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Optimize Paleo by Paleovalley

Take control of your health by moving beyond the Paleo template and learning about cutting edge health strategies that really work. This podcast will give you tips and tricks from the mouths of experts and common folk alike who discovered exactly what it takes to THRIVE. Join Chas and Autumn Smith, loving and passionate husband and wife and founders of Paleovalley.com as they guide you on the journey to cultivate vibrant health and wellness.
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May 26, 2023

Iron deficiency anemia is the most common nutrient deficiency worldwide affecting more than one billion people resulting in symptoms like: 

  • Weakness
  • Impaired cognitive function
  • Decreased immune function
  • Developmental issue

And while many of us turn to iron supplements to raise iron levels - Morley Robbins, mineral
expert, author of the Copper Cure, and today’s podcast guest, believes there is much more to the story.

In fact, Morley believes iron deficiency anemia is a copper, rather than iron, issue.

Tune in to this week’s podcast for a fascinating exploration of iron-related issues, the best foods and supplements for improving iron status, and these fun facts…

  • The valuable roles of copper for health
  • Symptoms of copper-deficiency
  • Why copper is misunderstood
  • The true causes of anemia
  • The food that cures anemia
  • How to improve copper status
  • Why ferritin is a poor marker for iron status in pregnancy
  • Why too much iron is harmful 
  • The 3 best sources of whole-food copper
  • How to properly test copper and iron status
  • Common lifestyle factors that harm copper
  • When vitamin A toxicity may not be a concern
  • How to talk to your doctor about your copper/iron status

Morley has a grasp on the literature and practical implications of this topic, like no one else I have ever interviewed!!

I know you will love this conversation and I sincerely hope it's helpful!!

 

Valuable Resources:

Morley Robbins - Root Cause Protocol Institute
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May 5, 2023

According to research the nutrient levels in our food are on the decline. In fact, between 1940 - 1990 - vegetables have lost…

  • 24% magnesium
  • 46% calcium
  • 37% iron
  • 76% copper 

And meat has lost….

  • 55% copper
  • 50% iron
  • 29% calcium
  • Why is this happening and what can we do about it?  

You’ll have to tune into this week’s podcast with author and soil expert Dr. David Montgomery and Anne Biklé as they discuss the surprising causes and solutions for our nutrient-depleted food! Here are some of the highlights from our fascinating discussion:

  • The major causes of land degradation
  • Are organic foods more nutritious?
  • The link between our soil and gut health
  • Why soil microbes are important for human health
  • The major problems with conventional agriculture
  • How fertilizers create nutrient poor food
  • The importance of phytochemicals for human health
  • The main factor that determines a healthy farm
  • Why what an animal eats affects its nutrient profile
  • And so much more!

Please share this important information with anyone you think it could benefit. 

Thanks for listening.

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Apr 21, 2023

According to the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention stress is a leading cause of illness, accounting for about two thirds of all doctors visits and 75% of illnesses today. 

What that means is even if you eat a healthy diet and exercise daily, unaddressed stress could be the reason you’re still sick and tired. 

Annnnd if you’ve been alive on planet Earth in the last 3 years, it’s likely that your stress levels are higher than ever which is why I am thrilled to share this week's podcast with bestselling author and friend, Dr. Izabella Wentz, about her new book The Adrenal Transformation Protocol: A 4-Week Plan to Release Stress Symptoms and Go from Surviving to Thriving

We talk all about symptoms of stress, how to eat to reduce stress, the best supplements for stress and how to cultivate a less-stress lifestyle. Here are some other fascinating takeaways you’ll learn about…

  • How stress affects our health
  • Signs your body is overstressed
  • Tests you can use to determine how stress is affecting you
  • Signs of adrenal dysfunction in kids
  • A simple dietary trick for reducing stress
  • Traditional diagnosis that may be a result of adrenal issues
  • Why most mainstream practitioners don’t diagnose adrenal issues
  • A simple daily practice for making your body feel safe
  • Fasting and stress
  • A simple adrenal cocktail recipes
  • The link between vegan diets and Hashimoto’s
  • The surprising food for healing Hashimoto’s
  • Supplements for brain fog and depression
  • Two common beverages that may exacerbate adrenal dysfunction
  • The best supplements for improving adrenal function
  • Lifestyle tips for reducing stress

And so much more!

Please share this podcast far and wide given that the topic can help pretty much everyone.

Valuable Resources:

Adrenal Transformation Protocol by Dr. Izabella Wentz
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Paleovalley Essential C Complex
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Mar 24, 2023

Intellectually understanding which foods are health supportive is not always enough to yield sustainable dietary change. 

Why?

Because most of us fall victim to self sabotage. 

In fact, almost 95% of those who lose weight gain it all back within one year which is why in today’s podcast Eating Psychology Expert and best-selling author, Marc David, we break down how and why we self sabotage and how to transform that tendency. Here’s what you’ll learn…

  • The cause of self sabotage
  • How to overcome self sabotage
  • The simple strategy to prevent binge eating
  • The 8 eating archetypes and how to work with them for sustainable weight loss
  • Common toxic nutritional beliefs (and how to overcome them)
  • The little-known cause of weight loss resistance
  • The best way to approach weight loss
  • Why weighing yourself daily can be an issue
  • How can we become “embodied” and why it’s beneficial
  • How to redefine your relationship with food
  • How to reduce your dependency on food as a sole source of pleasure
  • And so much more! 

I completed Marc’s Eating Psychology Program back in 2012 and it was life changing and I sincerely hope this conversation is as impactful for you as his program was for me.

Valuable Resources

Paleovalley Supergreens
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The Emotional Eating Breakthrough Program
>>> Discover how to drop the shame, confusion & struggle with food HERE!

8 Eating Archetypes Mini-Course
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Mar 10, 2023

We’ve all heard dietary saturated fat and cholesterol cause heart disease - but what you might not know - is that the evidence for this belief is not as foolproof as we’ve been led to believe. 

And given that heart disease is still America’s #1 kill responsible for almost 700,000 deaths per year - understanding what you can do to prevent it is paramount. 

In this week’s podcast with the author of Understanding The Heart: Surprising Insights Into The Evolutionary Origins Of Heart Disease - And Why It Matters, Dr. Hussey, we explore 3 little-known (and preventable) causes of heart-based issues and the common misunderstandings keep us stuck. 

Dr. Hussey provides invaluable insights given his clinical experience and admitted obsession with the heart, but also because he experienced a heart attack and the shortcomings of current systems and strategies personally in 2020.

This conversation was truly fascinating and I hope you walk away feeling as surprised and informed as I did. :) Here are some of my favorite takeaways: 

  • The link between intense exercise and heart attacks
  • The best test for preventing heart attacks
  • The biggest misconception around heart disease
  • Why heart attacks occur without a blockage
  • The #1 risk factor for heart disease
  • The food most of us are eating that may be linked to heart disease
  • Why collagen is important for the heart
  • Lifestyle tips for heart disease prevention
  • Why the sauna is especially heart healthy
  • The supplement that can prevent clots as well as medications
  • The animal-based nutrients that protect the heart
  • The link between heart and dental health
  • And so much more!

Please share this important information far and wide, friends.

 

Valuable Resources:

Dr. Stephen Hussey - Resource Your Health
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Feb 24, 2023

Did you know that certain spices, particularly turmeric, have demonstrated the ability to turn off inflammation and positively impact gene expression?

It sounds crazy, but spices are one of our most potent and underrated medicines. 

Which is why in today’s podcast with biochemist, Dr. Bharat Aggarwal, a former professor at University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and expert on cytokines, the role of inflammation in cancer, and the anti-cancer effects of spices and herbs, we take a deep dive into exactly why turmeric and other spices are so powerful. 

And also why most doctors today are not talking about them. 

Here are some of the fascinating highlights from our conversation:

  • Two uses of turmeric for children
  • Why the FDA denied his patent
  • The viruses turmeric can kill
  • The toxic dose of turmeric
  • The truth about turmeric and its bioavailability
  • The only downside to turmeric
  • How turmeric turns off inflammation
  • How to determine how much turmeric you need
  • The difference between curcumin and turmeric
  • How turmeric compares to anti-inflammatory drugs
  • The brain benefits of turmeric
  • Why one of his papers was retracted
  • Other spices and their benefits
  • And so much more!

Please share this podcast with those you love and stay healthy, friends!

 

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Dr. Bharat Aggarwal, Ph.D.
>>> Learn More About Dr. Aggarwal’s Research HERE!

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Feb 10, 2023

This week’s podcast, with author and top 50 functional medicine doctor, Dr. Will Cole, is all about INTUITIVE FASTING.

While it may seem counterintuitive, intuitive fasting is a powerful practice that can help you access your intuition and find a fasting rhythm that honors your health and changing circumstances.

It allows you to step into the driver’s seat of your health, and it’s a gentle, gradual approach that begins with simple overnight fasts.

I have been using this practice for years, but never knew quite how to articulate the concept until I read his book.

Dr. Cole is brilliant and I sincerely hope this conversation is as helpful and powerful for you - as it has been for me. 

Here’s what we chat about…

  • Why some people were triggered by his book
  • What intuitive fasting is 
  • How fasting helps us access our intuition
  • The benefits of fasting
  • His favorite fasts for improving metabolic health 
  • The difference between caloric restriction and fasting 
  • An intuitive fasting regimen for beginners
  • Who should not fast
  • How to fast with your cycle 
  • A good time to increase carbs during your cycle
  • Fasting-approved drinks and tea
  • What to drink for cravings during a fast
  • Supplements to use during fasting
  • How to avoid losing muscle while fasting


Enjoy!

 

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Jan 20, 2023

Have you tried all the popular diets and weight loss strategies, but still don’t feel your best? 

Many times it’s because what works for someone else - won’t always work for you. 

In fact, we are all unique biochemically and our needs change from season to season, so the only way to find your perfect diet and lifestyle is to tune into your body’s feedback. 

Which is why today’s podcast with Renee Belz and Lauren Sombarto (aka The Biohacker Babes) is devoted to beginner biohacking, optimizing the foundations of health (sleep, movement, food) and how to use technology to reconnect to your intuition.

These two ladies are wise, fun, feisty and full of helpful tips and tricks. Here are some of the fascinating things you’ll learn: 

  • A common mistake that reduces sleep quality
  • The benefits of methylene blue (and what you need to know before you buy it)
  • How to use biohacking to get in touch with your intuition
  • What is heart rate variability (HRV) and why you should measure it
  • The simplest way to increase HRV
  • Tips for better sleep
  • How alcohol affects (HRV) and how to minimize its negative impacts
  • Their favorite biohacking-approved wine
  • Helpful supplements for iron issues 
  • Energizing and calming herbs
  • The best (and worst) ways to add supplements
  • The healing power of sound
  • Their favorite biohacking devices
  • And so much more!

I hope you love this show as much as I did - don’t forget to tag someone in the comments who you think will love the show. 

Happy biohacking!

Valuable Resources:

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Jan 6, 2023

Children born to moms with poorly controlled blood sugar during pregnancy have a 6-19x increased risk of diabetes or obesity.

Unfortunately, our current dietary recommendations for carbohydrates during pregnancy are way too high for many individuals which can cause unstable blood sugar.

Many leading organizations also claim that vegan diets are safe for pregnancy, yet, according to registered dietician, Certified Diabetes Educator and author, Lily Nichols, there are many reasons to doubt their safety.

To help feel empowered rather than confused around prenatal nutrition, this week's podcast is devoted to how to eat for the healthiest pregnancy and children possible.

Here are some of my favorite takeaways:

  • Why our dietary guidelines for pregnancy are a house of cards
  • The nutrient we should be getting 3x more of
  • The 4 nutrients you need to avoid anemia
  • Two little-known nutrients for bone health (according to new research!)
  • How many carbs you actually need during pregnancy
  • Why protein recommendations are too low for later pregnancy
  • Optimal protein targets for pregnancy
  • The consequences of a low-fat diet for women’s hormones
  • The nutrient deficiency linked to regressions in infancy and early childhood
  • The nutrient 80% of American women do not get enough of during pregnancy
  • Are vegan diets safe during pregnancy?
  • 3 ways to upgrade your health today
  • And so much more!

If you are a mom, planning to get pregnant or know someone who is - please share this podcast so we can help spread the good word.

Happy, healthy New Year, everyone!

 

Valuable Resources:

Paleovalley Superfood Bars
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Lily Nichols, RDN
>>> Learn more about real food nutrition for pregnancy & gestational diabetes HERE!

Real Food for Pregnancy Book
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Dec 23, 2022

One of the tools I’ve found most helpful for people during the holiday season is intermittent fasting (IF). IF is a powerful practice that requires you eat during certain windows of time and fast the rest of the time. 

In other words, you don’t have to change what you eat - just when. And its benefits include…

  • Fat burning
  • Reduced heart disease risk 
  • Improved memory 
  • Reduced caloric intake 

The best part? It’s free, flexible and simple and you can still reap the benefits even if you don’t eat perfectly. 

(which is why it’s one of my favorite holiday tools!)

To learn all about IF and its beautiful benefits check out this week’s podcast with nurse practitioner and international speaker, Cynthia Thurlow. Here are some of the fascinating takeaways…

  • The benefits of intermittent fasting
  • Cynthia’s morning routine
  • How intermittent fasting affects hormones
  • How to reduce your risk of reproductive cancers
  • The morning drink that improves IF’s benefits
  • The supplements you can take while fasting
  • Fasting benefits for mental health
  • How to reduce cravings during fasting
  • Why fasting might be hard for you (and how to make it easier!)
  • How to fast with your cycle
  • When you should not fast
  • How much protein, fat and carbohydrates we should have each day
  • The trigger foods you may want to monitor
  • The hormone that makes you more insulin sensitive
  • Why alcohol can lead to weight gain
  • And much more!

Please share this podcast with anyone you think it might help and have a wonderful, healthy, happy holiday, friends!

Valuable Resources:

Paleovalley Apple Cider Vinegar Complex
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Intermittent Fasting Transformation by Cynthia Thurlow
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Dec 9, 2022

The incidence of food reactions (allergies, intolerances, sensitivities) is on the rise. 

 

But what many people don't know is that it is possible to heal certain types of food reactions. 

 

(Celiac Disease and food allergies, being a notable exception:)

 

When my son was younger he reacted to several foods like wheat, corn, dairy and sometimes even chocolate. 

 

And while the elimination diet did help us manage his symptoms - avoiding so many foods was stressful, especially as he started going to school.

 

Thankfully, my dear friend Steven Wright (engineer, gut expert and founder of Healthy Gut) helped me heal my son’s food sensitivities from the root. 

 

Today, my son can essentially eat all foods except for those that contain gluten. 

 

This change was so miraculous for our family, that I invited Steven on to the podcast this week so that he can teach you all how to heal food sensitivities from the root. Here are some of the fascinating tidbits we cover: 

 

  • What causes food sensitivities? 
  • The difference between food sensitivities and food allergies
  • 3 little known reasons the incidence of food reaction is rising
  • Why PPIs can be dangerous
  • Why stomach acid is not the enemy
  • The most common food reactions
  • 3 issues that underlie food sensitivities
  • The incredible importance of short chain fatty acid (and how to find them)
  • Why food elimination diets are not enough
  • The 4 steps for healing food reactions
  • The best supplements for healing food sensitivities
  • How to prevent food allergies and sensitivities in kids
  • And so much more!

I hope you love this podcast as much as I did! Please tag someone in the comments who you think will benefit from this information and use these principles as you head into the holiday season.

Valuable Resources:

HealthyGut.com
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Nov 11, 2022

Did you know that, as a woman, your cholesterol and blood sugar levels will be higher at certain times of your menstrual cycle?

Which can not only affect how you feel and what you should eat, but may also affect whether or not you’re prescribed medication.  

Women are also stronger, smarter and calmer during certain periods of the cycle, and should eat more carbs and avoid fasting at other times. 

Sadly, because most health-based research has been based on men, most women never understand these important nuances.

Which is why in today’s podcast with bestselling author, keynote speaker, nutrition and functional health and fasting expert, Dr. Mindy Pelz, we talk all about why women MUST approach their health differently and how to customize your diet and lifestyle to leverage your hormone-centric advantages. Here are some of the fascinating takeaways:

  • How cholesterol levels change during your cycle
  • Why glucose levels are higher at certain times in your cycle
  • Is higher cholesterol dangerous for women?
  • A little-known underlying cause of high cholesterol in women
  • The negative impact of statins on the brain
  • What women MUST know to fully understand their health
  • When you are the strongest and most capable during your cycle
  • When to eat more carbs during your cycle
  • The hormone that protects your brain
  • What to eat at different parts of your cycle
  • What a hormone feast is and how to do it
  • When you should always avoid alcohol
  • The 4 components of a fasting lifestyle
  • When to do a carnivore diet and when to eat more veggies
  • When to use the sauna, red light and cold therapy during your cycle
  • Hyperbaric oxygen and its utility for healing hormones
  • And so much more!

Do not miss this conversation if you are (or love) a woman or are the parent of a young woman. It is a truly POWERFUL conversation that will forever change your approach to women’s health.

Valuable Resources:


Paleovalley Organic Supergreens
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Fast Like a Girl by Mindy Pelz
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Oct 28, 2022

Twenty million Americans today suffer from chronic digestive issues.

Actress Sally Pressman, (you may have seen her as “Roxy” from Army Wives or on Grey’s Anatomy, Younger, Good Girls, etc.) became one of them when she was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis in 2009. 

Her doctor said medications were her only option, but after a few days of self-directed dietary change - her symptoms were gone.

I met Sally when I worked at the Tracy Anderson Method.

Her work ethic, kindness, and bubbly personality quickly made her one of my favorite clients and I am thrilled to share her beautiful soul and remarkable story in this week’s podcast. 

We talk about all gut healing and the fitness and beauty secrets that made Sally one of Hollywood’s elite. Here are some of the highlights…

  • The exercise method Sally (and I) are obsessed with
  • The realities of living with an autoimmune illness
  • Why doctors do not talk about nutrition 
  • The diet that helped manage her autoimmune condition 
  • A day in the life of Sally’s diet 
  • The food Sally always avoids
  • Her favorite natural sweetener
  • Sally’s favorite brand of chocolate and go-to snacks
  • Sally’s favorite paleo bakery and cinnamon rolls (that you can get nationwide!)
  • Her daughter’s favorite protein snack
  • Sally’s skin and supplement secrets 
  • Sally’s experience with keto and intermittent fasting
  • Sally’s role model 
  • And so much more!

Please share this podcast with anyone you think it might benefit and thanks for listening!

Valuable Resources:

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Oct 7, 2022

Red meat is one of the most controversial foods in our modern-day diet.

On one hand - it’s a food we’ve been consuming for millions of years that provides some of our most valuable nutrients.

Yet, according to the 2019 Global Burden of Disease report, there is no safe level of red meat consumption.

To help you wade through the controversies and find the truth we have food scientist and scientific advisor, Dr. Frédéric Leroy on the podcast this week! 

Dr. Leroy has been instrumental in ensuring the science around red meat and animal products is accurately represented in publications like the Global Burden of Disease, and has some surprising updates about the legitimacy of its claims.

If you’re confused about whether animal products and processed meats are healthful or harmful - you do not want to miss this show! 

Here are some of the highlights….

  • Why Kellogg’s cereal and fake meats were created
  • Why The Global Burden of Disease is flawed
  • The problem with red meat research
  • The difference between plant and animal protein
  • The population who may want to avoid too much red meat
  • Are processed meats dangerous?
  • The most dangerous processed foods 
  • The difference between meats fermented and processed meats
  • Does meat cause cancer?
  • The important difference between hazard and risk
  • Are vegetable oils toxic? 
  • And much more!

Please tune in and share this important message with everyone you think may benefit.

 

Valuable Resources:

Paleovalley 100% Grass Fed Beef Sticks
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Animal Source Foods in Ethical, Sustainable, and Healthy Diets
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Sep 22, 2022

According to the CDC, an estimated 50 million adults (1 in 5 adults) experience chronic pain and in 2017 more than 191 million prescriptions were written for opioid pain medications that cause 17,000 overdose deaths annually. 

Those who suffer from chronic pain not only have a significantly reduced quality of life, but are also 3x more likely to experience anxiety and depression and have double the risk of suicide.

And while many of us believe that pain is just a natural part of the aging process, there are many common, little-known causes and simple strategies you can use to reduce chronic pain naturally.

Tune into this week’s podcast with Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician and Certified Chiropractic BioPhysics® physician,  Dr. Ryan Wohlfert to learn about 3 main causes of chronic pain and 3 steps you can take today to start reducing chronic pain. Here are some of the highlights:

  • The morning strategy that reduces chronic pain 
  • How to know if you’re experiencing chronic pain 
  • The problem with using Tylenol and Advil for chronic pain 
  • The 3 main causes of pain
  • Why pain can be positive
  • The link between posture, pain, and lifespan
  • 2 ways to assess your posture at home
  • The top 3 chemical exposures related to chronic pain
  • The link between refined sugar & pain
  • The link between pain & mental health
  • 3 steps to letting go of (and preventing) trapped emotions
  • Regrowing cartilage in the spine
  • How to address shin pain
  • And much more!

Please share this podcast with anyone you think it may help and share your thoughts in the comments below.

Valuable Resources:

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Dr. Ryan Wohlfert - Total Health Spine & Nutrition
>>> Click HERE to Learn more about the Natural Solutions to Chronic Pain Masterclass

Sep 9, 2022

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 (cottonseed, corn, soy, canola, etc.) may also be playing an important role in weight gain and disease. 

Seed oils are thought to be heart-healthy because they lower cholesterol, but clinical trials have also revealed that replacing saturated fats with seed oils may have deleterious health consequences. 

Tune in for all the juicy details and why upgrading your cooking oils may be one of the best dietary changes you can make with expert, Tucker Goodrich! Here are some of the fascinating tidbits we cover:

  • The difference between seed oils and fruit oils 
  • What makes seed oils fragile and dangerous
  • The 2 ways seed oils cause obesity
  • The problem with seed oils for children and nursing moms
  • How to tell if a seed oil has gone rancid
  • The type of cancer you can get from frying seed oils
  • The most fattening foods in the American diet
  • Why Tucker believes seed oil research is deceptive
  • The two mechanisms by which seed oils cause obesity
  • How seed oils give us the munchies
  • Why seed oils may be more dangerous than excess carbs
  • Which is worse in animal trials: trans fat or seed oils?
  • The link between seed oils, fibromyalgia, autoimmune issues 
  • What high oleic oil actually means
  • What the research around seed oils says
  • How Tucker healed his IBS and carb cravings overnight
  • And so much more!

Thanks for listening! Please share this information with anyone you think may benefit!

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Aug 26, 2022

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.  

And while we’re often told a plant-based diet is the best diet for health - Dr. Beal, the guest of this week’s podcast and a global nutrition researcher, found that animal foods (organ meats specifically) are actually the richest sources of nutrients that most people are deficient in. 

His research also found that refined grains, which most Americans consume copious amounts of, are the least nutrient dense. 

Which is clearly one reason nutrient deficiencies are rampant even in developed countries. 

Tune into this week’s podcast to learn:

✔︎ The nutrients many of us are deficient in
✔︎ The prevalence, consequences and causes of nutrient deficiency 
✔︎ The most nutrient-dense foods in the world 
✔︎ Why fortified nutrients are different than whole food versions
✔︎ The problems with most nutrient density rating systems (Food Compass)
✔︎ The dangers of vegan diets for kids 
✔︎ And so much more!

I hope you love this podcast as much as I did and please share this important information with anyone you think may benefit.

 

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Aug 9, 2022

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 solar power? 
Drive an electric car?

Fortunately, you do NOT have to change your entire life or give up meat to reduce your carbon footprint and become part of the solution. 

In fact, in this week’s podcast with bestselling author, award-winning activist and co-founder of Project Drawdown, Paul Hawken, we talk all about his new book Regeneration: Ending the Climate Crisis in One Generation and the simple steps you can take to help regenerate the planet. 

We also talk about common myths about vegan diets, plant-based burgers and the diet we need to reverse climate change. Here’s what you’ll learn…

  • The major contributors to climate changes
  • 3 steps you can take to reverse climate change (even if you’re a beginner!)
  • The true cause of climate change
  • Do we need to be vegan to reverse climate change?
  • The role of ruminant animals in healing our planet
  • The problems with plant-based burgers
  • The 3 types of plant-based burgers
  • Why big food companies are paying attention to regenerative ag
  • How healthy plants change the weather
  • Why conventional agriculture is are problematic 
  • The many benefits of regenerative agriculture 
  • The simplest dietary step you can take to reverse climate change
  • How long will it take to reverse climate change
  • The most dangerous myth about climate change
  • And so much more! 

This has been one of my favorite podcasts to date, friends, so please listen in and share this incredibly important conversation with anyone you think it might help!

 

Valuable Resources:

Paul Hawken - Project Regeneration
>>> Learn more about Paul’s work HERE!

Wild Pastures Grass Fed & Pasture Raised Meat Delivery
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Aug 9, 2022

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 solar power? 
Drive an electric car?

Fortunately, you do NOT have to change your entire life or give up meat to reduce your carbon footprint and become part of the solution. 

In fact, in this week’s podcast with bestselling author, award-winning activist and co-founder of Project Drawdown, Paul Hawken, we talk all about his new book Regeneration: Ending the Climate Crisis in One Generation and the simple steps you can take to help regenerate the planet. 

We also talk about common myths about vegan diets, plant-based burgers and the diet we need to reverse climate change. Here’s what you’ll learn…

  • The major contributors to climate changes
  • 3 steps you can take to reverse climate change (even if you’re a beginner!)
  • The true cause of climate change
  • Do we need to be vegan to reverse climate change?
  • The role of ruminant animals in healing our planet
  • The problems with plant-based burgers
  • The 3 types of plant-based burgers
  • Why big food companies are paying attention to regenerative ag
  • How healthy plants change the weather
  • Why conventional agriculture is are problematic 
  • The many benefits of regenerative agriculture 
  • The simplest dietary step you can take to reverse climate change
  • How long will it take to reverse climate change
  • The most dangerous myth about climate change
  • And so much more! 

This has been one of my favorite podcasts to date, friends, so please listen in and share this incredibly important conversation with anyone you think it might help!

 

Valuable Resources:

Paul Hawken - Project Regeneration
>>> Learn more about Paul’s work HERE!

Wild Pastures Grass Fed & Pasture Raised Meat Delivery
>>> To lock in 20% OFF + FREE shipping on Every Order for LIFE… Click HERE!

 

Jul 22, 2022

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 highest quality sources of protein (animal products) are often demonized.

As a result, many of us are under-eating protein which can cause a number of deleterious symptoms such as cravings, overeating, weight gain and a loss of muscle mass.

Tune in to this week’s podcast with protein expert, Dr. Peter Ballerstedt, to learn all about the often-ignored nuance in the protein conversation and how you can leverage protein’s superpowers to optimize your health and feel your best.

Here are some of my favorite takeaways…

Why the “meat is harmful” message is dangerous
The problems with our current protein recommendations
How much protein you really need
Crude protein vs. true protein (and why it matters for your health!)
The health benefits of plant vs. animal proteins
Symptoms of protein deficiency
How to identify a high-quality protein
The link between amino acid deficiency and back pain
Why tracking protein by percentage of calories is a bad idea
Why processed food products contain less protein than the label says
The surprising world’s #1 source of protein
What taking your daily MEDS means to Dr. Ballerstedt

Increasing the amount of protein in my diet has been a game changer for me and many of my clients so please listen in and share this information with anyone you think may benefit.

Valuable Resources:

Peter Ballerstedt - Grass Based Health Blog
>>> Learn more about Peter’s work HERE

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Jul 1, 2022

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 clinical experience to support his recommendations. 

He was the first doctor ever silenced from talking about nutrition. 

After years of litigation, Dr. Fettke was eventually exonerated but confusion regarding the role of carbohydrates and sugar in human health remains. 

Tune in to this week’s podcast to hear all about Dr. Fettke’s journey, the role of carbohydrates in pain management and human health, the problems with vegetable oils and the many invisible forces driving our mainstream dietary recommendations. 

If you want to make educated decisions regarding your health, you need to hear what Dr. Fettke has learned! Here are some of my favorite takeaways:

  • Why Dr. Fettke got reported to the medical board
  • The true effects of sugar
  • How much sugar our body handles at one time
  • The invisible influences inherent in medical deductions
  • The role of carbohydrates in type 2 diabetes
  • A simple dietary step to reduce pain and inflammation 
  • Where the message that “breakfast is the most important meal of the day” originated
  • How vegetable oils were created and why they are problematic
  • The problem with the “Plant-Based” movement
  • Surprising places you’ll find vegetable oils
  • The overlooked truth about the Blue Zones
  • And so much more!

Please share this with anyone that may benefit from this information!

 

Valuable Resources:

Wild Pastures Grass Fed & Pasture Raised Meat Delivery
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Jun 3, 2022

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.

In fact, Dr. John Harvey Kellog originally created cereal as a meat alternative because he believed it would reduce sexual desires in kids.

Not to mention there has never been a truly vegan culture.

Which is why in this week’s podcast with researcher Belinda Fettke we delve into the surprising origins of our nation’s Dietary Guidelines and the war on meat.

Belinda’s husband, Dr. Gary Fettke, an orthopedic surgeon in Australia, was reported to the medical board in 2014 for recommending his diabetic patients reduce the sugar in their diet. 

This attack prompted Belinda to dig into WHY the science on the benefits of low carbohydrate diets was being ignored. 

What she found was that it wasn’t really about science at all.

Tune in now to learn all about the surprising origins of our war on meat and share this podcast with anyone you think needs to hear it!

Here are some of the fun facts you’ll learn about…

  • Why the first meat alternative was created
  • Why “plant-based” does not equal healthy
  • The role of religion in our nation’s dietary guidelines
  • Who was behind the attacks on Dr. Fettke
  • The flaws in the Eat Lancet report
  • The relationship between the Coke and religion
  • The vested interests in the “eat less exercise more” message
  • And much more!

Valuable Resources:

NutriSense - Continuous Glucose Monitoring
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Paleovalley Beef Sticks
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May 20, 2022

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 you are eating. 

How can you break the vicious dieting cycle? Listen to this week’s podcast with eating psychology expert, author and founder of the Institute for the Psychology of Eating, Marc David!

Here are some of the fascinating tidbits we cover…

  • What an eating psychologist eats for breakfast
  • Why binge eating and emotional eating is on the rise
  • Why willpower is not the issue
  • Why we often reach for food when we are stressed 
  • 3 simple ways to reduce emotional eating
  • Why food is not the issue
  • Toxic nutritional beliefs and how to overcome them
  • The antidote to binge eating
  • Why how fast you eat matters
  • Marc’s #1 dietary rule
  • Three ways to start improving your relationship with food
  • And so much more! 

I completed Marc’s eating psychology training and it is one of the best things I’ve ever done! Please share this podcast with anyone you think might benefit and I hope you love it as much as I did.

 

Valuable Resources:

Mind Body Eating Coach Certification Training by Marc David
>>> Click HERE to Register for the FREE Live Event Series NOW!

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Apr 29, 2022

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 humans. 

Thousands of lawsuits have also been filed against Bayer, the maker of Roundup, and in 2018 a groundskeeper, diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, was awarded $289 million. 

Yet, the EPA and FDA deem glyphosate safe, which is why it can still be found in our food and many paleo staples. 

Thankfully, Dr. Stephanie Seneff Ph.D., a senior research scientist at MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, author, and glyphosate expert is on this week’s podcast to cut through the controversy. We discuss the research regarding glyphosate’s safety, how glyphosate exerts its toxic effects,  foods most often contaminated with glyphosate (I think this will surprise you!), and what we can do to help our body detoxify. 

You do NOT want to miss this episode! Here are some of the other interesting tidbits we’ll cover…

  • Simples ways to detox glyphosate
  • The most common foods contaminated with glyphosate
  • The link between glyphosate, autism and neurodegenerative disease
  • How glyphosate affects gut microbes and immune health
  • How glyphosate affects mental health
  • How glyphosate affects sleep 
  • The link between reproductive issues and glyphosate
  • The link between vitamin D deficiency and glyphosate
  • Why collagen is particularly vulnerable to glyphosate’s destruction
  • The animal products most often tainted with glyphosate
  • The difference between non-GMO and organic
  • Simple ways to improve immune health
  • 3 ways you to reduce glyphosate in food and community
  • And so much more!

Please share with friends who might benefit from this important information!

 

Valuable Resources:

Toxic Legacy by Stephanie Seneff
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Apr 1, 2022

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 have affected the level of inflammation in the body after eating it. 

When people ate wild meat they had lower levels of inflammation and when they ate meat raised in confinement, they had higher levels of inflammation. 

And while we don’t yet know exactly why this happened, Dr. Fred Provenza, acclaimed author, professor and researcher believes it may have a lot to do with underrated, yet powerful nutrients called secondary compounds. 

In fact, though you don’t hear much about them, secondary compounds have been shown to…

  • Reduce inflammation
  • Provide antioxidant protection
  • Protect against cancer
  • Improve mood
  • Reduce the risk of diabetes
  • Help control appetite
  • And so much more!

Most importantly, the levels of secondary compounds change dramatically in meat depending upon what the animal ate and how it was raised. 

Tune in to this week’s fascinating podcast with Dr. Provenza to learn about the little-known, yet important, differences in grass-fed and conventionally raised meats and what it means for your health. Here are some of my favorite takeaways…

  • The benefits of secondary compounds for human health
  • The nutritional difference between pastured meats and CAFO meat
  • The demonstrated changes in human health when you eat CAFO vs. pastured meat
  • The difference between plant-based burgers and grass-fed beef
  • The environmental issues with plant-based burgers
  • Why (and how) animals benefit environmental health
  • Simple ways to get more secondary compounds in our diet
  • And much more!

Dr. Provenza is one of my favorite people I’ve ever interviewed! 

He’s passionate, educated, humble, kind and way ahead of his time! 

Please share this podcast with anyone you think it may benefit. 

 

Valuable Resources:

Nourishment: What Animals Can Teach Us about Rediscovering Our Nutritional Wisdom 
>>> Learn more about Fred Provenza’s book HERE!

Paleovalley 100% Grass Fed Beef Sticks
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