469: Has the wellness industrial complex gone too far? | Maya Feller, R.D.

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Maya Feller, R.D.: “There's so much space for slowing down and prioritizing rest without guilt and shame.” 

Maya, a registered dietitian and cookbook author, joins us to discuss all the diverse, nourishing dishes that come from across the globe, plus:

- Maya’s background & nutrition career (~00:20)

- Why our country is in a health crisis (~10:03)

- Why aren’t we teaching kids about proper nutrition? (~13:42)

- Why BMI is inherently flawed (~19:41)

- Why so many people still eat so unhealthy (~22:14)

- Why “adding” instead of “limiting” is a better way forward (~25:40)

- The CGM shortage & why it’s a major problem (~28:59)

- Where the wellness industry complex went wrong (~33:05)

- How to cut through iffy nutrition trends (~36:14)

- Processed foods versus ultra-processed foods (45:16)

- Is it problematic that institutions fund nutrition studies? (50:09)

- How to make wellness feel a lot less shame-y (~57:24) 

- Why traditional cooking methods are often healthier (~59:58)

- Standout foods from around the world we should all be eating (~01:04:28)

- Maya’s go-to recipe when she’s stretched for time (~01:08:07)

- The link between flavor & health (~01:09:17)

- Why we should welcome disagreement in the health space (~01:10:43)

Referenced in the episode:

- Maya's book, Eating From Our Roots.

- mbg Podcast episode #232 and #162, with Maya.

- Read the guidance on childhood obesity by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

- mbg Podcast episode #445, with Scott Galloway.

- A NY Times article discussing what makes content go viral.

- News that the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics was receiving funding and investing in companies that create ultra-processed food.

- Sign up for our health coaching program.

- mbg Podcast episode #413, #362, and #222, with Jeff Bland, Ph.D.

- Sign up for The Long Game. 

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