This week, we're diving into a topic that's really close to my heart. After being involved with the Eastside Sprout Community Garden, I've seen firsthand the incredible impact these gardens have on our communities. They're not just a source of fresh food; they genuinely have the power to bring people together. So, let's explore why community gardens are so important.

If you want to join or check out East Side Sprout Community Garden follow our Instagram eastsidesprout. Our weekly volunteer days are on Wednesdays adn Sundays at 7pm. You can also reach out team via Instagram and we are happy to show you the garden at a time that is convenient for you.

If you'd like to stay up to date with all the great initiatives that Kara is involved in, make sure you check out her Instagram karasamsara.

No matter where you live, I am sure you can find an awesome community garden to be part of! You won't regret joining one - I can promise you that.

Today we are talking about the Nectar of the Gods, the Liquid Gold, my favorite natural sweetener - Honey. My guest is quite the famous beekeeper in the South Texas area and we will be discussing not only the benefits of honey, but also learn why bees are so important for our ecosystem. As a bonus, we are also getting a beekeeping lingo lesson from Cecile.

To get in touch with Cecile for her tasty honey products follow her on Instagram @tulipoplar

I love meat and having a high quality protein as part of my meals is very important to me. As well as for the most of you, I am sure. This is why I have invited a master butcher, Matt Levere, to the podcast to share about his fascinating story and talk about how you can make sure that you consume the only best quality cuts. 

If you want to try some amazing steaks & other meat products, you can go visit Matt at the newly opened Pullman Market in San Antonio (pullmanmarket).

Also, please be sure to check out Matt's Instagram matt_thebutcherdmv & check out his YouTube Channel for some amazing recipes, tips and tricks for your next BBQ.

Did you know that more than 11% of the US population suffers from Diabetes? Have you ever wondered what is the correlation between food and diabetes, or if diabetes is strictly genetic or can it be developed due to poor diet? Luckily, in this week’s podcast my old teammate, diabetes expert, and the author of the book “Have Your Carbs and Eat’ Em Too” Isaac Pohlman is going to be answering all of these questions. So tune in to learn more about diabetes! 

For more Diabetes Nutrition advice follow Isaac on Instagram isaacpohlman & be sure to check out his website for useful information and coaching: https://www.isaacpohlman.com/.

Have you ever wondered how important food really is for your health. I’ll answer it for you, extremely important. In fact, proper nutrition can prevent us from many of the horrible diseases such as cancer. My guest, Chelsea, will share about her experience with fight against cancer and tell you more about the relationship between proper diet and your health.

Keep up with Chelsea on Instagram livinghealthychelsea & learn about proper nutrition and how stay healthy. You can also check out her website, https://stan.store/livinghealthychelsea, and schedule a 1 on 1 session to dive deeper into your health goals.

Is GMO really as bad for us as we think, or is organic really as great as we believe? My guest, Sarah Barbosa, will discuss some of the most talked about food myths from GMO to different labeling you might be seeing at the grocery stores. And don’t mind if we get interrupted by special guest Tullulah the Cow. 

Keep up with Sarah & Tullulah & other Enchanted Acres Farm residents on Instagram modernday_snowhite & go get yourself a natural luffa on her website. Of course, you can also meet her at the Pearl Farmers Market on Saturdays & Sundays and ask some questions yourself!

To learn more about what plants are GMO/BioEngineered check out this website: https://www.ams.usda.gov/rules-regulations/be/bioengineered-foods-list

Salt, is something that is often overlooked, yet it is one of the key elements for life. In terms of importance, it might be right at the top of the list behind oxygen and water. My guest, Darryl Bosshard from Redmond Real Salt, will explain precisely why it's crucial to pay attention to the salt you use and also provide a brief history lesson on salt.

You can follow Redmond Real Salt on Instagram @redmondrealsalt and learn more about the Real Salt & Redmond's other natural products here: https://redmond.life/

Redmond has also been so kind and shared a 15% discount code with us: you can either use this LINK to receive your discount automatically at the checkout OR use code JOURNEY15.

I believe that you can heal yourself by eating high quality food. Whether you are a professional athlete or someone who just cares about their health, getting the proper nutrients is so important. My guest, private chef Alexandra, will tell you what to eat and what to avoid, so you too, could perform at your ultimate level.

To keep up with Alexandra and find some healthy recipes for you kitchen, follow her on Instagram gertnerskitchen or check out her website https://www.gertnerskitchen.com/.

Kombucha - it’s one of my favorite drinks and in the 10th episode of Food is Medicine series my guests Julia and Donnie from Mountain Culture Kombucha will give you an intro to the world of Booch. Maybe you’ll even get the urge to make it yourself!

To keep up with Julia and Donnie check out Mountain Culture Kombucha on Instagram. You can also find them at markets in Virginia and DC.

I would also encourage you to try making your own kombucha - it's pretty easy and you'll appreciate it even more if it is your own. Here is a great YouTube video that I'd recommend checking out: Pro Home Cooks

If you are like me and like to start your day with a cup of tea or drink it to unwind before going to bed, then you will surely love this episode as my guest Catherine will tell you everything you should know about tea!

We all could use a nice cup of TEA!!!

If you would like to reach out to Catherine and get your own custom tea blend, you can find her on Instagram: happynessteaco or you can visit Happyness Tea Company website HERE.