Teenage real food blogger and author Joshua Weissman is our special guest host in Episode 791 of "The Livin’ La Vida Low-Carb Show."

Today's special guest host has never done a podcast before. But we couldn't resist inviting an accomplished real-food advocate and food blogger who writes and photographs for the increasingly popular Paleo recipe blog called Slim Palate. His name is Joshua Weissman and at the age of 18 he has published his first book with Victory Belt Publishing entitled The Slim Palate Paleo Cookbook. But it wasn't all that long ago that Joshua began to struggle with weight problems and his health quickly began to decline. Even simple tasks such as walking up stairs grew difficult for him which led to being physically and verbally harassed at school--resulting in frequent bouts of depression. Needless to say, being the "fat kid" was no fun at all.

Wanting to change his life and his eating habits, Joshua started doing his own extensive research and discovered the power that comes from eating fresh, whole, natural foods to create elegant, palate-pleasing recipes that helped him lose over 100 pounds of weight without sacrificing flavor. Today, he is fit and happy while sharing his affinity for food and cooking with his blog readers who flock to check out his unforgettable recipes. He's become a rising star in the Paleo and real food communities for his love and appreciation for using real whole foods and grass-fed and pastured meats sourced locally. Joshua feels that food is a powerful expression of love and relationship that is enriched by knowing where your food comes from.

Listen in as Joshua shares his amazing weight loss success story firsthand, why he came up with his "Slim Palate" blog and brand new book, the disconnect that exists in our culture regarding real food, how we can help people become reconnected to their food again, and so much more. Joshua Weissman is wise beyond his years and has the ability to reach the younger generation with the power of the real food message. Enjoy this special presentation that is sure to be the first of many more from this young man in the coming years.

LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 791
- SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Leaner Living's new K2/K3 Combo supplement
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- Joshua Weissman bio
- The Slim Palate Paleo Cookbook
- "Slim Palate" blog
- Joshua on Facebook
- Joshua on Twitter
- Joshua on Instagram
- Guest Post on "Paleo Parents" blog: Joshua from Slim Palate – Drastic Weight Loss from a Real Foods Eating Teen