Health with Happy Belly Brae

America, and the rest of the world, loves coffee. But much of the coffee consumed in the United States these days is filled with added sugar and cream or has flavors added to the beans. Coffee without all the extra stuff has some pretty magical benefits. On this episode I dive into some of the science behind what makes black coffee good for us. 

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Life puts obstacles in our paths all the time. It is how we choose to approach those obstacles that makes the difference, with intention...or just reacting to it in a negative way. My good friend and coworker Alexis Girvan joins me on this episode. Alexis is a soul coach, truth seeker, and outstanding conversationalist who aims to dive deep into people's stories to help them realize their true potential. We discuss the importance of journaling, gratitude, routine, and intentionality while giving you practical tools that you can start using TODAY to prepare yourself for 2021, no matter what the year throws at you. Go to https://lifeinanote.com/gratitude-growth/ to find the gratitude and growth template mentioned in the episode and to connect with Alexis to get the vision template.

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This time I am joined by the wonderful Cara Barton, nutritionist at multiple CrossFit gyms and multi-sport athlete. We chat about Cara's nutrition origin story, her athletic adventures, and some tips on how to stay healthy during this time of quarantine. I really enjoyed this conversation and I'm sure you will too.

Jason is the owner of CrossFit Cadre in Hudson, Ohio and has been practicing CrossFit for over 10 years. We talk about what sets CrossFit apart, why mobility is important as you age, and how nutrition plays a vital role in the mix of it all. 

My brother, Camden Yacobucci, is in town from Los Angeles so I decided to do another nutrition spotlight. We chat about what it is like to live in Los Angeles in terms of physical and mental health and also Camden's journey to becoming a professional rapper.

In this episode we cover fiber, that thing that everyone associates with going number 2. Well, you're right. And it's important! We cover how much you need and where you can find some natural sources to incorporate into your diet. 

We are all currently living in unsure times.  Bring a little sureness back into your life with some knowledge on healthy foods you can be implementing into your diet now to make sure your body is running at tip top shape. 

We chat about everything from Taco Bell to fasting to passing gas folks. Listen to Matt's take on nutrition and it's impact on his day-to-day life. 

I sit down with one of my good friends Gabby Azar, a nutrition student at Kent State who is preparing for a physique competition . We talk about Gabby's experience with body image, finding your reason for exercise, and even give you some helpful tips on distinguishing good information from bad on the internet. 

A SPECIAL guest on this one folks. My girlfriend, Jacy Guider, brings a bit of economics to the podcast as we chat about the relationship between America's GDP and rate of obesity.