381: Today I'm joined by Tony Kasandrinos, founder of Kasandrinos Olive Oil, to separate fact from fiction when it comes to one of the most misunderstood foods in the health world. From fake olive oils and misleading labels to cooking myths and polyphenol content, Tony shares what consumers need to know to find high-quality olive oil and actually reap its health benefits.

We discuss how olive oil is produced, what makes extra virgin olive oil different, how to spot rancid or low-quality products, whether you should cook with olive oil, and why it's a cornerstone of the Mediterranean lifestyle. Tony also shares his favorite ways to use olive oil, the story behind his family's business, and simple tips for incorporating more healthy fats into your daily routine.

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If you consume olive oil, if you cook with it, or if you suffer with gut issues and inflammation you're gonna want to listen to this interview. But also, another reason to listen is because in this episode we are announcing a special giveaway where the winners (yes, I said winners - that's plural) will receive both a generous gift card to my brand Bethany's Pantry and Kasandrinos to shop and pick up anything you want from our online store! So listen all the way through because you don't want to miss that!

But honestly, you'll want to listen all the way through regardless because we talk about misconceptions around cooking with olive oil, how to tell if the olive oil you have is rancid, why a mixture of olive oil vs a single origin may not be the best to buy, what big olive oil corporations are doing to cut costs, and we even get into quite a few recipes using olive oil that you probably never even heard of including a snack I've been into lately that I have yet to share that's so simple your mind will be blown! 

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Topics Discussed:

→ How to tell if your olive oil is true olive oil

→ How to tell if your olive oil is rancid

→ Why single origin is better than mixed origins

→ What to look for on a bottle when buying

→ Benefits of olive oil

→ Polyphenol testing 

→ What types of olives are used to make oil

→ Olive oil for SIBO?!

→ Is cooking with olive oil bad?

→ Recipes using olive oil 

→ GIVEAWAY info! 

As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at [email protected]. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. 

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Timestamps: 

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction

→ 00:03:46 - Meet Tony Kasandrinos

→ 00:04:58 - How to Identify High-Quality Olive Oil

→ 00:07:31 - Freshness, Polyphenols + The Peppery Taste Test

→ 00:12:06 - Single-Origin vs. Blended Olive Oils

→ 00:14:51 - Does Olive Oil Go Bad?

→ 00:16:15 - Filtered vs. Unfiltered Olive Oil

→ 00:18:20 - Extra Virgin Olive Oil Explained

→ 00:21:30 - Polyphenols, Gut Health + Longevity

→ 00:24:30 - Polyphenol Testing + Olive Oil Transparency

→ 00:31:56 - Olive Oil Fraud, Labeling + Consumer Confusion

→ 00:33:49 - How Kasandrinos Harvests + Bottles Olive Oil

→ 00:38:18 - Olive Oil, Omega-3s + Mediterranean Eating

→ 00:41:18 - Easy Ways to Use More Olive Oil

→ 00:42:50 - Tony's Favorite Greek Salad Recipe

→ 00:43:36 - How to Make Store-Bought Olives Taste Better

→ 00:44:24 - Unexpected Ways to Use Olive Oil

→ 00:45:51 - Kasandrinos Kitchen Cookbook

→ 00:47:10 - Can You Cook With Olive Oil?

→ 00:48:31 - Debunking the Olive Oil Smoke Point Myth

→ 00:52:18 - New Products, Greek Spices + Mountain Tea

→ 00:53:06 - The Kasandrinos Effect Podcast

→ 00:54:22 - New Las Vegas Storefront + Olive Oil Tastings

→ 00:56:40 - Giveaway Announcement

→ 00:57:58 - Outro

Further Listening:

→ What “Organic” Isn’t Telling You: Heavy Metals, BPA & Contaminated Foods

→ https://youtu.be/UjrxJuBYr0c?si=uuaqPqcK1BnIOx_

Check Out Kasandrinos:

→ The Olive Oil You Deserve — 100% Organic, Always Fresh. - 25% OFF code: LS25

→ Instagram

→ Buy the book, Kasandrinos Kitchen

→ Enter our giveaway! -  https://app.viralsweep.com/tp/223628/1782164892/b85415d1b8

Check Out Bethany:

→ Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper

→ YouTube

→ Bethany’s Website

→ Discounts & My Favorite Products

→ My Digestive Support Protein Powder

→ Gut Reset Book 

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380: Think you're eating chocolate? Maybe not.

In this episode, I’m breaking down what’s really hiding behind some of the most recognizable chocolate brands on grocery store shelves. After digging through FDA regulations, ingredient labels, lawsuits, recalls, and independent lab testing, I found that many products marketed as "chocolate" don't actually meet the standards most people assume they do.

We’ll talk about the difference between real cacao and chocolate-flavored candy, why ingredients like palm oil and PGPR matter, what recent testing found in certain chocolate products, and how to identify truly high-quality chocolate if you're looking for the health benefits often associated with cacao.

Plus, I share my favorite 100% cacao brands, why I eat chocolate every day, and what the research actually says about chocolate's impact on heart health, antioxidants, gut health, and more.

If you're a chocolate lover, this episode may completely change the way you shop for chocolate.

Topics Discussed:

→ What legally qualifies as real chocolate?

→ How to spot fake chocolate on ingredient labels

→ Why some popular chocolate brands use vegetable oils instead of cocoa butter

→ The difference between U.S. and European chocolate standards

→ Artificial dyes, additives, and controversial chocolate ingredients

→ Heavy metals found in certain chocolate products

→ Why real cacao has earned its health reputation

→ The benefits of cacao flavanols and polyphenols

→ How to choose high-quality dark chocolate

→ The best 100% cacao chocolate brands

As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at [email protected]. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. 

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Timestamps: → 00:03:31 - Most Chocolate Isn't Actually Chocolate

→ 00:04:25 - RM Palmer's "Chocolatey" Products Explained

→ 00:05:37 - Why Cocoa Butter Matters

→ 00:07:14 - Compound Chocolate vs. Real Chocolate

→ 00:08:03 - Dutch Processing + Lost Health Benefits

→ 00:09:33 - Mars: M&M's + Snickers Under the Microscope

→ 00:11:04 - The Problem with Artificial Food Dyes

→ 00:13:31 - Mars' Broken Dye-Free Promise

→ 00:16:07 - Nestlé vs. U.S. KitKat

→ 00:18:24 - Why American KitKats Taste Different

→ 00:20:59 - Hershey's Chocolate Controversies

→ 00:22:35 - Why Hershey's Tastes Different Than Other Chocolate

→ 00:24:17 - When Hershey's Changed Its Recipes

→ 00:26:51 - The Fight Over the Definition of Chocolate

→ 00:28:47 - Heavy Metals + Recent Hershey's Investigations

→ 00:30:34 - What Makes Chocolate Healthy?

→ 00:32:00 - Flavonoids, Antioxidants + Heart Health

→ 00:33:28 - Why Most Chocolate Studies Don't Apply to Candy Bars

→ 00:34:14 - The Best 100% Cacao Chocolate Brands

→ 00:35:07 - Brands to Buy + Brands to Avoid

→ 00:36:45 - Aura Ceremonial Cacao

→ 00:38:02 - Crayolo Cacao + Candida Research

→ 00:40:20 - Santa Barbara Chocolate Recommendations

→ 00:40:56 - The Best, Better + Worst Chocolate Options

→ 00:41:17 - Outro 

Further Listening:

→ 7 Coconut Water Brands Caught Misleading Consumers + 5 Brands Actually Worth Buying | BOK

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379: Do you know there are actually low-carb potatoes?Do you avoid carbs because of gut issues like SIBO, IBS, or blood sugar spikes, and wish you could incorporate them back into your diet? Well, today I have Phoebe Lapine on the show, and she shares ways we can still enjoy carbs in the right way. It all comes down to preparation, quantity, and combining carbs with other foods, as well as experimenting to find what works for you. Phoebe is the cookbook author of SIBO Made Simple and has recently released her newest book, CARBivore. Phoebe has personally experienced SIBO, Hashimoto's, and several other health challenges I think we can all relate to. In this conversation, she shares some tips and tricks to help us expand our diets with carbs while still keeping blood sugar and IBS in check.

I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!

Topics Discussed:

→ How to prepare carbs to benefit you

→ What to look for when buying pasta

→ Elimination dieting

→ Fiber: Helpful or harmful?

→ Trigger foods to avoid

→ Helpful foods for a SIBO diet

→ Low-carb potatoes

→ The best types of dairy to consume

→ Not all gluten is created equal

As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at [email protected]. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. 

Sponsored By: 

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Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction

→ 00:00:44 - Meet Phoebe Lapine & The Carbivore Philosophy

→ 00:01:51 - Rapid Fire: Carbs, Gluten, Candida & Hashimoto's

→ 00:05:28 - Phoebe's Hashimoto's Diagnosis & Healing Journey

→ 00:08:24 - Gluten, Autoimmunity & Finding Root Causes

→ 00:09:56 - SIBO Symptoms, Testing & Treatment

→ 00:13:38 - Are Carbs Bad for SIBO?

→ 00:15:30 - Carbs, Fiber & Blood Sugar Explained

→ 00:18:48 - The Fiber Controversy

→ 00:20:14 - What Is a Low FODMAP Diet?

→ 00:22:04 - Foods to Avoid on Low FODMAP

→ 00:23:40 - Fructose, Sweeteners & Digestive Symptoms

→ 00:25:12 - Why Food Diversity Matters for Gut Health

→ 00:28:42 - Dairy, Lactose & Digestive Health

→ 00:31:42 - Elimination Diets vs. Low FODMAP Diets

→ 00:35:20 - How to Build an Effective Elimination Diet

→ 00:39:00 - Why Food Preparation Matters for Digestion

→ 00:40:04 - Sprouting, Soaking & Fermented Grains

→ 00:41:24 - Slow Carbs vs. Low Carbs

→ 00:42:12 - Why Some People Tolerate European Bread & Pasta Better

→ 00:46:30 - Cooking, Cooling & Resistant Starch

→ 00:50:30 - Low-Carb Potatoes & Selective Breeding

→ 00:52:34 - SIBO-Friendly Foods & Gut Healing Strategies

→ 00:54:32 - Phoebe's Favorite Recipes from Carbivore

→ 00:56:00 - Desserts, Blood Sugar & Healthy Indulgences

→ 00:57:36 - Hashimoto's, Perfectionism & Realistic Healing Expectations

→ 01:00:00 - Finding the Right Practitioner for Gut Health

→ 01:02:16 - Where to Find Phoebe & Her Resources

→ 01:03:13 - Outro 

Further Listening: → Do You Need to Stop Mixing Carbs and Protein? The Shocking Digestion Secrets You’ve Never Heard!

Connect with Phoebe Lapine: 

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→ Website

→ Get her book HERE

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→ Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper

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→ Bethany’s Website

→ Discounts & My Favorite Products

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378: Today I'm going to share everything you need to know about glyphosate, what crops are most commonly sprayed, and what foods have been tested positive for glyphosate as well as safer options on the market and what to look for when grocery shopping for you and your loved ones. 
Topics Discussed:

→ What is glyphosate

→ Side effect of glyphosate exposure 

→ How to avoid glyphosate 

→ Labels to look for on a package

→ Test results

→ Better options 

As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at [email protected]. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. 

Sponsored By: 

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Timestamps:

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction

→ 00:01:03 - What Is Glyphosate?

→ 00:02:31 - Why Matcha May Support Long-Term Health

→ 00:05:42 - Glyphosate, Roundup + Cancer Concerns

→ 00:09:09 - Foods Most Commonly Contaminated With Glyphosate

→ 00:10:51 - Why Oats Are A Major Source Of Exposure

→ 00:11:51 - Other Crops Commonly Sprayed With Glyphosate

→ 00:13:15 - Can Organic Foods Still Contain Glyphosate?

→ 00:15:00 - What Product Testing Revealed About Glyphosate Levels

→ 00:16:18 - Why Farmers Spray Glyphosate Before Harvest

→ 00:17:24 - Why You Can't Simply Wash Glyphosate Off Food

→ 00:18:24 - Popular Foods + Brands That Tested Positive For Glyphosate

→ 00:21:32 - Glyphosate In Water, Air + Rain Samples

→ 00:22:00 - Concerns Around Organic Food Fraud

→ 00:25:24 - How To Reduce Glyphosate Exposure

→ 00:25:51 - What Does Glyphosate Residue-Free Mean?

→ 00:26:24 - Brands With Glyphosate Residue-Free Certification

→ 00:27:21 - Why Certifications Aren't Always A Green Light

→ 00:28:45 - Final Takeaways On Shopping Smarter

Further Listening:

→ We Need Seed Oils in Our Diet! Here’s What You Need To Know + Detox Tips | Dr. Pompa

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→ Bethany’s Instagram: ⁠@lilsipper⁠

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→ ⁠Bethany’s Website⁠

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→ ⁠My Digestive Support Protein Powder⁠

→ ⁠Gut Reset Book ⁠

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377: In today’s episode, thyroid expert McCall McPherson joins me to discuss the signs, symptoms, and root causes of thyroid dysfunction. We break down hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, Hashimoto’s, and why so many people are told their labs are “normal” despite struggling with fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, and other symptoms.

McCall also shares her perspective on GLP-1 medications, thyroid testing, thyroid medication, and the lifestyle factors that can support better thyroid health and long-term wellness.

Topics Discussed:

→ What are the signs and symptoms of thyroid dysfunction?

→ How does thyroid health affect metabolism, hormones, and digestion?

→ Why do so many people have normal labs but still feel unwell?

→ Can Hashimoto's be improved through diet and lifestyle?

→ What should you know about GLP-1 medications and thyroid health?

→ Which thyroid tests are most important to run?

As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at [email protected]. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. 

Sponsored By: 

→ Kasandrinos | Go to https://www.kasandrinos.com/digest and use code DIGEST for 25% off

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Timestamps:

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction

→ 00:03:21 - Meet Thyroid Expert McCall McPherson

→ 00:05:35 - What Does The Thyroid Do?

→ 00:06:42 - Hypothyroidism vs. Hyperthyroidism

→ 00:07:40 - Common Thyroid Symptoms

→ 00:10:15 - Hashimoto's + Root Causes

→ 00:11:59 - Diet, Inflammation + Environmental Triggers

→ 00:12:40 - Can Over-Exercising Harm Your Thyroid?

→ 00:13:35 - Why Thyroid Issues Go Undiagnosed

→ 00:15:00 - The Problem With Conventional Thyroid Treatment

→ 00:18:05 - Understanding T3 Therapy

→ 00:20:40 - Bethany Challenges McCall On Ozempic

→ 00:22:00 - Microdosing GLP-1s + Thyroid Health

→ 00:24:20 - The Benefits Of GLP-1 Medications

→ 00:28:05 - Common GLP-1 Side Effects Explained

→ 00:30:20 - The Truth About Thyroid Cancer Risks + GLP-1s

→ 00:33:55 - What If You Don't Want To Take Ozempic?

→ 00:35:20 - Thyroid Function + Weight Loss Resistance

→ 00:36:45 - How Quickly Can People Start Feeling Better?

→ 00:39:00 - Do You Have To Stay On Thyroid Medication Forever?

→ 00:41:00 - Iodine + Hashimoto's Misconceptions

→ 00:42:12 - Is Soy Bad For Your Thyroid?

→ 00:44:00 - Thyroid Issues In Children

→ 00:46:20 - Which Thyroid Labs Should You Request?

→ 00:47:25 - Why "Normal" Labs Can Be Misleading

→ 00:49:25 - Finding The Right Thyroid Support

→ 00:50:35 - Final Thoughts 
Further Listening:

→ 5 Health Benefits of Frankincense for Gut, Joints, Inflammation | BOK

Check Out McCall McPherson:

→ Website

→ Instagram

→ TikTok

→ Thyroid Chart

→ Podcast 
Check Out Bethany:

→ Bethany’s Instagram: ⁠@lilsipper⁠

→ ⁠YouTube⁠

→ ⁠Bethany’s Website⁠

→ ⁠Discounts & My Favorite Products⁠

→ ⁠My Digestive Support Protein Powder⁠

→ ⁠Gut Reset Book ⁠

→ ⁠Get my Newsletters⁠ (Friday Finds)

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376: Today I'm exposing seven coconut water brands hiding added sugars, chemical preservatives, and hormone disrupting contaminants behind labels that say pure and natural. A peer-reviewed study found that nearly four in 10 commercial coconut waters contain undeclared added sugar that never appears on the label. And the biggest brand on this list just triggered securities fraud investigations from five different law firms. And stick around to the end because I'm also sharing the five brands that actually deliver what's inside a real coconut.

Topics Discussed:

→ Which coconut water brands have the most added sugar?

→ Is Vita Coco actually good for you?

→ What does "natural flavors" mean on a coconut water label?

→ What is the healthiest coconut water to buy?

→ Does coconut water have BPA?

As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at [email protected]. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. 

Sponsored By: 

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Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction  

→ 00:03:02 - Iberia Coconut Water with Pulp

→ 00:06:05 - Goya Canned Coconut Water with Pulp

→ 00:08:21 - Naked Pure Coconut Water 

→ 00:11:02 - ONE Coconut Water

→ 00:14:02 - ZICO Coconut Water

→ 00:16:37 - Bai Coconut

→ 00:22:09 - Vita Coco 

→ 00:25:43 - How To Spot Clean Coconut Water At The Store

→ 00:27:31 - The 5 Clean Brands

Further Listening: → How To Spot Synthetic Vitamins On A Label | BOK

Check Out Bethany:

→ Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper

→ YouTube

→ Bethany’s Website

→ Discounts & My Favorite Products

→ My Digestive Support Protein Powder

→ Gut Reset Book 

→ Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds)

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375: Verve Market may be the next big thing when it comes to grocery shopping for those with IBS, food sensitivities, special diets, or just for those trying to avoid stevia, natural flavors, and just want to eat healthier overall. Imagine a grocery store curated entirely for you and your family specifically catering to your needs, and everything in that store you can choose! That's what Verve Market is doing when it comes to grocery shopping. I have the founder, Andres, on with me today as he shares his own experience with IBS and why he created Verve in the first place....it was out of his own desire and necessity to make grocery shopping less stressful, more enjoyable, and incredibly quick and easy without needing to drive anywhere! And the best part is that there's no membership or monthly fee! 

With Verve Market, you can curate and cut out basically anything that doesn't serve you and your family's diet, even down to the spices in foods, so you can feel confident in what you are purchasing without taking 2 hours at the store, and you may even discover new items you thought never existed that you can still enjoy! 

The founder has also requested those listening to give him feedback. So once you browse their website, please email him at [email protected] with any suggestions you may have. This is all about community and customer experience and since Verve Market is brand new, they want to make sure the customer is getting what they want and are always looking to improve! So again, email them at : [email protected] with your feedback and suggestions.

Topics Discussed:

→ What Is Verve Market?

→ How Verve Market Works

→ Why Grocery Shopping Is So Difficult With IBS

→ Food Sensitivities, Allergies & Personalized Shopping

→ How Verve Differs From Thrive Market & Other Platforms

→ Hidden Ingredients, Natural Flavors & Label Reading

→ Making Healthy Grocery Shopping Easier For Families

→ The Future Of Personalized Nutrition & Grocery Shopping

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Go to: vervemarket.com/digest

As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at [email protected]. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. 

Sponsored By: 

→ Fatty15 | For 15% off the starter kit go to https://fatty15.com/digest

Timestamps:

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction 

→ 00:02:40 - Fatty15 Sponsor Message

→ 00:04:38 - Meet Andres + The Vision Behind Verve

→ 00:05:35 - How IBS Inspired Verve Market

→ 00:08:15 - Why Grocery Shopping Feels Like A Full-Time Job

→ 00:10:00 - How Verve Personalizes Your Grocery Experience

→ 00:12:45 - Hidden Ingredients, Natural Flavors & Label Reading

→ 00:14:50 - The Technology Behind Verve

→ 00:16:40 - How Verve Works For Families With Different Dietary Needs

→ 00:19:00 - Discovering Foods You Thought You Couldn't Eat

→ 00:20:45 - Customizing Foods, Ingredients & Sweeteners

→ 00:21:50 - Delivery, Pickup & No Membership Fees

→ 00:23:25 - How Verve Makes Money

→ 00:24:35 - What Makes Verve Different From Thrive Market

→ 00:27:30 - Is Online Grocery Shopping Better?

→ 00:28:15 - Grocery Shopping Without The Stress

→ 00:30:50 - Helping Parents Navigate Food Choices With Kids

→ 00:32:40 - The Challenges Of Healthy Grocery Shopping

→ 00:33:00 - Feedback From Customers & Healthcare Professionals

→ 00:34:25 - The Future Of Verve Market

→ 00:35:15 - Final Thoughts + Special Offer
Further Listening:

→https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-best-worst-foods-for-ibs-bok/id1637478937?i=1000619110969

Check Out Verve Market:

→ Verve Market | https://www.instagram.com/vervemarketco/
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→ Bethany’s Instagram: ⁠@lilsipper⁠

→ ⁠YouTube⁠

→ ⁠Bethany’s Website⁠

→ ⁠Discounts & My Favorite Products⁠

→ ⁠My Digestive Support Protein Powder⁠

→ ⁠Gut Reset Book ⁠

→ ⁠Get my Newsletters⁠ (Friday Finds)

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374: Bloating is a common problem often caused by constipation, excess gas, or a combination of both.

What you eat and drink can significantly affect bloating and other digestive issues.

Here are 18 foods and drinks that may help with bloating.

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Topics Discussed: → What foods help reduce bloating naturally?

→ Why am I bloated all the time?

→ What drinks help relieve bloating?

→ Can constipation cause bloating and gas?

→ What should I eat for better digestion?

As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at [email protected]. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. 

Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction 

→ 00:00:32 - Avocados, Cucumbers, Probiotics 

→ 00:05:01 - Papaya, Asparagus, Pineapple  

→ 00:09:36 - Quinoa, Green Tea, + IBS 

→ 00:14:37 - Peppermint + Kefir 

→ 00:15:52 - What Causes Bloating

Further Listening: → Lose Weight, Gain Muscle, Stop Bloating, Have Better Sleep + Clearer Skin By Doing THIS! 

Check Out Bethany:

→ Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper

→ YouTube

→ Bethany’s Website

→ Discounts & My Favorite Products

→ My Digestive Support Protein Powder

→ Gut Reset Book 

→ Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds)

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373: Adult acne AND aging at the same time can be frustrating, to say the least, and so many women struggle with both! So today I brought on Dr. Mamina, who specializes in a more natural and holistic approach when it comes to caring for your skin. Dr. Mamina takes an integrative approach to skin health, and in today’s interview I ask some of the most common and sought-after questions, like why so many women over 30 into their 50s still have acne, what the best treatments and products are for adult acne, and how we can help minimize wrinkles while also aging gracefully. We also discuss some of the skincare procedures you should NEVER do and, of course, the ones worth doing. But don’t worry, if you’re balling on a budget, Dr. Mamina shares the top two products we should all use that can truly make a difference in our skin, whether it’s acne, wrinkles, dark spots, or all of them!

Topics Discussed:

→ The cause(s) of adult acne

→ Why women suffer more than men

→ The hormone responsible for acne and clear skin

→ Why we should be using sunscreen and the best ones

→ Best products for acne-prone skin (and the worst ones)

→ Exfoliants (chemical vs. scrubs)→ Best ingredients for anti-aging

→ Botox, fillers, and alternatives

→ Best products for dark spots, sun spots, and acne scars

As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at [email protected]. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. 

Sponsored By: 

→ Our Place | Go to https://fromourplace.com/ and use code DIGEST for 10%

→ Manukora | Head to ⁠https://manukora.com/DIGEST⁠ to save up to 31% plus $25 worth of free gifts with the Starter Kit, which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 5 honey travel sticks, a wooden spoon, and a guidebook!

→ Santa Barbara Chocolate | Go to https://www.santabarbarachocolate.com/ and use code LILSIPPER for a discount sitewide!

Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction 

→ 00:03:08 - Rapid Fire Questions 

→ 00:07:52 - Women + Acne 

→ 00:12:01 - HRT + Acne Flair Ups 

→ 00:13:39 - Soy Products 

→ 00:14:30 - Lymphatic Drainage 

→ 00:16:01 - Best Exfoliants 

→ 00:18:15 - Retinoids + Vitamin A 

→ 00:21:39 - Retinoid Frequency 

→ 00:23:36 - Sunscreen + Seed Oils → 00:33:05 - Sunlight, Collagen, + Peptides 

→ 00:36:56 - Dark Spots + Sun Spots 

→ 00:40:52 - Acne Prone Skin  

→ 00:43:23 - Skin Patches + Pimple Popping 

→ 00:45:25 - Makeup, Botox, + Aging 

→ 00:50:44 - Medical Procedures 

→ 00:54:32 - Threading 

→ 00:55:01 - Budget Friendly Skincare 

Further Listening:

→ Nature’s Retinol - Sunscreen, Skincare Products, + Makeup’s Dirty Little Secret | Emilie Toups

Check Out Dr. Mamina Turegano:

→ Instagram

→ Website

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372: I went undercover for 6 weeks, researching and reaching out to brands that are supposedly certified organic, and what I found may make you second-guess the next time you pick up one of these brands.

→ USDA Certification Database:

https://organic.ams.usda.gov/integrity/Home 

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Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction 

→ 00:03:13 - How My Research Started 

→ 00:04:45 - The Website + Process

→ 00:10:23 - Hu Kitchen 

→ 00:13:01 - Stonyfield Organic

→ 00:14:57 - Kettle + Fire 

→ 00:17:27 - Bonafide Provisions 

→ 00:22:23 - Milks + Yogurts 

→ 00:24:02 - Cereals 

→ 00:25:41 - Who Ghosted Me

→ 00:30:38 - Using The Tools → 00:32:25 - Bethany’s Pantry 

Further Listening: → What “Organic” Isn’t Telling You: Heavy Metals, BPA & Contaminated Foods

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