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Carolyn Haeler, a celiac sufferer, spent years seeking out gluten-free cookie brands. She joined me to talk about these delicious cookies.

 One busy holiday season, she was disappointed yet again when a gluten-free cookie crumbled entirely after one bite. That’s when she realized there had to be a better way. As one smart cookie herself, she was determined to create a cookie that was gluten-free, healthy, and above all, delicious.  Listen to the complete interview on Tonia's Kitchen Podcast.

If anyone knows decadent gluten-free baked goods, it's Mightylicious. Their scrumptious hand crafted cookies, named 'Top Pick' in Food and Beverage Magazine, have rocked the gluten-free world with their amazing flavor and perfect crumble free texture.

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Nutrition and fitness expert Dr. John Lewis says there are many questionable marketing practices when it comes to women's health. The dairy industry is a prime example of that. The research shows that countries with the highest consumption of dairy have the highest rates of osteoporosis; the US being one of them! While cow’s milk is high in calcium, it is also high in protein and low in magnesium, making the calcium from dairy food poorly absorbed. Visit drlewisnutrition.com

John E. Lewis, Ph.D. is the Founder and President of Dr Lewis Nutrition® and past full-time Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and now Voluntary Associate Professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. He is also a Diplomate, Faculty Member, and Advisor of the Medical Wellness Association. He has been the principal investigator of over 30 different studies in his research career. During that time, he either directly raised or indirectly supported raising over $23 million in grants, gifts, and contracts for research studies and clinical trials and educational programs for medical students.

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I really enjoyed talking with Meenal.  She is on a mission to remove food allergies in children. Her product Lil Mixins is a great start. She talks about how it can help young parents get through the first year with their newborns.

Meenal addressed many questions on the topic such as:

*Have we stalled in terms of nutrition science or what is needed in the industry to keep making breakthrough discoveries?
*Why is it important to think about nutrition from an early age and
how can it prevent problems later in life?
*Why aren’t more parents aware of the data and the best practices
for allergen introduction?
*What strides have been made in informing and empowering parents to make smart decisions for their children?

Meenal Lele is an entrepreneur with multiple patents, several published clinical studies, and over a dozen profitable medical products. Lele is the founder and CEO of Hanimune Therapeutics which owns Lil Mixins, the only insurance covered brand for food allergy prevention, and Top9Proteins, a B2B suite of
patented proteins for allergists treating food allergies. She is also
the author of The Baby and the Biome, a book written to educate
parents on the true causes of and solutions to allergic disease. As
a food allergy parent, Meenal's mission is to end the food allergy
epidemic in America.

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An autoimmune disease doesn’t have to be a lifelong struggle.
There’s a better way that’s root-focused, science-backed, and designed to restore the body’s natural healing abilities.

Dr. David Bilstrom is leading a global movement to rewrite how we understand, treat, and ultimately prevent chronic illness by addressing the source rather than the symptoms.

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How Not to Die: Revised and Updated reflects the latest research and science.  With updates from all of the most recent studies, internationally renowned nutrition expert, physician, and founder of NutritionFacts.org, Dr. Michael Greger examines the fifteen diseases that are the leading causes of death in America and gives practical, actionable advice and surprising, cutting-edge science to live longer.

In addition to tragic updates to the public health statistics, How Not to Die: Revised and Updated includes new information on COVID-19 and pandemic protection, cannabis, air pollution, forest bathing, acid blockers, obesity and stigmatism, companion animals, depression and food, the risks and benefits of mammograms and prostate cancer screening, and essential tremor. It also includes cooking information on whole grains and legumes.

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20 year Dietition/Nutrition Veteran Julie Ruelle joins me to talk about Ultra Processed Foods and the specifics on how they impact our health (hormone disruption, diabetes, obesity, mood, etc
with statistics) how we can avoid them, what we should eat instead and how to make small changes that last. 

We talked about food additives that are banned in the EU and in certain US states, what that looks like for the whole of the US.
You can find out about GoCoCo, the app that is changing how we can identify healthier foods.  GoCoCo is offering:

1 year free iOS link
https://apps.apple.com/redeem?ctx=offercodes&id=1446005742&code=FOODTALK

or

90 days free Android code (can be used 4 times)

FOODTALK

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What an exciting interview with Sally Norton learning about oxalates.

If you’re eating a healthy diet and you’re still dealing with fatigue, inflammation, anxiety, recurrent injuries, or chronic pain, the problem could be your spinach, almonds, sweet potatoes, and other trusted plant foods. And your key to vibrant health may be quitting these so-called superfoods.

After suffering for decades from chronic health problems, nutrition educator Sally K. Norton, MPH, discovered that the culprits were the chemical toxins called oxalates lurking within her “healthy,” organic plant-heavy diet. This book shines light on how our modern diets are overloaded with oxalates and offers fresh solutions including:

• A complete, research-backed program to safely reverse your oxalate load
• Comprehensive charts and resources on foods to avoid and better alternatives
• Guidance to improve your energy, optimize mood and brain performance, and find true relief from chronic pain
• In this groundbreaking guide, Norton reveals that the popular dictum to “eat more plants” can be misleading. Toxic Superfoods gives health-seekers a chance for improved energy, optimum brain performance, graceful aging, and true relief from chronic pain.

Sally K. Norton's book, “Toxic Superfoods: How Oxalate Overload is Making You Sick-and How to Get Better” is available everywhere books are sold., The Data Companion to Toxic Superfoods is available at https://sallyknorton.com/toxic_superfoods/data_companion. Sally’s latest project, the long awaited cookbook, Sally’s Recipe Collection, is filled with amazing recipes; it can be found at Shop.SallyKNorton.com. For more information, visit SallyKNorton.com or follow Sally on YouTube and social media. She’s @sknorton and @toxicsuperfoods_oxalate_book (on Instagram), @BeFreeToThrive  (on Facebook), and @BetterLowOx (on X)   

• LINKS:
• — Website: https://sallyknorton.com 
• — IG: https://www.instagram.com/sknorton 
• — IG: https://www.instagram.com/toxicsuperfoods_oxalate_book  
• — FB: https://www.facebook.com/BeFreetoThrive 
• — X: https://twitter.com/BetterLowOx  
• — YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFpmJtV19QCyjzaC5U691-A 
• — "Toxic Superfoods" Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0593139585?tag=randohouseinc7986-20 
• — "Data Companion" Book: https://sallyknorton.com/toxic_superfoods/data_companion 
• — Sally's Recipe Collection:

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I'm always excited to talk with Donnie Yance and today we talk about Food as Medicine.

Donnie Yance is a Clinical Master Herbalist and Certified Nutritionist, internationally renowned for his pioneering work in botanical and nutritional medicine, particularly in the field of integrative cancer.

We talk about personalized nutrition, Food and Epigenetics, the 90/10 Rule, Food for Both Acute and Chronic Conditions and so much more.

Long considered by colleagues to be the authority in his field, Donnie has authored two definitive books on botanical and herbal medicine: Herbal Medicine, Healing and Cancer (1999) and Adaptogens in Medical Herbalism: Elite Herbs and Natural Compounds for Mastering Stress, Aging and Chronic Illness (2013). Donnie gives several lectures each year at major hospitals and conferences across the U.S. for both patients and health care providers.

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What a touching story from Emily. Talking with her made me realize how powerful food as medicine is.

Emily transformed her own diet after a Crohn’s diagnosis at 28 years old and is passionate about creating healthful, nutrient-filled (and delicious-tasting!) recipes at home.

REAL FOOD. EVERY DAY. is Emily Maxson’s second cookbook featuring simple, approachable and adaptable recipes. Emily firmly believes that cooking food at home is one of the best things you can do for your health, and it doesn’t have to be complicated. Her latest cookbook has an extra emphasis on fiber-filled, plant-based foods that help foster a healthy gut microbiome.

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What an exciting and empowering talk I had with Rachel about her new book. She's the real deal!

IN GOOD HEALTH: Uncomplicated, Allergen-Aware Recipes for a Nourished Life  by Rachel Riggs, founder of the popular Substack Minimalist Kitchen, is a beautifully photographed and deeply personal guide to nutrient-dense, allergen-conscious cooking—crafted for the millions navigating food sensitivities, autoimmune conditions, or simply seeking a more mindful approach to eating. 

Rachel’s journey is as compelling as her recipes. A former specialty food shop owner, she was forced to reinvent how she cooked after developing a chronic illness that made her intolerant to many foods. Drawing from her experience in the food world and her deep involvement in chronic illness communities, Rachel has created a resource that speaks to both the wellness-curious and those with complex dietary needs.

With 75 simple and satisfying recipes that are free of gluten, grains, dairy, nightshades, soy, legumes, refined sugar, and peanuts, In Good Health offers more than just dietary substitutions. These are craveable, joyful dishes—like Slow Cooker French Onion Beef with vegetable mash, Asparagus Mimosa with Tarragon + Orange, and Mint Chocolate Mini Bundts—that prove nourishing food can be both healing and indulgent.

The book includes a foreword by Dr. Terry Wahls (The Wahls Protocol) and has already drawn praise from Jason Mraz and Adeena Sussman, who call it “an essential resource” and “beautiful, nourishing food that sacrifices nothing on the plate.”

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