In this episode we are breaking down all the jargon and misconceptions around common food categorizations! Organic, non-GMO, no added sugars, “low sodium”, additives, pesticides, cage-free? We break down what these terms really mean, which are regulated by the government, and the impact they have on our health and nutrition. This will help you feel more informed and less overwhelmed by misleading labels, ads, and branding on your next grocery trip. Please note, we are not nutritionists, but have cited our sources from our personal research below.

Sources:

https://www.uclahealth.org/news/what-you-need-to-know-about-processed-foods-and-why-it-is-so-hard-to-quit-them#:~:text=Processed%20foods%20generally%20have%20been,even%20has%20cancer%2Dfighting%20agents. 

https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002435.htm

https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/common-food-additives-and-chemicals-harmful-to-children-2018072414326 

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/5-food-additives-you-should-avoid/ 

https://www.ars.usda.gov/news-events/news/research-news/2023/scientists-build-a-healthy-dietary-pattern-using-ultra-processed-foods/#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20NOVA%20scale,4

https://myllu.llu.edu/llussconnect/story/?id=1888

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/your-healthy-food-term-glossary_b_576c25c6e4b00bcf0a39143f 

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In episode we discuss the importance of leading by example. Society can only be as kind, empathetic, and good as we are. We believe that by limiting distractions from the things that don’t really matter, we can learn how to embody the change we want to see in the world. And the ripple effects from us making kind choices can influence all those around us. Societal change comes from personal change.

The popular “save the bees” movement was not started just because they are cute… rather, because bees and other pollinators are responsible for 1/3 of every bite of food you eat! In today's educational episode, Bella talks about the importance of pollinators to our food supply.

“Bee Facts.” NASA, honeybeenet.gsfc.nasa.gov/Honeybees/Basics.htm. Accessed 19 July 2023.

Hertzberg, Richie. “Honeybees All Have Different Jobs to Accomplish-Here’s How They Decide Who Is Doing What.” Animals, 4 May 2021, www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/honey-bee-job-queen-hive-animals.

“The Importance of Pollinators.” USDA, www.usda.gov/peoples-garden/pollinators#:~:text=Pollinators%20visit%20flowers%20in%20their,produce%20a%20fruit%20or%20seed. Accessed 19 July 2023.

“Learn These Top 10 Facts about Bees.” WWF, www.wwf.org.uk/learn/fascinating-facts/bees. Accessed 19 July 2023.

“The Why, What, When, Where, Who, How of Pollination.” Smithsonian Gardens, 25 Oct. 2021, gardens.si.edu/gardens/pollinator-garden/why-what-when-where-who-how-pollination/.

Today we talk about our wildest travel stories. We tell all our horror stories, celebrity encounters, and more!

Today we discuss the importance of finding more value in who we are over how we look. Beauty standards in media pressure us to believe that we need to change/"improve" nearly every aspect of our physical appearance. From eyelash extensions to plastic surgery to armpit masks... it has gone too far. So in this episode we discuss how harmful this is for our self-worth and ultimately our wallets.

today we talk allll about mentorship: what it is, how to find it, and the benefits it provides. We also chat about our personal experience as mentees and lessons we have learned along the way.

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In this episode, we are answering all of your questions about how to travel anywhere on a budget via house and pet sitting! House sitting allowed us to live in beautiful homes across California for 2 MONTHS for free* and we want to share how we did it! We explain how to apply to house sitting opportunities around the world, what we include in our profile to maximize our chances of being chosen, what questions to ask homeowners before agreeing to a sit, and the steps we take to ensure our safety.