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Podcast Brought to You by Nutritious & Delicious www.ndelish.com   In this episode, your host Bethany, a Certified Holistic Nutritional Consultant & previous Health Nurse, speaks with Naomi Woolfson, founder of Embrace Fertility, a trauma-trained therapist specializing in supporting women emotionally and energetically to conceive, carry, and birth the babies they long to hold.   Naomi brings her wealth of experience in working with women on their IVF journeys and shares invaluable insights into how women can cope with failed IVF attempts, manage loss, and navigate the emotional rollercoaster that often accompanies fertility challenges.   Key Takeaways: - The emotional toll of failed IVF and how it impacts women and couples - Understanding the journey of IVF: what it is, why women may need it, and the varying success rates - Sensitive ways to approach conversations with women who have experienced loss - Practical advice for women or couples starting or continuing on the IVF journey, along with tools for emotional resilience   If you've struggled with fertility or know someone who has, this episode provides compassionate insights and strategies for coping with one of the most challenging experiences a woman can face.   More About Naomi Woolfson: Website: www.embracefertility.co.uk Instagram: www.instagram.com/embracefertility/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/embracefertility LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naomi-woolfson   Are you ready to take control of your nutrition and well-being? Nutritious & Delicious offers customized holistic nutrition consultations to help you on your health journey.  Book a 1-hour consultation with Bethany today and start your transformation!  https://calendly.com/ndelish/60min

On this episode, we have Eric Smith who is the Founder and CEO of Edacious. Edacious offers radically easy lab testing and intuitive nutrition software for food system professionals. They're working on turning nutrition data into actionable insights for people and planetary health. Eric's on a mission to redefine food quality using hard data. Through his work at Edacious, he's helping brands measure, benchmark, and communicate the nutritional value of their products so consumers can truly understand what they're eating. We explore:   Why the current Nutrition Facts Panel fails us How nutrient density can drive real market demand for regen products What kinds of data regenerative brands should be gathering now And how Edacious is building a first-of-its-kind food quality benchmarking system You'll hear Eric break down complex concepts like bioavailability and phytochemicals in clear, actionable ways – plus explain how regenerative brands can use this data to differentiate themselves in a crowded market. If we weren't already super bullish on how nutrient density can create increased demand for regenerative products, then we definitely are now. Episode Highlights:

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DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint   Three times a day (plus snacks!), you've got at least a few sets of eyes looking to you, the homeschool mom, for nourishment. In plain English: you're responsible for feeding everyone over and over and over again. Lol! It's easy to get off track with nutrition and the budget when it comes to getting food into the house and onto the table. Today's guest is Chandis of Close to Nature. She is a registered dietician nutritionist, along with being a homeschool mom herself who is passionate about helping others enjoy the amazing food God has provided for us. You will be encouraged by her simple and authentic approach to fueling her family's bodies on a budget, so grab your pen and notebook to take a few notes! ♥ Leigh   Close to Nature website: https://www.closetonature.health/ Close to Nature course (Use code LITTLEBYLITTLE for 20% off!): https://www.closetonature.health/courses/eating-close-to-nature         CREATE YOUR HOMESCHOOL FAMILY'S HOME TASK SYSTEM https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome    LITTLE BY LITTLE HOMESCHOOL CONFERENCE TICKETS:  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/conference   GET EXCLUSIVE MENTORSHIP WITH LEIGH https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/mentorship   SIMPLIFY YOUR MEAL PLANNING https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/meal       Website -  https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com Newsletter -  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.subscribemenow.com/ Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoollifestylecommunity  Follow - https://www.instagram.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/ Connect - info@littlebylittlehomeschool.com   Listen to these related episodes: 49. 7 Tips to Stay On Track with Housework During the Summer Break from Homeschool    268. 4 Spots In Your Home To Stop Neglecting And Get Under Control During The Summer    120. Why Homeschooling Can Lead To A Better Marriage: 4 Results From Educating Together 

Podcast Brought to You by Nutritious & Delicious https://ndelish.com/   In this episode, your host Bethany, a Certified Holistic Nutritional Consultant and former Health Nurse, delves into the essential connection between emotional and physical health during preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum. Joining Bethany are Liana and Cora, the dynamic mother-daughter duo behind Lumira Pelvic Health & Wellness in Calgary.   Liana, a seasoned practitioner who supports women on their preconception journeys, and Cora, a pelvic health physiotherapist who focuses on the needs of pregnant and postpartum moms, bring their expertise to help us understand how our mental and physical well-being can create a more balanced, successful pregnancy experience.   Key Takeaways: - The Role of Emotional Health in Conception: Insights from Liana on how managing emotions such as anxiety, grief, and fear of loss can support a woman's ability to conceive. - Physical Changes During Pregnancy: Cora explains essential pelvic health considerations, how pregnancy affects the body, and ways to prepare for a smoother labour and delivery. - Postpartum Recovery & Emotional Support: A look at how emotional and physical health are interconnected in postpartum recovery, with practical steps to help women regain strength and prevent pelvic floor issues. - Mindset Shifts for Fertility: Addressing common misconceptions about stress, trauma, and fertility, and how a positive mindset can influence a woman's journey to motherhood.   If you're navigating preconception, pregnancy, or postpartum, this episode offers powerful insights and practical guidance on creating a supportive environment for a healthy, fulfilling journey.   More About Lumira Pelvic Health & Wellness: Website: https://lumirawellness.com Instagram: @lumira_wellness https://www.instagram.com/lumira_wellness Facebook: Lumira Pelvic Health & Wellness https://www.facebook.com/lumirawellness Email: hello@lumirawellness.com Phone #: (403) 775-4632 Ext. #1   Are you ready to take control of your nutrition and well-being? Nutritious & Delicious offers customized holistic nutrition consultations to help you on your health journey.    Book a 1-hour consultation with Bethany today and start your transformation! https://calendly.com/ndelish/60min

If you've ever told a patient to “choose chicken instead of pork,” this episode might surprise you.Kristen Hicks-Roof, PhD, RDN, joins us to unpack the nutritional profile of pork — including which cuts meet heart-healthy criteria, how it compares to chicken, beef, and plant-based proteins, and the evidence behind its role in a balanced diet.We also dive into pork's potential as a flavor vehicle — helping patients enjoy more vegetables and fiber-rich foods. (Think: Brussels sprouts with a little bacon) In this episode, we cover:Lean vs. processed pork: what the data showsThe most common myths clinicians believe about porkNutrient density, affordability, and sustainability in practiceHow pork can enhance flavor and make healthy meals more appealing Whether you're counseling cardiac patients, working with selective eaters, or simply want clearer talking points, this episode will help you guide patients with confidence.Listen to my first conversation with Kristen unpacking everything you need to know about what a Registered Dietitian does and how you can refer your patients to one on Episode 50!Resources:Join the Pork and Partners Community Access the FREE Pork and Partners ResourcesComparison of Lean Ground ProductsPork Cares Sustainability ReportKristen complied a ton of research. Check it out in this Google Doc.Any Questions? Send Me a MessageSupport the showConnect with Colleen:InstagramLinkedInSign up for my FREE Newsletter - Nutrition hot-topics delivered to your inbox each week. Disclaimer: This podcast is a collection of ideas, strategies, and opinions of the author(s). Its goal is to provide useful information on each of the topics shared within. It is not intended to provide medical, health, or professional consultation or to diagnosis-specific weight or feeding challenges. The author(s) advises the reader to always consult with appropriate health, medical, and professional consultants for support for individual children and family situations. The author(s) do not take responsibility for the personal or other risks, loss, or liability incurred as a direct or indirect consequence of the application or use of information provided. All opinions stated in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the opinions of my employer.

In this episode, I speak with Bethany Gettis, a certified holistic nutritional consultant and founder of Nutritious and Delicious. We explore the impact of blood sugar imbalances on fertility and discuss dietary and lifestyle changes to support blood sugar management and enhance fertility. Bethany shares her personal experience with PCOS and offers practical advice on nutrition, stress management, and supplements for achieving hormonal balance. The episode also highlights lab tests to consider and provides a free seven-day fertility meal guide.00:00 Introduction to Blood Sugar and Fertility01:14 Meet the Expert: Bethany Gettis01:50 Understanding Blood Sugar Imbalances04:33 Personal Journey with PCOS08:31 Dietary and Lifestyle Changes for Blood Sugar Balance22:10 Supplements and Herbs for Blood Sugar Regulation28:48 Lab Tests and Final Thoughts31:44 Free Resources and Closing RemarksConnect with Bethany:Website (with socials + podcast): www.ndelish.com7-Day Fertility Meal Guide Freebie:Intro Video: https://youtu.be/SF63o9fbEFwPDF: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IBk1zVcCW2132D_NZTwEkbZ6mSmZngIq/view?usp=drive_linkAre you currently on your TTC or fertility journey?

Pam Molitoris is the executive director of the Central Illinois Foodbank. She spoke to Community Voices about her journey into the nonprofit realm, how the foodbank is adapting to provide for the community, and initiatives like their mobile kitchen cart, which teaches community members how to cook. She also addresses concerns surrounding cuts to local food programs and leaves a message for the community to come together during uncertain times. Find more information about the Central Illinois Foodbank here.

Who knew that the most beautiful meal would come from the simplest ingredients? Join me as I share my latest culinary creation that's equal parts stunning, delicious, and sustainable – a roasted Romanesco cauliflower dish that might just change your relationship with vegetables forever.The star of this show is Romanesco cauliflower – nature's sacred geometry in a vegetable with its mesmerizing fractal patterns. Unlike its plain white cousin, this variety boasts a buttery flavor that will make you wonder why you ever settled for ordinary cauliflower. By slicing it horizontally instead of vertically, you'll create flower-like discs that roast to perfection with just olive oil, salt, and pepper.Beneath this vegetable masterpiece lies a velvety Cannellini bean puree, whipped up in minutes with minimal ingredients. Alongside this I served what I'm calling, the Over the Rainbow, Magic Carrot Salad.  The best part? This entire meal generates zero food packaging waste while delivering maximum nutrition and flavor.Whether you're a seasoned plant-based cook or simply curious about elevating your vegetable game, this episode offers a perfect balance of practical cooking technique and creative inspiration. Try it once, and I promise you'll be seeing vegetables in an entirely new light. And stay tuned for our next episode focused entirely on homemade hummus – because once you experience how easy and delicious it is to make from scratch, no on should ever ever buy it in a plastic container again!Here's a quick recipe:• Preheat the oven to 375°F• Slice the Romanesco cauliflower horizontally into discs rather than vertical steaks for a much more beautiful presentation.•  Toss w/olive oil, salt and pepper and roast for approximately 25 minutes• Make the simple Cannellini bean puree by processing half a can of all organic Cannellini beans, a dent of garlic, the juice of half a lemon, a pinch of S & P and warm in a pan. • Slice the Rainbow Carrots into ribbons using a vegetable peeler. Then I added minced jalapeño and thinly slieced shallot rings for additional flavor and texture. Shower with a nice sprinkle of salt and toss to incorporate all the ingredients.  I dressed this w/the juice of one line, a splash of Japanese rice vinegar, mirin and a scant Tbls of Tahini• The entire meal produces zero food packaging waste and is highly nutritious!MINDFUL MEALS & SUSTAINABLE LIVING - The Art of Living an Elevated Lifestyle

Podcast Brought to You by Nutritious & Delicious www.ndelish.com In this episode, your host Bethany, a Certified HolisticNutritional Consultant & previous Health Nurse, explores the critical link between stress and fertility with Becky Ackerman, a Fertility Coach specializing in helping women navigate the emotional and physical challenges of infertility. With her vast experience working with women struggling to conceive, Becky shares her expertise on how stress manifests in those experiencing infertility, how stress impacts the body at a cellular level, and how it specifically affects reproductive organs. We also discuss how many women are currently managing their stress and actionable advice for reducing stress and getting the right support. Key Takeaways:- The physiological impact of stress on the body and itsconnection to fertility issues.- How stress directly affects the reproductive system and the role of cortisol.- Current methods women are using to cope with infertility-related stress and why they might not always be effective.- Practical tips and advice from Becky on how to reducestress, including self-care routines and professional support options. If stress is a factor in your fertility journey, this episodeprovides essential insights on how to take control and create a more supportive environment for your body. More About Becky Ackerman:Website: https://www.lilyandbeefertility.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilyandbeefertilityLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/becky-ackerman Are you ready to take control of your nutrition andwell-being? Nutritious & Delicious offers customized holistic nutrition consultations to help you on your health journey. Book a 1-hour consultation with Bethany today and start your transformation!https://calendly.com/ndelish/60min

Nutritious food in schools is essential for student health, academic success, and a more sustainable future. In this episode of People Places Planet, host Dara Albrecht is joined by Linda Breggin, Senior Attorney at the Environmental Law Institute, along with Nancy Weiss, a chef and former Director of Food Services at Santa Barbara Unified School District, and Audrey Sanchez, Executive Director of Balanced, a nonprofit working to improve public health through healthier food environments. Together, they explore how thoughtful school food policies and plant-based menu innovations can improve student wellness while supporting environmental goals. The episode highlights local success stories, including how Santa Barbara became a national leader in integrating plant-based proteins, and discusses practical strategies—from menu analysis to procurement planning and student engagement—that schools can use to create healthier, more inclusive food programs. The conversation also touches on the importance of leadership, community involvement, and systemic support in advancing nutrition equity and sustainability in public schools. ★ Support this podcast ★

What does it take to successfully manage a large-scale dining operation? Glenn Loughridge joins us today to discuss how he accomplishes just that as Auburn University's Director of Campus Dining and Athletics Concessions. Since 2012, Glenn has been responsible for delivering local, fresh food to the campus community in a creative and collaborative manner. As a graduate of Auburn University himself, Glenn has a long history with creative food management practices. Now, he is on a mission to provide the most sustainable, nutritious, and enjoyable dining experiences possible for the students, faculty, and staff of his beloved alma mater… In this episode, we dive into: How to successfully facilitate a deep sea crabbing operation. Glenn's work as an advocate between the university and its food service providers. How students' tastes can evolve as they grow older. The importance of highlighting the nutritional value of sustainably-sourced food. To find out more about Glenn and his work, click here now! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3bO8R6q

"And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.'" - Matthew 25:40Millions of people around the world need the basic necessities of life, but even more importantly—they need the Gospel. One organization is helping them receive both. Kelly Miller joins us with an impact report.Kelly Miller is the CEO and President of Cross International, an underwriter of Faith & Finance.A Ministry Model Built on PartnershipCross International's approach to global missions is unique. Instead of working independently, they partner with local Christian organizations, churches, and nonprofits in the countries where they serve.These local partners know their communities far better than we do, and Cross International's role is to walk alongside them and help them expand on what God has already called them to do.This collaborative model not only maximizes impact but also reflects the unity of the Body of Christ as believers across the globe work together to serve those in desperate need.An Impact Report: What God is Doing Through Cross InternationalCross International's mission goes beyond charity. It is about sharing Jesus' love while addressing critical physical needs.Here's a snapshot of what God is doing through their ministry:40,000 children and adults receive food support annuallyOver 3 million servings of fortified rice were provided last year16,000 people gained access to clean, safe drinking waterHundreds of thousands received medical supplies and essential medicinesEach of these numbers represents real lives being changed—people who are now experiencing hope, stability, and the love of Christ.Serving in Crisis: Cross International's Work in HaitiHaiti has endured political instability, gang violence, and natural disasters, yet in the midst of turmoil, Cross International continues to bring hope.Key Ministries in Haiti:Primary education for thousands of childrenTutoring and vocational training to prepare young people for employmentDaily nutritious meals—often the only meal a child will eat all-dayDespite the negative news headlines, God is moving in Haiti, and Cross International is at the forefront of that transformation.Caring for Orphans and Vulnerable Children in AfricaIn many African nations, AIDS, poverty, and natural disasters have left countless children orphaned and homeless. Through their partnerships, Cross International provides:Education and tutoring for at-risk childrenDaily meal support for children without food securityHome rebuilding for families living in unstable, mud-based housingBy offering stable housing, education, and nourishment, Cross International is breaking the cycle of poverty for these children and their families.One of the most inspiring aspects of Cross International's work is how it transforms entire communities.Take Malawi, for example—a country where child malnutrition and extreme poverty are common. Without the feeding program, many children would not go to school. The cycle of poverty would continue. In many cases, young girls would be married off at 11 or 12 years old because their families cannot afford to feed them. This program is breaking that cycle.Through Cross International's work in Tanganyika, Malawi, over 500 children receive food, education, and discipleship—offering them a new future filled with hope and purpose.Meeting Spiritual Needs Alongside Physical OnesCross International provides food, water, and education, but it also shares the life-changing truth of the Gospel with its beneficiaries.Children need to be rooted in God's Word from a young age because navigating life becomes much harder without it. When they learn early on, they grow up with the unshakable truth that God is their provider, guiding and sustaining them through every season of life.Cross International's faith-centered mission is a direct response to 1 John 3:17, which reminds us that true love for God is demonstrated in how we care for those in need.How You Can Partner with Cross InternationalCross International has launched the Thriving Kids Initiative, a program designed to help orphaned, vulnerable, and disabled children not only survive but thrive.By focusing on three key areas:Strengthening familiesBuilding faith communitiesProviding essential resources (food, water, shelter, education)Cross International creates a foundation for long-term stability and spiritual growth.For just $62 a month, you can provide:Nutritious mealsClean and safe drinking waterEducation and discipleshipVisit crossinternational.org/faith to become a monthly partner.As believers, we are called to use our financial resources for God's purposes. Partnering with Cross International is a tangible way to invest in lives, eternity, and the Kingdom of God.God entrusts us with wealth so we can join Him in His work, using our resources to further His Kingdom. As the Body of Christ, let's come together to transform lives and bring the hope of Jesus to those in greatest need.On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:I have a question about rebalancing for 401(k) accounts. My husband and I are both retired now, and our advisor is advising us to rebalance. I'm not sure what the pros and cons are of rebalancing. What should I know about it?I have a few hundred thousand dollars that I want to invest, but I don't know where to start. I have about $100,000 in a savings account and another $100,000 in an 18-month CD, earning 4.5%. What should I do with this money to start investing it?I have a question about how Social Security benefits are calculated. Do they base them on my last employment or my highest income during my working years?Resources Mentioned:Faithful Steward: FaithFi's New Quarterly MagazineCross InternationalSavingForCollege.comWisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on Money (Pre-Order)Look At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and AnxietyRich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich FoolFind a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA) or Certified Christian Financial Counselor (CertCFC)FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on the Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. Visit our website at FaithFi.com where you can join the FaithFi Community and give as we expand our outreach.

Chris Lerch is a Co-Founder of Not Pizza, a beverage that's grabbing headlines and attention due to a genius marketing plan aimed at grabbing your attention. We all love pizza since it's become a part of our lives as a go-to comfort food, so Chris landed on that name when he thought about what he (and friends) like when hanging out: To have pizza and something that is not pizza (aka a beverage). With a name chosen, Chris and his co-founders at Not Pizza sought out the best tasting pre-canned cocktails to put on the shelves for all 21+ people to enjoy. Today, Chris and his team offer four distinct flavors, with several others that are ready to launch this coming Spring & Summer, and if you want to learn more about Not Pizza, Chris, and what's in store...be sure to tune in till the end!https://www.drinknotpizza.comDuring our next segment, we spoke with Bryan Szeliga who is the Owner of Fishtown Seafood. As far as what we put in our bodies is concerned, I'd rather eat something that came from the Earth or Water without any additional chemicals--something that Bryan noticed was not being offered from other companies that sold "fresh" seafood products. Throughout his interview, you'll learn a lot about what happens to the foods we buy from other stores. For this reason our host personally wants to buy fish specifically from Fishtown Seafood, after learning the difference of what other stores offer, and the healthier, higher quality foods that Fishtown Seafood offers. If you want to learn something new and make some better choices for what you consume, listen to Bryan's full interview and be sure to visit one of their locations in PA or NJ!https://www.fishtownseafood.comEntrepreneur, Speaker, Cookbook Author, Nutritionist, and this week's final guest on Food Farms And Chefs Radio Show is Meridith Coyle, who joined us to chat about ANEU Kitchens. There's a lot to unfold with all that Meridith handles, but we took a deeper look into the healthier side of comfort foods from ANEU Kitchens and healthy snack options with YEU snacks. In essence, our bodies are machines and we need to fuel them with the foods that will keep us going throughout our busy days. So, Meridith created a business that offers nutrient-dense grab-and-go options based on foods that we love. She also offers catering at ANEU, as well as offering informative classes via her Longevity Labs, so you can nourish your mind, body, and spirit to increase your own longevity in this life! If you want to learn more about Meridith, ANEU Kitchens, YEU Snacks, and her Longevity Labs then stay tuned until the end of this week's show and visit one of her locations in New Jersey or Pennsylvania!https://aneukitchens.com

Today, Clancy speaks with Martha Allen, Executive Director of Extra Table FEEDS, a statewide nonprofit food bank providing monthly food to 23 food pantries and soup kitchens. In this episode, they talked about the wrong definition of what hunger is, the dimensions of food insecurity and hunger for different people, and the impacts of having good, quality food in breaking the cycle of poverty and hunger. Listen and enjoy the show!

Episode 132: In this fertility expert interview Bethany and I discuss the importance of holistic nutrition for fertility, emphasising the need for personalised approaches and the importance of nourishing oneself emotionally and energetically while on a fertility journey. Let's dive in. Topics discussedUnderstanding Holistic Nutrition: Explain the principles of holistic nutrition and how they can support women facing infertility.Nourishing vs. Restricting: Discuss the importance of nourishing the body and soul through food choices rather than focusing on restriction and diets.Food as Medicine: Highlight how certain foods can positively impact hormonal balance and overall reproductive health.Mind-Body Connection: Explore the relationship between emotional well-being and food, emphasizing practices that promote a positive mindset during the infertility journey.Practical Tips: Provide actionable strategies for incorporating holistic food practices into daily life, such as meal planning, cooking methods, and mindful eating.Supportive Community: Emphasize the importance of building a supportive network and seeking guidance from professionals who understand holistic health.Encouragement and Empowerment: Encourage listeners to embrace their unique journey and empower them to make food choices that align with their values and health goals.Bethany Gettis is an internationally recognized Certified Holistic Nutritional Consultant™, a former health nurse, with 17 years of experience in the health and wellness field. She is passionate about balancing hormones, improving fertility health, and supporting family well-being. She specializes in empowering women and families to achieve optimal health through personalized nutrition and holistic practices.As the founder of Nutritious & Delicious, Bethany believes that a healthy family starts with a healthy parent. Her mission is to guide individuals toward balanced hormones, improved fertility, and enhanced family health, which are key factors in living a longer, healthier life.Links Provided for Your Show:Nutritious & Delicious Website: www.ndelish.comSocial Media Channels:Facebook: @nutritiousanddeliciouseatinghttps://www.facebook.com/nutritiousanddeliciouseating/Instagram: @nutritiousanddeliciousmomhttps://www.instagram.com/nutritiousanddeliciousmom/N&D Podcast show: https://anchor.fm/bethany-gettisYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUXEU0YpAtTNslPhV3FQGw?view_as=subscriberLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethany-gettis-a081a1113/Come and join us for a free group call on Wednesday at 8.30pm GMT. Just fill in this short form to save your seat: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfgodycdxZ-diy2vWZOQD9DLsneofmQnmlXIq3VnfPKy_xX-A/viewform?pli=1

Love pasta but looking for a more nutritious alternative that's also easier on your stomach? This episode explores the taste and health benefits of einkorn wheat, an ancient grain known for its nutty flavor and rich texture. Dr. Falquier walks you through a delicious, easy-to-make einkorn fusilli pasta recipe, made with a vibrant spinach and basil pesto inspired green sauce that's packed with flavor and nutrients.  Thank you to our episode sponsor, Revival Einkorn.  A video version of this episode is available on the Alternative Food Network Youtube channel.  This episode is also available in Spanish audio and video.  Credits:Host - Dr. Sabrina Falquier, MD, CCMS, DipABLMSound and Editing - Will CrannExecutive Producer - Esther Garfin  ©2025 Alternative Food Network Inc.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/culinary-medicine-recipe--3467840/support.

Gluten - should you have it or avoid it? In this episode, we break down the biggest myths about gluten, what it actually does to your gut, and the connection between gluten and leaky gut. We also uncover the hidden symptoms gluten can trigger in the body (signs you might be overlooking). So, if you've ever wondered whether gluten is impacting your health, this episode is a must-listen! Tune in to hear: Podcast catch up (2:30) What is gluten, really? (3:14) The biggest misconceptions about gluten (5:40) The surprising link between gluten and many illnesses (8:30) Sourdough: what you need to know (10:25) Gluten through the lens of functional medicine (11:20) Nutritious gluten-free swaps to try (14:15) What the studies say (16:27) Head to www.paulabenedi.com/episode341 for the show notes Join our newsletter: www.synergised.info/newsletter Follow Synergised on Instagram: @synergiseduk Follow Paula on Instagram: @paulabenedi . P.S. This podcast and website represent the opinions of Paula Benedi. The content here should not be taken as medical advice and is for informational purposes only, and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions.

In this episode of Wake Up and Read the Labels, Jen Smiley sits down with Chef Jamie Simpson from The Chef's Garden and Culinary Vegetable Institute in Ohio. Chef Jamie shares his journey from the kitchen to the farm, his passion for growing nutrient-dense vegetables, and the importance of eating with the seasons. Learn how the way your produce is grown affects its flavor, nutrition, and sustainability, plus how you can maximize your own kitchen's potential by reducing food waste and embracing the entire plant. Disclaimer:The content provided by Wake Up and Read the Labels and Jen Smiley is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Jen Smiley is not a licensed nutritionist, dietitian, or health professional. All recommendations and insights are based on her personal research and experiences. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making any changes to your diet or wellness routines. Additionally, some of the links shared may be affiliate links, meaning Wake Up and Read the Labels may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. This supports our ability to bring you quality content. Key Takeaways: Eating with the seasons leads to more nutrient-dense, flavorful food The industrial food system prioritizes shelf life over nutrition—here's how to avoid it You can minimize food waste by using all parts of the plant Cooking methods impact the nutritional benefits of your food Regenerative farming replenishes the soil, creating healthier crops for the future Where to Find Jamie:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chef_jamie_simpson/https://www.chefs-garden.com/roots-conference/roots-2017/speakers/speakers-2017/jamie-simpsonJen's Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wakeupandreadthelabels Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WakeUpAndReadTheLabelsThe Wake Up Label Letter: https://jensmiley.substack.com/subscribeApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wake-up-and-read-the-labels/id1618784569 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7v3WcgicHQrjU9iCEcLZLX

Good food not only fuels your body, it fuels your brain. Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos speaks with Gabriela Murza with the Health Extension: Advocacy, Research and Teaching program at Utah State University to find out how our diet affects our mental health. Learn how having a positive relationship with food can make a difference. Instagram: @movingmaria Facebook: Let's Get Moving with Maria Website: https://linktr.ee/letsgetmovingwithmaria

“Whoever has a bountiful eye will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor.” - Proverbs 22:9Do you have a generous heart—one that seeks out opportunities to bless others, especially those in need? Today, Kelly Miller joins us to share a powerful way you can not only support the poor around the world but also help bring lasting transformation to their lives.Kelly Miller is the CEO and President of Cross International, an underwriter of Faith & Finance. The Global Crisis: Hunger, Clean Water, and PovertyPoverty remains a critical issue around the world, affecting millions of families who struggle to access basic necessities like food, clean water, and education.The numbers are staggering:Over 800 million people go hungry every day.More than 50% of child deaths are linked to hunger-related issues.Nearly 700 million people lack access to safe and clean water.Cross International is a faith-based humanitarian organization dedicated to transforming the lives of impoverished individuals and families worldwide. It is on the front lines, working in over a dozen low-income countries to meet these urgent needs while also addressing the deeper spiritual transformation that brings lasting hope.The Mission of Cross InternationalFounded in 2001, Cross International partners with local Christian ministries to provide essential resources to struggling communities. Their mission is to provide food, water, and shelter and transform lives through the love of Christ.The organization primarily serves Latin America and regions of Eastern and Southern Africa, where the need is particularly dire. Through local partnerships, they empower communities by offering:Nutritious meals for childrenClean drinking waterEducational opportunitiesDiscipleship and spiritual developmentBeyond Humanitarian Aid: Transforming Lives Through ChristCross International goes beyond simply meeting physical needs—they focus on long-term transformation. One example of this is their Thriving Kids Initiative, which ensures children not only receive food and education but also grow in faith and purpose.Take Kenny, a young man from rural Malawi. He grew up in extreme poverty, with little access to food or education. Through Cross International's partnership with local ministries, Kenny was able to attend school and receive his only meal of the day—a nutritious meal provided through the program.Over the years, Kenny has thrived academically, and today, he is a university student in Malawi. He dreams of returning to his village, starting a business, and helping lift others out of poverty. His story is just one of many transformed lives through the work of Cross International.How You Can Help: Become a Thriving Kids AmbassadorThe impact of your generosity can be life-changing. For just $62, you can provide:Life-saving food and waterEducational opportunitiesSpiritual nourishment through the GospelYour gift can make an eternal difference in a child's life. Consider becoming a Thriving Kids Ambassador by giving today.Every gift of $62 helps a child not only survive but thrive through the love of Christ. To join this mission, visit crossinternational.org/faith. On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:My problem isn't necessarily with the credit cards. This year, I have financed three reasonably large items, including a used RV that I financed for $17,000 at 10.99% interest over 15 years. If I wait to pay it off for the entire 15 years of the loan, the total cost will triple or even more. How can I pay off this RV more quickly with the resources I have left?I'm in a tough financial spot with debt and no money, and I'm not sure if I should file for bankruptcy or keep trying to pay it off. I want to honor God with my finances, but I'm really struggling.I'm interested in the advantages and disadvantages of creating a trust with money we have after the passing of a loved one, as opposed to investing the money in mutual funds. Since I'm unsure of our intentions for the money, I'm trying to determine whether a trust is the better option or whether I should invest it in mutual funds.I have a $400,000 rental property with $60,000 left on my home mortgage. The rental brings in $1,800 per month. Should I sell the property, use the proceeds to pay off my debts, and invest the remaining $340,000, or should I continue renting the property until I'm 65?Resources Mentioned:Faithful Steward: FaithFi's New Quarterly PublicationCross InternationalLook At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and AnxietyRich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich FoolFind a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA) or Certified Christian Financial Counselor (CertCFC)FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on the Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. Visit our website at FaithFi.com where you can join the FaithFi Community and give as we expand our outreach.

Contact Welcomed HereWord of mouth spreads the word; Speak up, Speak out. David Foster Wallace once said: "There is actually no such thing as atheism, the only choice we get is what to worship.  In a society that chases money, power, fame, and beauty, there are worse gods than longevity."Talk is cheap since there is a lot of it. Nutritious food for thought nourishes all life-form's capacity through mental health.  We can stabilize our thoughts naturally or choose to destabilize them unnaturally. Nature is natural - no surprise.   Greed, spite, envy, fear, and hatred are natural byproducts of obsessive thinking, which is not healthy or actual human nature but implied and supposed.   Our discussion is simple: Try, Rely, and Apply. There is no belief, faith, hope, or conclusion in consideration. Any difference between doubt and certainty or desperation and inspiration is determined by how well or poorly thoughts are aligned with all that exists and all that is happening, which includes all that we are doing - NOW.  Nowhere is NOW-HERE. There is no time like the present since there is no time to like or dislike Presently. Omniscience, Omnipotence, and Omnipresence cannot be dislodged, misplaced, or replaced by thoughts of time or space. Here We Are: wholly, completely, and without exception or negotiation even while we can freely choose to think otherwise and thus feel unwise, and useless. Intuition is knowledge beyond reason, which means Knowing is not thought-based. Intuition is Wisdom that Is All Knowing Ever Present Inspiration. Essence is essential and thus The Source of All That Are seamlessly melded with All That Is NOW. Our discussion is not about infertile mass-debating or coming to new echoes of chronic thoughtless terms but conceding Life's terms are currently in perfect order and place. That this is happening is very different than asking why, where, when, what, and how things happen.  That IT IS, is stable As IT IS, since what is not in question has no doubt. Pain monitors what is wrong - to misread its cues is to ask for and receive more troubling news. We Know We Know.We Know We Know. We Are Aware We Are Aware. We Are as We Are. Reality is unlimited and never changes. The idea that how and what we think creates reality suggests otherwise. Acting on backward thoughts leads to behaviors that are out of order. Anxious and systemic disorders reflect this impossible attempt to reverse the Laws of the universe that govern nature's order. Disease is the lack of ease created and maintained by such twisted mental acrobatics. Principles affirm our indivisible nature. Sharing principles affirms and confirms our indivisibility. We can choose desperation or Inspiration. Absolute Intelligence is our Knowing nature. Ignoring what is happening produces unintelligible ignorance - not reality.contact@mentalobsession.com

Join Turn Up The Dial On Your Health & Nutrition without messing up your relationship with food.In this episode, I dive into how I balance nourishing my body with honoring my cravings. It's all about finding that sweet spot where you can enjoy delicious treats while still giving your body the nutrients it needs. I share how I satisfy cravings for foods like dates with peanut butter, melted dark chocolate, and bone broth, all while making sure I'm nourishing my body. When you can find this balance, it's easier to prevent overeating and build a healthier, more intuitive relationship with food. Tune in for tips on how to honor your cravings and nourish your body without guilt!Key Takeaways:The importance of finding a balance between nourishing foods and satisfying cravings.How honoring cravings (like chocolate and peanut butter) can still align with nourishing your body.Why having a mix of both nutrient-dense foods and indulgent treats helps prevent overeating.How listening to your body's signals can support a healthy relationship with food and prevent binge eating.Practical tips for balancing your food choices without guilt or restriction.CONNECT WITH LORNA:---> Instagram @lorna_bingeeatingcoach---> Tiktok @lorna_bingeeatingcoach

In this episode, Chris William discusses why he includes 20% non-nutritious foods in his diet. He explains how this balance helps him stay consistent, enjoy his favorite treats, and maintain long-term sustainability without feeling restricted.

I always think it is SO interesting to see what people are actually doing in their daily lives. I decided I would walk you through my day and share all of the non-toxic and nutritious swaps that I've made in my daily life as I am on this natural-living / homesteading journey. Listen now to hear all about my morning routine, skincare routine, and more!   Join the Facebook Community -> https://www.facebook.com/groups/thehomesteadchallengecommunity  Amazon Storefront -> https://www.amazon.com/shop/brittanylgibson/list/1T2QI6J5UNEXK?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_BM6W31VXP9YVAGW4YQ2S_1 Dropps-> https://share.dropps.com/brittany58 Who Gives a Crap -> https://whogivesacrap.mention-me.com/m/ol/ri0mv-brittany-gibson   https://thehomesteadchallenge.com  

Food is a brilliant unifier across political divides, if we're brave enough to let it be. We all eat. And in this community, regardless of ‘diet type' we all want food to be: AccessibleNutritiousGood qualityGood for the planet in the farming methods used Fair for the farmers - especially small holder farmers! Culturally appropriate and respectfulI don't know if anyone else is sick of all the nit picking on socials about food and ‘which whole food does it better' for our health and the planet - when most people are wondering if they can stretch the budget for those blueberries or that mince this week, but I am. Tammi Jonas has led the charge for many years, in making things better across all of these aspects of a fair food system and we talk this week about how much we can all do to mobilise - taking that active ‘next step', to ensure a fairer food system is forged for all. She is an agroecologist in principle and in practice, farming heritage-breed pigs, cattle, and garlic with her bricoleur husband Stuart at Jonai Farms and Meatsmiths on the unceded lands of the Dja Dja Wurrung, where they share rent-free land with the young First and Second Nations market gardeners of Tumpinyeri Growers. Tammi is the focal point for farmers with the Australian Food Sovereignty Alliance (AFSA), advocating for everyone's right to participate in decisions about food and agriculture systems. In 2024, she completed a PhD on the rise of agroecology in Australia, and collectivising to deal with the problem of the state, as well as publishing a cookbook to help everyone Eat Like the Jonai.Thank you to this month's show partners for joining us to help you make your low tox swaps! @ausclimate is our major partner giving you 10% off their range for the whole of 2025, with brilliant Winix Air Purifiers, the best Dehumidifiers I've ever used and their new energy-efficient heating, air-circulating and cooling range. code LOWTOXLIFE (also works over and above their sales - pro tip!) https://bit.ly/ShopAusclimate@cleannectarine is giving you 20% off the beauty and personal care ranges with all orders over $99. Code LOWTOXLIFE (excluding water filters). Try awesome low tox brands such as 100% Pure, Kora, Weleda, Moo Goo, Mukti and more as you make your low tox beauty swaps for 2025.Be sure to join me on Instagram @lowtoxlife and tag me with your shares and AHAs if something resonates! I love to see your thoughts, genuinely! You can also connect with Tammi here on Instagram and the Australian Food Sovereignty Alliance here.Want to support the podcast? Free option: Leave a 5 star review wherever you listen to Low Tox Life - thanks SO much! Paid + Member PERKS: Join the Low Tox Club - monthly practitioner live masterclasses, a suite of low tox store discounts from around the world and the most supportive and lovely chat group on all low tox topics on the internet: Check it out and join here for just the price of a coffee per month! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Contact Welcomed HereTalk is cheap since there is a lot of it. Nutritious food for thought nourishes our lifeform's capacity through mental health.  We can stabilize our thoughts naturally or choose to destabilize them unnaturally. Nature is natural - and no surprise.   Greed, spite, envy, fear and hatred are the nature of obsessive thinking, which is not healthy human nature.   Our discussion is simple : Try, Rely, and Apply. There is no belief, faith, hope or conclusion in consideration. Any difference between doubt and certainty or desperation and inspiration is determined by how well or poorly thoughts are aligned with all that exists and all that is happening, which includes all that we are doing - NOW.  Nowhere is NOW-HERE. There is no time like the present since there is no time to like or dislike Presently. Omniscience, Omnipotence, and Omnipresence cannot be dislodged, misplaced, or replaced by thoughts of time or space. Here We Are: wholly, completely, and without exception or negotiation even while we can freely choose to think otherwise and thus feel unwise, and useless. Intuition is knowledge beyond reason, which means Knowing is not thought-based. Intuition is Wisdom that Is All Knowing Ever Present Inspiration. Essence is essential and thus The Source of All That Are seamlessly melded with All That Is NOW. Our discussion is not about infertile mass-debating or coming to new echoes of chronic thoughtless terms but conceding Life's terms are currently in perfect order and place. That this is happening is very different than asking why, where, when, what, and how things happen.  That IT IS, is stable As IT IS, since what is not in question has no doubt. Pain monitors what is wrong - to misread its cues is to ask for and receive more troubling news. We Know We Know. We Are Aware We Are Aware. We Are as We Are. Reality is unlimited and never changes. The idea that how and what we think creates reality suggests otherwise. Acting on backward thoughts leads to behaviors that are out of order. Anxious and systemic disorders reflect this impossible attempt to reverse the Laws of the universe that govern nature's order. Disease is the lack of ease created and maintained by such twisted mental acrobatics. Principles affirm our indivisible nature. Sharing principles affirms and confirms our indivisibility. We can choose desperation or Inspiration. Absolute Intelligence is our Knowing nature. Ignoring what is happening produces unintelligible ignorance - not reality.contact@mentalobsession.com

In today's episode of Nutritious, Arnav interviews Dr. Rohit Parihar, an ophthalmologist in Brevard County, Florida. He has over a decade of experience, is affiliated with Holmes Regional Medical Center, Palm Bay Hospital, and Sebastian River Medical Center, and is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Parihar will discuss the essential role of antioxidants in maintaining eye health, and how omega-3 fatty acids are crucial for retinal protection. Additionally, Dr. Parihar will elaborate on the impact of diet, especially processed foods and high-glycemic diets, on macular degeneration risk. Finally, for those at risk or already diagnosed with the condition, Dr. Parihar will also share practical dietary changes that can help slow the disease and preserve vision.Support the show

In this episode, we explore how Danish startup Agrain is revolutionizing food sustainability by upcycling spent grains from breweries into nutritious food ingredients. Aviaja Riemann-Andersen shares how these grains, far from being "waste," actually develop enhanced nutritional profiles and unique flavors through the brewing process. The conversation spans from the technical aspects of grain processing to broader themes of circular economy and sustainable food systems.About Aviaja Riemann-AndersenAviaja is one of the pioneers of the Scandinavian food tech scene. In 2018 she co-founded Agrain by Circular Food Technology. Agrain's mission is to change the food system to become circular, by developing delicious and nutritious ingredients made from upcycled spent grains. Agrain is working with unique and patented processes.Circular economy and respect for our planet are the guiding principles for Aviaja, and through her work with Agrain and in several committees, she is promoting a more sustainable future. Aviaja is a Board member in the Danish Plantbased Food Association and a board member in The Danish Food and Drink Federation. From 2021-2022 she was a member of the Government's Green Advisory Board. Agrain has since June 2022 been a proud member of the EIT Rising Food Star Programme.Privately, she lives in Copenhagen with her two daughters, she is a hot yoga heavy user. She has a MSc in economic and Japanese from Copenhagen Business School and worked 15 years in cosmetics before she joined the food industry.Connect with Agrain:Website: www.agrainproducts.comInstagram: @agrainproductsLinkedIn: Agrain by Circular Food TechnologyFit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyDiscounts Get 10% off delicious local farm-fresh food delivered to your door with my link for FarmMatch: https://farmmatch.com/jane Get 15% off high-quality Italian olive oil with code FARMTOFUTURE: https://shop.vignolifood.com/FARMTOFUTURE Get 40% the CircleDNA's Premium DNA test with code JANEZHANG: https://circledna.com/premium Connect with Jane Z. Instagram: @farm.to.future Email: jane@farmtofuture.co

Do you struggle with breakfast? Blame it on the morning rush or battling with picky eating, but maybe you've found yourself reaching for convenience a little too often when it comes to your kids' breakfast. Breakfast cereal, granola bars, pop-tarts, or frozen waffles, we've all been there a time or two. But today I want to share some awesome swaps if you feel stuck in the trap of serving processed breakfast foods, so you can keep things simple. Real, nutritious breakfast doesn't have to be fancy, hard, or time consuming. Today, I am going to dive in and share our family's favorite breakfasts that take very little effort or prep work, so you can serve your kids healthy homemade breakfast every day that your kids will actually eat!   I hope this episode encourages you that consistent healthy breakfast doesn't have to be overwhelming and that it gives you lots of practical ideas to make swaps in your kids' breakfast routines. Thank you so much for joining me!   Our Sponsor: Inherit Clothing Company - find modest, fashionable clothes designed with Christian values Go to inheritco.com/FARMFED Use code: FARMFED for 10% off your order   Join the free Farm Family Community  Free recipes, gardening tips, food preservation tutorials, and more! Follow us on Facebook Connect with Jocelyn!

Today, Clancy speaks with Asheena Moses, Statewide Outreach and Advocacy Manager at Florida Impact. She has ten years of experience in the field of food service. You won't want to miss their discussion about food distribution and federal nutrition programs in public schools. They talked about the need to elevate the voices of people who need help. Enjoy the show!

In this episode, Chris discusses why non-nutritious foods can still have a place in a balanced diet. He explains how enjoying these foods in moderation won't hinder your progress as long as their calories are accounted for within your daily intake. Chris highlights the importance of flexibility and balance in creating a sustainable approach to nutrition, showing how incorporating the foods you love can actually improve adherence and long-term success. Tune in to learn how to strike the perfect balance between nutritious and indulgent choices!

In this podcast episode, Bela Musits has a conversation with Kathryn Cook, the co-founder of NuCicer, a company that's revolutionizing the way we perceive and consume chickpeas. The discussion delves deep into the multifaceted world of chickpeas, highlighting their incredible potential and the myriad benefits they offer. Kathryn sheds light on the challenges associated with introducing a new and improved version of a product, especially in a market that's resistant to change. She emphasizes the importance of creating a product that's significantly superior to existing alternatives in order to entice customers to switch. NuCicer's journey is a testament to the complexities involved in bringing a new food product to market. The process begins with developing superior chickpea seeds, then convincing farmers to plant them. The harvested chickpeas are subsequently transformed into flour, which then needs to be integrated into a range of consumer products. This intricate process involves a multi-faceted sales approach that targets various stakeholders within the food industry. The conversation underscores the immense potential of chickpeas as a sustainable and nutritious food source. It's a call to action for consumers and food producers alike to embrace this versatile legume and explore its myriad possibilities. Through NuCicer's innovative approach, chickpeas are poised to take center stage in the culinary world, offering a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional ingredients. You can find out more about NiCicer here: https://www.nucicer.com/ Our podcast is now available on a variety of platforms to suit your listening preferences. You can find us on YouTube, where you can watch the recordings of our episodes, as well as on your favorite podcasting app. Simply search for "The Unconventional Path" to subscribe and never miss an episode. We're always on the lookout for interesting guests to feature on our show. If you know someone who has an inspiring story, unique perspective, or valuable expertise to share, please let us know. We're eager to connect with potential guests who can bring fresh insights and engaging conversations to our audience. We also love hearing from our listeners! Your questions, comments, and suggestions are incredibly valuable to us. Send us an email at bela.and.mike@gmail.com with your thoughts, and we'll do our best to address them in a future episode. Whether you have a question about a specific topic, feedback on a recent episode, or ideas for future content, we want to hear from you. Your engagement helps us shape the show and deliver content that resonates with our listeners. Thank you for being a part of our podcast community. We appreciate your support and look forward to continuing to bring you inspiring stories and thought-provoking conversations on The Unconventional Path. Remember to subscribe, leave a review, and share the show with your friends and family. Together, we can explore the endless possibilities that lie beyond the conventional. Thanks for listening, Bela and Mike --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bela-musits/support

Nutritious crops aren't getting to the people who need nutrition most, even in one of the most fertile places on Earth: Indonesia. Exploring some of the forgotten foods from the country's more than 17,000 islands, food entrepreneur Helianti Hillman explains why centering food policy on biodiversity, rather than monoculture, is the key to healthier people and a healthier planet.

Ready to make your special meals both memorable and healthy? We've got you covered this season! As we re-release this favorite episode, join Coaches Bianca and Crystal for a chat that blends nutrition, taste, and your personal goals into one festive feast.Dive into tips on why prioritizing protein over fat can transform the table for your special meals, and discover how a sprinkle of spice can elevate any dish without the calorie count. Swap traditional ingredients with yogurt or bone broth for a protein punch that keeps flavor in the spotlight. And yes, veggies can still be stars—even with a bit of sauce!We'll share a standout recipe perfect for any gathering, all while reminding you that the true joy comes from the company of family and friends. Plus, learn how you can inspire those around you by sharing your health goals, and master the art of enjoying a drink or two without derailing your progress.Tune in to this enriching episode of The MetPro Method, available wherever you stream podcasts or at MetPro.co/podcast. Don't forget to follow, rate, and review. For more insights, head over to MetPro.co, and get ready to enjoy your healthiest holiday yet!(rebroadcast)

Nutritious crops aren't getting to the people who need nutrition most, even in one of the most fertile places on Earth: Indonesia. Exploring some of the forgotten foods from the country's more than 17,000 islands, food entrepreneur Helianti Hillman explains why centering food policy on biodiversity, rather than monoculture, is the key to healthier people and a healthier planet.

There are dangers lurking in our food that affect your health and the health of our entire society, and you should know about them. In this episode, get the highlights from two recent Congressional events featuring expert testimony about the regulation of our food supply, as well as testimony from the man who is soon likely to be the most powerful person in our national health care system. Please Support Congressional Dish – Quick Links Contribute monthly or a lump sum via Support Congressional Dish via (donations per episode) Send Zelle payments to: Donation@congressionaldish.com Send Venmo payments to: @Jennifer-Briney Send Cash App payments to: $CongressionalDish or Donation@congressionaldish.com Use your bank's online bill pay function to mail contributions to: Please make checks payable to Congressional Dish Thank you for supporting truly independent media! Background Sources Joe Rogan Episodes The Joe Rogan Experience. The Joe Rogan Experience. The Joe Rogan Experience. The Joe Rogan Experience. Ron Johnson Scott Bauer. January 3, 2023. AP News. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Daniel Cusick. October 28, 2024. Politico. Rachel Treisman. August 5, 2024. NPR. Susanne Craig. May 8, 2024. The New York Times. Department of Health and Human Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. FDA “Generally Recognized as Safe” Approach Paulette M. Gaynor et al. April 2006. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Paulette Gaynor and Sebastian Cianci. December 2005/January 2006. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Glyphosate September 20, 2023. Phys.org. Lobbying and Conflicts of Interest OpenSecrets. OpenSecrets. OpenSecrets. LinkedIn. Shift from Democrats to Republicans Will Stone and Allison Aubrey. November 15, 2024. NPR. Helena Bottemiller Evich and Darren Samuelsohn. March 17, 2016. Politico. Audio Sources September 25, 2024 Roundtable discussion held by Senator Ron Johnson Participants: , Author, Good Energy; Tech entrepreneur, Levels , Co-founder, Truemed; Advocate, End Chronic Disease , aka the Food Babe, food activist Jillian Michaels, fitness expert, nutritionist, businesswoman, media personality, and author Dr. Chris Palmer, Founder and Director, Metabolic and Mental Health Program and Director, Department of Postgraduate and Continuing Education, McLean Hospital; Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School Brigham Buhler, Founder & CEO, Ways2Well Courtney Swan, nutritionist, real food activist, and founder of the popular platform "Realfoodology" , Founder and CEO, HumanCo; co-founder, Hu Kitchen Dr. Marty Makary, Chief of Islet Transplant Surgery, Professor of Surgery, and Public Policy Researcher, Johns Hopkins University Clips Robert F. Kennedy, Jr: When discussing improvements to US healthcare policy, politicians from both parties often say we have the best healthcare system in the world. That is a lie. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr: Every major pillar of the US healthcare system, as a statement of economic fact, makes money when Americans get sick. By far the most valuable asset in this country today is a sick child. The pharma industry, hospital industry, and medical school industry make more money when there are more interventions to perform on Americans, and by requiring insurance companies to take no more than 15% of premiums, Obamacare actually incentivized insurance companies to raise premiums to get 15% of a larger pie. This is why premiums have increased 100% since the passage of Obamacare, making health care the largest driver of inflation, while American life expectancy plummets. We spend four times per capita on health care than the Italians, but Italians live 7.5 years longer than us on average. And incidentally, Americans had the highest life expectancies in the world when I was growing up. Today, we've fallen an average of six years behind our European neighbors. Are we lazier and more suicidal than Italians? Or is there a problem with our system? Are there problems with our incentives? Are there problems with our food? 46:15 Robert F. Kennedy, Jr: So what's causing all of this suffering? I'll name two culprits, first and worst is ultra processed foods. 47:20 Robert F. Kennedy, Jr: The second culprit is toxic chemicals in our food, our medicine and our environment. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr: The good news is that we can change all this, and we can change it very, very, very quickly, and it starts with taking a sledgehammer to corruption, the conflicts in our regulatory agencies and in this building. These conflicts have transformed our regulatory agencies into predators against the American people and particularly our children. 80% of NIH grants go to people who have conflicts of interest, and these scientists are allowed to collect royalties of $150,000 a year on the products that they develop at NIH and then farm out to the pharmaceutical industry. The FDA, the USDA and CDC are all controlled by giant for-profit corporations. Their function is no longer to improve and protect the health of Americans. Their function is to advance the mercantile and commercial interests of the pharmaceutical industry that has transformed them and the food industry that has transformed them into sock puppets for the industry they're supposed to regulate. 75% of FDA funding does not come from taxpayers. It comes from pharma. And pharma executives and consultants and lobbyists cycle in and out of these agencies. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr: Money from the healthcare industry has compromised our regulatory agencies and this body as well. The reality is that many congressional healthcare staffers are worried about impressing their future bosses at pharmaceutical companies rather than doing the right thing for American children. Today, over 100 members of Congress support a bill to fund Ozempic with Medicare at $1,500 a month. Most of these members have taken money from the manufacturer of that product, a European company called Novo Nordisk. As everyone knows, once a drug is approved for Medicare, it goes to Medicaid, and there is a push to recommend Ozempic for Americans as young as six, over a condition, obesity, that is completely preventable and barely even existed 100 years ago. Since 74% of Americans are obese, the cost of all of them, if they take their Ozempic prescriptions, will be $3 trillion a year. This is a drug that has made Novo Nordisk the biggest company in Europe. It's a Danish company, but the Danish government does not recommend it. It recommends a change in diet to treat obesity and exercise. Virtually Novo Nordisk's entire value is based upon its projections of what Ozempic is going to sell to Americans. For half the price of Ozempic, we could purchase regeneratively raised organic agriculture, organic food for every American, three meals a day and a gym membership for every obese American. Why are members of Congress doing the bidding of this Danish company instead of standing up for American farmers and children? Robert F. Kennedy, Jr: For 19 years, solving the childhood chronic disease crisis has been the central goal of my life, and for 19 years, I have prayed to God every morning to put me in a position to end this calamity. I believe we have the opportunity for transformational, bipartisan change to transform American health, to hyper-charge our human capital, to improve our budget, and I believe, to save our spirits and our country. 1:23:10 Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI): Our next presenter, Dr. Marty Makary also bears a few scars from telling the truth during COVID. Dr. Makary is a surgeon and public policy researcher at Johns Hopkins University. He writes for The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal, and is the author of two New York Times best selling books, Unaccountable and The Price We Pay. He's been an outspoken opponent of broad vaccine mandates and some COVID restrictions at schools. Dr. Makary holds degrees from Bucknell University, Thomas Jefferson University and Harvard University. Dr. Marty Makary: I'm trained in gastrointestinal surgery. My group at Johns Hopkins does more pancreatic cancer surgery than any hospital in the United States. But at no point in the last 20 years has anyone stopped to ask, why has pancreatic cancer doubled over those 20 years? Who's working on that? Who's looking into it? We are so busy in our health care system, billing and coding and paying each other, and every stakeholder has their gigantic lobby in Washington, DC, and everybody's making a lot of money, except for one stakeholder, the American citizen. They are financing this giant, expensive health care system through their paycheck deduction for health insurance and the Medicare excise tax as we go down this path, billing and coding and medicating. And can we be real for a second? We have poisoned our food supply, engineered highly addictive chemicals that we put into our food, we spray it with pesticides that kill pests. What do you think they do to our gut lining and our microbiome? And then they come in sick. The GI tract is reacting. It's not an acute inflammatory storm, it's a low grade chronic inflammation, and it makes people feel sick, and that inflammation permeates and drives so many of our chronic diseases that we didn't see half a century ago. Who's working on who's looking into this, who's talking about it? Our health care system is playing whack a mole on the back end, and we are not talking about the root causes of our chronic disease epidemic. We can't see the forest from the trees. Sometimes we're so busy in these short visits, billing and coding. We've done a terrible thing to doctors. We've told them, put your head down. Focus on billing and coding. We're going to measure you by your throughput and good job. You did a nice job. We have all these numbers to show for it. Well, the country is getting sicker. We cannot keep going down this path. We have the most over-medicated, sickest population in the world, and no one is talking about the root causes. Dr. Marty Makary: Somebody has got to speak up. Maybe we need to talk about school lunch programs, not just putting every kid on obesity drugs like Ozempic. Maybe we need to talk about treating diabetes with cooking classes, not just throwing insulin at everybody. Maybe we need to talk about environmental exposures that cause cancer, not just the chemo to treat it. We've got to talk about food as medicine. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI): So, Dr Makary, I've got a couple questions. First of all, how many years have you been practicing medicine? Dr. Marty Makary: 22 years. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI): So we've noticed a shift from decades ago when 80% of doctors are independent to now 80% are working for some hospital association. First of all, what has that meant in terms of doctors' independence and who they are really accountable too? Dr. Marty Makary: The move towards corporate medicine and mass consolidation that we've witnessed in our lifetime has meant more and more doctors are told to put their heads down, do your job: billing and coding short visits. We've not given doctors the time, research, or resources to deal with these chronic diseases. 1:32:45 Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI): Dr. Casey Means is a medical doctor, New York Times Best Selling Author, tech entrepreneur at Levels, an aspiring regenerative gardener and an outdoor enthusiast. While training as a surgeon, she saw how broken and exploitative the health care system is, and led to focus on how to keep people out of the operating room. And again, I would highly recommend everybody read Good Energy. It's a personal story, and you'll be glad you did. Dr. Casey Means: Over the last 50 years in the United States, we have seen rapidly rising rates of chronic illnesses throughout the entire body. The body and the brain, infertility, obesity, type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes, Alzheimer's, dementia, cancer, heart disease, stroke, autoimmune disease, migraines, mental illness, chronic pain, fatigue, congenital abnormalities, chronic liver disease, autism, and infant and maternal mortality all going up. Americans live eight fewer years compared to people in Japan or Switzerland, and life expectancy is going down. I took an oath to do no harm, but listen to these stats. We're not only doing harm, we're flagrantly allowing harm. While it sounds grim, there is very good news. We know why all of these diseases are going up, and we know how to fix it. Every disease I mentioned is caused by or worsened by metabolic dysfunction, a word that it is thrilling to hear being used around this table. Metabolic dysfunction is a fundamental distortion of our cellular biology. It stops our cells from making energy appropriately. According to the American College of Cardiology, metabolic dysfunction now affects 93.2% of American adults. This is quite literally the cellular draining of our life force. This process is the result of three processes happening inside our cells, mitochondrial dysfunction, a process called oxidative stress, which is like a wildfire inside our cells, and chronic inflammation throughout the body and the gut, as we've heard about. Metabolic dysfunction is largely not a genetic issue. It's caused by toxic American ultra processed industrial food, toxic American chemicals, toxic American medications, and our toxic sedentary, indoor lifestyles. You would think that the American healthcare system and our government agencies would be clamoring to fix metabolic health and reduce American suffering and costs, but they're not. They are deafeningly silent about metabolic dysfunction and its known causes. It's not an overstatement to say that I learned virtually nothing at Stanford Medical School about the tens of thousands of scientific papers that elucidate these root causes of why American health is plummeting and how environmental factors are causing it. For instance, in medical school, I did not learn that for each additional serving of ultra processed food we eat, early mortality increases by 18%. This now makes up 67% of the foods our kids are eating. I took zero nutrition courses in medical school. I didn't learn that 82% of independently funded studies show harm from processed food, while 93% of industry sponsored studies reflect no harm. In medical school, I didn't learn that 95% of the people who created the recent USDA Food guidelines for America had significant conflicts of interest with the food industry. I did not learn that 1 billion pounds of synthetic pesticides are being sprayed on our food every single year. 99.99% of the farmland in the United States is sprayed with synthetic pesticides, many from China and Germany. And these invisible, tasteless chemicals are strongly linked to autism, ADHD, sex hormone disruption, thyroid disease, sperm dysfunction, Alzheimer's, dementia, birth defects, cancer, obesity, liver dysfunction, female infertility and more, all by hurting our metabolic health. I did not learn that the 8 billion tons of plastic that have been produced just in the last 100 years, plastic was only invented about 100 years ago, are being broken down into micro plastics that are now filling our food, our water, and we are now even inhaling them in our air. And that very recent research from just the past couple of months tells us that now about 0.5% of our brains by weight are now plastic. I didn't learn that there are more than 80,000 toxins that have entered our food, water, air and homes by industry, many of which are banned in Europe, and they are known to alter our gene expression, alter our microbiome composition and the lining of our gut, and disrupt our hormones. I didn't learn that heavy metals like aluminum and lead are present in our food, our baby formula, personal care products, our soil and many of the mandated medications, like vaccines and that these metals are neurotoxic and inflammatory. I didn't learn that the average American walks a paltry 3500 steps per day, even though we know based on science and top journals that walking, simply walking 7000 steps a day, slashes by 40-60% our risk of Alzheimer's, dementia, type two diabetes, cancer and obesity. I certainly did not learn that medical error and medications are the third leading cause of death in the United States. I didn't learn that just five nights of sleep deprivation can induce full blown pre-diabetes. I learned nothing about sleep, and we're getting about 20% less sleep on average than we were 100 years ago. I didn't learn that American children are getting less time outdoors now than a maximum security prisoner. And on average, adults spend 93% of their time indoors, even though we know from the science that separation from sunlight destroys our circadian biology, and circadian biology dictates our cellular biology. I didn't learn that professional organizations that we get our practice guidelines from, like the American Diabetes Association and American Academy of Pediatrics, have taken 10s of millions of dollars from Coke, Cadbury, processed food companies, and vaccine manufacturers like Moderna. I didn't learn that if we address these root causes that all lead to metabolic dysfunction and help patients change their food and lifestyle patterns with a united strong voice, we could reverse the chronic disease crisis in America, save millions of lives, and trillions of dollars in health care costs per year. Instead, doctors are learning that the body is 100 separate parts, and we learn how to drug, we learn how to cut and we learn how to bill. I'll close by saying that what we are dealing with here is so much more than a physical health crisis. This is a spiritual crisis we are choosing death over life. We are we are choosing death over life. We are choosing darkness over light for people and the planet, which are inextricably linked. We are choosing to erroneously believe that we are separate from nature and that we can continue to poison nature and then outsmart it. Our path out will be a renewed respect for the miracle of life and a renewed respect for nature. We can restore health to Americans rapidly with smart policy and courageous leadership. We need a return to courage. We need a return to common sense and intuition. We need a return to awe for the sheer miraculousness of our lives. We need all hands on deck. Thank you. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI): I'm not letting you off that easy. I've got a couple questions. So you outlined some basic facts that doctors should know that truthfully, you could cover in one hour of an introductory class in medical school, yes. So why aren't we teaching doctors these things? Dr. Casey Means: The easy thing to say would be, you know, follow the money. That sounds sort of trite, but frankly, I think that is the truth, but not in the way you might think that, like doctors are out to make money, or even medical schools. The money and the core incentive problem, which is that every institution that touches our health in America, from medical schools to pharmaceutical companies to health insurance companies to hospitals offices, they make more money when we are sick and less when we are healthy. That simple, one incentive problem corrodes every aspect of the way medicine is thought about. The way we think about the body, we talked about interconnectedness. It creates a system in which we silo the body into all these separate parts and create that illusion that we all buy into because it's profitable to send people to separate specialties. So it corrodes even the foundational conception of how we think about the body. So it is about incentives and money, but I would say that's the invisible hand. It's not necessarily affecting each doctor's clinical practice or the decision making. It's corroding every lever of the basics of how we even consider what the human body is and what life is. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI): In your book, you do a really good job of describing how, because of the specialization of medicine, you don't see the forest for the trees. The fact is, you do need specialized medicine. I mean, doctors can't know it all. So I think the question is, how do we get back to the reward for general practitioners that do focus on what you're writing about? Dr. Casey Means: I have huge respect for doctors, and I am incredibly grateful for the American health care system, which has produced miracles, and we absolutely need continue to have primary care doctors and specialists, and they should be rewarded highly. However, if we focused on what everyone here is talking about, I think we'd have 90% less throughput through our health care system. We would be able to have these doctors probably have a much better life to be honest. You know, because right now, doctors are working 100 hours a week seeing 50, 60, 70 patients, and could actually have more time with patients who develop these acute issues that need to be treated by a doctor. But so many of the things in the specialist office are chronic conditions that we know are fundamentally rooted in the cellular dysfunction I describe, which is metabolic dysfunction, which is created by our lifestyle. So I think that there's always going to be a place for specialists, but so so many, so much fewer. And I think if we had a different conception for the body is interconnected, they would also interact with each other in a very different way, a much more collaborative way. And then, of course, we need to incentivize doctors in the healthcare system towards outcomes, not throughput. 1:46:25 Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI): Our next presenter is Dr. Chris Palmer. Dr. Palmer is a Harvard trained psychiatrist, researcher and author of Brain Energy, where he explores a groundbreaking connection between metabolic health and mental illness. He is a leader in innovative approaches to treating psychiatric conditions, advocating for the use of diet and metabolic interventions to improve mental health outcomes. Dr. Palmer's work is reshaping how the medical field views and treats mental health disorders. Dr. Chris Palmer: I want to build on what Dr. Means just shared that these chronic diseases we face today. Obesity, diabetes, fatty liver, all share something in common. They are, in fact, metabolic dysfunction. I'm going to go into a little bit of the science, just to make sure we're all on the same page. Although most people think of metabolism as burning calories, it is far more than that. Metabolism is a series of chemical reactions that convert food into energy and building blocks essential for cellular health. When we have metabolic dysfunction, it can drive numerous chronic diseases, which is a paradigm shift in the medical field. Now there is no doubt metabolism is complicated. It really is. It is influenced by biological, psychological, environmental and social factors, and the medical field says this complexity is the reason we can't solve the obesity epidemic because they're still trying to understand every molecular detail of biology. But in fact, we don't need to understand biology in order to understand the cause. The cause is coming from our environment, a toxic environment like poor diet and exposure to harmful chemicals, and these are actually quite easy to study, understand, and address. There is no doubt food plays a key role. It provides the substrate for energy and building blocks. Nutritious foods support metabolism, while ultra processed options can disrupt it. It is shocking that today, in 2024, the FDA allows food manufacturers to introduce brand new chemicals into our food supply without adequate testing. The manufacturer is allowed to determine for themselves whether this substance is safe for you and your family to eat or not. Metabolism's impact goes beyond physical health. I am a psychiatrist. Some of you are probably wondering, why are you here? It also affects mental health. Because guess what? The human brain is an organ too, and when brain metabolism is impaired, it can cause symptoms that we call mental illness. It is no coincidence that as the rates of obesity and diabetes are skyrocketing, so too are the rates of mental illness. In case you didn't know, we have a mental health crisis. We have all time prevalence highs for depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, deaths of despair, drug overdoses, ADHD and autism. What does the mental health field have to say for this? Well, you know, mental illness is just chemical imbalances, or maybe trauma and stress that is wholly insufficient to explain the epidemic that we are seeing. And in fact, there is a better way to integrate the biopsychosocial factors known to play a role in mental illness. Mental Disorders at their core are often metabolic disorders impacting the brain. It's not surprising to most people that obesity and diabetes might play a role in depression or anxiety, but the rates of autism have quadrupled in just 20 years, and the rates of ADHD have tripled over that same period of time. These are neuro developmental disorders, and many people are struggling to understand, how on earth could they rise so rapidly? But it turns out that metabolism plays a profound role in neurodevelopment, and sure enough, parents with metabolic issues like obesity and diabetes are more likely to have children with autism and ADHD. This is not about fat shaming, because what I am arguing is that the same foods and chemicals and other drivers of obesity that are causing obesity in the parents are affecting the brain health of our children. There is compelling evidence that food plays a direct role in mental health. One study of nearly 300,000 people found that those who eat ultra processed foods daily are three times more likely to struggle with their mental health than people who never or rarely consume them. A systematic review found direct associations between ultra processed food exposure and 32 different health parameters, including mental mental health conditions. Now I'm not here to say that food is the only, or even primary driver of mental illness. Let's go back to something familiar. Trauma and stress do drive mental illness, but for those of you who don't know, trauma and stress are also associated with increased rates of obesity and diabetes. Trauma and stress change human metabolism. We need to put the science together. This brings me to a key point. We cannot separate physical and mental health from metabolic health. Addressing metabolic dysfunction has the potential to prevent and treat a wide range of chronic diseases. Dr. Chris Palmer: In my own work, I have seen firsthand how using metabolic therapies like the ketogenic diet and other dietary interventions can improve even severe mental illnesses like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, sometimes putting them into lasting remission. These reports are published in peer reviewed, prestigious medical journals. However, there is a larger issue at play that many have talked about, medical education and public health recommendations are really captured by industry and politics, and at best, they often rely on weak epidemiological data, resulting in conflicting or even harmful advice. We heard a reference to this, but in case you didn't know, a long time ago, we demonized saturated fat. And what was the consequence of demonizing saturated fat? We replaced it with "healthy vegetable shortening." That was the phrase we used, "healthy vegetable shortening." Guess what was in that healthy vegetable shortening? It was filled with trans fats, which are now recognized to be so harmful that they've been banned in the United States. Let's not repeat mistakes like this. Dr. Chris Palmer: So what's the problem? Number one, nutrition and mental health research are severely underfunded, with each of them getting less than 5% of the NIH budget. This is no accident. This is the concerted effort of lobbying by industry, food manufacturers, the healthcare industry, they do not want root causes discovered. We need to get back to funding research on the root causes of mental and metabolic disorders, including the effects of foods, chemicals, medications, environmental toxins, on the human brain and metabolism. Dr. Chris Palmer: The issue of micro plastics and nano plastics in the human body is actually, sadly, in its infancy. We have two publications out in the last couple of months demonstrating that micro plastics are, in fact, found in the human brain. And as Dr. Means said, and you recited, 0.5% of the body weight, or the brain's weight, appears to be composed of micro plastics. We need more research to better understand whether these micro plastics are, in fact, associated with harmful conditions, because microplastics are now ubiquitous. So some will argue, well, they're everywhere, and everybody's got them, and it's just a benign thing. Some will argue that the most compelling evidence against that is a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine a few months ago now, in which they were doing routine carotid endarterectomies, taking plaque out of people's carotid arteries. Just routinely doing that for clinical care, and then they analyzed those plaques for micro plastics. 58% of the people had detectable micro plastics in the plaques. So they compared this 58% group who had micro plastics to the ones who didn't, followed them for three years, just three years, and the ones who had micro plastics had four times the mortality. There is strong reason to believe, based on animal data and based on cell biology data, that microplastics are in fact, toxic to the human body, to mitochondrial function, to hormone dysregulation and all sorts of things. There are lots of reasons to believe that, but the scientists will say, we need more research. We need to better understand whether these micro plastics really are associated with higher rates of disease. I think people are terrified of the answer. People are terrified of the answer. And if you think about everything that you consume, and how much of it is not wrapped in plastic, all of those industries are going to oppose research. They are going to oppose research funding to figure this out ASAP, because that will be a monumental change to not just the food industry but our entire economy. Imagining just cleaning up the oceans and trying to get this plastic and then, more importantly, trying to figure out, how are we going to detox humans? How are we going to de-plasticize human beings? How are we going to get these things out? It is an enormous problem, but the reality is, putting our heads in the sand is not going to help. And I am really hopeful that by raising issues and letting people know about this health crisis, that maybe we will get answers quickly. Dr. Chris Palmer: Your question is, why are our health agencies not exploring these questions? It's because the health agencies are largely influenced by the industries they are supposed to be regulating and looking out for. The medical education community is largely controlled by pharmaceutical companies. One and a half billion dollars every year goes to support physician education. That's from pharmaceutical companies. One and a half billion from pharmaceutical companies. So physicians are getting educated with some influence, large influence, I would argue, by them, the health organizations. It's a political issue. The NIH, it's politics. Politicians are selecting people to be on the committees or people to oversee these organizations. Politicians rely on donations from companies and supporters to get re-elected, and the reality is this is not going to be easy to tackle. The challenge is that you'll get ethical politicians who say, I'm not going to take any of that money, and I'm going to try to do the right thing and right now, the way the system is set up, there's a good chance those politicians won't get re-elected, and instead, their opponents, who were more than happy to take millions of dollars in campaign contributions, will get re-elected, and then they will return the favor to their noble campaign donors. We are at a crossroads. We have to decide who are the constituents of the American government. Is it industry, or is it the American people? 2:09:35 Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI): Calley Means the co-founder of Truemed, a company that enables tax free spending on food and exercise. He recently started an advocacy coalition with leading health and wellness companies called End Chronic Disease. Early in his career, he was a consultant for food and pharma companies. He is now exposing practices they used to weaponize our institutions of trust, and he's doing a great job doing interviews with his sister, Casey. Calley Means: If you think about a medical miracle, it's almost certainly a solution that was invented before 1960 for an acute condition: emergency surgical procedures to ensure a complicated childbirth wasn't a death sentence, sanitation procedures, antibiotics that insured infection was an inconvenience, not deadly, eradicating polio, regular waste management procedures that helped control outbreaks like the bubonic plague, sewage systems that replaced the cesspools and opened drains, preventing human waste from contaminating the water. The US health system is a miracle in solving acute conditions that will kill us right away. But economically, acute conditions aren't great in our modern system, because the patient is quickly cured and is no longer a customer. Start in the 1960s the medical system took the trust engendered by these acute innovations like antibiotics, which were credited with winning World War Two, and they used that trust to ask patients not to question its authority on chronic diseases, which can last a lifetime and are more profitable. But the medicalization of chronic disease in the past 50 years has been an abject failure. Today, we're in a siloed system where there's a treatment for everything. And let's just look at the stats. Heart disease has gone up as more statins are prescribed. Type 2 diabetes has gone up as more Metformin is prescribed. ADHD has gone up as more Adderall is prescribed. Depression and suicide has gone up as more SSRIs are prescribed. Pain has gone up as more opioids are prescribed. Cancer has gone up as we've spent more on cancer. And now JP Morgan literally at the conference in San Francisco, recently, they put up a graph, and they showed us more Ozempic is projected to be prescribed over the next 10 years, obesity rates are going to go up as more is prescribed. Explain that to me. There was clapping. All the bankers were clapping like seals at this graphic. Our intervention based system is by design. In the early 1900s, John D. Rockefeller using that he could use byproducts from oil production to create pharmaceuticals, heavily funded medical schools throughout the United States to teach a curriculum based on the intervention-first model of Dr. William Stewart Halsted, the founding physician of Johns Hopkins, who created the residency-based model that viewed invasive surgical procedures and medication as the highest echelon of medicine. An employee of Rockefeller's was tasked to create the Flexner Report, which outlined a vision for medical education that prioritized interventions and stigmatized nutritional and holistic remedies. Congress affirmed the Flexner Report in 1910 to establish that any credentialed medical institution in the United States had to follow the Halsted-Rockefeller intervention based model that silos disease and downplay viewing the body as an interconnected system. It later came out that Dr. Halsted's cocaine and morphine addiction fueled his day long surgical residencies and most of the medical logic underlying the Flexner Report was wrong. But that hasn't prevented the report and the Halsted-Rockefeller engine based brand of medicine from being the foundational document that Congress uses to regulate medical education today. Calley Means: Our processed food industry was created by the cigarette industry. In the 1980s, after decades of inaction, the Surgeon General and the US government finally, finally said that smoking might be harmful, and smoking rates plummeted. We listened to doctors in this country. We listened to medical leadership, and as smoking rates plummeted, cigarette companies, with their big balance sheets, strategically bought up food companies, and by 1990 the two largest food companies in the world were Philip Morris and RJ Reynolds, two cigarette companies. These cigarette companies moved two departments over from the cigarette department to the food department. They moved the scientists. Cigarette companies were the highest payers of scientists, one of the biggest employers of scientists to make the cigarettes addictive. They moved these addiction specialists, world leading addiction specialists, to the food department by the thousands. And those scientists weaponized our ultra processed food. That is the problem with ultra processed food. You have the best scientists in the world creating this food to be palatable and to be addictive. They then moved their lobbyists over. They used the same playbook, and their lobbyists co-opted the USDA and created the food pyramid. The Food Pyramid was a document created by the cigarette industry through complete corporate capture, and was an ultra processed food marketing document saying that we needed a bunch of carbs and sugar. And we listened to medical experts in this country, the American people, American parents. Many parents who had kids in the 90s thought it was a good thing to do to give their kids a bunch of ultra processed foods and carb consumption went up 20% in the American diet in the next 10 years. The Devil's bargain comes in in that this ultra processed food consumption has been one of the most profitable dynamics in American history for the health care industry. As we've all just been decimated with chronic conditions, the medical industry hasn't. Not only have they been silent on this issue, they've actually been complicit, working for the food industry. I helped funnel money from Coca Cola to the American Diabetes Association. Yeah. 2:31:40 Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI): Next presenter will be Brigham Buhler. Brigham is the Founder and CEO of Ways2Well, a healthcare company that provides personalized preventive care through telemedicine, with a strong background in the pharmaceutical industry. Brigham is focused on making healthcare more accessible by harnessing the power of technology, delivering effective and tailored treatments. His vision for improving health outcomes has positioned him as a leader in modern patient centered healthcare solutions. Brigham Buhler: We hear people reference President Eisenhower's speech all the time about the military industrial complex, but rarely do we hear the second half of that speech. He also warned us about the rise of the scientific industrial complex. He warned us, if we allow the elite to control the scientific research, it could have dire consequences. 2:36:30 Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI): I'm going to call an audible here as moderator, I saw that hopefully the future chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, Senator Mike Crapo from Idaho, came into the room. I asked Mike to share his story. He used to wear larger suits, let's put it that way. But he went down the path of the ketogenic diet, I believe. But Mike, why don't you tell your story? And by the way, he's somebody you want to influence. Chairman of Senate Finance Committee makes an awful lot of decisions on Medicare, Medicaid, a lot of things we talked about with Ozempic, now the lobbying group try and make that available, and how harmful, I think, most people in this room think that might be so. Senator Crapo, if you could just kind of tell us your story in terms of your diet change and what results you had. Sen. Mike Crapo (R-ID): Well, first of all, let me thank you. I didn't come here to say anything. I came here to listen, but I appreciate the opportunity to just have a second to tell you my personal story. I'll say before I do that, thank you for Ron Johnson. Senator Johnson is also a member of the Finance Committee, and it is my hope that we can get that committee, which I think has the most powerful jurisdiction, particularly over these areas, of any in the United States Congress, and so I'm hopeful we can get a focus on addressing the government's part of the role in this to get us back on a better track. 2:54:35 Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI): Vani Hari, known as the Food Babe -- they wrote that for me, that wasn't me, that's my not my nickname -- is a food activist, author and speaker committed to improving food quality and safety. She has built a powerful platform through her blog advocating for transparency in food labeling and the removal of harmful chemicals from processed food. Her activism has spurred significant change in the food industry, encouraging consumers to make healthier, more informed choices, while prompting companies to adopt cleaner practices. Vani Hari: Our government is letting US food companies get away with serving American citizens harmful ingredients that are banned or heavily regulated in other countries. Even worse, American food companies are selling the same exact products overseas without these chemicals, but choose to continue serving us the most toxic version here. It's un-American. One set of ingredients there, and one set of ingredients here. Let me give you some examples. This is McDonald's french fries. I would like to argue that probably nobody in this room has not had a McDonald's french fry, by the way, nobody raised their hand during the staff meeting earlier today. In the US, there's 11 ingredients. In the UK, there's three, and salt is optional. An ingredient called dimethyl polysiloxane is an ingredient preserved with formaldehyde, a neurotoxin, in the US version. This is used as a foaming agent, so they don't have to replace the oil that often, making McDonald's more money here in the United States, but they don't do that across the pond. Here we go, this is Skittles. Notice the long list of ingredient differences, 10 artificial dyes in the US version and titanium dioxide. This ingredient is banned in Europe because it can cause DNA damage. Artificial dyes are made from petroleum, and products containing these dyes require a warning label in Europe that states it may cause adverse effects on activity and attention in children, and they have been linked to cancer and disruptions in the immune system. This on the screen back here, is Gatorade. In the US, they use red 40 and caramel color. In Germany, they don't, they use carrot and sweet potatoes to color their Gatorade. This is Doritos. The US version has three different three different artificial dyes and MSG, the UK version does not and let's look at cereal. General Mills is definitely playing some tricks on us. They launched a new version of Trix just recently in Australia. It has no dyes, they even advertise that, when the US version still does. This is why I became a food activist. My name is Vani Hari, and I only want one thing. I want Americans to be treated the same way as citizens in other countries by our own American companies. Vani Hari: We use over 10,000 food additives here in the United States and in Europe, there's only 400 approved. In 2013, I discovered that Kraft was producing their famous mac and cheese in other countries without artificial dyes. They used Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 here. I was so outraged by this unethical practice that I decided to do something about it. I launched a petition asking Kraft to remove artificial dyes from their products here in the United States, and after 400,000 signatures and a trip to their headquarters, Kraft finally announced they would make the change. I also discovered Subway was selling sandwiches with a chemical called azodicarbonamide in their bread in other countries. This is the same chemical they use in yoga mats and shoe rubber. You know, when you turn a yoga mat sideways and you see the evenly dispersed air bubbles? Well, they wanted to do the same thing in bread, so it would be the same exact product every time you went to a Subway. When the chemical is heated, studies show that it turns into a carcinogen. Not only is this ingredient banned in Europe and Australia, you get fined $450,000 if you get caught using it in Singapore. What's really interesting is when this chemical is heated, studies show that it turns into a carcinogen. Not only is this ingredient banned, but we were able to get Subway to remove azodicarbonamide from their bread in the United States after another successful petition. And as a bonus, there was a ripple effect in almost every bread manufacturer in America followed suit. For years, Starbucks didn't publish their ingredients for their coffee drinks. It was a mystery until I convinced a barista to show me the ingredients on the back of the bottles they were using to make menu items like their famous pumpkin spice lattes. I found out here in the United States, Starbucks was coloring their PSLs with caramel coloring level four, an ingredient made from ammonia and linked to cancer, but using beta carotene from carrots to color their drinks in the UK. After publishing an investigation and widespread media attention, Starbucks removed caramel coloring from all of their drinks in America and started publishing the ingredients for their entire menu. I want to make an important point here. Ordinary people who rallied for safer food shared this information and signed petitions. Were able to make these changes. We did this on our own. But isn't this something that the people in Washington, our elected politicians, should be doing? Vani Hari: Asking companies to remove artificial food dye would make an immediate impact. They don't need to reinvent the wheel. They already have the formulations. As I've shown you, consumption of artificial food dyes has increased by 500% in the last 50 years, and children are the biggest consumers. Yes, those children. Perfect timing. 43% of products marketed towards children in the grocery store contain artificial dyes. Food companies have found in focus groups, children will eat more of their product with an artificial dye because it's more attractive and appealing. And the worst part, American food companies know the harms of these additives because they were forced to remove them overseas due to stricter regulations and to avoid warning labels that would hurt sales. This is one of the most hypocritical policies of food companies, and somebody needs to hold them accountable. Vani Hari: When Michael Taylor was the Deputy Commissioner of the of the FDA, he said, he admitted on NPR, we don't have the resources, we don't have the capabilities to actually regulate food chemicals, because we don't have the staff. There's no one there. We are under this assumption, and I think a lot of Americans are under this assumption, that every single food additive ingredient that you buy at the grocery store has been approved by some regulatory body. It hasn't. It's been approved by the food companies themselves. There's 1000s of chemicals where the food company creates it, submits the safety data, and then the FDA rubber stamps it, because they don't have any other option. 3:09:15 Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI): So our next presenter is Jason Karp. Jason is the founder and CEO of HumanCo, a mission driven company that invests in and builds brands focused on healthier living and sustainability. In addition to HumanCo, Jason is the co-founder of Hu Kitchen, known for creating the number one premium organic chocolate in the US. My wife will appreciate that. Prior to HumanCo, Jason spent over 21 years in the hedge fund industry, where he was the founder and CEO of an investment fund that managed over $4 billion. Jason graduated summa cum laude from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. 3:11:10 Jason Karp: I've been a professional investor for 26 years, dealing with big food companies, seeing what happens in their boardrooms, and why we now have so much ultra processed food. Jason Karp: Having studied the evolution of corporations, I believe the root cause of how we got here is an unintended consequence of the unchecked and misguided industrialization of agriculture and food. I believe there are two key drivers behind how we got here. First, America has much looser regulatory approach to approving new ingredients and chemicals than comparable developed countries. Europe, for example, uses a guilty until proven innocent standard for the approval of new chemicals, which mandates that if an ingredient might pose a potential health risk, it should be restricted or banned for up to 10 years until it is proven safe. In complete contrast, our FDA uses an innocent until proven guilty approach for new chemicals or ingredients that's known as GRAS, or Generally Recognized as Safe. This recklessly allows new chemicals into our food system until they are proven harmful. Shockingly, US food companies can use their own independent experts to bring forth a new chemical without the approval of the FDA. It is a travesty that the majority of Americans don't even know they are constantly exposed to 1000s of untested ingredients that are actually banned or regulated in other countries. To put it bluntly, for the last 50 years, we have been running the largest uncontrolled science experiment ever done on humanity without their consent. Jason Karp: And the proof is in the pudding. Our health differences compared to those countries who use stricter standards are overwhelmingly conclusive. When looking at millions of people over decades, on average, Europeans live around five years longer, have less than half our obesity rates, have significantly lower chronic disease, have markedly better mental health, and they spend as little as 1/3 on health care per person as we do in this country. While lobbyists and big food companies may say we cannot trust the standards of these other countries because it over regulates, it stifles innovation, and it bans new chemicals prematurely, I would like to point out that we trust many of these other countries enough to have nuclear weapons. These other countries have demonstrated it is indeed possible to not only have thriving companies, but also prioritize the health of its citizens with a clear do no harm approach towards anything that humans put in or on our bodies. Jason Karp: The second driver, how we got here, is all about incentives. US industrial food companies have been myopically incentivized to reward profit growth, yet bear none of the social costs of poisoning our people and our land. Since the 1960s, America has seen the greatest technology and innovation boom in history. As big food created some of the largest companies in the world, so too did their desire for scaled efficiency. Companies had noble goals of making the food safer, more shelf stable, cheaper and more accessible. However, they also figured out how to encourage more consumption by making food more artificially appealing with brighter colors and engineered taste and texture. This is the genesis of ultra processed food. Because of these misguided regulatory standards, American companies have been highly skilled at maximizing profits without bearing the societal costs. They have replaced natural ingredients with chemicals. They have commodified animals into industrial widgets, and they treat our God given planet as an inexhaustible, abusable resource. Sick Americans are learning the hard way that food and agriculture should not be scaled in the same ways as iPhones. 3:16:50 Jason Karp: They use more chemicals in the US version, because it is more profitable and because we allow them to do so. Jason Karp: Artificial food dyes are cheaper and they are brighter. And the reason that I chose to use artificial food dyes in my public activist letter is because there's basically no counter argument. Many of the things discussed today, I think there is a nuanced debate, but with artificial food dyes, they have shown all over the world that they can use colorants that come from fruit. This is the Canadian version. This is the brightness of the Canadian version, just for visibility, and this is the brightness of artificial food dyes. So of course, Kellogg and other food companies will argue children prefer this over this, just as they would prefer cocaine over sugar. That doesn't make it okay. Calley Means: Senator, can I just say one thing? As Jason and Vani were talking, it brought me back to working for the food industry. We used to pay conservative lobbyists to go to every office and say that it was the "nanny state" to regulate food. And I think that's, as a conservative myself, something that's resonated. I just cannot stress enough that, as we're hopefully learned today, the food industry has rigged our systems beyond recognition. And addressing a rigged market is not an attack on the free market. Is a necessity for a free market to take this corruption out. So I just want to say that. 3:21:00 Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI): Our next presenter is Jillian Michaels. Ms. Michaels is a globally recognized fitness expert, entrepreneur, and best selling author. With her no nonsense approach to health, she's inspired millions through her fitness programs, books and digital platforms, best known for her role on The Biggest Loser, Michaels promotes a balanced approach to fitness and nutrition and emphasizing long term health and self improvement. Jillian Michaels: The default human condition in the 21st century is obese by design. Specific, traceable forms of what's referred to as structural violence are created by the catastrophic quartet of big farming, big food, Big Pharma, and big insurance. They systematically corrupt every institution of trust, which has led to the global spread of obesity and disease. Dysfunctional and destructive agricultural legislation like the Farm Bill, which favors high yield, genetically engineered crops like corn and soy, leading to the proliferation of empty calories, saturated with all of these toxins that we've been talking about today for three hours, it seems like we can never say enough about it, and then this glut of cheap calories provides a boon to the food industry giants. They just turn it into a bounty of ultra processed, factory-assembled foods and beverages strategically engineered to undermine your society and foster your dependence, like nicotine and cocaine, so we literally cannot eat just one. And to ensure that you don't, added measures are taken to inundate our physical surroundings. We're literally flooded with food, and we are brainwashed by ubiquitous cues to eat, whether it's the Taco Bell advertisement on the side of a bus as you drive to work with a vending machine at your kids school, there is no place we spend time that's left untouched. They're omnipresent. They commandeer the narrative, with 30 billion worth of advertising dollars, commercials marketed to kids, with mega celebrities eating McDonald's and loving it, sponsored dietitians paid to promote junk food on social media, utilizing anti-diet body positivity messaging like, "derail the shame" in relation to fast food consumption, Time Magazine brazenly issuing a defense of ultra processed foods on their cover with the title, "What if altra processed foods aren't as bad as you think?" And when people like us try to sound the alarm, they ensure that we are swiftly labeled as anti-science, fat shamers, and even racists. They launch aggressive lobbying efforts to influence you. Our politicians to shape policy, secure federal grants, tax credits, subsidy dollars, which proliferates their product and heavily pads their bottom line. They have created a perfect storm in which pharmaceuticals that cost hundreds, if not 1000s per month, like Ozempic, that are linked to stomach paralysis, pancreatitis and thyroid cancer, can actually surge. This reinforces a growing dependence on medical interventions to manage weight in a society where systemic change in food production and consumption is desperately needed and also very possible. These monster corporations have mastered the art of distorting the research, influencing the policy, buying the narrative, engineering the environment, and manipulating consumer behavior. Jillian Michaels: While I have been fortunate enough to pull many back from the edge over the course of my 30 year career, I have lost just as many, if not more, than I have saved. I have watched them slip through my fingers, mothers that orphan their children, husbands that widow their wives. I have even watched parents forced to suffer the unthinkable loss of their adult children. There are not words to express the sadness I have felt and the fury knowing that they were literally sacrificed at the altar of unchecked corporate greed. Most Americans are simply too financially strained, psychologically drained and physically addicted to break free without a systemic intervention. Attempting to combat the status quo and the powers that be is beyond swimming upstream. It is like trying to push a rampaging river that's infested with piranhas. After years of trying to turn the tide, I submit that the powers that be are simply too powerful for us to take on alone. I implore the people here that shape the policy to take a stand. The buck must stop with you, while the American people tend to the business of raising children and participating in the workforce to ensure that the wheels of our country go around. They tapped you to stand watch. They tapped you to stand guard. We must hold these bad actors accountable. And I presume the testimonials you heard today moved you. Digest them, discuss them, and act upon them, because if this current trend is allowed to persist, the stakes will be untenable. We are in the middle of an extinction level event. The American people need help. They need heroes. And people of Washington, your constituents chose you to be their champion. Please be the change. Thank you. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI): There was one particular piece of legislation or one thing that we could do here in Washington, what would it be? Jillian Michaels: Get rid of Citizens United and get the money out of politics. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI): Okay. 3:37:00 Calley Means: To the healthcare staffers slithering behind your bosses, working to impress your future bosses at the pharmaceutical companies, the hospitals, the insurance companies, many of them are in this building, and we are coming for you. 3:37:25 Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI): Next up is Ms. Courtney Swan. Ms. Swan is a nutritionist, real food activist, and founder of the popular platform, Realfoodology. She advocates for transparency in the food industry, promoting the importance of whole foods and clean eating. Courtney is passionate about educating the public on the benefits of a nutrient dense diet, and she encourages sustainable, chemical-free farming practices to ensure better health for people and the planet. Courtney Swan: Our current agriculture system's origin story involves large chemical companies -- not farmers, chemists. 85% of the food that you are consuming started from a patented seed sold by a chemical corporation that was responsible for creating agent orange in the Vietnam War. Why are chemical companies feeding America? Corn, soy and wheat are not only the most common allergens, but are among the most heavily pesticide sprayed crops today. In 1974 the US started spraying our crops with an herbicide called glyphosate, and in the early 1990s we began to see the release of genetically modified foods into our food supply. It all seems to begin with a chemical company by the name IG Farben, the later parent company of Bayer Farben, provided the chemicals used in Nazi nerve agents and gas chambers. Years later, a second chemical company, Monsanto, joined the war industry with a production of Agent Orange, a toxin used during the Vietnam War. When the wars ended, these companies needed a market for their chemicals, so they pivoted to killing bugs and pests on American farmlands. Monsanto began marketing glyphosate with a catchy name, Roundup. They claimed that these chemicals were harmless and that they safeguarded our crops from pests. So farmers started spraying these supposedly safe chemicals on our farmland. They solved the bug problem, but they also killed the crops. Monsanto offered a solution with the creation of genetically modified, otherwise known as GMO, crops that resisted the glyphosate in the roundup that they were spraying. These Roundup Ready crops allow farmers to spray entire fields of glyphosate to kill off pests without harming the plants, but our food is left covered in toxic chemical residue that doesn't wash, dry, or cook off. Not only is it sprayed to kill pests, but in the final stages of harvest, it is sprayed on the wheat to dry it out. Grains that go into bread and cereals that are in grocery stores and homes of Americans are heavily sprayed with these toxins. It's also being sprayed on oats, chickpeas, almonds, potatoes and more. You can assume that if it's not organic, it is likely contaminated with glyphosate. In America, organic food, by law, cannot contain GMOs and glyphosate, and they are more expensive compared to conventionally grown options, Americans are being forced to pay more for food that isn't poisoned. The Environmental Working Group reported a test of popular wheat-based products and found glyphosate contamination in 80 to 90% of the products on grocery store shelves. Popular foods like Cheerios, Goldfish, chickpea pasta, like Banza, Nature Valley bars, were found have concerning levels of glyphosate. If that is not alarming enough, glyphosate is produced by and distributed from China. In 2018, Bayer bought Monsanto. They currently have patented soybeans, corn, canola and sugar beets, and they are the largest distributor of GMO corn and soybean seeds. Americans deserve a straight answer. Why does an agrochemical company own where our food comes from? Currently, 85 to 100% of corn and soy crops in the US are genetically modified. 80% of GMOs are engineered to withstand glyphosate, and a staggering 280 million pounds of glyphosate are sprayed on American crops annually. We are eating this roundup ready corn, but unlike GMO crops, humans are not Roundup Ready. We are not resistant to these toxins, and it's causing neurological damage, endocrine disruption, it's harming our reproductive health and it's affecting fetal development. Glyphosate is classified as a carcinogen by the World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer. It is also suspected to contribute towards the rise in celiac disease and gluten sensitivities. They're finding glyphosate in human breast milk, placentas, our organs, and even sperm. It's also being found in our rain and our drinking water. Until January of 2022, many companies made efforts to obscure the presence of GMOs and pesticides in food products from American consumers. It was only then that legislation came into effect mandating that these companies disclose such ingredients with a straightforward label stating, made with bio engineered ingredients, but it's very small on the package. Meanwhile, glyphosate still isn't labeled on our food. Parents in America are unknowingly feeding their children these toxic foods. Dr. Don Huber, a glyphosate researcher, warns that glyphosate will make the outlawed 1970s insecticide DDT look harmless in comparison to glyphosate. Why is the US government subsidizing the most pesticide sprayed crops using taxpayer dollars? These are the exact foods that are driving the epidemic of chronic disease. These crops, heavily sprayed with glyphosate, are then processed into high fructose corn syrup and refined vegetable oils, which are key ingredients for the ultra processed foods that line our supermarket shelves and fill our children's lunches in schools across the nation. Children across America are consuming foods such as Goldfish and Cheerios that are loaded with glyphosate. These crops also feed our livestock, which then produce the eggs, dairy and meat products that we consume. They are in everything. Pick up almost any ultra processed food package on the shelf, and you will see the words, contains corn, wheat and soy on the ingredients panel. Meanwhile, Bayer is doing everything it can to keep consumers in the dark, while our government protects these corporate giants. They fund educational programs at major agricultural universities, they lobby in Washington, and they collaborate with lawmakers to protect their profits over public health. Two congressmen are working with Bayer right now on the Farm Bill to protect Bayer from any liability, despite already having to pay out billions to sick Americans who got cancer from their product. They know that their product is harming people. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI): Couple questions. So you really have two issues raised here. Any concern about just GMO seeds and GMO crops, and then you have the contamination, Glycosate, originally is a pre-emergent, but now it's sprayed on the actual crops and getting in the food. Can you differentiate those two problems? I mean, what concerns are the GMO seeds? Maybe other doctors on t

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2779: Nancy Clark emphasizes that food should not only fuel the body but also enrich relationships and life experiences. She encourages athletes to move away from restrictive food labels like "good" and "bad," suggesting instead a balanced approach that embraces both nutritious and enjoyable meals. Striving for perfection can lead to disordered eating, while flexibility fosters a healthier relationship with food and overall wellness. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://nancyclarkrd.com/2017/09/09/talking-about-food/ Quotes to ponder: “Food brings people together and is supposed to be one of life's pleasures.” “Eating a fun food is not cheating. The problem arises when you restrict fun foods, only to succumb to devouring not just one cookie but all 24 of them.” “You need not have a perfect diet to have an excellent diet. A reasonable goal is 85-90% quality foods; 10-15% ‘whatever.'” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nutritious crops aren't getting to the people who need nutrition most, even in one of the most fertile places on Earth: Indonesia. Exploring some of the forgotten foods from the country's more than 17,000 islands, food entrepreneur Helianti Hillman explains why centering food policy on biodiversity, rather than monoculture, is the key to healthier people and a healthier planet.

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2779: Nancy Clark emphasizes that food should not only fuel the body but also enrich relationships and life experiences. She encourages athletes to move away from restrictive food labels like "good" and "bad," suggesting instead a balanced approach that embraces both nutritious and enjoyable meals. Striving for perfection can lead to disordered eating, while flexibility fosters a healthier relationship with food and overall wellness. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://nancyclarkrd.com/2017/09/09/talking-about-food/ Quotes to ponder: “Food brings people together and is supposed to be one of life's pleasures.” “Eating a fun food is not cheating. The problem arises when you restrict fun foods, only to succumb to devouring not just one cookie but all 24 of them.” “You need not have a perfect diet to have an excellent diet. A reasonable goal is 85-90% quality foods; 10-15% ‘whatever.'” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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It is November, which means we are firmly seated in fall and many of us have seen the total demise of our gardens. In fact, some of us have had several weeks since we saw anything green out there and it's kind of depressing! Have no fear, there is a way to get a fresh green pick-me-up in the kitchen even when the outside seems bleary – three ways, in fact! Today on Just Grow Something we're going to cover three ways to grow nutritious greens indoors. This can absolutely be done year-round, but it's especially poignant in the late fall and through the winter. Especially if you live somewhere like I do where it's a bit bleak and dreary outside and your body is just craving something fresh. Let's dig in! References and Resources: (some links are affiliates and I'll earn a small commission ... thank you!) Get 20% off a Magic Mind subscription with code GROWSOMETHING20 Simple LED grow lights: https://amzn.to/3UMqN5k Hydroponic net pots: https://amzn.to/3Cm8fSW Coconut coir plant starter pellets: https://amzn.to/3YK0xth Organic liquid plant food for hydroponics: https://amzn.to/3UO1fEO pH test strips: https://amzn.to/3Co6Efq Inexpensive air bubbler: https://amzn.to/3O3Gpxj Variety pack microgreens seed: https://amzn.to/3O4eddS Elm Dirt: https://www.elmdirt.com/?rfsn=6809035.8aa23a5 Microgreen Basics - Ep. 169 Just Grow Something Gardening Friends Facebook Group Check out how you can become a patron on Patreon Buy Me A Coffee!

To celebrate this milestone epsiode, we are sharing sotries from guests who have resolved health challenges thanks to nutrient-rich diets and traditional wisdom. You'll hear from Saritah on addressing military-related weight issues with keto principles and nutrient-rich foods; Corey Dunn on managing her child's severe eczema by eliminating gluten and dairy; and Janine Farzin on revitalizing her diet with sacred foods high in fat-soluble vitamins. Medea Galligan breaks down the importance of fermented soy products and the pitfalls of non-fermented soy, while Erin Meschke recounts her recovery from a challenging childhood through dietary changes. Finally, Kristen Files shares how living foods rejuvenated her energy levels. They each offer practical tips, along with captivating stories and insights into traditional dietary practices. Guest websites include: Saritah - WAPF chapter in Madison WI Corey Dunn - For Nutrient's Sake Janine Farzin - Offally Good Cooking Kristen Files - Forest Creek Wellness Erin Meschke - WAPF chapter in Boulder CO Become a member of the Weston A. Price Foundation (using the code pod10) Find your local chapter leader on our website: westonaprice.org Check out our sponsors Paleo Valley  and American Blossom Linens  Key Takeaways: Principles of the Weston A. Price Foundation Nutrient-Dense Foods Cultural Practices and Modern Diets Overcoming Health Issues with Food Breastfeeding and Early Nutrition Holistic Approach to Wellness   Episode Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:43 - Weight Struggles and Keto Diet Discoveries 04:09 - Transitioning to a Nutrient-Rich Diet with Organ Capsules 07:47 - Benefits of Frozen Liver Pills and Fermented Cod Oil 10:16 - Health Issues Arising from a Strict Low-Fat Diet 13:02 - Challenges of Eating Liver and Unpleasant Tastes 17:19 - PaleoValley Beef Sticks: Sustainable and Nutritious 19:48 - Eco-Friendly US-Made Natural Fiber Sheets at a Discount 23:41 - Overcoming Struggles and Finding Healing Through Food 27:43 - Health Tips Recommended by Podcast Guests 31:06 - The Foundational Role of Nutrition in Wellness 33:29 - Life-Changing Spanish Podcast for Families 37:40 - Outro   Quotes of the Episode: "Check your shelf, find what doesn't nourish or serve you, toss it out. Refresh your choices!"— Saritah "I say taking ownership of your health means incorporating living foods like ferments, raw milk, and quality meats. Focus on what you can add to your diet first." — Kristen Files "When you cook at home, you select the ingredients. It's simple to avoid things not in line with your values."— Corey Dunn "Muscle meat isn't enough. Balance it with connective tissue, amino acids from organ meats and bones. Support local farmers for deep nourishment."— Janine Farzin "Discover your leader. Dive into the world of real food, fermentation, and bone broth. Elevate well-being, nurture your body, and witness self-healing." — Medea Galligan

In today's episode of Nutritious, Arnav interviews Dr. Akriti Dewanwala, a gastroenterologist in Brevard County, Florida affiliated with Rockledge Regional Medical Center with over a decade of experience in her field. She completed her medical and GI training in Sunni Buffalo and has been dedicated to helping patients optimize their digestive health for more than 11 years.Dr. Dewanwala will be sharing expert insights using research on the role of diet, exercise, and other lifestyle factors in preventing colon cancer. From dietary adjustments to increased fiber intake to the benefits of regular physical activity, Dr. Dewanwala will offer a comprehensive approach to reducing colon cancer risk and promoting long-term health. Support the show

Pulses are the nutritionally dense, dry edible seeds of legumes including dry peas, beans, lentils and chickpeas. They are high in fiber, folate, potassium and plant protein, and contain several micronutrients such as iron and zinc. While many people may not be familiar with the term “pulses”, chances are they are familiar with the food itself. Nutritious, versatile and affordable, pulses are also a climate-friendly crop. This episode dives into all things pulses with a farmer/agricultural economist and a registered dietitian nutritionist.   Tune in to this episode to learn about: ·       what pulses are ·       what the difference is between pulses and legumes ·       why chickpeas are also called garbanzo beans ·       current intakes vs. recommended intakes ·       the nutritional profile of pulses ·       benefits of pulses beyond nutrition ·       tips for preparing pulses ·       swaps and recipes to try ·       what makes pulses a climate-friendly crop ·       what benefits farmers experience by incorporating pulse crops into their rotation ·       the Coalition for the Advancement of Pulses ·       current research, takeaways and infographics ·       resources for the public and health professionals Full shownotes, transcript and resources at:  https://soundbitesrd.com/272 

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Kelp is one of the most sustainable plants in the world. Not only do kelp forests thrive without the use of pesticides and fertilizers, they also support carbon sequestration, promote biodiversity, buffer ocean acidification, and improve water quality. Snacks from the Sea supports these incredible ecosystems by creating nutrient-dense, kelp-based snacks that are harvested sustainably to ensure a vibrant ecosystem while supporting a lifestyle of health and happiness. Inspired by a nourishing dish made by her Korean mother, Snacks from the Sea founder Jennifer wanted to provide people in America with the incredible health benefits of kelp in a convenient, delicious, crunchy snack. Moreso than traditional seaweed, kelp is a nutrient powerhouse that contains healthy vitamins and minerals, such as vitamins A and K1, folate, magnesium, iron, and iodine and a powerful antioxidant, fucoidan, which has been shown to have anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory, anti-viral and immunoregulatory properties. Snacks from the Sea's signature product, Kelpie Chips, delivers the nourishing power of kelp in a line of all-natural kelp chips available in three delicious flavors: Zesty Pizza, Chipotle, and Salt & Pepper. Apart from supporting vibrant human health, Snacks from the Sea also benefits marine ecosystems. Snacks from the Sea works directly with Korean farmers to harvest kelp from large, sustainable underwater forests. Their kelp farmers are part of an eco-friendly cooperative that was one of the first kelp producers to receive an ASC-MSC seaweed certification. This certification means their operations have demonstrated proven success at minimizing environmental impact, and that employees and the community are being cared for. ASC-MSC-certified operations are monitored based on five criteria: sustainable wild populations, environmental impacts, effective management, social responsibility, and community relations and interactions. “In Korea, kelp has been used as a remedy for thousands of years,” said Snacks from the Sea founder Jennifer Murphy. “In creating Snacks from the Sea, I wanted to share the amazing benefits of this nutrient powerhouse with people across the United States. In doing so, we are also supporting marine ecosystems that sequester carbon. Our kelp-based products are a win for snackers and a win for the planet.” From sea to snack, Snacks from the Sea's kelp-based products are sustainably sourced directly from the sea, then lightly fried with delicious natural seasonings to create the perfect crunchy kelp to eat with a favorite dip, crumbled for a salad or soup topper, or carried in a backpack for clean energy on the trail. Snacks from the Sea can be purchased on Amazon. About Snacks from the Sea Snacks from the Sea is a line of nutrient-dense, kelp-based snacks. Snacks from the Sea signature kelp chips are made from sustainably harvested kelp and lightly fried with delicious natural seasonings. Rich in minerals, vitamins, and antioxidant activity, Snacks from the Sea Kelpie Chips are perfect with a favorite dip, crumbled for a salad or soup topper, or carried in a backpack for clean energy on the trail. Visit www.snacksfromthesea.com for more information. ► Luxury Women Handbag Discounts: https://www.theofficialathena.... ► Review Us: https://itunes.apple.com/us/po... ► Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/c/AshSa... ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1lov... ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashsa... ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/1loveAsh ► Blog: http://www.ashsaidit.com/blog #atlanta #ashsaidit #theashsaiditshow #ashblogsit #ashsaidit®Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-ash-said-it-show--1213325/support.

Did you know that the fruits and vegetables on your plate may contain up to 50% fewer nutrients than they did just a few decades ago? In this eye-opening episode of the Dr. Josh Axe Show, we dive deep into the alarming trend of nutrient depletion in our food supply and explore practical solutions to ensure you're getting the nutrition your body needs. Dr. Axe uncovers: The shocking statistics behind the decline in essential nutrients like calcium, iron, and vitamins in our produce How modern farming practices are stripping our soil of vital minerals and micronutrients Ancient biblical wisdom that aligns with cutting-edge sustainable agriculture techniques The power of regenerative farming to restore soil health and boost nutrient density Why your "healthy" diet might not be providing the nourishment you think it is The surprising connection between soil health and human health Practical tips for choosing nutrient-dense foods and supporting sustainable agriculture Tune in to arm yourself with the knowledge to make informed food choices, support your health, and contribute to a more sustainable food system. You'll walk away with actionable strategies to optimize your nutrition and become part of the solution to this hidden crisis affecting us all. Want more of The Dr. Josh Axe Show? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Josh Axe Instagram Twitter Facebook TikTok ------  Links:  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15637215/ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/8094536_Changes_in_USDA_Food_Composition_Data_for_43_Garden_Crops_1950_to_1999 https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/soil-depletion-and-nutrition-loss/ https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/vitamins/folate https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/vitamins/riboflavin https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23193625/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10084981/ https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/nutrition/articles/10.3389/fnut.2022.960309/full https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/journal-of-trace-elements-and-minerals  https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminE-HealthProfessional/

Why does bread get a bad rap? Maybe it's because we've forgotten how to prepare it the traditional way. Courtney Queen is a sourdough bread expert and the chef behind Butter for All (a recipe website) and today she explains how bread can be good for you, particularly when it's sourdough!   Courtney goes over how to make it, what flour is best (most digestible and nutrient-rich), whether you need a starter or not to (a-hem) get started, and how entire civilizations have been built on grains and bread.   Visit Courtney's website: butterforall.com Register for the pasture-based farm event on August 25 at Sally Fallon Morell's farm. Check out our sponsors Optimal Carnivore and Paleo Valley!