Brain Connection → 00:17:00 - Stress & Digestion → 00:20:20 - Digestion Starts Before You Eat → 00:22:35 - Preparing Your Body for Meals → 00:24:10 - Cooking & Better Digestion → 00:26:00 - Can Exercise Make IBS Worse? → 00:27:45 - Understanding LPS → 00:31:00 - Delayed Gut Symptoms → 00:34:00 - Listening to Your Body → 00:35:00 - Endotoxins & Die-Off → 00:39:30 - The Elemental Diet Explained → 00:42:20 - Why Gut Mucus Matters → 00:44:00 - Biofilms Explained → 00:47:00 - Testing Gut Mucus → 00:49:15 - Biofilm Disruptors → 00:52:00 - Removing Biofilms → 00:54:20 - Should You Try an Elemental Diet? → 00:57:20 - Bethany's Gut Healing Story → 00:58:20 - Elemental Diet vs. Pureed Foods → 01:00:00 - Final Thoughts & Where to Find Dahlia Further Listening: → https://youtu.be/yh-vHpR3r58?si=STlQeHbV0daX5G72 Check Out Dahlia Marin: → https://www.marriedtohealth.com/ → Instagram Check Out Bethany: → Bethany's Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany's Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book  → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

382: It can be easy to overdo it with fiber supplements, like gummies, powders, or even natural foods with fiber. And that can cause some unpleasant side effects.  So today, I'm going over 8 signs to look for that may indicate you might be overdoing it on fiber PLUS how to know the right amount of fiber for YOU. Topics Discussed:  → Can too much fiber cause constipation? → Why do fiber supplements make me bloated? → Is psyllium husk bad for everyone? → Can fiber interfere with medications? → How much fiber do I actually need? As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.  Sponsored By:  → Manukora | Head to ⁠https://manukora.com/DIGEST⁠ to save up to 31% plus $25 worth of free gifts with the Starter Kit, which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 5 honey travel sticks, a wooden spoon, and a guidebook! Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction  → 00:05:11 - Symptom 1: Bloating + Gas  → 00:06:01 - Symptom 2: Decreased Appetite  → 00:06:49 - Symptom 3: Diarrhea → 00:07:30 - Symptom 4: Constipation  → 00:08:18 - Low Fiber Diet  → 00:10:01 - Symptom 5: Dehydration  → 00:10:49 - Symptom 6: Nausea  → 00:12:02 - Symptom 7: Fatigue  → 00:12:41 - Symptom 8: Medication  → 00:13:29 - Fiber Dosing  Show Links: → The Olive Oil You Deserve — 100% Organic, Always Fresh. - 25% OFF code: LS25 Further Listening: → IBS Support Guide, Fiber, Stress, Fats and Digestion Tips | BOK Check Out Bethany: → Bethany's Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany's Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book  → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

381: Today I'm joined by Tony Kasandrinos, founder of Kasandrinos Olive Oil, to separate fact from fiction when it comes to one of the most misunderstood foods in the health world. From fake olive oils and misleading labels to cooking myths and polyphenol content, Tony shares what consumers need to know to find high-quality olive oil and actually reap its health benefits. We discuss how olive oil is produced, what makes extra virgin olive oil different, how to spot rancid or low-quality products, whether you should cook with olive oil, and why it's a cornerstone of the Mediterranean lifestyle. Tony also shares his favorite ways to use olive oil, the story behind his family's business, and simple tips for incorporating more healthy fats into your daily routine. GET 25% OFF with code: LS25 If you consume olive oil, if you cook with it, or if you suffer with gut issues and inflammation you're gonna want to listen to this interview. But also, another reason to listen is because in this episode we are announcing a special giveaway where the winners (yes, I said winners - that's plural) will receive both a generous gift card to my brand Bethany's Pantry and Kasandrinos to shop and pick up anything you want from our online store! So listen all the way through because you don't want to miss that! But honestly, you'll want to listen all the way through regardless because we talk about misconceptions around cooking with olive oil, how to tell if the olive oil you have is rancid, why a mixture of olive oil vs a single origin may not be the best to buy, what big olive oil corporations are doing to cut costs, and we even get into quite a few recipes using olive oil that you probably never even heard of including a snack I've been into lately that I have yet to share that's so simple your mind will be blown!  The Olive Oil You Deserve — 100% Organic, Always Fresh. - 25% OFF code: LS25 Topics Discussed: → How to tell if your olive oil is true olive oil → How to tell if your olive oil is rancid → Why single origin is better than mixed origins → What to look for on a bottle when buying → Benefits of olive oil → Polyphenol testing  → What types of olives are used to make oil → Olive oil for SIBO?! → Is cooking with olive oil bad? → Recipes using olive oil  → GIVEAWAY info!  As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.  Sponsored By:  → Kasandrinos | Go to https://www.kasandrinos.com/digest and use code DIGEST for 25% off → LMNT | Get your FREE sample pack with any LMNT purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/DIGEST Timestamps:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:03:46 - Meet Tony Kasandrinos → 00:04:58 - How to Identify High-Quality Olive Oil → 00:07:31 - Freshness, Polyphenols + The Peppery Taste Test → 00:12:06 - Single-Origin vs. Blended Olive Oils → 00:14:51 - Does Olive Oil Go Bad? → 00:16:15 - Filtered vs. Unfiltered Olive Oil → 00:18:20 - Extra Virgin Olive Oil Explained → 00:21:30 - Polyphenols, Gut Health + Longevity → 00:24:30 - Polyphenol Testing + Olive Oil Transparency → 00:31:56 - Olive Oil Fraud, Labeling + Consumer Confusion → 00:33:49 - How Kasandrinos Harvests + Bottles Olive Oil → 00:38:18 - Olive Oil, Omega-3s + Mediterranean Eating → 00:41:18 - Easy Ways to Use More Olive Oil → 00:42:50 - Tony's Favorite Greek Salad Recipe → 00:43:36 - How to Make Store-Bought Olives Taste Better → 00:44:24 - Unexpected Ways to Use Olive Oil → 00:45:51 - Kasandrinos Kitchen Cookbook → 00:47:10 - Can You Cook With Olive Oil? → 00:48:31 - Debunking the Olive Oil Smoke Point Myth → 00:52:18 - New Products, Greek Spices + Mountain Tea → 00:53:06 - The Kasandrinos Effect Podcast → 00:54:22 - New Las Vegas Storefront + Olive Oil Tastings → 00:56:40 - Giveaway Announcement → 00:57:58 - Outro Further Listening: → What “Organic” Isn't Telling You: Heavy Metals, BPA & Contaminated Foods → https://youtu.be/UjrxJuBYr0c?si=uuaqPqcK1BnIOx_ Check Out Kasandrinos: → The Olive Oil You Deserve — 100% Organic, Always Fresh. - 25% OFF code: LS25 → Instagram → Buy the book, Kasandrinos Kitchen → Enter our giveaway! -  https://app.viralsweep.com/tp/223628/1782164892/b85415d1b8 Check Out Bethany: → Bethany's Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany's Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book  → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

380: Think you're eating chocolate? Maybe not. In this episode, I'm breaking down what's really hiding behind some of the most recognizable chocolate brands on grocery store shelves. After digging through FDA regulations, ingredient labels, lawsuits, recalls, and independent lab testing, I found that many products marketed as "chocolate" don't actually meet the standards most people assume they do. We'll talk about the difference between real cacao and chocolate-flavored candy, why ingredients like palm oil and PGPR matter, what recent testing found in certain chocolate products, and how to identify truly high-quality chocolate if you're looking for the health benefits often associated with cacao. Plus, I share my favorite 100% cacao brands, why I eat chocolate every day, and what the research actually says about chocolate's impact on heart health, antioxidants, gut health, and more. If you're a chocolate lover, this episode may completely change the way you shop for chocolate. Topics Discussed: → What legally qualifies as real chocolate? → How to spot fake chocolate on ingredient labels → Why some popular chocolate brands use vegetable oils instead of cocoa butter → The difference between U.S. and European chocolate standards → Artificial dyes, additives, and controversial chocolate ingredients → Heavy metals found in certain chocolate products → Why real cacao has earned its health reputation → The benefits of cacao flavanols and polyphenols → How to choose high-quality dark chocolate → The best 100% cacao chocolate brands As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.  Sponsored By:  → Our Place | Go to https://fromourplace.com/ and use code DIGEST for 10% Timestamps: → 00:03:31 - Most Chocolate Isn't Actually Chocolate → 00:04:25 - RM Palmer's "Chocolatey" Products Explained → 00:05:37 - Why Cocoa Butter Matters → 00:07:14 - Compound Chocolate vs. Real Chocolate → 00:08:03 - Dutch Processing + Lost Health Benefits → 00:09:33 - Mars: M&M's + Snickers Under the Microscope → 00:11:04 - The Problem with Artificial Food Dyes → 00:13:31 - Mars' Broken Dye-Free Promise → 00:16:07 - Nestlé vs. U.S. KitKat → 00:18:24 - Why American KitKats Taste Different → 00:20:59 - Hershey's Chocolate Controversies → 00:22:35 - Why Hershey's Tastes Different Than Other Chocolate → 00:24:17 - When Hershey's Changed Its Recipes → 00:26:51 - The Fight Over the Definition of Chocolate → 00:28:47 - Heavy Metals + Recent Hershey's Investigations → 00:30:34 - What Makes Chocolate Healthy? → 00:32:00 - Flavonoids, Antioxidants + Heart Health → 00:33:28 - Why Most Chocolate Studies Don't Apply to Candy Bars → 00:34:14 - The Best 100% Cacao Chocolate Brands → 00:35:07 - Brands to Buy + Brands to Avoid → 00:36:45 - Aura Ceremonial Cacao → 00:38:02 - Crayolo Cacao + Candida Research → 00:40:20 - Santa Barbara Chocolate Recommendations → 00:40:56 - The Best, Better + Worst Chocolate Options → 00:41:17 - Outro  Further Listening: → 7 Coconut Water Brands Caught Misleading Consumers + 5 Brands Actually Worth Buying | BOK Check Out Bethany: → Bethany's Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany's Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book  → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

379: Do you know there are actually low-carb potatoes?Do you avoid carbs because of gut issues like SIBO, IBS, or blood sugar spikes, and wish you could incorporate them back into your diet? Well, today I have Phoebe Lapine on the show, and she shares ways we can still enjoy carbs in the right way. It all comes down to preparation, quantity, and combining carbs with other foods, as well as experimenting to find what works for you. Phoebe is the cookbook author of SIBO Made Simple and has recently released her newest book, CARBivore. Phoebe has personally experienced SIBO, Hashimoto's, and several other health challenges I think we can all relate to. In this conversation, she shares some tips and tricks to help us expand our diets with carbs while still keeping blood sugar and IBS in check. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did! Topics Discussed: → How to prepare carbs to benefit you → What to look for when buying pasta → Elimination dieting → Fiber: Helpful or harmful? → Trigger foods to avoid → Helpful foods for a SIBO diet → Low-carb potatoes → The best types of dairy to consume → Not all gluten is created equal As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.  Sponsored By:  → Fatty15 | For 15% off the starter kit go to https://fatty15.com/digest → Bethany's Pantry | Go to https://bethanyspantry.com/ and use the code PODCAST10 for $10 anything! Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:00:44 - Meet Phoebe Lapine & The Carbivore Philosophy → 00:01:51 - Rapid Fire: Carbs, Gluten, Candida & Hashimoto's → 00:05:28 - Phoebe's Hashimoto's Diagnosis & Healing Journey → 00:08:24 - Gluten, Autoimmunity & Finding Root Causes → 00:09:56 - SIBO Symptoms, Testing & Treatment → 00:13:38 - Are Carbs Bad for SIBO? → 00:15:30 - Carbs, Fiber & Blood Sugar Explained → 00:18:48 - The Fiber Controversy → 00:20:14 - What Is a Low FODMAP Diet? → 00:22:04 - Foods to Avoid on Low FODMAP → 00:23:40 - Fructose, Sweeteners & Digestive Symptoms → 00:25:12 - Why Food Diversity Matters for Gut Health → 00:28:42 - Dairy, Lactose & Digestive Health → 00:31:42 - Elimination Diets vs. Low FODMAP Diets → 00:35:20 - How to Build an Effective Elimination Diet → 00:39:00 - Why Food Preparation Matters for Digestion → 00:40:04 - Sprouting, Soaking & Fermented Grains → 00:41:24 - Slow Carbs vs. Low Carbs → 00:42:12 - Why Some People Tolerate European Bread & Pasta Better → 00:46:30 - Cooking, Cooling & Resistant Starch → 00:50:30 - Low-Carb Potatoes & Selective Breeding → 00:52:34 - SIBO-Friendly Foods & Gut Healing Strategies → 00:54:32 - Phoebe's Favorite Recipes from Carbivore → 00:56:00 - Desserts, Blood Sugar & Healthy Indulgences → 00:57:36 - Hashimoto's, Perfectionism & Realistic Healing Expectations → 01:00:00 - Finding the Right Practitioner for Gut Health → 01:02:16 - Where to Find Phoebe & Her Resources → 01:03:13 - Outro  Further Listening: → Do You Need to Stop Mixing Carbs and Protein? The Shocking Digestion Secrets You've Never Heard! Connect with Phoebe Lapine:  → Instagram → Website → Get her book HERE Check Out Bethany: → Bethany's Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany's Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book  → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

378: Today I'm going to share everything you need to know about glyphosate, what crops are most commonly sprayed, and what foods have been tested positive for glyphosate as well as safer options on the market and what to look for when grocery shopping for you and your loved ones. Topics Discussed: → What is glyphosate → Side effect of glyphosate exposure  → How to avoid glyphosate  → Labels to look for on a package → Test results → Better options  As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.  Sponsored By:  → Pique Life | https://piquelife.com/digest for up to 20% OFF and a free starter kit Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:01:03 - What Is Glyphosate? → 00:02:31 - Why Matcha May Support Long-Term Health → 00:05:42 - Glyphosate, Roundup + Cancer Concerns → 00:09:09 - Foods Most Commonly Contaminated With Glyphosate → 00:10:51 - Why Oats Are A Major Source Of Exposure → 00:11:51 - Other Crops Commonly Sprayed With Glyphosate → 00:13:15 - Can Organic Foods Still Contain Glyphosate? → 00:15:00 - What Product Testing Revealed About Glyphosate Levels → 00:16:18 - Why Farmers Spray Glyphosate Before Harvest → 00:17:24 - Why You Can't Simply Wash Glyphosate Off Food → 00:18:24 - Popular Foods + Brands That Tested Positive For Glyphosate → 00:21:32 - Glyphosate In Water, Air + Rain Samples → 00:22:00 - Concerns Around Organic Food Fraud → 00:25:24 - How To Reduce Glyphosate Exposure → 00:25:51 - What Does Glyphosate Residue-Free Mean? → 00:26:24 - Brands With Glyphosate Residue-Free Certification → 00:27:21 - Why Certifications Aren't Always A Green Light → 00:28:45 - Final Takeaways On Shopping Smarter Further Listening: → We Need Seed Oils in Our Diet! Here's What You Need To Know + Detox Tips | Dr. Pompa Check Out Bethany: → Bethany's Instagram: ⁠@lilsipper⁠ → ⁠YouTube⁠ → ⁠Bethany's Website⁠ → ⁠Discounts & My Favorite Products⁠ → ⁠My Digestive Support Protein Powder⁠ → ⁠Gut Reset Book ⁠ → ⁠Get my Newsletters⁠ (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

377: In today's episode, thyroid expert McCall McPherson joins me to discuss the signs, symptoms, and root causes of thyroid dysfunction. We break down hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, Hashimoto's, and why so many people are told their labs are “normal” despite struggling with fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, and other symptoms. McCall also shares her perspective on GLP-1 medications, thyroid testing, thyroid medication, and the lifestyle factors that can support better thyroid health and long-term wellness. Topics Discussed: → What are the signs and symptoms of thyroid dysfunction? → How does thyroid health affect metabolism, hormones, and digestion? → Why do so many people have normal labs but still feel unwell? → Can Hashimoto's be improved through diet and lifestyle? → What should you know about GLP-1 medications and thyroid health? → Which thyroid tests are most important to run? As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.  Sponsored By:  → Kasandrinos | Go to https://www.kasandrinos.com/digest and use code DIGEST for 25% off → LMNT | Get your FREE sample pack with any LMNT purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/DIGEST Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:03:21 - Meet Thyroid Expert McCall McPherson → 00:05:35 - What Does The Thyroid Do? → 00:06:42 - Hypothyroidism vs. Hyperthyroidism → 00:07:40 - Common Thyroid Symptoms → 00:10:15 - Hashimoto's + Root Causes → 00:11:59 - Diet, Inflammation + Environmental Triggers → 00:12:40 - Can Over-Exercising Harm Your Thyroid? → 00:13:35 - Why Thyroid Issues Go Undiagnosed → 00:15:00 - The Problem With Conventional Thyroid Treatment → 00:18:05 - Understanding T3 Therapy → 00:20:40 - Bethany Challenges McCall On Ozempic → 00:22:00 - Microdosing GLP-1s + Thyroid Health → 00:24:20 - The Benefits Of GLP-1 Medications → 00:28:05 - Common GLP-1 Side Effects Explained → 00:30:20 - The Truth About Thyroid Cancer Risks + GLP-1s → 00:33:55 - What If You Don't Want To Take Ozempic? → 00:35:20 - Thyroid Function + Weight Loss Resistance → 00:36:45 - How Quickly Can People Start Feeling Better? → 00:39:00 - Do You Have To Stay On Thyroid Medication Forever? → 00:41:00 - Iodine + Hashimoto's Misconceptions → 00:42:12 - Is Soy Bad For Your Thyroid? → 00:44:00 - Thyroid Issues In Children → 00:46:20 - Which Thyroid Labs Should You Request? → 00:47:25 - Why "Normal" Labs Can Be Misleading → 00:49:25 - Finding The Right Thyroid Support → 00:50:35 - Final Thoughts Further Listening: → 5 Health Benefits of Frankincense for Gut, Joints, Inflammation | BOK Check Out McCall McPherson: → Website → Instagram → TikTok → Thyroid Chart → Podcast Check Out Bethany: → Bethany's Instagram: ⁠@lilsipper⁠ → ⁠YouTube⁠ → ⁠Bethany's Website⁠ → ⁠Discounts & My Favorite Products⁠ → ⁠My Digestive Support Protein Powder⁠ → ⁠Gut Reset Book ⁠ → ⁠Get my Newsletters⁠ (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

376: Today I'm exposing seven coconut water brands hiding added sugars, chemical preservatives, and hormone disrupting contaminants behind labels that say pure and natural. A peer-reviewed study found that nearly four in 10 commercial coconut waters contain undeclared added sugar that never appears on the label. And the biggest brand on this list just triggered securities fraud investigations from five different law firms. And stick around to the end because I'm also sharing the five brands that actually deliver what's inside a real coconut. Topics Discussed: → Which coconut water brands have the most added sugar? → Is Vita Coco actually good for you? → What does "natural flavors" mean on a coconut water label? → What is the healthiest coconut water to buy? → Does coconut water have BPA? As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.  Sponsored By:  → Manukora | Head to ⁠https://manukora.com/DIGEST⁠ to save up to 31% plus $25 worth of free gifts with the Starter Kit, which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 5 honey travel sticks, a wooden spoon, and a guidebook! → Our Place | Go to https://fromourplace.com/ and use code DIGEST for 10% Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction   → 00:03:02 - Iberia Coconut Water with Pulp → 00:06:05 - Goya Canned Coconut Water with Pulp → 00:08:21 - Naked Pure Coconut Water  → 00:11:02 - ONE Coconut Water → 00:14:02 - ZICO Coconut Water → 00:16:37 - Bai Coconut → 00:22:09 - Vita Coco  → 00:25:43 - How To Spot Clean Coconut Water At The Store → 00:27:31 - The 5 Clean Brands Further Listening: → How To Spot Synthetic Vitamins On A Label | BOK Check Out Bethany: → Bethany's Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany's Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book  → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

375: Verve Market may be the next big thing when it comes to grocery shopping for those with IBS, food sensitivities, special diets, or just for those trying to avoid stevia, natural flavors, and just want to eat healthier overall. Imagine a grocery store curated entirely for you and your family specifically catering to your needs, and everything in that store you can choose! That's what Verve Market is doing when it comes to grocery shopping. I have the founder, Andres, on with me today as he shares his own experience with IBS and why he created Verve in the first place....it was out of his own desire and necessity to make grocery shopping less stressful, more enjoyable, and incredibly quick and easy without needing to drive anywhere! And the best part is that there's no membership or monthly fee!  With Verve Market, you can curate and cut out basically anything that doesn't serve you and your family's diet, even down to the spices in foods, so you can feel confident in what you are purchasing without taking 2 hours at the store, and you may even discover new items you thought never existed that you can still enjoy!  The founder has also requested those listening to give him feedback. So once you browse their website, please email him at hi@vervemarket.com with any suggestions you may have. This is all about community and customer experience and since Verve Market is brand new, they want to make sure the customer is getting what they want and are always looking to improve! So again, email them at : hi@vervemarket.com with your feedback and suggestions. Topics Discussed: → What Is Verve Market? → How Verve Market Works → Why Grocery Shopping Is So Difficult With IBS → Food Sensitivities, Allergies & Personalized Shopping → How Verve Differs From Thrive Market & Other Platforms → Hidden Ingredients, Natural Flavors & Label Reading → Making Healthy Grocery Shopping Easier For Families → The Future Of Personalized Nutrition & Grocery Shopping Get $60 off across your first three deliveries Go to: vervemarket.com/digest As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.  Sponsored By:  → Fatty15 | For 15% off the starter kit go to https://fatty15.com/digest Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction  → 00:02:40 - Fatty15 Sponsor Message → 00:04:38 - Meet Andres + The Vision Behind Verve → 00:05:35 - How IBS Inspired Verve Market → 00:08:15 - Why Grocery Shopping Feels Like A Full-Time Job → 00:10:00 - How Verve Personalizes Your Grocery Experience → 00:12:45 - Hidden Ingredients, Natural Flavors & Label Reading → 00:14:50 - The Technology Behind Verve → 00:16:40 - How Verve Works For Families With Different Dietary Needs → 00:19:00 - Discovering Foods You Thought You Couldn't Eat → 00:20:45 - Customizing Foods, Ingredients & Sweeteners → 00:21:50 - Delivery, Pickup & No Membership Fees → 00:23:25 - How Verve Makes Money → 00:24:35 - What Makes Verve Different From Thrive Market → 00:27:30 - Is Online Grocery Shopping Better? → 00:28:15 - Grocery Shopping Without The Stress → 00:30:50 - Helping Parents Navigate Food Choices With Kids → 00:32:40 - The Challenges Of Healthy Grocery Shopping → 00:33:00 - Feedback From Customers & Healthcare Professionals → 00:34:25 - The Future Of Verve Market → 00:35:15 - Final Thoughts + Special OfferFurther Listening: →https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-best-worst-foods-for-ibs-bok/id1637478937?i=1000619110969 Check Out Verve Market: → Verve Market | https://www.instagram.com/vervemarketco/Check Out Bethany: → Bethany's Instagram: ⁠@lilsipper⁠ → ⁠YouTube⁠ → ⁠Bethany's Website⁠ → ⁠Discounts & My Favorite Products⁠ → ⁠My Digestive Support Protein Powder⁠ → ⁠Gut Reset Book ⁠ → ⁠Get my Newsletters⁠ (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

374: Bloating is a common problem often caused by constipation, excess gas, or a combination of both. What you eat and drink can significantly affect bloating and other digestive issues. Here are 18 foods and drinks that may help with bloating. → Pique Tea | https://piquelife.com/digest for up to 20% OFF and a free starter kit Topics Discussed: → What foods help reduce bloating naturally? → Why am I bloated all the time? → What drinks help relieve bloating? → Can constipation cause bloating and gas? → What should I eat for better digestion? As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.  Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction  → 00:00:32 - Avocados, Cucumbers, Probiotics  → 00:05:01 - Papaya, Asparagus, Pineapple   → 00:09:36 - Quinoa, Green Tea, + IBS  → 00:14:37 - Peppermint + Kefir  → 00:15:52 - What Causes Bloating Further Listening: → Lose Weight, Gain Muscle, Stop Bloating, Have Better Sleep + Clearer Skin By Doing THIS!  Check Out Bethany: → Bethany's Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany's Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book  → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

373: Adult acne AND aging at the same time can be frustrating, to say the least, and so many women struggle with both! So today I brought on Dr. Mamina, who specializes in a more natural and holistic approach when it comes to caring for your skin. Dr. Mamina takes an integrative approach to skin health, and in today's interview I ask some of the most common and sought-after questions, like why so many women over 30 into their 50s still have acne, what the best treatments and products are for adult acne, and how we can help minimize wrinkles while also aging gracefully. We also discuss some of the skincare procedures you should NEVER do and, of course, the ones worth doing. But don't worry, if you're balling on a budget, Dr. Mamina shares the top two products we should all use that can truly make a difference in our skin, whether it's acne, wrinkles, dark spots, or all of them! Topics Discussed: → The cause(s) of adult acne→ Why women suffer more than men→ The hormone responsible for acne and clear skin→ Why we should be using sunscreen and the best ones→ Best products for acne-prone skin (and the worst ones)→ Exfoliants (chemical vs. scrubs)→ Best ingredients for anti-aging→ Botox, fillers, and alternatives→ Best products for dark spots, sun spots, and acne scars As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.  Sponsored By:  → Our Place | Go to https://fromourplace.com/ and use code DIGEST for 10% → Manukora | Head to ⁠https://manukora.com/DIGEST⁠ to save up to 31% plus $25 worth of free gifts with the Starter Kit, which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 5 honey travel sticks, a wooden spoon, and a guidebook! → Santa Barbara Chocolate | Go to https://www.santabarbarachocolate.com/ and use code LILSIPPER for a discount sitewide! Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction  → 00:03:08 - Rapid Fire Questions  → 00:07:52 - Women + Acne  → 00:12:01 - HRT + Acne Flair Ups  → 00:13:39 - Soy Products  → 00:14:30 - Lymphatic Drainage  → 00:16:01 - Best Exfoliants  → 00:18:15 - Retinoids + Vitamin A  → 00:21:39 - Retinoid Frequency  → 00:23:36 - Sunscreen + Seed Oils → 00:33:05 - Sunlight, Collagen, + Peptides  → 00:36:56 - Dark Spots + Sun Spots  → 00:40:52 - Acne Prone Skin   → 00:43:23 - Skin Patches + Pimple Popping  → 00:45:25 - Makeup, Botox, + Aging  → 00:50:44 - Medical Procedures  → 00:54:32 - Threading  → 00:55:01 - Budget Friendly Skincare  Further Listening: → Nature's Retinol - Sunscreen, Skincare Products, + Makeup's Dirty Little Secret | Emilie Toups Check Out Dr. Mamina Turegano: → Instagram → Website → Facebook Check Out Bethany: → Bethany's Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany's Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book  → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

372: I went undercover for 6 weeks, researching and reaching out to brands that are supposedly certified organic, and what I found may make you second-guess the next time you pick up one of these brands. → USDA Certification Database: https://organic.ams.usda.gov/integrity/Home  As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.  Sponsored By:  → Santa Barbara Chocolate | Go to https://www.santabarbarachocolate.com/ and use code LILSIPPER for a discount sitewide! → Fatty15 | For 15% off the starter kit go to https://fatty15.com/digest Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction  → 00:03:13 - How My Research Started  → 00:04:45 - The Website + Process → 00:10:23 - Hu Kitchen  → 00:13:01 - Stonyfield Organic → 00:14:57 - Kettle + Fire  → 00:17:27 - Bonafide Provisions  → 00:22:23 - Milks + Yogurts  → 00:24:02 - Cereals  → 00:25:41 - Who Ghosted Me → 00:30:38 - Using The Tools → 00:32:25 - Bethany's Pantry  Further Listening: → What “Organic” Isn't Telling You: Heavy Metals, BPA & Contaminated Foods Check Out Bethany: → Bethany's Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany's Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book  → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

371: Dr. Molly Maloof joins me to discuss cortisol, burnout, fasting, women's metabolism, and why so many women may actually be overdoing wellness in the name of health. We break down how chronic stress, over-exercising, under-eating, and high cortisol can impact weight gain, hormones, metabolism, and overall well-being, along with who should and shouldn't fast, low-carb eating, intermittent fasting for gut health, boundaries, emotional health, human connection, and why learning to slow down may actually improve your health more than constantly pushing harder. Topics Discussed: → Cortisol, stress, & burnout → Fasting for women → Women's metabolism & biohacking → Over-exercising & under-eating → Weight gain & high cortisol → Intermittent fasting for gut health → Low-carb eating & metabolic flexibility → Boundaries, emotional health, & human connection → Burnout recovery & nervous system regulation → Exercise, muscle health, & longevity As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.  Sponsored By:  → Timeline | Timeline's clinically proven formula is now available at a new, lower price. Mitopure now starts at $99, with the exact same science and formula. And my listeners can still get 20% off when you go to https://timeline.com/DIGEST  → Kasandrinos | Go to https://www.kasandrinos.com/digest and use code DIGEST for 25% off Timestamps:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:04:01 - Why Women Should Biohack Differently Than Men → 00:06:29 - Cortisol, Overtraining & Burnout → 00:09:30 - Fasting for Women: Who Should & Shouldn't Do It → 00:11:30 - High Cortisol, Stress & Fight-or-Flight Mode → 00:14:48 - Adaptogens, Recovery & Nervous System Support → 00:17:30 - Why Less Exercise Can Sometimes Help Weight Loss → 00:21:30 - Undereating, Metabolism & Thyroid Health → 00:26:15 - How to Start Intermittent Fasting Safely → 00:31:00 - Fasting for IBS, Gut Health & Metabolic Flexibility → 00:33:00 - Negative Thoughts, Stress & Emotional Health → 00:38:40 - Why Human Connection & Touch Matter for Health → 00:42:15 - Burnout, Recovery & Learning to Slow Down → 00:46:30 - Stress, Trauma & Obesity → 00:49:30 - Sugar Addiction, Food Cravings & Emotional Eating → 00:51:30 - Dr. Molly Maloof's Typical Day of Eating → 00:57:30 - Autoimmunity, Inflammation & Personalized NutritionFurther Listening: → “Intermittent Fasting” How To Do It, Different Types, Misconceptions, + Benefits | BOK Check Out Dr. Molly Maloof:  → Instagram - Dr. Molly Maloof → Sign up for Molly's Newsletter  Check Out Bethany: → Bethany's Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany's Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book  → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Produced by Drake Peterson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

370: In today's Bite of Knowledge episode, I'm breaking down what Botox actually is, how it works in the body, and the potential risks and side effects that often get overlooked. We're talking about the connection between Botox and botulinum toxin, the long-term complications some people have experienced, and why I personally decided against getting Botox after seriously considering it myself. I also share some natural alternatives I've used for supporting healthy skin, wrinkles, and aging naturally without injections. Topics Discussed: → What Botox Actually Is → Botox & Botulinum Toxin Explained → Potential Botox Side Effects → Long-Term Risks of Botox → Botox & Nerve Damage Concerns → Bethany's Personal Experience Considering Botox → Natural Alternatives to Botox → Collagen, Gelatin & Skin Health  As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.  Sponsored By:  → Bethany's Pantry | Go to https://bethanyspantry.com/ and use code PODCAST10 for $10 anything! Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:00:15 - Is Botox Poisonous? → 00:00:45 - What Botox Actually Is & How It Works → 00:05:15 - Botox Side Effects & Risks → 00:07:45 - Nerve Damage & Serious Reactions → 00:10:30 - Long-Term Botox Side Effects → 00:12:00 - Bethany's Personal Botox Story → 00:14:00 - Natural Alternatives to Botox → 00:15:00 - Collagen, Gelatin & Skin Health → 00:18:00 - Final Thoughts on Botox & Aging Naturally Further Listening: → Healing Acne, Anti-Aging & Feeding Your Skin From The Inside Out with Celeste Thomas Check Out Bethany: → Bethany's Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany's Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book  → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Produced by Drake Peterson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

369: An essential prenatal nutrient that is not only good for expecting mothers, but nursing mama's, as well as those who want to have kids in the next 5 years....and, this nutrient is even beneficial for kids as young as 1 year old! I'm talking about C:15 from the only and only Fatty15. This is an essential fatty acid discovered by Stephanie and Eric Venn-Watson was actually accidental, as they were working with the navy! Now emerging evidence is coming out weekly with new studies to showcase the benefits of C:15 and why humans need it, where we originally got it from, and why so many of us are lacking it in today's society. If you're on GLP-1's, pregnant, have young kids, caring for the elderly, or just trying to manage your own health issues, this episode is for you!  Topics Discussed: → Why we are deficient in this nutrient → Why fish oil supplements are rancid and how they hide it → Where we can get this nutrient in food → Common side effects of this deficiency  → Testimonies → What the research says  → Why you need this is you are on GLP-1 → Who is this safe for?  → Benefits of C:15 As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.  Sponsored By:  →  Fatty15 | For 15% off the starter kit go to https://fatty15.com/digest → Our Place | Go to https://fromourplace.com/ and use code DIGEST for 10% → Kasandrinos | Go to https://www.kasandrinos.com/digest and use code DIGEST for 25% offTimestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:04:02 - Stephanie Venn-Watson Returns + Rapid Fire Questions → 00:06:25 - What Fatty15 & C15 Actually Are → 00:09:40 - Why C15 Disappeared From Our Diets → 00:14:39 - C15, Pregnancy & Prenatal Health → 00:20:35 - What Benefits People Notice Taking Fatty15 → 00:26:55 - Fish Oil Supplements & Rancidity → 00:32:30 - Fatty15 vs Omega-3 Supplements → 00:34:38 - What Is Cellular Fragility Syndrome? → 00:39:09 - C15 for Kids, Infant Formula & Aging → 00:42:53 - GLP-1 Medications & Nutrient Deficiencies → 00:45:24 - The Future of C15 Research & Longevity → 00:47:34 - Autism Research & Brain Health Discussion → 00:51:18 - How the Navy Accidentally Discovered C15 → 00:53:06 - Where To Find The Research & Studies Further Listening: →Top FAKE “Healthy” Foods on the Market | BOK Check Out Stephanie Venn-Waton: →  Fatty15 | For 15% off the starter kit go to https://fatty15.com/digest → Studies → The Longevity Nutrient  → Instagram Check Out Bethany: → Bethany's Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@lilsipper⁠⁠⁠ → ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ → ⁠⁠⁠Bethany's Website⁠⁠⁠ → ⁠⁠⁠Discounts & My Favorite Products⁠⁠⁠ → ⁠⁠⁠My Digestive Support Protein Powder⁠⁠⁠ → ⁠⁠⁠Gut Reset Book ⁠⁠⁠ → ⁠⁠⁠Get my Newsletters⁠⁠⁠ (Friday Finds) Produced by Drake Peterson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

368: In today's episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on organic food brands hiding contamination, fraud, and dangerous heavy metals behind feel-good marketing and premium prices. But don't worry, because I'll also reveal a few brands that actually do deliver on their organic promises with verified testing and transparent practices. Let's separate real nutrition from the certified deception that's been normalized as healthy eating.  Topics Discussed: → Organic Food Contamination → Heavy Metals in Baby Food → Food Fraud & Greenwashing → Organic Label Misconceptions → BPA & Food Packaging → Grocery Store Brand Transparency → Safer Organic Brands → How to Shop Smarter As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.  Sponsored By:  → Pique Life | https://piquelife.com/digest for up to 20% OFF and a free starter kit → Manukora | Head to ⁠https://manukora.com/DIGEST⁠ to save up to 31% plus $25 worth of free gifts with the Starter Kit, which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 5 honey travel sticks, a wooden spoon, and a guidebook! Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction  → 00:02:24 - Whole Foods + organic label concerns → 00:04:36 - Happy Baby Organics + heavy metals in baby food → 00:04:57 - Grimmway Farms + E. coli outbreak → 00:06:04 - Nature's Path + glyphosate & contamination → 00:07:19 - Earthbound Farm + pre-washed salad concerns → 00:09:33 - Annie's + organic label deception → 00:16:45 - Baby food lawsuits + heavy metals → 00:18:02 - Horizon Organic + dairy industry concerns → 00:22:03 - Muir Glen + BPA in canned tomatoes  → 00:23:39 - Brands Bethany actually trusts Further Listening: → Glyphosate Exposed In Organic Foods! - all you need to know | Bite of Knowledge Check Out Bethany: → Bethany's Instagram: ⁠⁠@lilsipper⁠⁠ → ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ → ⁠⁠Bethany's Website⁠⁠ → ⁠⁠Discounts & My Favorite Products⁠⁠ → ⁠⁠My Digestive Support Protein Powder⁠⁠ → ⁠⁠Gut Reset Book ⁠⁠ → ⁠⁠Get my Newsletters⁠⁠ (Friday Finds) Produced by Drake Peterson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

367: Meat glue, pink slime, lab grown meat labeling, and mixing different animals together to create that perfect 80/20 pound of ground meat you're buying are just a few scandals discussed in this episode with Will Harris, owner of White Oak Pastures. This is a 5th generation regenerative farm done right by us and in this interview Will shares what the USDA inspection process looks like, how big food companies treat their animals vs how he treats his own. And if you thought you were buying USA meat, think again! As of January 1st, 2026 there's been a new law put in place on how meat is labeled and it's not a good thing which makes it more frustrating for consumers to actually know where the origin of their meat came from and we are spilling the beans on what that new law is! Topics Discussed: → Meat glue → Lab grown meat → Pink slime → The new meat labeling law → Advice for those who can't grow their own food  → How animals are treated at factory farms  → How meat production has changed over the years → The future of American farming As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.  Sponsored By:  → Timeline | Timeline's clinically proven formula is now available at a new, lower price. Mitopure now starts at $99, with the exact same science and formula. And my listeners can still get 20% off when you go to https://timeline.com/DIGEST  → Bethany's Pantry | Go to https://bethanyspantry.com/ and use code PODCAST10 for $10 anything! Timestamps: → 00:00 Introduction → 04:49 Meet Will Harris + Farming Background → 09:04 USDA Inspections + How Meat Is Processed → 16:27 Life on a Regenerative Farm → 30:13 Meat Glue, Pink Slime + Hidden Practices → 30:40 Industrial vs Regenerative Farming → 32:58 Lab-Grown Meat + Food Industry Concerns → 33:52 Meat Labeling Laws + Imported Meat → 38:28 Knowing Your Farmer + Final Thoughts Check Out Will Harris: → White Oak Pastures | GET $20 OFF YOUR ENTIRE WHITE OAK PASTURE'S ORDER! Minimum purchase of USD150 required. Limited to one use per customer. Use Code: DIGEST → Website → Buy his book → Instagram → Facebook → Watch videos of their farm Check Out Bethany: → Bethany's Instagram: ⁠@lilsipper⁠ → ⁠YouTube⁠ → ⁠Bethany's Website⁠ → ⁠Discounts & My Favorite Products⁠ → ⁠My Digestive Support Protein Powder⁠ → ⁠Gut Reset Book ⁠ → ⁠Get my Newsletters⁠ (Friday Finds) Produced by Drake Peterson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

366: Unhappy with your body? Dealing with health issues? Always stressed? Always rushing from one place or from one task to the next? Overwhelmed? THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU! Our mental state is just as important (if not more important) than our physical state. Healthy thoughts, the way we react to situations, and shifting our mindset can make or break you. Today I'm sharing some personal stories and encouragement for your life.  Topics Discussed:  → Living on autopilot & constant rushing → The “I'll enjoy it later” trap → Mindset as the foundation of well-being → Shifting from stress to gratitude → Taking your life back from busyness → Comparison, insecurity & body image → Regret, time, and relationships As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.  Sponsored By:  → Kasandrinos | Go to https://www.kasandrinos.com/digest and use code DIGEST for 25% off Timestamps:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction  → 00:03:16 - Rushing through everything → 00:04:50 - Not being able to enjoy the present moment → 00:06:03 - The mindset shift: slowing down + choosing to enjoy things → 00:12:54 - Taking things for granted  → 00:13:2 - Gratitude perspective → 00:15:30 - Perspective + what actually matters Check Out Bethany: → Bethany's Instagram: ⁠@lilsipper⁠ → ⁠YouTube⁠ → ⁠Bethany's Website⁠ → ⁠Discounts & My Favorite Products⁠ → ⁠My Digestive Support Protein Powder⁠ → ⁠Gut Reset Book ⁠ → ⁠Get my Newsletters⁠ (Friday Finds) Produced By: Drake Peterson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

365: Breast Implant Illness is gaining awareness and many are already familiar with my own story where I got my own breast implants removed in 2019. So today, I brought on renowned doctor Robert Whitfield who specializes in breast implant illness and breast implant removal where he has his own rehab center in Austin Texas where patients can stay and recover after their explanation as his physician aid in the detoxing process. Dr. Whitfield shares helpful tips for after an explant, signs and symptoms to look for if you suspect you may have BII, and we also get into the dangers of GLP-1s and today's beauty standards. If you've ever wondered or considered getting breast implants in the first place, or perhaps you already have them and are looking into getting them removed, I highly suggest listening and saving this episode!  Topics Discussed: → Signs and symptoms of BII → How to proceed if you want to explant → What to expect after explanting  → Options of safe reconstructive surgery  → How to detox after surgery → The mental aspect of removing breast implants  → GLP-1 dangers  → Resources for BII As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.  Sponsored By:  → Bethany's Pantry | Go to https://bethanyspantry.com/ and use code PODCAST10 for $10 anything! → Timeline | Timeline's clinically proven formula is now available at a new, lower price. Mitopure now starts at $99, with the exact same science and formula. And my listeners can still get 20% off when you go to https://timeline.com/DIGEST  Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction  → 00:04:45 - Rapid Fire Yes or No  → 00:05:25 - Plastic Surgery Risks   → 00:12:35 - Bethany's Experience  → 00:13:26 - Breast Implant Illness  → 00:16:40 - Detox Pathways + Methods  → 00:20:22 - 321 Rule  → 00:21:25 - Breast Explant Surgery  → 00:23:30 - Full Capsule Removal  → 00:24:40 - Modern Beauty Standards + GLP1s   → 00:29:53 - Women's Health  → 00:33:45 - Breast Lifts + Fat Transplants  → 00:35:28 - Safest Plastic Surgery Options  → 00:36:10 - Breast Removal Stories  → 00:37:50 - Mold toxicity + Parasites  → 00:39:41 - Breast Explant Advice Further Listening: → There's a Ball of Mold In My Lungs (pt. 1) The Severity, The Treatment, How Long I've Had it Check Out Dr. Robert Whitfield: → Website → YouTube Videos → Instagram → Facebook → Podcast Check Out Bethany: → Bethany's Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany's Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book  → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

364: You may be wrecking your metabolism and not even know it! Here's how to fix it the easy way! Products mentioned: → Bethany's Pantry Protein → Equip Foods Coffee As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com.  And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.  Sponsored By:  → Manukora | Head to ⁠https://manukora.com/DIGEST⁠ to save up to 31% plus $25 worth of free gifts with the Starter Kit, which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 5 honey travel sticks, a wooden spoon, and a guidebook! → Our Place | Go to https://fromourplace.com/ and use code DIGEST for 10% Timestamps:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction  → 00:04:37 - Screentime  → 00:06:50 - Protein  → 00:08:49 - Keto  → 00:11:18 - Alcohol  → 00:12:01 - Coffee  → 00:14:28 - Exercise  Further Listening: → Reverse Dieting, Eat More to Boost Metabolism + Lose Fat Check Out Bethany: → Bethany's Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany's Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book  → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

363: Can't sleep? Restless? Anxious? Worried? Wired and Tired? This episode is all about how to fall asleep without using any OTC therapies or natural supplements to aid in sleep. I have Kathryn Nicolai with me today who is the host of the largest sleep podcast in the world, and she shares her methods on how you can fall asleep through storytelling.  Topics Discussed:  → Natural sleep without supplements → How anxiety affects sleep quality → Causes of feeling wired and tired → Bedtime habits that improve sleep → Storytelling as a sleep technique → How to calm the mind before bed → Fixing restless sleep naturally As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.  Sponsored By:  → Fatty15 | For 15% off the starter kit go to https://fatty15.com/digest  Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction  → 00:03:35 - Rapid Fire Questions  → 00:05:14 - Story Therapy  → 00:06:16 - Power Of Story Telling  → 00:11:30 - Anxiety, Depression, + Recovery  → 00:16:45 - Sleep Is The Foundation  → 00:20:35 - Sleep Insomnia → 00:23:41 - Eating Habits + Loving Habits → 00:28:16 - Calming Habits  → 00:30:20 - Rest + Reset  → 00:34:20 - Starting Nothing Much Happens  → 00:39:44 - Imposter Syndrome  → 00:41:02 - Takeaway: Invest In Your Sleep  Further Listening: → SLEEP - What it Does for Our Hormones & How to Overcome Insomnia with Dr. Jonny Bowden Check Out Kathryn: → Nothing Much Happens (Spotify) → Nothing Much Happens (Apple) → Instagram  → Book → Website  Check Out Bethany: → Bethany's Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany's Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book  → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

362: Phytoestrogens aren't always a bad thing! Here's why you may need them!  Topics Discussed: → What phytoestrogens are  → The role estrogen plays in the body beyond hormones  → Foods containing phytoestrogens and why you may want to incorporate them into your diet  → Where to get your hormones tested for cheap  As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.  Sponsored By:  → Seven Sundays | Go to https://sevensundays.com/ and use code: lilsip for 20% off → LMNT | Get your FREE sample pack with any LMNT purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/DIGEST Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction  → 00:01:19 - Understanding Estrogen  → 00:03:52 - Testing Your Hormones  → 00:05:02 - Defining Phytoestrogens 12 → 00:08:22 - Food Recommendations  → 00:14:51 - Cruciferous Vegetables  → 00:17:01 - Red Wine + Cancer  → 00:20:45 - HRT Further Listening: → Foods That Help & Harm Hormones, Infertility, Inflammation, + The Key to Hormone Balance  Check Out Bethany: → Bethany's Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany's Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book  → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

361: I sat down with Dr. Patrick Flynn to break down everything you thought you knew about hormones, and honestly, this one challenged a lot of common beliefs. We get into why PMS might not be “normal,” what's actually going on with estrogen (hint, it's not just one hormone), and how stress could be the biggest disruptor of your health. We also talk about why so many women feel off, anxious, or out of sync, and what might really be behind it. We go deep into hormone testing, lifestyle factors, and how your daily habits could be impacting everything from your mood to your cycle. If you've ever felt like something is off but can't quite explain it, this episode will definitely get you thinking. Topics Discussed: → Is PMS actually normal or a hormone imbalance? → What does estrogen really do in the body? → How does stress affect women's hormones? → What are signs your hormones are out of balance? → Should you get full hormone testing done? As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.  Sponsored By:  → Kasandrinos | Go to https://www.kasandrinos.com/digest and use code DIGEST for 25% off Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction  → 00:03:17 - Hormone Misconceptions  → 00:08:18 - Defining Estrogen   → 00:10:43 - Hormone Testing  → 00:12:31 - How + Where To Test  → 00:14:38 - Regulating Hormones  → 00:20:38 - Men vs Women Hormones  → 00:24:46 - Cortisol + High Blood Pressure   → 00:28:57 - Destressing  → 00:33:10 - Extreme Stressors  → 00:37:22 - PMS→ 00:40:01 - Pediatricians + Puberty  → 00:45:16 - Menopause  → 00:49:47 - Overmedicating + Sick Care Further Listening: → Biohacking For Women, How Fasting Can Help IBS, Why Working Out Less Can Help Hormones and Weight Check Out Dr. Patrick: → https://drpatrickflynn.com/ → https://www.instagram.com/drpatrickflynn/ Check Out Bethany: → Bethany's Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany's Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book  → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

360: Ultra filtered milk has less sugar and more protein and it's lactose free! So what's the issue? I bet you didn't know the process of how it's made and the extra steps these brands go through to accomplish this innovative milk and why you may not be digesting dairy properly. Today I'm sharing why I stay away from any of this ultra milk and why you may want to think twice before consuming them. Plus, I'm sharing my top milk bands!  Topics Discussed:  → Is ultra filtered milk actually healthier than regular milk? → Why does ultra filtered milk have more protein and less sugar? → Is lactose free milk easier to digest or harmful? → What is the processing method behind ultra filtered milk? → Why might dairy cause digestion issues even if it's lactose free? As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.  Sponsored By:  → Fatty15 | For 15% off the starter kit go to https://fatty15.com/digest → Our Place | Go to https://fromourplace.com/digest and shop their 40% off sitewide sale for a limited time!  Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction  → 00:03:15 - Raw Milk + Immunocompromise  → 00:04:45 - Fairlife Milk  → 00:07:41 - Milk Pasteurization Types  → 00:11:42 - Milk Refrigeration  → 00:15:32 - Ultrafiltered Milk  → 00:18:48 - Inspired Milk  → 00:20:30 - Heating Milk  → 00:22:31 - Milk Recomendations  Further Listening: → Think You're Dairy Intolerant? Try This First | BOK Check Out Bethany: → Bethany's Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany's Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book  → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

359: Feeling “off” but can't explain why? From chronic UTIs and hormone imbalances to gut issues and missed periods, the root cause may be deeper than you think. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Steven Cabral to unpack how gut health, stress, and lifestyle habits impact everything from your immune system to your metabolism. After facing severe health issues from years of antibiotic use, Dr. Cabral shares how he rebuilt his health using a holistic approach, and what you can learn from it. Topics Discussed: → Why do I keep getting UTIs? → How can I balance my hormones naturally? → What causes low progesterone in women? → Does seed cycling actually work? → Can gut health affect your period? As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.  Sponsored By:  → Timeline | Timeline's clinically proven formula is now available at a new, lower price. Mitopure now starts at $99, with the exact same science and formula. And my listeners can still get 20% off when you go to https://timeline.com/DIGEST → LMNT | Get your FREE sample pack with any LMNT purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/DIGEST Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction  → 00:03:15 - Dr. Stephen's Health Journey  → 00:09:04 - Traditional Medicine  → 00:13:25 - Diet Protocol  → 00:18:48 - Intermittent Fasting  → 00:21:45 - Workout Meals  → 00:23:56 - Body Types  → 00:30:34 - Women's Workout Plans → 00:34:55 - Seed Cycling  → 00:37:46 - Infertility  → 00:39:55 - Progesterone → 00:43:59 - Seed Supplementation + Butters  → 00:47:08 - Chronic UTIs + Antibiotics  → 00:52:48 - Natural Yeast Remedies  → 00:55:07 - Preventative Supplementation  → 00:59:45 - At-Home Lab Testing Further Listening: → How Ozempic Affects Thyroid Health, Digestion & Hormones | https://youtu.be/h1PrJP9aeIE Check Out Dr. Stephen: → https://stephencabral.com/ Check Out Bethany: → Bethany's Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany's Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book  → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

358: Suffer with candida? Do you get recurring overgrowth? Today I'm sharing the top foods that can help kill off candida for good, the diet you should follow, and what foods to avoid you may not think feed candida but actually do!  Topics Discussed: → What is candida? → Foods to avoid on a candida diet → 2 cleanses to flush out candida → Foods that help kill off candida → How to reintroduce foods back into your diet after cleansing  As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.  Sponsored By:  → Pique Life | https://piquelife.com/digest for up to 20% OFF and a free starter kit → Manukora | Head to ⁠https://manukora.com/DIGEST⁠ to save up to 31% plus $25 worth of free gifts with the Starter Kit, which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 5 honey travel sticks, a wooden spoon, and a guidebook! Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction  → 00:02:55 - What Is The Candida Diet? → 00:04:19 - Candida Cleanse  → 00:13:21 - Antifungal Diet  → 00:19:53 - Spices + Stomach Healing  Show Links:  → Kasandrinos | Go to https://www.kasandrinos.com/digest and use code DIGEST for 25% off Further Listening: → Beat CANDIDA, Anemia, & Help Infertility, Bone Loss, & More with This Mineral | BOK Check Out Bethany: → Bethany's Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany's Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book  → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

357: Where your mind goes, your body follows. In this episode, I sit down with former Bikini Olympia champion Courtney King to talk about the deeper side of health, beyond diets, workouts, and supplements. Courtney opens up about losing her period for years, struggling with severe gut issues, and hitting a breaking point that forced her to completely rethink what healing actually means. From hormonal imbalances and breast implant removal to emotional trauma and mindset shifts, this conversation goes far beyond surface-level wellness. Topics Discussed: → Can mindset affect gut health symptoms → How stress impacts hormones and digestion → Can emotional trauma cause physical illness → Why am I bloated all the time → How to heal gut without strict diet → Does anxiety affect digestion and weight → How to reset nervous system naturally As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.  Sponsored By:  → Seven Sundays | Go to https://sevensundays.com/ and use code: lilsip for 20% off → Kasandrinos | Go to https://www.kasandrinos.com/digest and use code DIGEST for 25% off Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction  → 00:03:17 - Meet Courtney King → 00:07:09 - Body Building Cons  → 00:10:59 - Female Body Building  → 00:12:32 - Competition Diet  → 00:16:35 - Relationships  → 00:21:42 - Breast Implants  → 00:28:41 - Working Through Trauma  → 00:34:10 - Therapy + Healing  → 00:37:37 - Fight Or Flight  → 00:43:29 - Gut-Brain Axis → 00:47:42 - Learning To Love Yourself Further Listening: → Ex-Vegan Turned Carnivore & Should We Really Be Eating a Stick of Butter a Day? | Bella Ma Check Out Courtney: → Instagram Check Out Bethany: → Bethany's Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany's Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book  → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

356: Guys! I west carnivore under the radar and I'm sharing what happened…the pros, the cons, how I felt, what I ate, and if I will continue…. Topics Discussed:  → Why I tried carnivore → What I ate each day → 5 lb weight loss in 7 days → Energy, digestion, and cravings → The pros and cons → Will I continue As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.  Sponsored By:  → Bethany's Pantry | Go to https://bethanyspantry.com/ and use code PODCAST10 for $10 anything! Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction  → 00:02:18 - Carnivore Research  → 00:04:24 - Different Diets  → 00:05:21 - What Is The Carnivore Diet  → 00:08:32 - Carnivore Is Cheaper? → 00:09:19 -  Cons of Carnivore  Check Out Bethany: → Bethany's Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany's Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book  → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

355: Dane Johnson is the board certified Nutritionist who founded Crohn's Colitis Lifestyle to help others struggling with IBD to find relief just as he has through a natural approach. In today's episode, Dane shares his story along with what anyone listening can do to get their life back struggling with IBD. Dane not only shares his story on how he almost died from gut issues, but he also shares how anyone suffering can also heal by resetting the mind and changing your way of eating that's individualized for you! Topics Discussed: → Addressing Crohn's and Colitis  → How to optimize health through a customized plan → Histamine issues and what to avoid  → How to enhance your digestion  → Simplifying your life to heal → Slippery elm As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.  Sponsored By:  → Fatty15 | For 15% off the starter kit go to https://fatty15.com/digest Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction  → 00:02:37 - Rapid Fire Questions  → 00:05:12 - Life Updates → 00:06:31 - Almost Dying From IBD → 00:10:15 - Healing From IBD  → 00:13:05 - Conventional + Integrative Medicine  → 00:15:01 - Introducing Food → 00:21:02 - Healing Timeline → 00:22:34 - Know Your Body → 00:24:24 - Healing Starts With The Mind → 00:27:25 - Social Media Trends → 00:34:23 - Regulated Nervous System → 00:38:39 - Social Media Health → 00:40:41 - Book Recomendations  → 00:42:01 - Enhanced Digestion → 00:45:24 - Meditation  → 00:49:25 - Keto Diet + High Fat  → 00:51:52 - Movement + Probiotics  → 00:57:06 - Histamine → 01:02:15 - Understanding Sickness Further Listening: → From Almost Dying to Healing IBD + How You Can Heal Too | Dane Johnson Check Out Dane Johnson: → Instagram → Website → Crohn's Colitis Lifestyle → Testimonies Check Out Bethany: → Bethany's Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany's Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book  → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

254: If you drink coffee, especially regularly, then you'll want to be informed of the top coffee brands to avoid and why (PLUS the top brand to choose!) Topics Discussed:  → Top coffee makers  → Coffee tariffs  → Starbucks  → Folgers  → Organic coffee  As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.  Sponsored By:  → Our Place | Go to https://fromourplace.com/DIGESTDIGEST and save up to 40% off sitewide not to April 12. → Manukora | Head to https://manukora.com/DIGEST to get $70 off the Starter Kit Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction  → 00:00:33 - Smuckers coffee connection  → 00:03:40 - Folgers, death wish, recipe changes  → 00:07:33 - Nestle: controversies and buyouts  → 00:13:15 - Kirkland  Further Listening: → Green Tea vs. Coffee: Which One Is Better For You? | BOK Check Out Bethany: → Bethany's Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany's Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book  → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices