Darya Rose (IG: @daryarose) is a neuroscience PhD, author of the book Foodist, and creator of the award-winning blog Summer Tomato, which was named one of TIME's 50 Best Websites. She spends most of her time thinking and writing about food, health and science.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Darya’s experience raising a healthy child
• Growing up in the diet culture
• Why Darya decided to stop avoiding carbs
• The life-changing transformation that inspired her blog & book
• The science behind dieting & weight gain
• Darya’s approach to breaking away from dieting
• The story behind Summer Tomato
• Options for buying produce, throughout the year
• Cost effective tips for healthy eating
• Shop in season
• Eating at home vs. dining out
• Start cooking together
• Biohacking your health needs
• The challenges of living in different U.S. states
• What Darya recommends eating
• Enjoy what you eat
• Breaking the habit loop
• Adopt a growth mindset
• The rewards of healthy habits
• How Darya inspired her Dad to change his diet
• Marathon running
• Exercise improves your metabolism
• Prioritize your self-care
• Know your core values

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Related links:

Darya Rose - Foodist (book)

Darya Rose's website (Summer Tomato)

Follow Darya Rose on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Join Darya's Free 5-Day Mindful Meal Challenge

Kevin Rose

Charles Duhigg - The Power of Habit (book)

James Clear - Atomic Habits (book)

Oak - Meditation & Breathing (app)

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