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Today many of us understand that processed foods, excess carbohydrates, and gluten (for certain individuals) may contribute to ill health. 

But what is not as well known is that omnipresent seed oils…

Approximately 1 out of 3 women of reproductive age in America are suffering from a nutrient deficiency that can lead to fatigue, immune dysfunction, rapid aging and an increased risk of disease.  

An…

We’ve all read the devastating headlines about climate change and global warming, but many times it’s difficult to know exactly what you can do to help. 

Do you have to give up animal products?  Get …

According to recent research, nearly 40% of older Americans are not getting enough protein. Current protein recommendations also represent a minimum rather than an ideal protein intake and the highe…

In 2014 Dr. Gary Fettke, an orthopedic surgeon in Tasmania, was reported to the medical board for suggesting his diabetic patients reduce their sugar intake despite sound scientific evidence and clin…

We’ve all heard the misguided message that meat consumption is killing us, but what you might not know is that these beliefs originated from religion, rather than good science or historical evidence.

It’s often cited that 95% of those who lose weight on a diet will gain it all back within one year. 

Why might this happen?

Perhaps because most diets only address WHAT you are eating - but not WHY y…

We’ve all heard about the controversy surrounding glyphosate, Roundup’s main ingredient. 

In 2015 The International Agency for Research on Cancer concluded glyphosate may possibly cause cancer in hum…

A recent human trial demonstrated that eating wild meat (kangaroo) caused lower levels of post-meal inflammation than eating conventionally-raised beef. 

In other words, how the animal was raised may…

Over 99% of chicken in America is produced by two companies and raised in ways that can negatively impact human and environmental health. 

The worst part is, even labels like “cage free” and ‘free ra…

Did you know that the most nutrient-dense foods in the world are not plants? 

Despite what you may have heard, organ meats are gram-for-gram the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet. 

Which is lik…

IN THE EPISODE

According to the CDC, one American dies every 36 seconds from heart disease. 

And though many Americans believe avoiding saturated fat will reduce heart disease risk, most people don’t…

IN THE EPISODE There are many hotly-debated questions in nutrition today including…

• Is grass fed beef healthier than conventionally raised beef?
• Are plant-based burgers nutritionally equivalent to g…

A 2010 study published in Plos One found that 5 of the 10 most violence-inducing drugs were antidepressants. 

Alongside antidepressants, 6 sedatives/hypnotics and 3 medications for attentional issues…

A 2019 survey of over 3,000 participants noted considerable improvements in the following conditions by avoiding genetically modified organisms (GMOs)...

• Digestive issues (85.2%)
• Fatigue (60.4%)
• Ove…

Several studies have shown a spike in anxiety, depression, and insomnia within the last year.

In fact, people are 3x more likely to have anxiety or depressive disorders (vs. 2019) and insomnia rates …

Many women today experience their menstrual cycle as a burden, rather than a superpower. 

(I know because that used to be me.)

But the truth is, when we understand our cycle and the natural rhythm an…

A recent Stanford study revealed that 80% of healthy people had blood sugar spikes. 

Why does this matter? 

Because blood sugar spikes are dangerous when they occur often enough or for long periods o…

Many people today suffer from hormonal imbalance. 

And while dietary change, detox, and supplements can be extremely helpful, sometimes it’s not enough. 

In fact, repeated negative thoughts (and thou…

According to the CDC, approximately 9% of men and 10% of women between the ages of 15-44 struggle with infertility. 

I was one of those people.  

There is nothing more frustrating than wanting to sta…